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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
YALE PARASITES
 BLED YOUTH OF
 HIS BIG FORTUNE
Jack Lippitt Says He Will Renounce His Money Father Had Asked for a COnservatOr

New Haven, Conn, June 19. (UP) Jack Lippitt, wealthy young son of former U. S. Senator Henry F.. Lippitt of Rhode Island, told the United Press to-day he would re- nounce his fortune and "go to work pitching hay somewhere" Lippitt's s announcement followed institution of action by his father in probate court here for appointment of a conservator. The former Yale track man admitted a fortune originally valued at more than half-million dollars. which he inherited from his mother on his Fist birthday, had dwindled to less than. $100,000 and blamed "Yale campus parasites" for his losses.
 My fortune has bossed me rather than me it," said Lippitt. "I don't intend to fight my fathers conserva- tor action. I'm going to turn over all my money except a stake of maybe-$500 and go to work on a farm" When came to Yale I was the victim of campus parasites" Lippitt continued. "They bled me until finally I had the sense to pull out" He said he has not seen his father for five years. Since that time he has undergone a nervous break down and believes country life will help him win back his way tot health and happiness"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
MAYOR MURPHY OF DETROIT
 AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 ARE IN BITTER CONTROVERSY

in municipal relief - is being sys- tematically robbed by interruptions workers. Ford workers have been drawing money from the city while at the same time getting pay at the River Rouge plant. the Ford execu- tives claim. The charges followed revelations that two young clerks Tn the department had embedded more than $200,000, of the Dole funds.
 For months men in the mayors extra official welfare movement have made the Ford name a target for untrue and slanderous state- ments," Bennett said.
 "I served notice on you wednes- day. Bennett wrote to Dolan, su- perintendent of the welfare depart ment. that you will not he per- mitted to substitute the usual po- liticai stunts for service in this in- stance. You are going to produce the facts ar you are going to admit to the public th?t you attacked us because we showed up your depart ment.
 You are going to investigate the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
SIX GIVEN DIvORCES
 IN COURT
Because Wife Does Not Prove to Be French Chef sI No Reason for Beating Her Up Said Judge Frank P. McEvOy

Because a wife's cooking is con- sidered not so good by the husband does not warrant his administering cruel treatment to his spouse, Judge Frank P. McEvoy found in granting divorce in superior court this morning to Mrs Jennie Skrobles against John E. Skrobles. Judge McEvoy ordered the defendant hus- band to pay his wife $5 weekly and gave the plaintiff custody of her child,
 In relating acts of cruel treatment received at the hands of her hus- band, Mrs Skrobles told the court that on one occasion she served him his breakfast in bed and that be- cause he found an ant walking across the food he threw the break fast at her. Skroples denied this when he took the stand and said he merely threw the food into a corner.
 The divorce was one of six grant
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
GUN CHASE IS CALLED
 BIG LAUGH
Both Cornelius Vanderbilt and Peter Arno, the Car- toOnist, Would Drop Dead, If a Firecracker Exploded Near Them
BY EARL IT. LEIF.

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Reno, Nev, June 19.-(UP)-The desert race in which Cornelius Vanderbilt. Jr, waved a revolver as he pursued but failed to catch Pe- ter Arno, the caricaturist, had its aftermath to-day in a martial-legal conference which 1t was believed might result in a sepaarte mainten- ance suit between Vanderbilt and his wife.
 Mrs Vanderbilt, secluded in the home of friends since she became the center of a conflict between her husband and Arno, appeared determined upon the legal action that Vanderbilt earlier had indi- cated was possible.
 The flareup was treated lightly by Reno authorities, especially af- ter Mrs Vanderbilt gave her own version of the affair-a version that coincided in few respects with Van derbilt's original account.
 William Woodburn, atotrney for Mrs Vanderbilt, who intended to confer to-day with Vanderbilts counsel, Sam Platt. said the young author made mountain out of a mole hill"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
SCHOOL ATHLETE
 LOSES HIS LIFE
 IN'MILL RAPIDS
John DeIaflo of Boston High Caught in Flood Current in Severn Mill Pond in Hyde Park

Boston, June 19-UP)-Police and f1remen today were dragging the rapids beyond the Severn Mill pond in Hyde Park for the body of John Delano, high school athlete who was washed over the dam last night.
 Delano was rated as one of the strongest swimmers in this section. having been member of several swimming teams. He and three other youths were swimming in the pond, which is forbidden by city ordinance.
 Heavy rains had swollen the pond to such proportions that the current rushing over the dam was too strong for Delano's strokes and he wcs swept over. Witnesses saw his body strike a projection as he tumbled downward and he was last seen floating in Q dazed condition down the rapids.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
RACKETEERS AND BEER RUNNERS
 FLEE NEW YORK
Great Exodus Expected as the Capone Chicago ln= vestigators Get Busy in Greater City

New York, June 19-(UP)-An exodus of many beer runners, racke- teers and gamblers was expected to- day as a result of a government and city drive to rid New York of it's public enemies" and which already has put Dutch" Schultz. notorious Bronx beer runner, behind bars In lieu of $150,000. bail
 Elated at securing a guilty plea from Al Capone for tax evasion and violation of the prohibition laws, government agents prosecuted their investigation of the business affairs of notorious New York racketeers to day, with view of discovering whether they have divided their il- legal profits with the United States government in accordance with the federal income tax law.
 With the income tax authorities and New York police both opening drives against them, beer and alco- hol racketters were threatened from a third source today with the an- nouncement that the federal pro- hibition partment had ordered a concerted drive on illicit stills, breweries and their distributing systems in the New York area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19

Detroit. June 1s - (UP) - A grand jury inquiry appeared today to be impending in the feud between Mayor Frank Murphy and the Ford Motor Company over charges or "criminal negligence" In administra- ton of $17.000.000 city unemploy- ment relief funds.
 Diplomatic phrases were discard. {. ed as the dispute turned bitter. and Edsei Ford joined in the contro:: versy. Harry H. Bennett. the Ford spok kesman, abandoned the usual formaiity of Ford statements to at tack the city welfare department in stinging terms.
 Bennett charged that negligence in tho administration of the funds would, "when fully revealed. will shock the city" He accused the city government of attempting to cloud the issue hv attacking tho Ford Motor Company for its treat ment of destitute laid-off employees. He demanded c grand jury investi- gation,
 The Ford Company charges that the welfare department - national ly knawn as sAaneankfnl experiment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
Two Men Bandits With One Woman
 Robbed Salesman
PATRICK J. KELLY ESTATE VALUED
 AT $1l,530.lO

The estate of the late Patrick J. Kiely, for years . well known railroad employe, who resided on Ridgewood street, totals $11 1,5SO- .10 according to the inventory filed with Judgc Dennis J. Slavin. The executrix, Margaret E. Kicly. a daughter, is given the estate ac- cording to the terms of the will.
 Real estate on RidgewoOd street is appraised at $S,OOO and the balance of the estate is divid- ed among the following banks in savings accounts: Colonial Trust company, $477.43; Waterbury Trust company, $243.6S; Dime Savings bank, $854.2S; and the Waterbury Savings bank, $1.454- .77. Furniture is valued at $500.
 MT Kiely worked his entire lifc- time on the railroad and was considered one of the veterans. He lived for a long time in the Brooklyn district where he was we'll known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
NAUTILUS WILL BE IN BAD SHAPE
 FOR ICE DIVING
Being We'll Battered Up on Trip Across Atlantic Has $50 More Miles to GO

Washington. June 19-(UP)-M- ready battered and disabled in rnid- Atlantic, the submarine Nautilus. in which Explorer Hubert Wilkins pro- poses to reach the north pole. now has had its bridge and periscope swept away. The battleship Wy oming, which lowed the Nautilus until she got one motor going again. reported to the navy department that it was keeping in close touch with the submarine. The navy re- port said:
 "Wyoming reports very rough sea with ship rolling heavily. Nautilus has lost bridge and periscope. Can see nothing. Sealed up inside with out running lights. wyoming keep in searchlight and frequent radio communications. Making course and speed as desired" The report was timed p. m. last night. At that hour the Nautilus still was about $50 miles from Queenstown. Ireland, her immediate goal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
Bernard D. Lessner in Em- ploy of B. F. Hirsch Inc of New York, Forced Into Hotel Room in Boston and Looted of All His Goods
SALESMAN MADE
 PLEA FOR LIFE

Boston June 19-(UP)-Two mas- ter gem thieves and a woman ac- complice were hunted today after a $100,000 hold-up which occurred last night in a second-foor room of the Parker House. downtown hotel.
 Jewelry valued at that amount or more was obtained from Bernard D. Lessner, 36, New York gem sales man, after he had been held up in q corridor, forced into his room, bound, gagged and handcuffed.
 The loot consisted of several en- velopes of small cut diamonds and 800 to 1000 gold and platinum rings, most of them diamond studied.
 Lessner, employed by B. F. Hirsch, Inc, Maiden Lane, New York, was about to enter his room when two young men. both armed. rushed at hin.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
SUMMER IS TWO
 DAYS AWAY BUT
 ITS HOT ENOUGH
All the Country To-day Is Gripped in Sizzler, and Marks Still Climbing

Chicago. June 19.-(UP)-with summer still officially two days away the country was stripped to- day by a sizzling heat wave which had killed at least two. sent tenn peratures climbing to record marks and threatened in some sections to damage crops unless there was quick relief. Forecasters agreed the heat wave probably would not break before night. except possibly along the Atlantic seaboard. and no real relief was promised earlier than to- morrow.
 Temperatures above co prevailed yesterday throughout most of the western half of the United states and nt least two places. Phoenix and Amarillo. the mercury climbed to the iO0-mark or higher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
A REAL
 VACATION Away from Cares and Duties

With vacation right around the corner. your thoughts are prob- ably beginning to wander to some nice cool lake or mountain re. sort. We understand perfectly! Why not. while the opportunity presents itself, don't you make arrangements to secure . per. manent retreat at beautiful Mountain Lake Park on the shore Of Lake Beseck. Middle. field, Conn. 4 beautiful body of clear water. stately cedar and pine tree groves. and rugged Mount Ileseek in the background. Splendid fishing. boating. bath. dis, motoring, hiking and dane. Ing. Al the comforts Of home in q natural beauty spot. over six hundred bungalow astea sold last yeaP and 0ne hundred permanent eOitaGes erected. Finnl wlndsup ARde mSW in progress. clonliiA oct faia 0f lots at eeb and ti4s. Nee fuiI paae advertisement on pAae 37 of ihls paper to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE OF NEW
 ENGLAND SPEND
They Pay Out S26,OOO, ,OOO Every Year to Attend Colleges and Second- ary Schools

Boston, June 19-(UP)--Students from outside New England. attend ing New England colleges and sec ondary schools, spend approximate ly $26. 6.000,000 a year. This was an nounced to-day by Dean Everett w.. Lord of Boston University's College of Business Administration follow ing a survey he made at the sugges- ton of Governor Roy A. Young or the federal reserve bank of Boston.
 During the past academic year. 1S,7O9 non-New England college students spent $2O,976,661. Bates and Wesleyan were not represented and Dean Lord believes their returns would have boosted the total to more than $21. 1.50o.Ooo. Within the same period. 3S37 non-New Eng land preparatory school students spent $4,930,654. Tt is evident that the business of education in New England is of major import ance," commented Dean Lord.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
YALE WINS FIRST TWO RACES
ONE PRIEST TO ADMINISTER
 TO 100000 PERSONS SEEMS
 VICIOUS ATTACK ON CHURCH

Mexico City, June 1o (UP) = The increasingly trovey Catholic church the Vera Cruz the soaed anpes law threatened today national significance An appeal the federal and enforcement of the law Vera Cruz made Bishop Rafael Valencia Vera bishop said he hoped persuade President Pacua Oz Rubo personally and enforcement which become effective by mmed ate publication in the Vera Cruz Official Gazette.
 Bishop Guizar Valencia in interview with the United Press declared that enforcement of the law would compel immediate closure of all Catholic churches throughout Vera Cruz
 Tt physically impossible for three bishops and eight priests authorized under the law perform duties which burden three bishops and 30 Bishop Guza Valencia asserted
 The bishop held little hope that his appeal the federal ment would prove successful
 The Vera Cruz law reduces the number of priests that every 100000 inhabitants which would limit the there II with but for the city of Vera Cruz itself
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
Loses Freshmen And
 Junior Das1es
It Wasn't Much of a Race in Either Event, Because Vale Crews Simply Ran Away From Harvard
 Lengths Ahead at Finish
BLUE CONFIDENT
 OF BIG EVENT
By HENRY McLEMORE

(NnlLcO fFeSS StaM OOTFeSpOuOenU)
 New London, Conn, June 1S- (UP)-Under cloudless skies from which blazing sun beat down, the 69th annual renewal of the Har- vard-Yale regatta opened on the unruffled waters of the Thames to- day with Yale gaining the early ad- vantage.
 It was a blue" morning in every way. The water was blue, the skies were blue and thetwo pennants that went aloft on the referees boat af- ter thetwo preliminary events were blue, for Yaletriumphed in both the minor races A little after ten o'clock a boatload of stalwart fresh- men swept upstream over the upper two miles of the varsity course to give Yale a two-length victory over the Harvard yearlings.
 While the spectators at the finish line still were cheering the tri- umphant hrst-year men, Yale's jun- for varsity shell poked its nose into the placid waters of Bartlett's Cove. we'll ahead of Harvards second- stringers.
 The time of the freshman race was: Yale 1925 and Harvard 10:35.6. while the Jayvee was Yale 10:43 and Harvard 10:54.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
BRONZE TABLET
 WAS ERECTED TO
 HONOR STUDENT
But Capt John T. Clancy, Who Went to School at Greenwich, Is Very Much Alive

Buffalo. N. r., June 19.-UP)- A bronze tablet erected by the Brunswick school of Greenwich, Conn. in memory of Captain John T. Clancy may just as well be thrown in Long Island Sound" Captain Clancy said to-day. Clancy was as- founded when he learned to-day a tablet had been erected to honor him as a former student killed in the World War. Officials at the school likewise were reported astonished that Clancy was alive in Buffalo. Clancy said when he wrote the letter that disclosed to Headmaster George E.. Carmichael the fact he was still alive, he had no idea a tablet had been erected to him.
 My brother went to a commence ment exercise In Connecticut few weeks ago." Clancy said, and when he came back he told me what a straight from = the-shoulder talk George E. Carmichael made. I re- member Carmichael as my old head master. so wrote him letter con graduating him on his speech. l didn't know until to-day that I had been memorialized." Clancy came through the war without a scratch, he said, and had no Idea how the re- ports of his death were circulated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
Mother-in-Law of
 Governor Ely of
 Mass. Was Buried

westfield. Mass. June 19 - (UPo - Simple funeral services were held here today for Mrs Emily Jane Dy- son. 76, mother-in-law of Governor Joseph B. Ely, who died Wednesday after a brief illness.
 The Rev Clement c. Holmes or South Hadley. former pastor of the Second Congregational church of this city, officiated. assisted by the present pastor, the Rev Roy Gill mour Pavy. Only Governor Ely. members of his family .and close friends attended the services. Bur ial was in Pine Hill cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
BODY WAS FOUND
 UPRIGHT BEHIND
 FURNACE OF HOME
Boston Police Puzzled at the Strange Death of Un- known Man in Apartment Block

Boston, June 19-(UP)-Police o-day were Investigating the death of a man whose body was found in an upright position behind a fur- mace in an apartment house. The unnatural position of the body, said by Medical Examiner William Wat ters to have been there for perhaps three weeks, led police to investi- gate a theory of murder. Due to the condition of tho body it was impos. sihle. pending an autopsy. to tell whether the man had met with foul play.
 Police said the body was that of q man about bh years old. 6 feet 10 inches tall and completely dressed with the exception of shoeG
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
TWO FLYERS WILL
 TRY ATLANTIC ON
 SUNDAY MORNING
Danish Aviator and Photo- grapher Are Going to Beat Ruth Nichols to the Start

New York, June 19.-(UP)- Otto Hillig, 56-year old Liberty, N. Y.. photographer, and Holger Horiis Danish aviator. will take off from Harbor Grace, N. F.. Sunday morn- ing in an attempt to fly non-step across the ocean to Copenhagen, ac- cording to word received from Lib- erty.
 The two men took off in their Bellanca monoplane this morning at Liberty, headed for Floyd Ben nett airport, Barren Island. They said they would start at noon to- day for New Brunswick and ex- pect to land there tonight. To- morrow morning they plan to fly to Harbor Grace, they said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19

(Copyright 1881, by United Press)
 New York, June 19-The move ments of Starr Faithful have been traced to within ten hours of her death. police announced today as District Attorney Elvin N. Edwards prepared to lay additional evidence of the bafhing case before the Mas sau county grand jury.
 While there have been many indi- cations the beautiful Greenwich vil- lage girl had taken her own life. District Attorney Edwards said that developments of the past "A hours had strengthened his persistent be- lief she met death by violence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19

Ter. regular pastor of the church.
 One onte addressed to Marler ex- pressed the willingness of the wri- ters to "cut your heart out and drink the blood gladly Tho notes were signed "xxxx".
 Notes sent to Brown accused him of "eating Into our services like a cancer" and asked "why will you stay there whom you are hated like q snake by the one you think is your friend?" this note continued. "he hates you because you can beat him preaching. You have q wonderful talent. Powers from on high. You must stay away"
 All tho notes were crudely pen-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
PASTOR BROWN LIVING BUT PEOPLE OF TEXAS WONDER WHY
 THEY TRIED TO HANG HIM

Dallas. Texas. June ie.--(UP)- Just why four men stripped B. P. Brown of his clothing and hanged him by a new hempen rope from q chandelier over the pulpit of the North Dallas Baptist church. whore he had preached many n sermon, remained c riddle to-day.
 Brown himself. n0ne the worse of hts experience, was unable Co give the answer.
 E. q. Maxwell. . former deacon in the church. was held for gues. ti0niRK by officers who sought Co learn the origin Of a series of notes received b yiirOwn. A "flii in" niIn. islsr. and the Rev Homer L. Mar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
Starr Faithful Has Been Traced Within
 Ten Hours Of Death

Authorities also have indicated an increasing, interest in the actions of Elizabeth Tucker Faithful. who prefers to be called Sylvia. over the weekend in which her sister. Starr. met death. The mystery of Fuckers weekend in Providence deepened with the revelation of Inspector Harold R. King that he Is seeking several telegrams which he believes were received by the girl and signed only with the initial "J."
 When the Faithful family was first questioned they were evasive and mysterious as to Fuckers
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
ACCIDENT WAS PLEASANT

Seattle, June 19-(UP)-LeRoy Dunakey thought he would like to participate in serious traffic cdent. but he is glad that he in that turned and burst into flames He married the 17yearod girl who helped pull him out of the wreckage and took him to a hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
MONSICNOR TO FORM CABINET

Vienna, Austria, June 19-(UP)-Monslgnor lgnaz Seipel former chancellor and Catholic leader, mssioned to-day form cabinet after unsuccessful efforts by Dr Otto Ender to reconsttue the government Like pr Ender Mons Seipe leader of the Christian social party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
TURNED SPY FOR so CENTS

Berlin, June 19-(UP)-When Lance Corporal G. Kenert arrested charges of espionage at Beeskow Cavalry staton Berlin he told agents financial dif cuties led him to deal with the suspicious agents who be- trayed him. He said he had received 50 cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
TEXAS HAS STAMP TAX

Austin, Tex, June 19-(UP)-A hundred million stamps have been ordered to begin enlargement of the Texas cgaret law, which goes into effect August 22 The stamps will have the Texas state seal their design This is ve-poined star surrounded by wreath. The tax is three cents package of 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
Late Bulletins
DUDFIRECRACKER IN MOUTH

Boston, June 19-(UP)-To prove to playmates that it was "dud 1O-year-old Edward Casey put twonch recracker in his mouth. He knocked down, of his teeth was blown out, and his tongue was severely burned when the "dud" exploded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
GERMAN CATHOLIC CONGRESS

Nuremberg, June 19--(UP)-The German Catholic church will hold it's annual congress here August 26-30. There will be ponical masses in various churches and series of meetings in 35 has great divine service will be held on the closing day in the stadium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
KILLED BENEATH TRACTOR

Hamden, Conn, June 19-(UP)-Domenic Amato 43, of Woodbridge, killed late yesterday when tractor he operating af arm here overturned, crushing him beneath the steering wheel. Fellow workmen said Amato ploughng when the tractor struck mud hole
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19

Newark, June 19-(UP)-Prohibition officials here incensed at what they regard deliberate taunt in the form of newspaper advertisement offering choice sites for speakeases and saloons to real estate agents
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
JEWELER SAVED HIS GOODS

New York, June 19-UP)-When four robbers or dered Albert Marder manufacturing jeweler, to open the safe in which he kept the bulk of his gems he tended to faint Nonplussed the bandits scooped few trinkets valued at less than $1 900 and departed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. June 19.-(UP)-The treasury net balance on June IT was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
The Weather
Fair and Warm Tonight and Saturday

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19

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