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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
TAMMANY ASKS FOR PROBE INTO
 OTHER CITIES
New York Democracy Is Being Prosecuted and They Want an Impartial Investigation

New York, August IT - (UP) - Tammany Hall. charging the democratic party. ls being cruci- fled in the New York city Seabury investigation. will ask today that the legislature order 4 similar in- vcstigntion in Buffalo. Binghamp- ton, and other upstate republican communities. Senator John J.. Dunnigan, democratic minority leader, and n member of the Hof- stadter legislative committee in- vcstigating New York city. has ready for dispatch to Albany Il re- quest that Governor Franklin D, Roosevelt extend the inquisitorial powers of the Hofstadter commit tee to include upstate cities.
 Tho petition was considered a Tammany counter-attnck designed to deadlock or embarrass the spe- cial session of the legislature sum moncd by the governor for August 25. The legislature was called to consider extension of the defec- tive immunity clause In the resolu- ton authorizing the Hofstadter committee which has hampered its efforts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
New England
 Business Better
Coming Out of Depression With More Speed Than
 Rest of Country

Boston, Aug 17--New England's ability to bring through the busi- ness depression of 1880 in better condition than the rest of the coun- try Is continuing in 1881, the New England council, all-New England development organization, announ- ced today in making public figures compiled by it's statistical depart mont off the first six months of the year.
 Tn eight out Of nine indiccs the figures for which are obtaInable, New England's position in the first half of the current year is better than that of the rest of the country by from 2 no 20 per cent. Similarly, figures for II out 12 indices in 1880 show that New England came through that year better than did the rest of the nation. In both 1930 and 1931 figures, the ono category that does not compare fnv0rably with tho rest of the country is cot ton consumption, although in the first six months of 1881, New Eng lands relative position in sotton coRsump ption has improved from point II per cent lower than in the rest of tho country to IL point per cent lower.
 While there has been reduction of business generally since 1929. the council pointed out, New Eeng- lands percentage losses have been less than those of the rest of the country, and some indices show positive percentage gains for New England either markedly greater than gains for the rest of the coun- try or comparing with percentage losses for the rest of the coutnry.
 Commenting on the figures. coun- ell headquarters pointed out that many New England businesses had takcn positions of leadership both in adjusting to depression condi- tions and in operating work and otherwise adopting policies cnlcu- lated to relieve ns much as possible the effects of unemployment. while on the positive side, industries have developed new products, new uses for old products. new and more efficient distribution plans and in general have applied more nggrcs- slve merchandising methods as an antidote to depression conditions.
 TO promote these practices. 1t was pointed out, the New England council in consultation with lead ing business men compiled and is- sued its "business mobilization. pro- gram" in January of 1880. its lag Rressive merchandising program" shortly thereafter, and it's "employ- ment mobilization program" still later, and the measures compriscd in thes programs were widely used. according to reports to tho council from business executives. This COG operation and stimulative effected by tho nll-New England develop ment organization was made pos- sible by tho 1b00 associate mem hers of the council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
FRANCE WILL NOT RELINQUISH HER
 GERMAN CLAIMS
Minister of Finance Says United States Can Do What It PIeases About Her Debts

Paris, Aug 17.-UP)--France never will relinquish her claims to separations from Germany, Pi- erre- Etlenen F'iandin, minister of finance, declared to-day. Elan din. in an interview, said that na- tions such as the United States were entitled to dispose of their separations as they wished, but that France intended to insist on Germany's making the scheduled payments
 "If world prosperity could be rcsorted by the annulment of debts there should be no reason why neutral countries without war debts should be in q state of crisis almost as great as Germany" Flandin said. Questioned on Ger manys capacity to pay. he said that was n question for the Young plan experts. Besides, if certain incapacities arise" he said, they need not be permanent. Circum- stances change rapidly. Remember France's financial crisis in 1928 and our rehabilitation since."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Joseph MongIllo, factory em- ploye, 147 River street; Adelinc Spina, occupation none. 164 Rus sell street.
 Anthony Stango. plumbers help CT. White road; Josephine Farinn, hat trimmer, 54 East Liberty street.
 Joseph P. Grigoraitis. factory cmploye. Oakville; Anna Bubris, factory employe. Oakville.
 Clarence McNerney, manager Scranton, Pa; Philomena Consoli. dress maker. 123 Wolcott street.
 Frank D. Romani. salesman, b3 East Farm street; Rose c. Casaly. occupation, none, 21O Meriden road.
 Joseph P. JanatIss. restaurant worker, SIS South Main street :; Mary Marion Trepasso, factory em- ploye. IA East Liberty street.
 Joseph Renna, barber. 67 Dlvi- sion street; Margaret Jannetty, oc- cupation, none, 137 Madison street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
A Reclaimer
 Petition Filed Unusual Case Introduced in Bankruptcy Court
 To-day

An unusual reclaimer petition was heard at the United States bankruptcy court session this morning when the case of Albert Erb, Exchange place baker who died yesterday, was called. Attor- ney Frank Mcdonald representing the estate of Thomas Kelly, whose business Erb purchased, asked to have the motor truck in the Erb estate turned over to the Kelly es- tate.
 He made his plea on the grounds that Erb turned in two horses for the truck. These horses, MT Mcdonald said, were part of tho business acquired from MT Kelly when the bakery business was transferred. Referee Carleton E. Hoadley decided to wait until the appraisers' report on tho Erb estate was turned in before mak- ing n decision.
 Attorney Max Weisman reported that assets in the case of the United Trading corporation were sold for $030. The report in the case of Morris Siller, regarding aa- sets. has been filed, the trustee re- ported.
 Decision was reserved by Ref erce Hoadley on the petition for permission to foreclose on the mortgage in the estate of Emil Well. after objection was raised to the granting of the petition was raised. Permission was granted to amend the schedules in the case of Frank Swanson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17

MADE ATTEMPT TO FORCE BANKRUPT
 TO PAY DEBTS
Five Men Arrested for En. tering Home of Newton Man in Search of Cache of Money

Newton. Mass, Aug 17-(UP)--- Five men arrested after an at- tempted hoIdup at the home of Warren r. Scott, wealthy real es- cate operator, have. according to police. confessed to n plot to force Scott to pay an alleged debt by torturing him. The men, all roof CTS, were Arnold T. Sullivan, Mel rose; his brother, Ralph, and George r. Batcheldcr, Harold c. Lord. and Henry M. Reust, of Beverly.
 According to police they went to Scott's home in search of a cache of money they believed the realtor had been using since he went bankrupt a few months ago. They said he owed them money for work done in ono of his enterprises and 1t was their intention to tor ture him by soaring his feet with hot irons as means of forcing him to pay them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
HOOVER HOUSED
 BY CRITICISM
 OF DEMOCRATS
He Has Cut Short His Week.End Vacation to Hurry Back on Unem- plOyment

Washington, Aug 17-(UP)- President Hoover cut short his week end at Camp Rapidan to re- sume work on his winter unem- ployment program as democratic leaders called for positive action and less theoretical investigation. {" The president had planned to en- joy the mountain coolness until Tuesday, but expected to be back at the White House by noon to- day. Meanwhile the democratic na- tional committee, through it's exe- cutive chairman. Jouett Shouse, called on MT Hoover to announce his plan forthwith.
 Word at the White House Is that MT Hoover expects to announce his program about September l. The president has been studying the employment situation for two weeks, to the exclusion of nearly all other business.
 One of MT HOover's problems is to determine the probable extent of relief work which will be necessary this winter. Shouse expressed won der that the government does not have accurate statistics on unem- ployment and said that in any event the chief concern should be to prepare to meet 6 maximum amount of distress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
Pearl Street
 Playground Prizes Awarded at Three Contests Within One
 Week

There have been three contests at Pearl street playground this week. The winners of the horse- shoe tourney were Theodore Hatcher, Kenneth Gurley. Jack Evans and Wallace Bush.
 The winners of the bobby house contest were Henry Sabia, John Marinaro, Irene Hunter, Joseph Burke.
 The winners of the pet show were William Burns, Joseph Ma rinaro and Joseph Fisher. The winning animals were a cat, q white rat and two rabbits.
 On account of tho rain the archery contest that was scheduled for Saturday morning had to be postponed. It will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock instead. There is n circus planned for next Saturday afternoon at Pearl street nciehborhood house. Tho commit tee In charge are Wallace Bush, Kenneth Gurlcy, Sonny Cufy, Plummer Alexander. Theodore Hatcher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
One New Break
 Reported By
 Importing Co.
Chinese Laundry Also Entered and Several Dollars in
 Cash Taken-Well Known Auto Salesman Proves Suspicious to Woman Who Calls Police n. Headquarters

Among the weekend reports were one from the Grove company office, where safe was Cracked" but nothing was taken.
 c. Fl. Bloom of 19 Woodside had been entered and ransacked, but pending an inventary 1t was unknown whether or not anything of value had been taken. The visit was made during the absence of the family during the past week. report was published this morn ing stating that the residence of J. Winfred Beecher at 75 Newton terrace had been discovered en- tered on tho return of the family. This "break" was reported to the police on August 9th and being "old stuff" is not to be considered in the tabulation of the latest de- velopmcnts."
 Saturday evening a detail of police was sent to Columbia boule- yard to investigate the report of Q suspicious character being seen in that ncighborhood and last even ing an out of town visitor calling at ~ Central avenue was almost met by q police reception com mittee. He was also "suspicious. |"
 The police are still churkling over telephone call from Mrs William J. Slator of 95 Robert street. She was very positive that n suspicious character. the well known bathtub burglar in person was proving about that neighbor- hood. As the police have been run "bow-lcgged" by mysterious telephone calls, Captain Frank Cutting decided to save time and energy. He called the home of one of Roberts street outstanding residents. Joe" Kenney. well known automobile salesman and former member of the supernum- erary force. The captain knew that if there was anyone to be captured, "Joe's" high pressure ability would come Tn handy. The captain told "Joe" the story or rather the complaint and the mys- tery was solved before 1t became one.
 Why can't a man walk around his own yard without becoming q suspicious charactcr?" demanded "Joe".
 Sure. Joe. no one is kicking about that, but everyone Is look ing for this supposed burglar and this complainant believes he is in your neighborhood now"
 "I am the guy then" said "Joe." "I was just walking around the yard looking things over" And what Joe then said to Frank would serve ns n subject of a good essay on "Ncighbors."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
GIRLS ACCUSED
 OF MAKING GANG
 KILL ATTACKERS
Charged With Taking Gun-
 men to Speakeasy and
 Forcing Them to Kill
 Three Men

Brooklyn, Aug 17-(UP)-Ger- trudo Fink. 19, and Anna Sadow- ski, 20, were held by police today for questioning in connection with the murder of three men allcgedly to avcnge criminal attacks on the two girls. Tho crime was discov- cred at Greene Cottage Inn, n sDeakeasy at 91 Fourteenth street, Brooklyn. last Thursday night.
 Police said the girls, under $10.- 900 bnil each, were reported as witnesses to the murder. Police said they were convinced the three were murdered by n gang of six men who were brought to the spcakcasy by three girls to avenge the attacks. Officials said they had the names of the members of tho gang. Charles SImonelli, 36, Charles Nature 3, and Joseph Bar bcri, 25. were those murdered. Simonelll and Nature were pro- pirctOrs of the inn while Barberi, former Dugllist, was the "bouncer." that followed the explosion and fond the woman's body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17

A "break" in the office of the Acorn Importing company at 109 Bank street, tho discovery of one or two "old" burglaries and the nomination of n new candidate for the list of Suspects" as being the "bath tub" burglar were the fea- lures of police reports over the weekend.
 From the office of the importing company some crystal beads were stolen. The amountof merchandise to disappear is not actually known at present as the manager is out of the city and the clerk in charge was not in q position to-day to in- form tho authorities if anything of real value had been taken. En- trance was gained by forcing the door of a vacant office and cutting . panel in an adjoining door.
 Charlie Chin added his com plaint to the list by claiming some- one entered his laundry on North Main street and stole several dol- Jars in cash. Charlie would give the party a nice dry cleaning frce of charge if he would only return while he Is on the job,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
This Woman Lost
 GA Pounds of Fat

Mrs IT. Price. of Woodside. l.. l.. writes: "A year ago l weighed 190 lbs, I started to take kruschen and now weigh 128 and never felt better in my life and whats more. I look more like 20 years old than the mother of 2 children. one 10 and the IS. Every one of my friends say it's marvellous the way I reduced"
 To lose fat with speed take q half teaspoonful of kruschen in q glass of hot water before breakfast every morning--don't miss . morning---an sb cent bottle lasts { weeks---get it at Carroll's Cut Rate Store or Aliens 27 10. Main St or any drug store in America. If not Joyfuliy satianed after the first h~klls--monAx baeks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
The Program at
 Fulton Park
Busy Week Will Open To- morrow With Peanut
 Hunt

A very busy program faces the daily habitues of Fulton park playground this week. Starting to- morrow afternoon n peanut hunt will be conducted under the direc- ton of Supervisor Angcline Caris- simi. This afternoon Mary Mates will sponsor another lesson of the series of six tap dancing lessons being offered free of charge by Miss Lillian Mccoy.
 Wednesday afternoon Supervisor John Troy will conduct his boat contest. All contestants arc re- quired to build their own entries. Tho girls colley ball team held q short practice session this morn ing. Joseph Daly is coaching the boys' track team which will com pete in the annual playground track meet Wednesday at Hamll- ton park
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
Four Men Were ElectrOcuted for
 Killing of One

Bellefontc. Pa. August IT - (UP) --- Four men paid Pennsyl- vania's death penalty in the elec- trlc chair today. for killing Louis Hoffman of Adams township in 1928 during an alleged hijacking attempt.
 The four were: Carl Crow, Joseph ParsI, Frank Camilla. alias tho Ace of Spades" and Frank Powell. Parsi pleaded gull. ty to tho killing. the others were convicted by jurics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
OAKVILLE

A meeting of the fro district charter committee will be held on Tuesday evening. MT Rosenbeck, president of the Oakville Improve ment association will cause q dis cussion on n town manager being engaged to handle the road build ing and toher town constructions. Among the explanations ad- vanced as to why the Hillside ave- nue hard surfacing has been de- layed is that the amount appro- printcd is not sufficient to do the work Tho sum of $1,00O was set up in the budget to complete the hard surfacing from Coulter street intersection to the Junction with Buckingham street. It is said that bids and estimates indi- cate the job will cost upward of $1.b00.
 A discussion of the procedure to be followed in drafting the new charter will be held and plans for action made.
 Picnic Postponed.
 The picnic outing planned by the Ladies' Welfare society of St Mary Magdalene's church to take place
 
 account of tho storm. It is ex- pcctcd that the picnic will be held at later date.
 Miss Minine Kelly of Guilford was tho guest of her sister, Mrs Joseph Dick of Watertown avenue over the week end.
 Louis Stcmm who is employed in New Bedford spent the week end with his wife and family of Clematis avenue.
 Mrs Louis Stemm entertained at dinner yesterday. Miss A. Sullivan of Washington. D. C.. and MT and Mrs Daniel Crowley of Watertown.
 MT and Mrs Philip Won Tobel, and daughter Shirley and Mrs Ha- zen of Clcmatia avenue. MT and Mrs Howard Won Tobel of East ern avenue have returned home af- ter a two weeks vacation at Ban As.-n t..Ix
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
Waterbury Man
 Arrested in Bristol

The Waterbury police were noti- fled to-day that Lawrence Grimm, 21, of Grown street. this city. waA under arrest in Bristol facing the charge of theft of m automobile. According to the Bristol authorities tho young man was taken into clus- tody following an investigation of several complaints of automobiles being stolen at Lake Compounce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
PRESBYTERIANS HAVE INCREASED
 THEIR NUMBERS
They Gained in Members During the Year Churches Decrea s ed, Ministers Increased

Philadelphia, Aug 17-UP)--- Tho annual statistical report of the Presbyterian church in the United States, made public here to-day for tho church year ending March 31, 1881, showed q net in crease of 15,023. bringing the total membership in the country to 1,909.131. Tho Sunday school mcm- bership increased 24,46G, making tho total 1,820.406.
 The number of churches de- creased 85 to 9,242 and the num- Der Of minister's increased 27 to total 10,014. Economic conditions of the country were reflected in the falling off of contributions of members to church cases. Total contributions for the year were $b8.171, 1881, n decrease of $4,87G.- 682 from the preceding year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
One Youth Is Dead After Two
 Autos Crashed

Webster. Mass. August 17--(UPl p-- Lionell Demarchand. 20. or south h bridge, died at Webster hos pital today of injuries suffered in an automobile accident near hero last night.
 Marico Tulli. also of South bridge, was seriously injured when the automobile in which he ana Demarchand were riding collided with n machine owned by Mrs Rhinehardt Noulieb of Dudley. Neulieb and six passengers In ms car were shaken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
FULL WEATHER REPORT

WnshingtOn, Aug 17.-(UP)-- Forecast for Monday and Tuesday:
 Maine. New IInmpahire. Vermont, Massaehusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut: Generally fair tonight and Tuesday: not much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17

pleaded guilty to a charge of grand larceny upon the opening of his trial in supreme court to-day. and was sentenced to serve from two and on-haIf to i've years in Clinton prison. Dannemora.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
TlnMPIcllATuRlf

Washington. Aug l7.-(UP)--- Highest temperatures yesterday and lowest last night in 20 cities were dav aa follOWa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
SCALDED TO DEATH

Bridgeport. Az 17-(UP)-Mrs Elizabeth Mahalcik, 51 was scalded to death Snday when n still police said she was operating exploded In her attic apartment here.
 Bremen extingished the blaze
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
RODyCUARD SENTENCED

Catskil, N. Y., Aug. 17.-UP. Harry Klein, one of Jack hegD Diamonds former bodyguardS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17

that followed the explosion and fond the woman's body.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-02
M. s. JORCENSEN IS NOW EXALTED
 RULER OF ELKS
Officers Are Installed at Session Held in
 Auditorium

New officers of the local lodge of Elks were installed last night, the session being held in the Audi torium
 H. Messerschmidt, District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler was installing officer, assisted by J. L. Gray, Act ing Grand Esquire; w. R. Garster, Acting Grand Esteemed Leading Knight; Robert Bragaw, Acting Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight; H. E. Riggs, Acting Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight; A. H. ziegler, Acting Grand Secretary; H. H. Mo- Cutcheon. Acting Grand Chaplain; Guy McNaughton, Acting Grand Treasurer, c. P. Jenne, Acting Grand Inner Guard, and John Mo- Loughlin, Acting Grand Tiler.
 Following officers were installed:
 M. s. Jorgensen, Exalted Ruler; George Messerschmidt, Esteemed Leading Knight; John Hermle, Es- teemed Loyal Knight; R. E. South well, Esteemed Lecturing Knight;
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-02

M. H. Sides, Secretary; William Franks, Treasurer; George F. Shaw Tiler; H. R. Shepard, Trustee; R. B. Martin, Delegate to Gran d Lodge; G. F. F'reeburger, Alternate Delegate to Grand Lodge.
 The Exalted Ruler announced the following appointments for the coming year: E. L. Hunter, Jr., Es- qulre; A. B. Clark, Assistant Es- quire; J. D. Van Alta, Chaplain; G. G. Oakes, Organist, and H. R. Brown, Inner Guard.
 Retiring Exalted Ruler R. B. Martin was presented with an Elks pin as mark of appreciation for the record attained by the lodge during the past year. Past Exalted Ruler R. E. Robertson made the presentation speech.
 Following the meeting, a buffet lunch was served in the club rooms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-02
PIT. A. SESSION
 TUESDAY NIGHT

The third Know Alaska Better" program will be given by the Ju- neau PIT. A. at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening, April ?, in the Grade School auditorium.
 The program is as follows.
 Community singing-"A Alaska, My Alaska.p
 "Minuet" Dance by the Kinder garten, composed of Donald Hayes, Charles Reed, Lawrence Swanson, John Bavard, Betty Ellen Nord- ling, Shirley Davis, Norma Davis, Maxine Nostrand Under the direc- ton of Miss Turner.
 Mount Mckinley Park, an illus trated lecture by Senator Robert s. Bragaw.
 Awake, Alaska"-by Mrs. Anna E. Snow. Vocal solo-by Crystal Snow Jenne.
 Animated cartoon-"J Juneau, We Have Come!"
 Following the program, refresh ments will be served and an infor- nal reception held in honor of the members of the Legislature and their wives. This will be in the Domestic Science Rooms of the High School Building. All are cordially invited to attend. Those upon the reception committee are: Mrs. w. K. Keller, Chairman; Mesdames Redlingshafer, Terhune, Scott, Warner and Church.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-02

 out a building as its old one was recently destroyed by fire.
 A measure introduced by MT. Dimond authorizes United States Postmasters to administer oaths and to take and certify oaths, af- fidavits and acknowledgements in certain classes of cases and re- pealing Chapter 62 of the Ses- sion Laws of 1919. The same member is author of a measure presented today to give all Terri torial officers and employees a half holiday on Saturdays through out the year.
 Transfer of Site
 A measure sponsored by MT. Shattuck was introduced authoriz- ing the Governor to transfer the title to the site of the Alaska Mu- scum Building at the corner of Seward and Third Streets to the Federal Government whenever the remainder of the property in the same block should be acquired by 1t to enlarge the site of the Capi- tol building. This was recommend ed by Gov Parks in his biennial message to the Legislature.