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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
TAMMANY WANTS INVESTIGATION
 OF EVERYTHING

New York, Aug. 1a.-CUP).- Tammany Halls counter attack on the Seabury investigation of New York. intended to harass that in- vestigation and possibly embarrass Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidential campaign" was be- fore the governor to-day.
 It recited instances of alleved corruption in republican governed communities upstate as uncovered by the office of the democratic state Morris Tremaine. The charges included little not made public previously. They did not site Buffalo and Binghamton, but named the counties in which the two cities are, as well as ohters.
 Tammany Hall sought by its charges to cause an investigation, of the upstate community govern ments similar to that under way by the legislative committee in New York. Tammany wants the investi- gation ordered during the special session of the legislature converting August 25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
2,OOO, ,OOO Pounds Of Metal To Come
 From Valley Plants
Waterbury, Torrington, and Ansonia to Benefit From Largest Order of Type Ever Given-Anaconda Wire and Cable Also Shares in Business

Radio City will be located in the three blocks bounded by 18th and 5lst, Fifth and Sixth avenues, New York city. The layout. when completed, will engage in the development of broadeasting and amusement. The Metropoli- tan Square Corporation represents the Rockefeller interests.
 The contracts awarded yester- day are said to be the largest of their kind ever let for a building operation. In all. 10 buildings will make up Radio City. The award to the American Brass Company of this city for the pipe and other fittings are said to be the largest of its kind. including brass pipe, sheet copper and copper in roles. The pipe, varying in di- ameter from half inch to eight inches, would make a tube 200 miles long. -...
 Many construction records have already been broken in the orders for materials for the development. Contracts have been let for about 25,000 tons of steel, to be deliv- cred as needed, and for 100000 square feet of glass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
.INEz NORTON IN DESPERATE MOOD
 TRIED SUICIDE

Los Angeles, Aug 1s.-UP)-A beautiful blonde girl who police identified as Inez Norton. New York show girl and sweetheart of Arnold Rothstein. slain gambler, attempt ed suicide to-day by swallowing poison. The girl gave her name as Inez Mitchell, 28, but police said they based their Identification on registration certificate in her expensive car and the assurance of Paul Page, Hollywood film &C., tor, that Miss Mitchell was really Miss Norton.
 The girl was taken to Angelus hospital, but after she had seized bottle of liquid and attempted to swallow it too, she was removed to police emergency hospital. where it was said she would recover. Dependency over financial trou- bles was said by officers to have prompted the suicide attempt. Inez Norton, a former Follies girl. was left most of Rothstein's fortune in his will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18

Two hundred miles of brass pipe. besides other equipment, such as wire. panels and bronze nickel fittings. involving total of over 100000 pounds of metal. will be manufactured by the American Brass Company of this city for use in the ten buildings being erected for Radio City in the heart of New York. The contract for the wire. pipe and other equipment was let yesterday by the Metropol- itan Square Corporation. Water bury, Torrington and Ansonia, in which the American Brass Com pany has plants. will benefit greatly because of the awarding of this huge contract to the local con- eern.
 Officials of the American Brass Company today confirmed the news of the contract. The Ana conda Wire and Cable Company, of which the American Brass Com pany is a subsidiary. also benefited greatly in the awarding of the contracts. This concern received the contract for 7,800,000 feet, or approximately l5,000 miles of copper wire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
WHY ROSENWALD OFFERED MONEY
 TO FRANK SMITH

Chicago, Aug 18.-(UP)-Frank L. Smiths charges that Julius Rosenwald offered him the equiva- lent of $550,000 to withdraw from the Illinois senatorial race in 1926 stirred up various reports in Chi- cago to-day. Rosenwald. who has been i'll, did not answer the charges. Members of his family said he had not even been inform ed of them. Reports that men in Rosenwald's confidence admitted Smiths charges were essentially true were published by the Chicago Tribune. The paper said these men defended Rosenwald.
 According to these authentic sources" said the paper, "Mr Rosenwald attempted only what he thought would be the best thing for Illinois--to save 1t from the shame of witnessing the rejection of a man 1t had elected to the sem ate--and for that reason he offered Smith what he considered reim- bursement for the costs of the ex- pensive primary battle he had been through and the heavy obligations already incurred from the election campaign then well advanced"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18

Two new cases of infantile paral- ysis were reported to Health Officer Dr. E.. J. Godfrey to-day. The total cases reported since July II, date of the first case registered, now reach 29. Of these 29 cases, nine have been released, leaving 20 ac- tive cases, Dr. Godfrey stated.
 pr. Godfrey announced that 22 letters have been sent to prospec- tive blood donors for the clinic to be held Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Chase dsipensary on Field street. The letters are in most cases to adults who have had the disease more than three years ago, but less than 15 years.
 There have been two deaths since the first case was reported in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
POLICE PURSUED
 STOLEN CAR AND
 CRASH FOLLOWED

Brnintree, Mass, Aug 18.-(UP) Two young men were killed and a 15.year-old girl critically injured near here last night when their automo bile was struck by stolen car being pursued by police. The dead were Linwood Brown and his brother, James T. They died at Weymouth hospital few hours after the collision. The girl, Cath erine Elliott, a cousin of the vic- tins from Norwich, Conn, received injuries which hospital attaches be- lieved would cause her death.
 The occupants of tho stolen car were missing when police reached the scene of the accident. Wit nesses reported seeing man and woman leave the wrecked machine but no trace of them was found
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
WATER

Funeral services were held for Joseph Satula, "A, of East street, Bethlehem, at g o'clock to-day At 10 o'clock the church services were held in St. Johns church. Water town. Burial took place in Cal vary cemetery, Waterbury. MT. Satula was killed from the effects of fall from motorcycle Sat urday. He leaves sister, Anna, or Watertown.
 The 66th annual reunion of the Skilton family was postponed in- definitely yesterday by the presi- dent of the organization due to the number of infantile paralysis cases throughout the state. The reunion was scheduled for the 22nd at the town hall in Middlebury. 2
 Walter s. McGowan, secretary or the local court of Foresters, pre- sided at a grand court session at Lakeside Tavern recently. At the meeting of the grand court arrange ments were made for attending the supreme court convention which which will be held in Boston start ing August 31st. MT. McGowan Is also grand secretary of his own court.
 Herbert J. Evans, who for the past three years has been doing some very good work with young CT boys, returned from another of those two week outings at Lake Waramaug. The youngsters are all popped up from the outdoor life and report that as skipper of the first order Herb" can't be beaten. Very strict rules were in vogue and enforced by the councillors. Lester Evans, Paul Foster and Curt Hick- cox. Although defeated in their an- nial ball game with other camp CTS the remainder of sports were a huge success.
 DANCING at Foland's Bon Ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS.

The following compensation agreements were filed today at the office of Compensation Com missioner Frederic M. Williams: Scoville Mfg Co and Frank Cha pulas of 288 Alder street, foot injury, $19.92 weekly; Scovill Mfg Co. and Henry J. Pageot of 691 South Main street, arm injury, $13.40 weekly; Scovill Mfg Co and Antonio Pesco of 396 Baldwin street, strain, $11.77 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
MINERS PROMISE
 PEACE IF CLAIMS
 ARE ARBITRATED

Fairmount, W. Va, Aug 18.- OUP)-Six thousand striking West Virginia coal miners are ready to declare a truce if President Hoover or Secretary of Labor William N. Doak act as arbitrator, union ofii- cials said to-day.
 Van A. Bittner, international representative of the United Mine Workers of America outlined his proposal in a telegram to Doak, promising the union would order it's members back into the pits during the arbitration negotiations. He also submitted his suggestion to T. N. Moran, secretary of the Fair mount Coal Operators association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
ELEVEN PERSONS BELIEVED LOST
 AT SEA FOUND

Pawtucket, R. l., Aug 18-(UP) Believed lost at sea In an open motorboat, party of II persons, including several women and chil- dren, returned here last night after spending Sunday night on a small uninhabited island. Their failure to return late Sunday resulted in a search and when no trace of the boat was found it was feared it had gone down in Narragansett bay.
 The captain of the boat, Thom- as Oullette, said his craft was rem dered helpless when the ignition system failed off Prudence Island and he was forced to land his party on a small island nearby. He got a tow from a passing boat next
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
GRAF ZEPPELIN
 OFF TO ENGLAND

Friedrichschafen, Germany, Aug 18-UP)-Thed dirlgible Graf Iep- pelin departed for a cruise to Eng land today.
 The big air ship, carrying 22 pas sengers, left at 7:05 a. m. Princess Ileana of Rumania and her hus- band, the Archduke Anton of Haps- burg, cancelled their passage at the last minute. They had planned the air trip as part of their honey moon.
 The Graf Zeppelin recently re- turned from a trip into the Arctic'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
BUY ASSETS OF
 TWISTED CO.

Winsted, Conn, Aug. 1s-(UP)- The Hudson Wire Company or Us. sining. N. Y. largest creditor or the Winsted Insulated Wire Com, pany purchased assets of the local concern for $15,000 at a pupilc sale here yesterday. subject to approval of the superior court.
 It is said the factory might con tinue to operate. Assets were es- timated at $3s.s70. The Hudson Wire Company claimed a debt Of s28,00O from the Winsted com nanX.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
Widow Of Duncan
 Put Under Arrest
(Continued from Page D

Wolcott was a matter of form. Although there was some doubt of a continuance being asked. the authorities here and in Wolcott were inclined to believe that the accused would waive examination and be remanded with bonds pend ing a grand jury indictment and formal trial. Wright was taken from police headquarters shortly after 2 o'clock and taken to Vol colt where he was scheduled to face Judge George Brown. Attorney Finton Phelan acted as prosecuting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
WATERBURY
 PRODUCE
 MARKET
Waterbury Produce Market ;. ... Furnished by Connecticut Depart
 ment of Agriculture.-B. P.

Furnished by Connecticut Depart
 ment of Agriculture.-B. P.
 Storrs, Local Agent).
 Tuesday, Aug. 18-Ali products were in liberal supply on the morn- ing formers market but demand was sufficient to absorb the bulk of offerings at prices unchanged or but slightly lower than at the opening of the week. Lima and snap beans sold at slightly higher average prices and best tomatoes held steady at mostly unchanged prices.
 Peppers were one of the weak est items of the morning, 75 cents per bushel being the practical top price for the best of common var ieties, sales late in the morning being mostly down around 50 to 60 cents.
 Corn was late selling out, only small share of the total offered going for more than $1.00 per 100 ears. Cucumbers of first quality sold largely for 40 cents per half bushel basket or 75 cents per bushel. No. 2 tomatoes were li- beral and slow selling out. mostly around 25 cents per basket.
 The bulk of lima and snap beans sold for $1.25 per bushel. Cabbage sold mostly for $1.25 per box. Egg plant was more freely offered and shold mostly for $1.25 per bushel.
 A large share of the apples of No. 1 grade sold from $1.25 to $1.50 per bushel, most of them be- ing Wealthy or Gravensteins. These varieties were showing an increas- ed rate of supply, but were still more drops than No. l grade.
 Unless otherwise stated quota tions are based on sales of good merchantable products to retailers at farmers market or by whole salers).
 FRUITS.
 Apples, No. Gravenstein 1.40- 1.5O bu., Duchess and Wealthy 1.2l -1.4O bu., No. and drops, var ious varieties .60-f.0O bu.; canta. loupcs, native 2.OO-2.50 bu., ship. ped in 2.5O-3.35 crate; peaches native .5O-.75 # bu., shipped i' 1.50-2.0O crate; pears, Clapps Fav' orite .75-.90 1a bu.
 VEGETABLES. Beans, lima f.OO-1.25 bu.. snay 1 f.OO-1.25 bu., shell 1.O0-1.25 bu. bets .3O-.35 dog. bchs.; cabbage 1.O0-1.25 bu.; carrots .3O-.35 doz bchs.; celery, flats 2.25.2.50 dog. hearts 1.15-1.35 dOz., rounds .75' 100 doz.; corn .75-1.2S 100 ears cucumbcrs .6O-f.OO bu.; egg plant 1.OO-1.25 bu.; lettuce .5O-.75 box onions .75-.8O bu.; peppers .5O-.7a bu.; potatoes, native .05-1.O5 bu.; scalliOns .15-.25 dog. bchs.; spin ach .5O-.0O bu.; squash .4O-.6O bu. tomatoes 0. 1 .4O-.0O bu', No 2 .25-.3O H bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS. Conn. eggs per doz.; Ncwlatd Fancy AZ; Special .38-.4O; Extra -37-.3S; Gathered .33-.37; NcwIaid Medium .37; mediums .33-.35; pull. lets .25-.27; western, frsts-extrns | .23..32; live, fowl .18-.24 lb., brOll. CTS, Rocks .25..28 h., Reds .26-.21 h., Leghorns .2O..23 h.: dressed .27-.3O Ib., broilcrs .35..4O ID. LIVESTOCK and MEAT. Butcher stock, cows .O2-.O5 lb. calves .O0-.12 h.; meats, beef .1z' IF lb., veal .12-.f0 h., lamb .l6' .22 Ib., pork Joins .2O-.2b 1b., pork local dressed .12-.f5 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
Girl Stenographer
 Took Her Life After :. Writing Farewell

Paterson, N. J., Aug 18.-(UP) Mora Goldberg made a phono- graph record of her thoughts on happiness, wrote a note to her father and mother calling their attention to the disk, and drank an ounce of carbolic acid.
 When her parents returned from their summer home at Brad ley Beach, N. J., they found Nora's body, beside the phono- 1raph
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
TWENTY-FIVE NEW CASES

Hartford, Aug 1s-(UP)-The state health department announced today that 25 new cases of infan- tile paralysis had been reported since yesterday, making a total of 238 in the state.
 The new cases were distributed as follows: New Haven, 6; East Haven, 2; Hartford. 5; Waterbury, 6; Ellington, 1 and Branford 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
AMERICAN BRASS GETS ORDER FOR
 200 MILES OF PIPE AT RADIO CITY
Red Light Put
 Grooms In The Red
Fined Sl0O for Driving While License Is Suspended
 Arrested After Passing Light

charge until MT. Beebe appeared so emphatic to-day that what the defendant placed in his pocket was money, not a yellow slip.
 Probable cause was found to per- init both sides to have the facts of the case thrashed out in higher court
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18

attorney for the town of Woleott. It was expected that Public De- fender w. w. Gager would appear for Wright.
 In his formal finding yesterday holding Wright eriminally re- sponsible for the death of Duncan. who was shot five times when taken to a lonely spot near Spindle Hill, Woleott. on the afternoon of August 3rd. Deputy Coroner Smyth reviewed the details of the infatuation Wright had for Mrs Duncan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
THROWN IN REVENGE

Toledo, O., Aug 18-(UP)-A bomb, believed thrown in d revenge plot, early today exploded on the front porch of the home of Homer F. Frye. secretary of the Toledo Better Business bureau. Frye, his wife and two daughters were un- hurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
WRITER SEEKS DIVORCE

Irpl--The divorce petition of William McFee, 50. of Westport, writer of sea novels, against the former Pauline Khondoff of New York was on file in superior court here to-day.
 The writ, filed by McFee's at torneys, charged desertion. t sa,a the McFees weer married at Nut lev. N. J., August 27, 1920.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
OPENED UP TO-DAY

Canonsburg, Pa. Aug 18.-(UP) After being closed by strike since expiration of the union agree ment July 1. the Canonsburg Iron and Steel company resumed opera tions to-day on an open shop basis for the first time in IS years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
sWEEp BRITIsH ISLES

London, Aug 18.-(UP)-High winds and torrentiaI rain, sweeping the British Isles, caused the worst floods in 40 years in Selkirkshre to-day. resulting in loss of life and wide property damage.
 The death toll reached IA. other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
STRIKE IN BOSTON.

Boston, Aug 1s-(UP)-M More than 35 clothing houses were af- fected today when some 2,500 men and girl garment workers respond ed to a call for a walkout issued by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
Two New Paralysis
 Cases Reported
Total Jumps to z9-9 Released From Quarantine or
 Orders of Health Officer

July. Another death was recorded in June. One case of the disease was reported in May.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18

casualties were feared. Sailing boats were overdue. Damage to crops and buildings was great
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18

DANCING at Foland's Bon Ton. Bantam Lake, Wednesday Mite. Ls Graves Orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
LIVESTOCK and MEAT. nutohos utn<,L n0xva (lg. OK

Butcher stock, cows .O2-.O5 Ib., calves .O0-.12 h.; meats, beef .1z- .17 h., veal .12-.f9 lb.. lamb .lS- .22 Ib., porI, Joins .2O-.2b h., pork, local dressed .f2-.f5 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18

EARLY TRADING
 New York, Aug 18.-(UP)-The stock market presented a steadier tone to day after yesterdays shake
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-10-22

England broke all records in the
number of books published last year,
there being 1907 new books and
5,46S new editions, translations and
pamphlets.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-10-22
PLAN NEW ROAD TO
FORT RIDGELY PARK

R. ]. Short, district Highway engi-
neer, of Mankato accompanied by j.
S. McMullin, construction superin-
,tendent who has charge of highway
work near New Ulm and Searles
were in Fairfax Wednesday and in
company with Park Commissioner c.
w. Hermann and Frank Hopkins, who
is president of the Fort Ridgely State
Park Historical Association, made a
visit to Fort Ridgely to lay out the
approach to Fort Ridgely State Park
from Highway No. 20.
1t is planned to run the new ap-
proach diagonally from the road as
it is now near the cemetery, cutting
through the side and edge of the bluff
to connect with the river road coming
from New Ulm at the intersection of
highway No. 20. 1t is planned to
build the road west from the highway
to the bridge in the form of dam
SO that when the state buys the pro-
perty for the lake they can take out
the bridge and add concrete to the
dam is to be built of a three to one
in the lake. The road bed on top of
the dam will be 80 feet across. The
new road will be constructed so as to
do away with the shap turn and high
bank which approaches No. 20 from
the west at the present time. The
dam is to be built of threeto one
mixture and banked with clay. It is
quite probable that this road viii be
built this fall.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-10-22
(Oct. s-15-22)

(Oct. 8-15-22)
CITATION ON HEARING ON PETT-
TON FOR PROBATE OF WILL.
Estate Of John Lecy.
State of Minnesota, County of Red
wood, IS. IN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate of John
Lecy, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the allowance and
probate of the will of said decedent;
The petition Of Martha Lecy being
duly filed in this court, representing
that John Lecy, then a resident of the
County of Redwood, State of Mime
sofa, died on the 18th day of August,
1881, leaving last will and tesla
ment which is presented to this court
with said petition, and praying that
said instrument be allowed as the
last will and testament of said dece-
dent, and that letters testamentary
be issued thereon to Martha Lecy.
THEREFORE, YOU, AND EACH
OF YOU, are hereby cited and re-
quired to show cause, if any you have,
before this court at the Probate
Court Room in the Court House in
the City of Redwood Falls, in the
County of Redwood, State of Mime
sofa, on the End day of November,
1881, at 1000 o'clock A. NJ, why the
prayer of said petition should not be
granted.
Witness, the honorable A. r. A.
Laudon, Judge of said court, and the
seal of said court, this 9Th day of
October, 1881.
A. R. A. LAUDON,
Judge.
A. c. Dollif,
Attorney for Petitioner.
court SeaD 14-3ts.