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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
DEFENSE IN THE HATHAWAY CASE
 LOST NEW MOVE
Wanted Specimens of the Victims Body Made Available to Their Ex- perts-MOtiOn Denied

Newport. R. l.. June 17-(UP)- Another legal skirmish was lost by the defense in the murder trial of Elliott R. Hathaway to-day in its battle to make available to its med ical experts specimens of the body of Verna F.. Russell, slain student nurse. At the opening of to-day s session George Hurley, chief defense Counsel, renewed a previous motion that the defense he permitted to ex- anime anatomical specimens of the body. including the larynx. tachea, heart and portions of the neck.
 Hurley pointed out that the state had interrupted its medical testi- mony by putting lay witnesses on the stand. that the defense has several medical experts whose time was val uable. and that the defense should be allowed to view the specimens without further delay. Attorney-Ge eral Benjamin M. McLyman. chief prosecutor. asserted the state had no apologies to make for the order In which 1t presented its witnesses; {; that the state had not presented the anatomical specimens in evidence and that he felt such introduction would only tend to befog the minds of the jurors" The defense motion was denied by Judge Charles A. Walsh with the statement that the defense could renew the motion, fl this seemed necessary, after the states case had been concluded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
BELGIUM GIRL IS WINNER OF TITLE
 MISS UNIVERSE
Miss United States, the Kentucky Girl, Came in Second-Germany Won Fourth Prize

Galveston, Tex, June 17.-(UP).- Miss Netta Duchateau of Belgium, a brunette. has been selected as Miss Universe" the most beautiful girl in the world. A $2.500 cash prize, the silver plaque symbolic of her title. and the Broadway theatrical con- tract which go with her triumph as winner of the 18th annual interna- tional beauty pageant, were awaiting the new Miss Universe" at a din- ner to-day at the Hotel Galvez.
 Miss Duchateau won over Miss Anne Lee Patterson of Ludlow, Ky, Miss United States" and seven other entrants from foreign lands. Six judges thought long and serious ly before they announced their choice. agreeing that all the entrants were charming girls and ought to win something or other." Miss Lena Thomas. a brunette from Memphis, was chosen as the third most beauti- full girl in the entire pageant, plac- ing just below the titan-haired. hazel eyed Miss United States" Baroness Daisy Freyburg. Miss Germany" noted for the platinum blonde hair which hangs to her hips, won fourth. with Miss Pat Hall of Atlanta. Ga, fifth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
BIG LINER BIER M U DA
 IS BURN ED
Furness Liner That Has Carried So Many Water bury People Destroyed at Her Pier in Hamilton and Sinks

Hamilton, Bermuda, June IT, (UP)-The $7.000.o00 Furness line notorship Bermuda rested on the bottom at her dock here to-day after naval forces had brought under con- trol a fire that destroyed her super structure and ravaged the interior.
 Fifteen to twenty sailors were over- come by smoke while fighting the flames and were sent to the hospital.
 The damage had not yet been esti- mated, but 1t was extremely great. Opening of the seacocks to flood the hold prevented the fuel tanks from exploding and 1t was believed the ves- sel could be salvaged.
 The fire broke out in the fore part of the super-structure early this morning. It ate backward and down into the ship, burning the pumps as 1t progressed.
 The Hamilton fire brigade was un- able to check the flames. At 4:45 a. m. The engine-room staff was forced to leave and the fire continued to burn its course steadily while the ship listed toward the wharf.
 From the first 1t seemed obvious that the craft was doomed. The crew members asleep on board were awakened and they left in their night attire. Naval authorities lent assist ance, but the fire burned fiercely and at o'clock, with the A. B. and C. decks gone, the ship was resting on
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
WOLCOTT JUDGES
 NAMED LEGALLY WAS DECISION
But There Is a Question as to Whether the Whole Matter May Be Taken Into Court

Whether or not the democrats of
 Wolcott will take steps to test the legality of naming the two judges to Itheir town court, which was done by the last session of the legislature, re- mained matter of doubt to-day. Yesterday Attorney General Warren B. Burrows ruled that the method with which the judges of the Hart ford, New Haven, Rocky Hill, Vol colt and Stratford town courts were named was legal. This forces the governor, apparently, to sta nd by the Legislature unless he changes his mind when leading Hartford demo- |crats file briefs in the matter within Ia few days.
 There are now two ways left open Ito test the legality of the appoint |ments. Governor Cross could take the stand that the legislatures action was illegal and could name judges himself. This would precipitate a court battle.
 If the governor does not do this taxpayers suits in the cities and towns involved in the controversy could be started to prevent the paying of the salaries of the incumbent judges. This would also throw the issue directly into court.
 According to latest reports from Hartford, if the method of naming the various judges to the town and city courts is raised, the question might eventually grow so large as to involve the appointment of all the superior and supreme court Judges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
TWO WOMEN WERE HANGED FOR MOST
 CHASTLY CRIME
But the Method of. Execu. ton, Which Is Used in Hungary, Was Even More Ghastly

Budapest, June 17-(UP)-Two women participants in the mass poisonings of Theiss valley, one of the strangest and most ghastly chapters of modern crime, were hanged to-day at Szolnok, Hungary.
 They were the wife of Laszlo Szabo and the widow. of Balint Chordas, sentenced for poisoning Frau Szabo's father and uncle at Tiszakuert in March, 1925.
 Both fainted when they saw the gallows. and they were hanged si- multaneously while they were still unconscious. By the peculiar Hun garian method the victims feet are drawn apart by two assistants while supporting stool is knocked from under. The hangman holds the vic- tim's face with handkerchief, turning it from side to side until convinced death has occurred, when he lifts his hat and informs the president of the court that sentence has been carried out.
 The two women executed to-day were the second and third to die
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
DRY AGENT WAS
 WOUNDED AFTER
 AIDING IN RAID
They Were Guarding 2,5OO Barrels of Beer in New ark When Bullets Flew Their Way

Newark, N. J., June 17-(UP)- One prohibition agent was shot in the leg during a gunfght between raiders and a gang of gunmen in Hoboken last night. 1t was learned here to-day after the arrival of IS covered trucks containing 2.b00 bar rels of beer. The dry agents were sitting in a garage building in Ho. boken at about 10:30 o'clock last night after having raided the place. They were waiting for more mon to heip them In transporting the huge supply of beer. Suddenly someone knocked on the door. An agent stepped ID and swung it open. It was still swinging whom . voiley of shots came out of the darkness. The agents drew their guns and fired hack but apparently their shots struck no one.
 Joseph Durrig, of Philadelphia. one of the ralhing agents. was struck in the thigh by ono of the bullets. His wound is not serious. Two men had been arrested in the garAae at the time of the raid. They were Frank EitA'i and Mack Abra. hansen. Most of the beer has been taken to the Newark meadows and dumped out,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
THREE AVIATORS FLEW OVER THE
 MARION CROWD
President Protested and the Three May Be Put Under Arrest for Their Act

Aboard President Hoover Special Train, June IT. (UP)-An investi- gation of the action of three pilots in flying their airplanes over the crowd yesterday at the Marion, O., Harding Memorial dedication. was ordered to-day in behalf of Presi. dent Hoover. Upon boarding the presidents special train last night at Columbus. Secretary of Commerce Lamont announced that at Mr Hoovers request he would order tho investigation immediately with the view of discipiing the three avaitors
 one of the planes, an autoGiro, "A owned by the Detroit News and flew over the dedication crowd Co take pictures. The other two were not immediately ideBtiAed. Mr Hoover protested that the planes not only endangered life by hyihE over q crowd. but also interfered wllh speaking, particularly during the address Of former rresldsnt t#HHUMNt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
LOWELL WOMAN DIES IN DETROIT
 AND POLICE ACT
Found Dead in "Blind Pig" Place Said to Be Run By Former Policeman, Who Had Been Fired

Detroit, June 17-(UP)-A post mortem examination will be made to-day in an effort to ascertain the cause of the death of Agnes Murphy 30, daughter of Richard Murphy, of Lowell, Mass. who was found dead in an alleged blind pig. ..
 Jack Long. 40, a former Detroit policeman. who police said was the proprietor of the saloon. Is held pending the outcome of the inquest. The coroner's office will attempt to determine whether the woman, also known as Mrs Agnes Long. died Of acute alcoholism or from a beating. According to the police. Long said he found the woman on the stair way of the saloon and put her to bed. Police records show Long was dismissed from the force in 1921 be- cause of his "unsavory record"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
FRAZER GUILTY
 AND SENTENCED
 TO FATAL CHAIR
Killed Mrs Phoebe Stader and Carried Body $50 Miles-He Claimed an Accident

Elizabeth, N. J., June 17-UP) William M. Frazer, who shot and killed Mrs Phoebe Stader in his au- tomobile here on February IS and then drove with the body $50 miles to a point near Bowling Green, Va, was under sentence of death to-day.
 Frazer was convicted of first de- gree murder without a recommen- dation for mercy after a jury had deliberated six hours last night. The court immediately sentenced him to die during the week of July 27.
 Alexander Simpson, who prose- cuted the Hall-Mills case, was coun- sel for Frazer. He contended the shooting was accidental and that 1t occurred while Frazer was intoxi- cated. Frazer testified that a gun in the rear of the car accidentally exploded and killed Mrs Stader when he reached back for a bottle of whiskey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
State Troopers Are Found Guilty But
 Sentence Suspended

,explained the law relative to the case and stated that policeman should not use his gun until after he had exhausted every other means in at- tempting to apprehend a supposed IIlalefactor.
 States Attorney Lewis in his argu-
 ment to the jury pointed out that the troopers were not Justified in using their firearms the night Mrs Walker was shot. The state argued that the
 shooting was wanton, reckless and wilful.
 Defence counsel Attorney James M. and Attorney J. Gregory Lynch told the jury that the officers were simply
 carrying out their duty as best they
 knew how the night of the fatal
 shooting.
 The court room was crowded when
 the jury retired and quite few re-
 mained until the final decision was lrendered. The troopers appeared
 saddened as the verdicts were re- turned against them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
IBROCKTON FIRE
 DEPARTMENT HAS PECULIAR CALL
Wire Sitter" Was About to Faint, So His Brother Called Bremen to Get Him Down

Brockton, Mass. June 17.-(UP). The fire alarm sounded here early to-day and firemen responded. "Where's the fire?" they chorused on aching the box. Charles D'Agos- tino. who had sounded the alarm. pointed to a forlorn object sitting on a taut wire midway between two poles some 30 feet in the air. "He told men he was going to faint" Charles explained.
 The forlorn object proved to be Charles brother, Ralph, 28-year- old midget weighing less than 100 pounds who claims the world flag pole-sitting championship-a rec ord of 34 days afoft. established last summer. For 59 hours. Ralph had been parked high on the tight-wire. seeking to establish a world record in this fascinating sport as well. He had grown faint, 1t seems, and fear ing he might tumble from his pre- carious perch. he had decided to call out the fire department. Bremen obligingly raised a ladder and took him down. Suffering from exposure. he was taken to Brockton hospital. Brother Charles was taken to police headquarters for sounding a false alarm but later was released.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
Adrian Wolff
 Trial Started
 This Morning
Death of Patrolman Matt thew McNally Was At- tributed to Auto Crash in Which Wolff Was Held Responsible - Homicide Is Charge

Former Patrolman Matthew Mo- Nal,y's left leg was practically am- putated by the impact of the car of Adrian Wolff, doctors testified as trial of Wolff on charges of automo- bile homicide began in superior court before Judge Frank P. Mo- Evoy and jury this morning. The accused is charged with the death of the former local officer who died in St Mary's hospital four hours aft CT he was caught between Wolff's machine and a car owned by Will liam Dufresne of 28 Young street on East Main street last November 18th.
 Dr Andrew J. Jackson and Dr E. E. Fitzpatrick, police and fire sur geon, who attended Patrolman Me- Nally after the accident, both testi- tified that surgical amputation for the removal of the leg was not nec- essary because the femur, the thigh bone, was completely fractured, and that the force of the blow had prac- tically amputated the leg above the knee. Both doctors said the officer was in a weakened condition at the hospital, suffering from loss of blood and shock. They said blood trans-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
Call Him "Rat" BecauseChuns
 Must Pay Also
MUCH WORRIED ABOUT BOY FRIEND ON THE
 WYOMING

Washington, June 17-(UP)- A watch officer on the late shift at the navy department reached for buzzing telephone at a. m.
 "Long distance calling" said the operator, Norfolk"
 With visions of a possible sea diseaster or at least a naval conn munication of first class import ance, the officer said & nasty hello.
 "Hello," said a female voice. "Can you tell me how the wealth. CT Is on the Wyoming? My boy friend is on board and I read it was raining and I was worried and couldn't sleep"
 The officer assured the young lady that Admiral C. c. Bloch aboard the battleship Wyoming which is towing Sir Hubert Will kins' disabled Arctic submarine, the Nautilus, had recently radioed "weather clear"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17

A superior court jury created a surprise here late yesterday afternoon when it returned guilty verdicts against former state troopers George Herr and Harold Richter on charges arising from the fatal shooting of Mrs Viola Walker, Bridgeport Negress on March 18th in Southbury. The jury found Trooper Herr not guilty of manslaughter charges but reported him guilty of charges of aggravated assault. Richter was found guilty on charges of assault with dangerous weapon.
 On recommendation of States At torney Lawrence L. Lewis, Judge Mo- Evoy gave each accused six months suspended jail sentence. The jury deliberated one hour and 51 minutes before bringing in its verdict, taking the cases at 3:44 and returning at 5:35 o'clock.
 Judge McEvoy occupied an hour and half in charging the jury. He
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
DOCTORS ARE TO
 DECIDE ON THE
 HEALTH OF FALL
Army Physicians Will Ex- anime Him-If He Proves Unfit He May Be ParOled

Ell Paso, Tex. June 17.-A(UP).- Upon the decision of Fort Bliss army doctors rested Albert B. Falls last hope to-day of escaping the prison sentence he had fought through the highest courts of the nation to avoid
 The former secretary of the in- terior consented to the physical ex- animation after a telegram from his attorney. Frank J. Hogan, in- formed him that government officials demanded he either submit to army doctors at Fort Bliss or appear at once in Washington for sentence.
 Falls own physician pronounced him unfit to make the long trip to the capital city. If the army doctors agree. it was believed likely the su- preme court of the District of Co., lumbia would parole him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
EIGHT MILLIONS .
 MORE DEFICIT IN U. s. TREASURY
The Total Shortage in the Treasury Up to June IS Was Sl,099,9O3,O63

Washington, June IT (UP)- The treasury deficit took a jump of moro than ss.00O.000 on June i5. despite income tax payments for the second quarter which began to come Into the treasury on that date. the treasury statement showed to. day. The deficit was si.oo0. .903, 063 on June ib.
 Income tax returns tahulated at the close Of business on June i6 ag. gregated tii.9s4.4ii. This is no in. dex of the amount received hut rep. resenta only the amount deposited in federal reserve hanks up to 10 o'clock Monday. Taxpayers had un. co midnight Co mall their checks covering the second inataiiments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
Austria Without
 Any Government
 in Present Crisis

Vienna, Austria, June i7 - tUP) Austria was without govern. mont today as Q result of q political break growing out Of the imminent financial crisis threatening the coun. try.
 The cabinets of Chancellor Dr ot. Co Finder, formed last December. re. signed yesterday because of dlshen' sion over iis program for rehablfita' ton Of the cFeditanstait. the la. items most important hank. Ths CFsditansiaii has heen in serious diffieuIsIss inveIviRg feFslsn credits
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
TWO MARINES
 REPORTED LOST

MAnAgua, Nicaragua. June i7.- (UP)--Two United states marines and three native national guardsmen were reported missing and believed ocAd to-day after an engagement with iiAurrectionists
 The missing marines were Llsutsns .it Me0ee and Lieutenant Powers. he latter being a captain iH the na. ionai guard ln eommAnd ef one Of ix patrols which started an 0ffen' ave asalnat the eutiawA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
General Butler Said Hell" and
 Wasn't Stopped

Boston. June l7 -- (UP) - Major General Smedley D. Butler said Hell" before microphone here last night without being cut off the air.
 Addressing Bunker Hili Post American Legion, the general res called his recent experience In Phil adelphia. where broadcast Of hi speech was cut short because hs used the word "hcil," General But Ter announced he was going to tel the same story here.
 His speech, broadcast over a Ma tlonal hook-up. was not interrupted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
HOUSEKEEPER IN FALL RIVER WAS
 KILLED IN HOME
Found StrangIed to Death and the Body Was Stuff. ed Between Two Mat. tresses

Fall River. Mas. June i7.-(UP). Police to-day were Investigating the death Of Miss Marianna Gauth. Ter, I4.year.oid housekeeper for Wil- liam Mcbride of this city. who was found strangied late yesterday.
 Mcbride. n mill worker, told police hla housekeeper was missing when ne returned home and . search tor her was started. After finding no trace of the woman, police returned to Nc. brides home where her body was found stuffed between two mattresses in bedroom. A rope was tied around her neck and she was be' lleved Co have been stFangIed.
 glRns Of q struagle were found in inc room. Police said robbery ap' paFentIy Was not the motive co noth. Ins was disturbed in the rest Of the s*N@@1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
No Guilty Ones Yet Disclosed In Death
 Of Starr Faithful

New York, June 17-(UP)-Solu- ton of the baffling death of beauti- fuf Starr Faithful appeared today to hinge on a comprehensive check up of the girls movements from the time she left her Greenwich Village home on that fatal Friday morning nearly two weeks ago until she was drowned in the sea off Long Beach, L. I.
 Two mysterious figures. whom au- thorities have been unable to locate since they entered the hectic and adventurous life of the 25-year-old girl are believed by District Attorney Elvin N. Edwards of Nassau county, to hold a possible key to the solution of Starr's death.
 These two figures are said to be a Jack Greenaway and a Bruce Wins
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
GERMANY HINTS AT MORATORIUM
May Proclaim It Next Month Instead of Waiting Until August

Berlin, June 17.-UP)-Germa is seriously considering mora torium under the Young plan either July 1 or July 15, instead of wait ing until mid-August or later, as had been expected, it was disclosed to-day.
 No decision has been reached on whether the government should summon the Bank of International Settlement advisory committee to ascertain Germany's ability to con- tinue separations payment or whether the Reicii would simply proclaim a partial moratorium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
Two French Cities Are in Mourning
 Over Sea Horror

Saint Nazaire, France, June IT. (UP) - The cities of Saint Nazaire and Nantes were In mourning today for the victims Of the pleasure boat Saint Philibert. sunk in a storm Sunday.
 Flags in both cities were at half staff, draped with black. The ex. cursion vessel sank in tho Bay Of Biscay with q loss Of life estimated now at between 4si and 4gi persons, many Of them women and children
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17

ton, both believed to be actors. No more is known of them by authori- ties. Neither is under suspicion, but they are believed to have been with Starr at a party on the night pre- ceding her disappearance and may be able to shed some light on her whereabouts during the time just be- fore her body was tossed up on the beach by the waves.
 Greenaway and Winston were the latest men to be mentioned in the life of the vivacious and moody girl whose diary and letters have re- vealed friendships with men of two continents. Their names were given authorities by Stanley E. Faithful. the girls stepfather. He said that Starr had discussed with him and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
By His Pleas of Guilty the 6S Gangsters Indicted With Him Will All Travel the Same Route = Ca- pone May Escape With Five Years
TRYING TO PICK
 HIS SUCCESSOR
BY RAY BRENNAN

(Unfted Press Stan Correspondent Chicago, June 17.-(UP)-"Scar- face Al' Capone is as good as in prison, Chicago was convinced to- day, and the strength of the citys criminal gangs broken.
 Capone, his power shattered by the relentless federal government was in hiding, reportedly making plans under which his industries" in liquor, gambling and vice may be carired on while he Is in prison. Chicago was determined, however, that lawlessness shall cease.
 The corpulent gang leaders plea of guilty to indictments charging in- come tax fraud and conspiracy to violate the prohibition laws was hailed by law enforcement agencies as the greatest victory in the city and nations campaign to break up
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
NAVY DIRICIBLE GOES ON CRUISE
Started Out This Morning Over New York and Points in New Jersey

Lakehurst, N. J.. June 17.-UP) The navy dirigible Los Angeles left its base this morning for a training cruise over New York, Philadelphia, and various points on the New Jersey coast.
 During the flight sthe Los Angeles will escort the liner France from her Manhattan dock out to sea. The France is carrying a group of young Americans to France and England as "good will ambassa dors and and representatives of the United States Flag association"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17
CAPTAIN HAWKS
 KEEPS ON TRYING
Arrived in Rome From Eng land and Started Right Back Again

Rome, June 17-(UP)-Captain Frank Hawks on a speedy flight from Croydon airport. outside Lon don. arrived here before noon to- day.
 Hawks is seeking to make a round trip flight from England to Rome and return in time for dim ner tonight at London. He left Croydon airport at 5:31 a. m. Lon- don time, and hoped to be back by p. m. after luncheon here. The distance each way Is 300 miles.