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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-28
EATON AGAIN is
MADE DIRECTOR
OF SHEET-TUBE
Rumors of Possible Defeat
Crushed With Election
by Stockholders.
BIZ United Press

NJ Cntfed Fre8e
YOUNGSTOWN, O, April "a
Cyrus S. Eaton and three associates
who opposed the youngstown Sheet
and Tube Bethlehem Steel merger,
today were reelected to the board
of directors Of the $4,000, 600
Youngstown concern.
The meeting, the annual session
of stockholders and directors was
brief, re-electing Eaton, s. Livings-
ton Mather, Hugh B. Wick and
George Brainard, who had been
consigned by runaors for removal.
Reports that Eaton and his as
sociates would be dropped from the
board grew out Of the flnancier's
withdrawal from active manage
ment of Continental Shares, Inc,
and subsequent rurnors that nego-
tiations had been revived for a
merger of Sheet and Tube with
Bethlehem Steel on a new basis.
The only change in the board
personnel was the election Of Fred
Tod to replace John Tod, who is
absent on vacation. Only thirty
five stockholders were present.
After the balloting was completed,
1t was announced that the vote cast
was unanimous. The procedure was
of the simplest routine and COM
pleted within fifteen minutes.
Eaton was not presen at the meet
ing, but his associates attended.
Other directors reelected today
were: John w. Ford, Richard Gar
lick, II. 9. Dalton, T. j. Bray, John
L. Severance, James A. Campbell,
present chairman, and Frank Pur-
nell, president.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-28
TROUT FISHING DATES
ADVANCED IN CANADA
Fine Catches Already Reported;
Mild Winter Cause.

By Times Special
MONTREAL, April 28.-The trout
fishing season in eastern Canada
opens officially on May /. In the
Rockies the opening date is June /.
Already large parties are organiz-
ing for assault on the various
streams in Ontario and Quebec, re-
ports the fish and game depart
ment Of the Canadian National
Railways.
Canada has experienced one of
the mildest winters in it's history,
and as a result the Quebec govern
ment advanced the trout fishing
dates from May l to April 10 this
year in the Lourentian mountains
and Laurentido park. Never before
has it been possible to open the
season so early and some fine
catches already have been reported.
There is possibility that the bass
fishing season also may be ad-
vanced. Bass fishing usually opens
in Quebec on June 16 and in On
tario on July l.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-28
WILD GEESE PLENTIFUL
Millions Resting in Canadian Lakes
on Way to Far North.
By Times Speoidl

By Times Special
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April %.
--Flocks Of wild geese, estimated to
contain nearly a million birds, are
resting on prairie lakes in western
Canada on their way to their nest
ing grounds in the far north, &C
cording to the fish and game de-
partment of the Canadian National
Railways. Old timers state that
the birds are more plentiful than
at any time within their memory.
An interesting and encouraging
feature Of the northern migration
of wild birds is the presence this
year of focks Of wild swans which,
a few years ago, were considered
almost extinct.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-28
PROVES SUN THEORIES
Chemical Compounds Exist Despite
Heat, Scientists Told.
By United Press

bV HIItN 70
WASHINGTON. April 2S.-Chem-
ical compounds on the sun, long
declared impossible because OF the
intense heat there, have been proved
to exist, Professor Henry Norris Rus
sell of Princeton university, told the
National Academy Of Sciences at the
opening meeting of its annual ses-
sion Monday. <
Temperatures in the suns atmos-
phere run as high as twelve thou
sand degrees Fahrenheit, and deeper
in the body of the sun they rise to
figures as yet unknown-possibly
millions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-28
Try This Simple Method
For BlockheodS

II you are. troubled with these IN.
slightly blemishes. get two ounces Of
Calonite powder from any drug store.
Sprinkle a little on a hot wet cloth
and rub over the hlackheads In s few
nirutes every blackhesd, big or little,
will he dissolved away entirely.-Ad
xArfiFement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-28
JAIL SPANISH OFFICIAL
General Berenguer Charged With
Abuse of Authority in Revolt.

BIZ United Press
MADRID, April %. - General
Damaso Berenguer, former mon
archical dictator and foe Of repub-
licanism in Spain. was confined to
the military prison today to await
trial on charges of abuse Of au-
thority in connection with the exc
cutions of leaders of the Jaca re-
publican revolt.
Berenguer, popularity assigned to
the role of villain" in the last days
of the monarchy, was arrested on
order of the supreme war council.
When notified of the order for his
arrest, the veteran military leader
appeared at the Jail and surren-
dered
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-28
UNITED PRESS MOVES
New York Headquarters Changes
Offices without Breaking Service.

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, April 28.-The
United Press was established today
in its new headquarters in the
Daily News building in Forty
second street, about two blocks east
of the Grand Central railroad
terminal, after moving from its old
quarters in the Pulitzer building
without interruption Of service.
No hitch was encountered in
"cllt-overp which involved trans
ference of 5000 wires reaching from
New York into client newspapers
and United Press bureaus from
coast to coast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
General Butler Has Not Been Purged Of
 His Talking Powers

South Bend, Ind, Feb 1S.-CUP)- ''New York, not Chicago, is the cen- ter of the nations crime" Major General Smedley D. Butler told the members of the South Bend Knife and Fork club last night in his first public speech since his famous Unit and run" charged against Pre- mier Mussolini threatened interna- tional complications. But the gen. eral didn't mention Mussolini. He did make one reference to Italy and Al Capone. When the crime prob lem is solved, Al Capone will go back to Italy," he said, then added quick 1y: But I can't talk about that" That was the extent of his remarks concerning things Italian, but of crime, it's methods, and it's results he said much. Members of the club shouted their approval, es- pecially when he said that New York. not Chicago, was the center of the nations crime.
 I'm no purist or reformer: I'm bad," Butler said in denying charges made against him after he went to Philadelphia to direct a general cleanup" of crime conditions in that city.
 "I wasn't in office 15 minutes un-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

til the Philadelphia politicians de- clared war on me and before two years were out, the mayor who hired me was fighting me-" he said. "But it was 8 hell of a good scrap" con- tinued the fighting marine officer.
 Crime, he declared, 'is thorough ly organized on a national scale and the orders come out of New York. Yet we have to fight this crime with little local police organ ization. Politicians unfaithful to their office should be hanged. They blame prohibition, but I'll be for it until somebody finds a better sys- tenn. Any police force could clean up their city in "A hours if they wanted to-and the city administra- ton wanted to-"
 Butler spoke at length about his experiences as a "cop" in Philadel- phia and openly blamed "grafting politicians for all the troubles of that as we'll as all other American cities. He completely avoided any reference to Mussolini or to Cor nelius Vanderbilt, Jr, who charged last week that Butler had misquoted him in re-telling Vanderbilt's story of Mussolini's car hitting child while Vanderbilt was riding with him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
LETTER POSTAGE
 MAY COST MORE
 THE COMING YEAR
President Voices Alarm at the Deficit in Postal Af= fairs Letter May Be 2H Cents Very Soon

Washington, February IS - (UP) = A 1-2 cent letter postage rate is a prospect for next year, authori- ties here agree. President Hoover's alarm over the mounting postal defi- cit has furnished impetus for an in- quiry designed to result in increased postal revenues. He will send to congress, probably today, a mes- sage recommending that before ad- journment March 4, a special inves- tigating committee be appointed to conduct the inquiry.
 Personally the president fears that not only will the 1-2 cent letter rate be made necessary, but also that there must be an increase in parcel post rates. according to information obtained by the United Press. The letter rate increase would furnish about $55, 100000 additional reve- nue. whereas about $100,O0O.000 is needed. it was learned at the White House. A parcel post increase would furnish the difference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
VERY
 INQUISITIVE so
 WAS BEATEN UP
Was POking Into Affairs of Rum Crowd at Long Beach and Policeman Turned Him Over

Mineola, l.. l., Feb 1S-(UP)-- Charges by a former newspaper re- porter that Long Beach policemen work in conjunction with rum run- ners who unload liquor there were being investigated by a grand jury today.
 Fred Grube, formerly a reporter on the Nassau Daily Star. testified before the grand jury yesterday that he was sent to Long Beach to get story on rum running. While he was watching a boat crew unload a cargo of liquor on the shore, he said. a police man appeared and ask ed him what he was doing. He ex- plained his identity and business to the policeman, Grube testified. The patrolman then seized him and turn ed him over to the boat crew, who beat him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
BRUTAL ROBBERS MURDERED AN OLD
 CR0CERYWOMAN
She Had Struggled Against Them for Hours - They Finally Set Her Clothes
 Afire and Left Her to Die

San Francisco, Feb 18.-UP)-A soiled and torn cap was the only clue to-day to the identity of ban dit-slayers who tortured an elderly San Francisco grocerywoman robbed her shop and then set fire to her oil-soaked clothing.
 The body of Mrs Albina Voor- hies. 65, who preferred the indepen- dence of her store to a quiet life with relatives, was found by fire men in her blazing apartment, above the store. Nearby was a charred section of rope used by the torturers, and the cap. The cash drawer in the store had been footed.
 The disordered apartment showed Mrs Voorhies had truggled with the bandits. probably for hours. po- lice said. She had been beaten about the head and apparently was un- conscious when her clothing was ig- nited, but later she revived suffi- ciently to drag herself to the bath room, where her body was found.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
TOE DANCER WAS FOUND DEAD AND
 IT IS MYSTERY
Three Theories, Murder, Suicide and Accident, Considered in the Death of Lillian Anderson

Chicago. Feb 18-(UP)-Three theories. that she had committed su- icide. suffocated accidentally, or had been murdered, were considered to- day by authorities seeking solution of the mysterious death of Lillian Anderson, 24, toe dancer. Miss An derson's nude body was found late yesterday on the floor of her hotel room. Physicians believed she had been dead since last Saturday.
 The murder theory was accepted at firss due to the fact a bath towel was knotted about the dancers head. but the suicide and accident theories later were given preference. Lieut. John J. Benson believed she had been preparing to take a bath when she fell accidentally and that the towel, which she had wrapped about her head to keep her hair up had slipped down and suffocated her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
THREAT OF VETO COMES FROM THE
 WHITE HOUSE
Hoover Sends Letter to Chairman Shoot in Which He Tells How Much the Bonus Is Going to Cost

Washington, February IS = (UP) President Hoover's opposition to the pending Veterans compensation legislation was presented today to the senate finance committee in a letter to Chairman Shoot. Some of the objections, the letter said, dealt with matters of method" and some with Fundamental principles'' of our country. MT Hoover said the bill would create potential liability of $1,712,000,000. After deducting the value of loans made under the existing act, the president said the leash" needed would aggregate $1,280, 100000.
 The letter said that if 75 per cent of the veterans took advantage of the new loan provision, the treasury would have to raise $1,000. .000,0 900. Senator Reed, republican. Pennsyl- vania, said he believed President Hoover would veto the bill. Smoot said that was his Understanding un- less its faults are corrected"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
HARVARD YOUTHS WELL PUNISHED
 FOR VANDALISM
One Was to Graduate in June But Was Expelled
 -AnOther Can Never Come Back to the College

Cambridge. Mass. Feb 18.-CUP) Harvard university has taken drastic action against two of three students charged with acts of van dalism at Groton school. Edward K. Jenkins of Warrentn, Va, who would have received his degree in June, has been expelled. It was understood he never would be per- mitted to resume his studies at Har- yard.
 Daniel Merriman, son of Profes- sor Roger B. Merriman of Har- yard, who resigned from Harvard last year but who was to have been permitted to re-enroll next fall, has been notified he cannot return. No action has been taken against the third student. Robert J. Leonard, Jr, of Pelham Manor. N. Y. It was alleged the students took Bibles and a crucifix from Groton schools cha pei and damaged property there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
CROSS SPEAKS TO FARMERS AND HAS
 THEM LAUGHING
Recalls His Boyhood Days on Farm at Mansfield = Asks Them to Bring Their Problems to. Him

Hartford. Conn, February Is = (UP) - Governor Wilbur L. Cross, who gained International recogni- tion as polished scholar and edu- cator before entering politics, de- scribed himself today as farmer "in mental attitude.
 His assertion was made in a speech to the farmers organization of the general assembly, composed of rural members of the current legislature
 T cannot really regard myself as a farmer" said the governor. yet. 1t being the claim of psychologists that ones mental attitude Is based on impressions of childhood. I SUD- pose hold the outlook of farmer"
 He recalled, with characteristic humor which won him laughter and applause. his boyhood days on the farm at Mansfield.
 Those were the days" he said. "when one man would say to an- other: You're a black republican, and the reply would be: You're Q damned copperhead'."
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
THREE. BROTHERS
 FACING TRIAL ON
 AUTO INSURANCE
Two Choose Jury and the Other a Judge, But It Was Decided One Testi- mOny Will Apply to All

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb 1S.-(UP) One testimony will decide the guilt of three brothers charged with at- tempting to defraud an insurance company, although two chose trials by jury and the other by court.
 Superior Court Judge Carl Foster ruled late yesterday that he will hear the court case while the jury listens to the other two.
 The brothers. Arthur, Bruce and Justic Wilmot of Danbury, are accused of conspiracy to defraud the Commercial Credit corporation of New Haven by burning their auto mobile to collect insurance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Goss Cast Vote
 Against The Bonus

Washington, Feb 18.-Congress- man E. W. Goss to-day gave his req sons for voting against the veterans bonus bill. He and Connecticut's four other congressman voted solid ly against the measure although they were overwhelmingly defeated in the house. Congressman Goss declared that the bill called for too great 0 drain upon the federal treasury and that it came too soon after the war and too soon after the assurance of the certificates. He said that he did not feel the measure was in the interest of the veterans themselves.
 Furthermore, Congressman Goss pointed to the way in which the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Bill Of Senator Reed, On $50, ,0OO
 Bonds, Assigned
Hearing on Waterbury Golf Course Bill Will Come Up "Wednesday to In- Crease Salary of Deputy Judge of Common Pleas Court Presented DEPUTY SHERIFF
 SALARY BILL
(By n Democrat Stan Man,

Hartford, Feb. 1S.-The bill of Senator Lewis s. Reed of Waterbury asking for permission to issue bonds in the amount of $50,00O for the construction of a municipal golf course in Waterbury has been set down for hearing next Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock before the legislative finance committee. The request for the early hearing was made by Senator Reed on the grounds that 1t will supply imme- diate relief to the unemployed of Waterbury.
 It was learned that the committee has decided on the site for the golf course but requests that it not be named at present. The committee merRbers state that however, that the course will be constructed on city-owned property. It was also learned that the Brookside home site is not the committees selection.
 The bond issue bill was to be heard along with the other bills
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
COAT OF MISSING GIRL WAS FOUND
 BY THE POLICE
But Not Another Sign of the Little Ten-Year-Old Los Angeles Miss, Who Dis- appeared Last Week

Los Angeles. Feb 18.-CUP)- A girls coat found in the little Tu- tunga Wash, near San Fernando, was said by police to-day to have been Identified as that worn by Virginia Brooks. 10. who disappeared from her San Diego home week ago.
 Hundreds of Los Angeles police of the district in the belief that the girl might have been murdered and her body hidden nerr where the coat was found
 Meanwhile. Deputy Sheriff Blake Mason of Sar Ciego county was in Phoenix. Ariz. Investigating reports thnt the child was seen In Wellton, Ariz several days ago with an el- der!y man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
FRANCIS QUINTET MADE PRESIDENT
 OF BRUIN CUBS
Former Golf Champion Put at Head of Hockey Team That Was Known as BOs- ton Tigers, Until Sold Recently

Boston, Feb 18.-UP)-Franci Ouimet of Brookline, former na- tional amateur golf champion, has been chosen president of the Bruin Cubs, Canadian-American league hockey team known as the Boston Tigers until their recent purchase by Charles F. Adams, owner of the Boston Bruins. National league club Ouimet is a lose friend of Adams and has been keen follower of pro- fessional hockey in Boston.
 Other officers of the Cubs are: Arthur H. Ross. manager and vice. president of the Bruins. vice-presi- dent; Richard c. Dunn. manager of Boston Garden, treasurer; and Frank Ryan, secretary. Eddie Powers has been retained as coach of the Cubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
LODGING HOUSE FIRE IN BOSTON
 TOOK ONE LIFE
City Employe Burned to Death v Ten Others Escaped or Were Carried Out to Safety

Boston, Feb 18-(UP)-One man was burned to death. another was overcome and slightly injured, and 10 persons either escaped unassisted or were rescued when fire swept an East Canton street lodging house In the south end early today.
 James Sullivan, 56, a city employe. was trapped and perished in the top floor bedroom he had occupied 36 years.
 Nasad Agoob. 30; who lives across the street. made several trips into the burning building to assist the lodgers to safety. Finally he was overcome by smoke. suffered a hand injury. and was taken to City hos pital where he later was reported recovering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
EDITORS MORE INDEPENDENT IN
 EXPRESSIONS
Fred Fuller Shedd Explain= ed It Last Night in His New York Address - College Graduates for Newspapermen

Syracuse. N. Y.. Feb 1S.-UP)- A large proportion of American edi- tors are independent in their edi- torial expressions than ever before in the history of American journal ism, Fred Fuller Shedd, editor of the Philadelphia Bulletin, told the New York State Society of News paper Editors last night.
 Shedd said he believed the news paper man of the future must be a college graduate. The wide popular interest in science and other techni- cal subjects, fostered by the radso, will make 1t imperative that news paper writers be men of superior training if they write easily under stood stories. he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
BOUGHT BOOK ON AL CAP0NE BUT
 LOST JEWELRY
Wealthy Brokers Widow Had Just Left Chicago BookshOp, When She Was Relieved of Her Valuables

Chicago. Feb IS -UP)- Mrs Matthias B. Pittman, wealthy brok- er's widow, was not looking for first hand information about crime when she went to a bookshop to get bi- ography of Al Capone. But she got 1t and 1t cost her $190. Mrs Pittman left the bookshop carrying the copy of Capone's biography under her arm. Two men robbed her of $40 in cash and earrings worth $15O.
 The robbery was in the Gold Coast district, only ten blocks from the loop.
 Mrs Pittman told the police that just before going to the bookstore she had removed $16.000 worth of diamond rings she usually wore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

measure had been rushed through
 the ways and means committee and
 how it was voted upon even before the report of the committee had been printed. Congressman Goss as- serted that he is opposed to such methods of legislation and stated that he would vote against a tariff bill. too, in the event that it was handled in the same, unethical man. ner. Full sympathy in the veterans measure was expressed by Congress man Goss. He said he would like to help the veterans in every way possible but that he is sure the vet erans, themselves, would not favor the bonus bill if they really under stood if
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
THRONE OF ALFONSO IS
 STEADIED
Admiral of the Spanish Navy Made Premier and Completes His Cabinet King Is Victor in the Present Crisis
By JOHN DEGANDT

(Unitcd FrcsS stan COrcrSpOndent.)
 Madrid, Feb 18.-CUP)-Admira Juan Bautista Aznar Y Cabanas be- came premier of Spain to-day, talk ing the oath of office at the head of a monarchial concentration govern ment.
 After more than four days of the most serious government crisis dur ing the reign of King Alfonso XIII, the 70-year-old captain general of the navy was suddenly called to the premiership to safeguard the throne against threats of republican up- heaval and demands for ching restrictions on the monarch.
 Within less than three hours Ad- miral .Aznar completed the task which the most influential liberal politicians in Spain had failed to &C., complish.
 "I am navy man and I place myself at the disposal of him who
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Dispute Of British
 Pilots Killed Nine

on the water, I noticed there was a dispute between Ely and Tucker" said Ryley. Ely wanted to take con- trol of the ship, but Tucker refused to permit him to take the controls "As we were gliding down toward the water Ely made a second at- tempt to take the controls. The next moment the machine struck" The ship then turned over and sank. It had been believed the accident was due to the fact that the pilot mis- judged the landing because of bright sunlight on the water. but Ryley, when asked about the cause of the crash, replied: q do not believe it would have happened if Ely had been in command"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
THREE MEASURES THAT HELP STATE
 INSTITUTIONS
Appropriations of $324,OO0 Were Reported Favor ably to Senate-Seyeral Bills Were Passed
By GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR

By GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR United Press Stan Correspondent
 Hartford. Conn, Feb 18-(UP)- The state senate to-day received favorable reports from the legisla- tive appropriations committee on three measures to appropriate a to- tai of $324.000 to state institutions. Yesterday the senate passed two bills providing $744,0OO for two san- itariums.
 The measures would appropriate $183.600 to the Mansfield state train ing school. $54,0O0 to the state farm for women at Mantle and $85,O0O for Undercliffe sanatarium, Meriden.
 On favorable report, the senate passed the following measures:
 Appropriating $18.500 to purchase the state police barracks at Stafford Springs; authorizing Meriden to is- sue $75,0O0 in playground and ESQ., 900 in water main ponds; an amend ment to an act establishing a fire-
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