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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
Business Will
 In1proveUnder
 Democrat Rule
Governor of Greatest State in Union Spiked All the Guns of Whisperers By Pointing Out What Has Already Been Done
ABOUT ALL LEADERS BACK
 HIM UP IN HIS CLAIMS

Telegraph Editors Note The United Press presents here with the second of series of articles Business and Politics by Raymond Clappe Washington manager of the United Press. who of important centers He has consulted Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt - Generally regarded an outstanding possibility for the democratic presidential nomna ton - on the question raised in financial quarters Would democratic administration be inimieal to bu- ness?'. s
 Herewith is the article answering the question as viewed by the Empire States executive:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
SECRET TRIALS OF TERROSTS
 IN IRISH RIOTS
Twenty Persons Are to Face the Tribunals in Irish Free State-Have Power to Inflict Death Sentence
BY w. w. QUIsENBERRY

(NOpyEASnt lUoAs Dy Un1to0 FFeSS)
 Dublin, Ireland, Nov 13.-(UP) The powerful military tribunals created under the free state public safety act will begin secret trials of political terrorists next week.
 Twenty persons charged with H. legal drilling, possession of fire arms. theft of military uniforms and other illegal acts classified as seditious, reasonable and terror istic, will be brought before the tribunals. ..
 Each tribunal Is a group of five army officers. three of which are #selected for each case. Under the measure forced through the Dali by President William T. Cosgrave's government they have been en- dowed with the powers of a star chamber and may inflict the death sentence.
 The tribunals also have power to ,inflict. other heavy penalties for terroristic offenses, which are itemized in the public safety bill |. The measure was designed to sup press communist, republican and other organizations which the gov ernment contended was threaten ing the overthrow of established power.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
GREAT CHINESE
 ARMY PUTS LAPS IN GRAVE DANGER
General Fighting Renewed and the Japanese Lead- CTS Fear the Outcome Unless They Are Given Endorsements
BY D. o. BESS
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Mukden. Manchuria, November 13- (UP) =. General fighting in the Nonni River valley was re- newed today g few hours after Japanese military headquarters here announced the discovery or Chinese plans to begin "a decisive battle."
 Outnumbered 10 to one, the Japanese admitted their troops were in a desperate situation un- less hastily dispatched reinforce
 Ali reports here agreed that the concentration of Heilungkiang troops under General Ma Chan shan at Anganchi. on the Chinese Eastern Railway, numbered more than 2O,0O0. The latest announce ment of Japanese strength placed their number at only 1000.
 General Shigeru Hon5o, Japa- nese commander in Manchuria, an- nounced that he had exhausted every means to avoid a conflict with Ma Chan-Shan.
 He said that Japanese Consul Shimidzu at Tsitsihar had re- uuested General Ma on November II to adjust the Heilungkiang prov ince situation in a peaceful man ner and that Ma refused. Shimdzu reiterated his request the next day and General Ma assertedly failed to answer, heightening the tension.
 In addition to the fighting the organized Chinese, there were re- peated clashes between starving Chinese bandits and Japanes mill. tary police in the vicinity or Changchun, on the South Man churian. railway. Fifty bandits
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
IN COUNTY JAIL AT
 MAINE STRUCK
Two Bootleggers Refused to Work on Stone Pile, But State Police Con- vinced Them

Augusta, Me, Nov 13-(UP) - State police were rushed to the Kennebec County jail here today to break up'a 'strike'' of prisoners which was instigated by two men serving short terms for bootleg ging. f
 For two hours a dozen prisoners carried on a passive resistance cam paign against orders that they should join more than 40 fellow inmates in breaking stone under the jail workshop. The demon- stration was quelledI quickly, how ever. when the re-enforcements ar- rived on order of Governor Will liam Tudor Gardiner, who was at the State Capitol, only half a mile away.
 Though all the Jail guards, deputy sheriffs and state police totaling 15-carried revolvers, no
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
JOHN H. GARNER SAYS THERE WILL
 BENOCOALITION
Only So Far as Prosperity and Good Faith of Coun- try Warrants Hoover Has Not Proven In- fallible

Washington. Nov 13-UP)-. Representative John N. Garner or Texas, likely speaker of the. next house, said today that house demo- crats will judge every measure on it's merits, in the next congress.
 Republican leaders. including the presidents political secretary, Walter Newton. have called on him since he arrived here two days ago. And there had been reports a coalition was sought.
 My questioners seem oblivious to the rather insulting character Of such an inquiry, for it amounts to the implication that our representa- tives in congress are capable Of sacrificing the welfare of the coun- try to political iexpediency," he said.
 The democrats. Garner predict ed, will Ego along" with the presi- dent 'co far as the prosperity and good faith of the country war rants" ., ns. .scs.
 .swe have no reason to assume the infallibility of the admins tra- ton" he said. Indeed. the exper- fence of the past two years pretty clearly demonstrates that no sucn assumption Is possible sr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
MUNICIPAL
 BONDS FOR
 GOLF SITE
The S5O,OOO Bonds Will Be Sold to the Highest Bidder on Monday Night When the Aldermen Open Up the Bids

Several bidders will submit fig- ures on the $50,00O municipal golf course bonds when they are sold Monday night, Executive Secre- tary Thomas P. Kelly said today. Indications are, he said, that con ditions are favorable and point to the city. having q chance of realiz- ing fair premium on the sale.
 The bids will be opened at an adjourned meeting of the aldermen Monday night. As soon as the sale is approved the bonds will be deliv- cred to the First National bank of Boston by Mayor Frank Hayes and City Clerk Edward B. O'Don- nell so that the money can be pro. cured immediately and a number of men given employment.
 Superintendent of Parks Irving W. Harrison figures that with work progressing as 1t is now and with some additions to the working force, the course should be ready for use early next summer.
 The city also has $1,000,000 in funding bonds, $40,000 worth of park bonds and s50,000 worth of water bonds also up for sale but these bids will not be opened until Thursday, November 25. The pre- mium that the city Is offered on the golf course bonds is expected to give the city officials fair idea of what to expect when the bids on the other $1,os0,000 worth of bonds are opened. M
 The $1,000,000 in funding bonds will be used to retire the city's temporary loans, the $40,000 park bonds will be used to erect com munity house in Washington park and the $50,000 water bond money will go towards the Installations of a new water system in the vest ern section of the city. It Is report ed that ex-Mayor John P. Elton will be among the bidders on the golf course bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
DWIGHT DAVIS IS. BEING HERALDED,
 FOR AMBASSADOR
Will Resign as Governor General at Manila to Make Way for Another Roosevelt

Manila, P. l., November 13 - CUP) - A report that Governor General Dwight F. Davis is being groomed for an important ambas- sadorial post was received from authoritative sources today.
 The Manila consulate of one of the major powers was informed by its Washington embassy that the appointment was under consider alton. It sent the information in the form of an inquiry for details of Davis travel itinerary during the next several months. ....
 Davis has indicated his inten- ton to resign at the expiration of his term early next year because of illness in his family. Adminis- tration leaders in Washington have urged him to take leave of ab- sence instead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
By RAYMOND CHAPTER CopyriCht. 1881, by United Prese)

Copyright, 1881, by United Press)
 Albany, N. r., Nov 13.-(UP)- business has nothing to fear. in the opinion of Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, from a na- tional democratic administration.
 The man, who for three years has carried the executive standard of the Empire State, and Is now looked upon as a big presidential nomination possibility, made this view clear here in an exclusive talk with the United Press.
 I had put 1t up to him bluntly that some financial sources were whispering that the possibility of a democratic wave in politics was a cloud disturbing to the bright ening horizon of the business world. The writer had been in- formed in checking through Wall street that there was in that inns. portant financial and business com munity an undercurrent of such feeling, and that some of these sources might swing to President Hoover for reelection as against . democratic party candidate-even Roosevelt.
 The. Wall street doubters claimed to be distrustful of democratic in- fiuences and dubious of the power full southern, influence in the party.
 Roosevelt made 1t clear he be- lieves the democratic party's ac- cord Is. sufficient answer to this group and its expressed fears.
 He himself was a member of the Wilson administration which put into effect the Federal Reserve act.
 Insofar as there Is any fear among bankers or businessmen of any executive control. it is fair to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
Rehearsals OF The Democrat Fr0lic
 lralDing To Close
Only Two More and Then the Great Pageant for Sunday Opening-Car- loads of Scenery and 25 Trunks of Costumes Are HerePeOple of Water bury Have Treat Com- ing to Them

With but two more rehearsals scheduled before the first public presentation of The Democrats all-Waterbury "Frolic" prepara- tions for the gala opening of this elaborate revue at the Fox-Poh Palace theater Sunday afternoon swept swiftly forward with stead lily increasing tempo to-day.
 Meanwhile public interest in the show has been spurred to fever height by the newspaper stories and word of mouth descriptions of the "Frolic" rehearsals. One of the largest premiere audiences ever to jam its way into g Waterbury the ater for an event of thls charac- ter, is expected to fairly storm the doors of the Fox-Poli Palace all day Sunday. Ell
 People win Get Surprise
 The "Frolic", as 1t has been di- rected and staged by Victor Hyde, the celebrated Broadway director who was brought to Waterbury by the Democrat to supervise the pro- duction of this lavish stage pre-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
SOCIETY MATRON OF WESTPORT WAS
 SUICIDE BY GAS
Some Doubt About Death of Mrs Mary B. Blakes- lee, But Medical Exam- finer Decides

Westport. Conn, November IS - (UP) Mrs Mary B. Blakeslee. socially prominent Westport na- tron, committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning" according to a report of Medical Examiner Harry S. Phillips made public by Coroner John J. Phelan of Bridge port.
 from Dr Ebert W. Blakeslee after a sensational trial in Fairfield county superior court last year, was found dead at the wheel of a running automobile in her garage Wednesday. the report said. Prev iously it had been announced Mrs Blakeslee died of heart attack and was found in her kichen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
TRUST COMPANY
 PRESIDENT WAS
 UNDER CHARGES

Bridgeport. Conn, November is - (UP) - Alleged misappropria- ton of eSb.17S.63 by Emile Hem- ing, former president Of the Cen: trai Fairfield Trust Company and state representative, is the basis oi a ebO,O00 suit on file In Fairfield county superior court today.
 The Merchants Bank and Trust Company, successor to the defunct Central Fairfield Trust, seeks to rc. cover surety Of t60.ooO from the Hartford Accident and inedmnity Company.
 Hemlng's stock market activities were blamed for the miHa ppropria: ton in the papers of the suit nieo hare late yenkarAAS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
THEY WERE MUCH TOO GREEDY

Chicago, Nov 13-(UP)-Fearing their bank would close Nicholas Perisich and his wife withdrew $95OO they had on deposit The next day the bank closed They had $500 in another bank which closed before they could take out their money. While the couple was at the second bank nqurng about their $500 thieves stole the S9 300 from trunk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
SHE WILL MARRY
 EX-HUSBAND OF GLORIA SWANSON
Constance Bennett, High- est Priced 5 creen Actress to Wed Marquis Henri De La EaIaise

Hollywood. Nov 13.-(UP)- Constance Bennett. highest saIaried film actress. and the Marquis Henri De La B'nlaise, Gloria Swanson's ex-husband. probably will be mar ried at a fashionable church cere- mony about November 22. The couple appeared at the marriage license bureau late yesterday to apply for the permit.
 Miss Bennett. reputcd to earn s3O.0OO weekly when she works for Warner Bros studios. tried tn- effectively to dodge photographers.
 She admitted two previous mar riages, to Philip Morton Plant. multi -milIionaire and Chester II. Moorhsad, University Of Virginia student. She said she was go years Of age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
NEW TRAGEDY IN HIGH SOCIETY
 HOME IN MASS.
Former Musical Comedy
 Dancer in Hospital Bad
 ly Beaten and Husband Is. Dead of Shotgun Wounds

Brockton,. Mass, Nov 13. (UP)- Mrs Emily Cobb, 26, former musi- cal comedy dancer, to-day retract- ed a statement attributed to her that she shot and killed. her young husband during bitter quarrel at their Mansfield home late yester- day.
 The husband. Justin l.. Cobb, Jr. 31, jewelry manufacturer and son of Q bank president, died of shot gun wounds in the head and neck at Peter Bent Brigham hospital, Boston, shortly before midnight.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
sxeUEcsr TO BE HELD

Putnam, Conn. Nov is,--(up)- An inquest wiII be held nest Thurs day Into fhe 6eath Of Joseph 0eF- den, 9osyear-oId .oodcbopper, who was struck and fataily injured ey isn automobile driven by Frank Ise' goff ef pestoh mass, last nlsnL LAeolf told police uefaen staeeeFs ad into the path Of ne ear % llle Providence, v. |, Foad' Ne was hold kn oiseeo bona,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
STATE ATTORNEYS HOME PICKLED

m Chicago, Nov 13-(UP) Everything was in pickle at States Attorney Swanson's home to-day.
 Thieves entered the house which is guarded constantly by, police and stole all the pickles which Mrs Swanson had put up for the winter Pat Roche, Swansons chief investigator, has been called in. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
THIS IS KNOCKOUT ON 13

Lima, o., Nov -(UP)-For superstitious per sons. Homer E. Reeder, of Lima lived in army barracks Mo- 13 sailed for France the 18th in 13ship convoy was 13 days on the trip served in foreign military en- gagements IS months, made 1Sday return trip and last Wednesday celebrated leading Lima citizen his 18th Armstice day. Reeder cheers for Friday the 13th
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
WILL QUESTION ALLEGED SLAYER

Wethersfeld, Conn, Nov 13-(UP)-Police are ex- pected to arrive at states prison from Scranton Pa late to-day or tomorrow to question Edward Harris, convict regarding his alleged confession to killing Stephen A. Gilby at Carbondale, Pa, 22 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
BOX CAR HOME UNCOVERED WEALTH

Evanston. III, Nov 13-(UPl-James favei' 3S, to whom boxcar is a home, is honest man and to-day he had dinner at this ctys expense reward for his honesty. When Pavel found six stolen purses in his home he turned them over to police who located the owners. The dinner the result.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
Late Bulletins
OLD WORCESTER SURGEON DEAD

N Worcester, MaRsA Nov --lUP1--Dr Lemuel F; Woodward "A for half century atsurgeon here, died 1t his home shortly hefcre fnidnght. Dr Woodward native of this city, was graduate of Harvard Medical school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
JUDCE MUST SNIFF HIS BREATH

Mt Clemens, Mich, Nov 13-(uPl-Each day for co days Justice Ray Callens will sniff Herman Shumans breath If the justice gets whlR of alcohol, Shuman goes to ja Caens so ordered when he placed Shuman on probation for habitual drunkennoss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
TO GEORGIA FOR MURDER

Hartford, Conn, Nov 13-(UP)-Sherif William McArthur of Americus Ga, to-day started home with Sam Black 51 negro wanted for the killing of white man in pool room disturbance at Americus. Black claimed he fired accidentally and fled because he was frightened. ~ tt'.s t t.-t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
HE LUST WACCED HIS TAIL

Natural Bridge, Va, Nov 13-(UP)--A blind bull. dog fell 25 feet from the top of Natural Bridge climbed o of four feet of water and wagged his ta Since then according to his owner, sone souvenir hunter' has stolen the dog.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
TOOK BULL BY THE HORNS

Frankfort, Ind Nov 1S-(UP)-When the situation presented itself Harvey Smith, 47 farmer took the bull by the horns both figuratively and literally. Conse quently he was only slightly injured by the charge Of the enraged beast on his farm.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-02
POLICE FORCES
ARE FAILURE

WASHINGTON, Aug. l-H)- A
blanket indictment against the
police forces OF the country as a
general failure" was handed down
today by the Wickersham commits
sion.
In its eighth report to Pres. Hoover
the COMMISSION charged that
with few exceptions units in the
system we're shot through with
graft and Incompetence and too
often were under the direct con-
troll OF dishonest politicians.
1t asserted without qualification
that major criminals in almost
every large community are well
known to the police. but. by rea-
son of the sinister influence exert
ed by corrupt politicians over the
chief and his force, r allowed 70
continue their criminal careers"
The report concluded, in short.
that defects in present police ad-
ministration too generally leave
the citizen helpless in the hands
OF the criminal class"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-02
Activities of Gangs
In Detroit Probed

DETROIT, Aug. l--tR1-An l5-
month offensive against vice. Off
cial corruption and rac1eteering in
the Detroit area has resulted In the
Imprisonment OF seven men, the ar
rest OF a cor of others and the is
suance OF 80 indictments.
Police. prosecuting officials and
a special grand jury have directed
the offensive and their work has
led them into four general paths.
They are: The investigation OF an
elaborate plumbing and heating
racket: A search for the perpetrators
OF II gangster assaSsinations which
eliminated in the Staying OF radio
announcer Gerald <. Buckley: the
rounding up OF a gang OF big-time
kidnappers who are believed 70 have
collected more than $40 900 in ran
som from wealthy citizens, and the
investigation OF vice End crime In
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-02

WASHINGTON. Aug. !. H1--.
The federal government plans to
cooperate with drought and grass
hopper afflicted areas In the north
western and central states in the
setting up Of al organization 70
meet the situation.
Pres. Hoover yesterday directed
agriculture department officials 70
undertake, in cooperation with
local and state authorities, the
formation Of such an organization.
He took this action before depart
ing for Rapidan camp In Virginia
tc spend the weekend. II was
made public through a White House
statement after his departure.
The agriculture department, the
chief executive said. was engaged
in a resurvey in the light Of the
changes in the last two weeks
during which the drought situation
and the grasshopper plague have
become more serious. The area
affected embraces sections In
Montana. North and South Dakota
and portions OF Iowa, Nebraska
and Minnesota.
while suffering within the areas
affected Is acute" the president
said, the extent OF the drought
and damage is comparatively minor
to that which we confronted and
surmounted last year. The fed
eral government has already ex-
tended assistance In some por-
lions Of those localities and the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-02

the suburban community OF Ham,
tramck.
200 Witnesses Called
The series OF gangster Sayings
ending in the Staying Of Buckley
on July %. 1880. p~arallelled the
overthrow OF the administration OF
former mayor Charles Bowles and
brought the grand jury into exist
ence. The % members Of the jury
have questioned more than 200
witnesses in their efforts TO appre-
bend leaders in the city's under
world.
SIX officials and employees OF the
so-called master plumbers and
Steamfitters association have been
indicted as a result of the jury's
investigations Of a racket which is
said TO have cost Detroit heating
contractors more than 100000 In
property damage and protection
money The defendants have not
yet been tried.
The jury's investigations of the
Buckley Staying and other killings
resulted in the indictment of Ted
Pizzino, Joe Bommarito, angelo
Livecchi, Pete Licavoli and three
unnamed persons on charges OF as
saSSinating the radio announcer.
Pizzino. Livecchi and Bommarito
were tried and acquitted.
Pair Draws Life
"A few months ago Pizzino and
Livecchi were convicted OF the
Staying of william Cannon and
George Collins, Chicago narcotic
racketeers, July 8. 1890, and were
sentenced to life Imprisonment.
Licavoli and the three unnamed
persons indicted for the Bu-&ley
Staying have not been found.
Black Leo Celura, indicted with
Pizzino and Livecchi for the Can
on-CollinS Sayings, also Is miss
ing.
Five leaders OF the notorious
Legs" Lamar KIDNAPPING gang have
been sentenced to long terms and
prosecuting officials believe the
ring has been broken up. Lamar.
Stanley de Long and Henry An
drewS, the three most prominent
kidnapers, have been kept in police
headquarters since their conviction
for frequent questioning by the
grand jury which Is cndeavoring TO
round up the remaining members
OF the gang.
Several months ago eight off,
Gals Of the suburb OF Hamtramck
and a half dozen keepers OF alleged
disorderly houses in the community
we're indicted by the grand jury
on charges of graft. The defendants
included Mayor Rudolph @. Tene-
rowicz. Their trials viii be In Sep
TENDER.
The grand jury continues In ses-
sion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-02
CBy staff Correspondent.l

HARLINGEN, Aug. 1.-Rotarians
expecting TO attend the district
presidents and secretary's meeting
in Laredo Monday and Tuesday be-
sides Pres. w. p. BriScoe and Sec.
f. Z. Rigney are Sam Cobb. Stan
ey Crockett. LLOYD Thompson and
Fred Flynn. Several others may also
60.
They will greet DR.. John A.
CrJckett. a fellow member. who
will preside as district governor.
RotarianS of San Benito, Har-
lingen and Brownsville plan to hear
reports from DR.. Crockett and from
Charles Bowie OF San Benito at a
joint meeting In San Benito about
the international convention In
Vienna.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-02
Delegate Reports

SAN BENITO, Aug. Although
far removed from the convention
city. Texas had more delegates to
the Lions international convention
in Toronto. Canada, than any other
state. Carl Hamilton. president Of
the local club. reported at Fridays
luncheon at the Stonewall Jackson
hotel.
Lion Hamilton gave a number OF
details TO his fellow club members
concerning the convention and the
trip TO the Canadian city
New officers OF the club will be
installed next week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-02
Hidalgo Postal.
Chiefs To Meet
;6y Staff CORRESPONDENT,

PHARR. Aug 1-Kivanis build
ing at Pharr has been selected as
the site OF the monthly meetings
OF the recently organized association
of Hidalgo county postmcSters, IL
has been announced by Ray 8.
Hirth OF San Juan, secretary OF the
association.
r. o. Drake OF Donna. chosen
president OF the organization. states
that all postal employees of Hidal-
go county are invited to attend each
meeting. and that the association
will concern itself with a discus
sion OF postal problems and the in
terchange OF Ideas.