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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-13
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-13

An Indian chief, Buffalo Long Lance
of Calgary, Alberta. has received a COM
mercial pilots license With his new
mode of travelling this enterprising
Blackfoot Indian plans to engage in
fur trading in the Northwest territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-13
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Flashes from The Euenino Star,
O resume of icorld netDS, is broad
cast daily by WMAL at 5:45 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-13

Standing of the Clubs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
SIX FIREMEN IN CAMBRIDGE FIRE
 WERE INJURED
They Were Trapped Under Floor That Had Collapsed as They Fought Blaze in Speciality Plant

Cambridge, Mass. March 7--(UP) ---six firemen were injured early to- day when trapped under 0 floor which collapsed during Q $20,000 fire in the North Cambridge plant of the Baker School Speciality Company.
 Those taken to Cambridge Relief hospital were: Lawrence M. Tarbox, Captain John F. Doyle, David Ryan. Thomas Mahoney. George Blumquist and Elzear Breton. Later Blumqulst was able to go home.
 Captain Doyle suffered q sprained back when improsined by flaming beam on the second floor. He was chopped free by Tarbox, who re- ceived head injury in effecting the rescue.
 Aid was summoned from Somer- vile before the blaze, which threat ened a congested tenement district, was contrilled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
HOOVER WILL WRITE ANOTHER
 VETO THIS TIME ON WAGNER
 MEASURE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT

legislatures meet but once year. usually in the winter. It is the belief of Mir Hoover's associates that this delay would nullify tho value of the Wagner bill at this time. Further more, Secretary of Labor Doak is vigorously opposed to the set-up of the Wagner measure. He opposed the mechanics of its organization when he appeared before congress sional committee prior to the pass age of tho act He is understood to have recommended It's veto.
 With c veto MT Hoover and his secretary of labor would still have s6O0,000 to organize whatever set- up they like. The amount is suffl- cient, it is indicated. The president held up the bill after tho termina- ton of the session of congress with tho substitute proposition in view. He obtained ruling from Attorney General Mitchell authorizing him to sign bill within 40 days after they were presented to him by congress, historic custom to tho contrary. lie. could sign tho bill if he chose. The time limit on the biii ex- pires next Monday at midnight, as day period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
Crime Is Sweeping Country Everywhere
 As Evidence Shows
Vivian Gordon Chapter Is But One Story, Although
 Considered the Most Sordid One of Them All

New York, March 7.--(UP)-- With the Investigation of the Vivian Gordon murder case begged down in q rn0rass of clues and counterclues, and the Pinkerton detective agency called in by District Attorney Me- Laughlin to give aid, civic leaders and politicians bickered among themselves to-day as to what form the proposed New York city inves- tigation should take.
 At the same time, the Seabury in- veStigation prepared to plunge into the tangle of the bail bond racket. Scanty evidence given yesterday by tho first bondsmen to appear indi- cated an alliance between the bond ing companies md racketears:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
MILLS CLOSED AT
 FALL RIVER BUT
 STRIKE ORDERED
American Printing Co Mills
 Have Been Closed 9
 M0nths--Was to Reopen One MilI-Strike Coming

Fall River, Mass, March 7.--(UP) Though all local mtlls of the American Printing company have been closed for the past nine months 0 general strike against the com pany has been called by the Fall River textile council. The strike
 vote followed announcement that one of the mills, employing some 400 hands, would reopen Monday on an adjusted wage scale basis. Tex tile council officials contended the adjustment represented 10 per cent pay cut.
 The 2.500 operatives formerly em- ployed by the concern have been invited to T mass meeting to be held tomorrow. Assistant Treasurer Ma than Dufree indicated the company would reopen one mill Monday as despite the strike vote.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
WOMAN IN BRIDGE GAME MURDER IS
 FOUND INNOCENT
Mrs Myrtle Bennett Shot Her Husband After Dis- pute in the Game-Jury Was Out Many Hours

Kansas City, Mo, March --(up) --- A jury in criminal court here yesterday returned verdict find ing Mrs Myrtle Bennett not guilty of murdering her husband. John c. Bennett. The jury informed Judge Ralph s. Latshaw that 1t had reached verdict. Mrs Bennett and her chief defense attorney. James A. Reed, former United States senator, and other lawyers in the case were called and the jury filed in and the verdict was read to the court.
 As Mrs Bennett heard the words she gasped and jumped to her feet. "Gentlemen. want to thank you, 7 she said in voice that trembled with emotion. Mrs Bennett, an at- tractive woman. was charged With shooting her husband during q bridge game when he went set on n four spade bid. She pleaded self- defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
Mayor Hayes Has Taken Firm Stand in His Objections to Selection of Fair lawn School and Methods Pursued
Action of the School Con- mittee Was Called ll- legal-It Was Decided at Yesterdays Session That All Matters Pertain ing to the School Should Come Before the School Board for Final Action

The pecial meeting of the board of edu ton, called yesterday by Mayor W1Gsank Hayes for the purpose of "reconsidering the action" taken at last Mondays meeting of tho school board relative to the new school for Fairlawn, ended abruptly. soon after Mayor Hayes had read his communication to the board when 1t was decided that the board of educa- ton had no right to resolve itself as Q committee as whole and take definite action on any particular phase of school activity. This was the emphatic statement made by one of the board members, Judge Harry J. Beardsley.
 That the board can resolve itseif into q committee as q whole, discuss any subject it wishes and then make certain recommendations, is proper and entirely legal, but the board still acting as a committee of the whole, Is acting entirely outside of its Jurisdiction in taking final action on any matter pertaining to school work.
 Hence, the action taken by the school board "committee as q whole ia not legal. and should be first re- ferred to the board of education meeting in regular session. There's fore, 1t was decided at yesterdays special meeting that the recommend dations pertaining to the new school for Fairlawn, asking for sealed pro- posals for the sale of the buildings on the site already bought. the se- lection of an architect, and other suggestions by the "committee" should be placed before the board for final action. This will take place at the next meeting on the 18th.
 Although there were several tardy arrivals, the entire board heard May or Frank Hayes lengthy statement in which he severely criticized the action of the board and emphatical- ly stated that a complete and rad- ical change should come about as result of "the policy, or lack of pol- icy, which has characterized theip actions in the immediate past"
 Whether or not the mayor had the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
Board Of Education
 Called Into Special
 Session Yesterday
BOMB WAS EXPLODED IN CATHEDRAL
 AT MEXICO

Vera Cruz, Mexico, March 2. --(UP)--AuthOritlcs throughout Mexico sought to-day to trace two men believed responsible for tho explosion of bomb in the Jalapa cathedral in which f5 per- sons were injured and hundreds of worshippcrs at mass were thrown into panic. A woman 58 years old was the most seriously hurt. She received severe in. 5urics to the head and arms. The congregation at mass was com. posed largely of women and chil- drcn.
 Tho bomb was placed beneath n sma1l altar. The explosion wrecked q section of the cathc. dral wnll and cracked other parts of the building. Windows were smashed and the force of the blast was felt throughout the city. Two men who were seen entering the cathedral dressed as peasants and carrying bundles wrapped in newspapers were be- Iievcd to have placed the bomb. They fled during the confusion after the explosion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
BY SYDNEY J. WILLIAMS United Press Staff Correspondent

London, March 2 - (UP) Tho worst March gale since 1917 swept tho British Isles today as Britain received her share of 10,00O,000t tons of air rushing from the north- ern to the southern hemisphere and creating weather havoc throughout the world. This transference of air occurs every season between January and July" Sir Napier shaw, famous British meterologist. said. Tt is not surprising that it does not always cross the equator without immense friction"
 The portion of the friction" res celved by Britain caused immense damage and discomfort on sea and land. Hugo seas in the English Channel sent all shipping rushing for shelter. The Thames rose rap idly and reached its most danger. ouH state since tho disastrous floods of 1928. The river overflowed ai Putney and Wanduworth.
 Tho south coast was ravaged by waves which swept over the sea wall for many miles and flooded many towns and villages. Little. stone and Dymchurch were inun. dated. and when the sea receded Il
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
GAMBLERS WERE
 SWEPT INTO THE
 HANDS OF POLICE
Lawrence Made a Cleanup Last Night With 10 State Tro0persSixty- five Arrests Were Made

Lawrence, Mass. March 7.--(UP)
 -Hixty-five persons were arrested last night and early to-day as small army of 110 state troopers, mar sha1led from various parts of the state, descended on 40 suspected gambling resorts. Troops participat- Ing In the simultaneous raids were directed by Capt Charles T. Beau pre- of the state constabulary and tho Rev Charles S. Bodwell, execu- tive secretary of the New England Watch & Ward society.
 Seventy slot machines and other gambling paraphernalia were confis- cated. A few of those arrested were charged with maintaining gambling nuisances. Most of those held. how- ever. were charged with being pres- eft where gambling was in progress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07

rumor that scarface Al Capone of Chicago controlled the biggest and most prosperous company in the city, and connections between magis- trates. bondsmen and racketeers which went 50 far in one case that Q magistrate posed for a picture at the hospital bedside of Jack Legs Diamond, notorious gunmen.
 Plans for tho city investigation took several forms. The one agreed on by all ns the most sure to succeed was to widen the Seabury investiga- ton by making Judge Seabury . legislative committee of one. It was believed that Governor Roosevelt would sign such bill.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
CHICAGO STRUCK AT ANOTHER TAX
 EVADER TO-DAY
This Time It Was No Gang ster, But Federal Officers Went Right Into Cabinet of the Mayor

Chicago. March 7--(UP)--christ- ian r. Paschen, city building inspec- tor of Chicago, was free today on $26,000 bond after his arrest on charges of attempting to evade pay ment of $113,497 income tax. With the arrest of Paschen, the federal government reached directly into Mayor William Hale Thompson's cabinet to add another name to a steadily growing list of prominent persons indicted here on such charges.
 Most of those previously arrested were gangsters, but the list also has included names of several persons high in public life. To date. the government has been victorious in every case that has como to trial. Several cases are pending. Paschen was arrested on four counts. two charging evasion of income tax pay inents in 1927 and two for 1928.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
BRITISH ISLES SWEPT BY THE
 WORST MARCH GALES ON SEA AND LAND IN MANY YEARS

left a sand deposit which high winds converted in to sand storm. Tho noise of the wind was deafen- ing and inhabitants of the coast re- glon were kept awake throughout the night. A blizzard ragged in
 Yorkshire and in many parts of northern England. Railroads were blocked. The sea battered and flooded houses at Mlnehead and Somerset Inhabitants of the dis trict erected barricades to shut out the advancing water as roads were inundated and became impossible
 Many ships were reported in dis tress before they were able to reach shelter. A Latvian schooner was m early casualty, drifting on tho rocks at salt Island Point, near Holyhead, Tho crew was rescued by lifeboat
 Rescue parties stood by at the prin- cipal channel ports ready to answer distress calls. Tho seas were 50 high that it was feared that lifeboats would hve difficulty ln putting out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
WEALTHY WIDOW MAY DIE TO-DAY
 IN HAVERHILL
Young High School Boy, Russell Noble, Self Con. fessed Attacker, May Face list Degree Murder

Haverhill. Mass. March 7--CUP) The death of Mrs Clara E. c. Fl. lis. weathly hammer-attack victim, was expected momentarily this morning at Benson hospital where she has been in coma for 10 days
 The 40-year-old widow who was brutally assaulted as she lay in bed at her home here February 26 suf- fered Q serious relapse during the night and her physician. Dr Philip F. Laskey said the end might come at any time.
 Meanwhile, in Essex county jail at Lawrence. Russell Noble. IF. high school honor student and Haverhill's model boy, remained in his cell, facing the prospect of a first degree murder charge in the event of the woman's death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
LOCAL BILLS
 TO GET BUSY
 AT HARTFORD
They Have All Been Held Up Because E. w. Goss Was Busy at Washing. { ton, and He Wanted to Be on Hand When Action Was Taken WORK TO START
 IN COMING WEEK
(By Democrat stan Man)

Hartford, March 7th--Bills per- taining to the city affairs of water- bury are now beginning to find their yay on tho assignment list. As predicted by the Democrat. hearings on Waterbury municipal bills have been held up and will not be heard until the middle of this month and after. And. now the reason for the delay may be told. It was because Congressman E. w. Goss was busy in Washington, D. C., and wanted to be back at Hartford when the Wa terbury matters came up for hear ing. Now that he Is back the Wa .terbury bills will go down for hear- ing in quick fashion.
 Next Thursday starts the ball roll- ing on Waterbury bills for on that date the bill relating to the Shepang river will be heard. This bill was introduced by Representative John D. Thoms at the request of the city
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
GIRL IS
 BORN TO EMPRESS
 OF JAPAN TO-DAY

Tokio, March ---- (UP) - A girl was born to the Empress NagakO at the imperial maternity villa to- day. her fourth daughter. leaving the Japanese empire without a male heir apparent.
 The baby was born at f2:02 D. m. The imperial child weighed 3.366 grammes CA pounds) and was 4s centimeters (t9.25 inches) in height. Mother and daughter were re- ported doing we'll.
 The empress entered the mater nity villa at 9:50 a. m. She passed her 2sth birthday in retirement yes terday. Two of her daughters. Teru and Taka. are living, in addi- ton to the baby born today. The other girl born to the imperial couple died in infancy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
BY PAUL R. MALLON Dnitcd preaa Stan COrresnonflf

SUnitcd Press Stan COrrespondentD
 Washington. March 7--(U. P.) = President Hoover has worked out substitute plan for the Wagner un- employment biii,s 1t was learned to- day. and is expected to veto before next Tuesday the measure laid be- fore him by congress. The way was opened for the substitute proposi- ton when congress adopted the s1, 300. 900 appropriation for the Wagner bill. 1t was provided that if the measure failed Go become . law within the time limit, 9B00,O0O would Do appropriated to carry out the work of establishing employ ment agencies to aid in the present situation.
 The Wagner measure provided for q national set-up of unemployment agencies fin co-operati0n with the stntea under system which would take some months to perfect. states would be roqhestod to adopt legis- letion appropriating an amount equal to their allotment from the federal government, as is dcna in tho sood reads program. Many state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
ENGLAND IS ONCE MORE IN DANGER
 OF GREAT STRIKE
Proposed Reduc tion of Wages to Miners Has Stirred Up More Trouble Recovery Is Blocked

London. March 7.--(UP)--A pro- posed reduction of miners wages and 0 deadlock in wage negotiations in the pottery industry affecting thou sands of workers to-day threatened to seriously retard Britain's recov- edy from economic depression. South Wales miners denounced the dras- tic wage cuts recommended by the conciliation board and prospects of other stoppage in the coal fields. where production has been retarded by continued trouble were renewed.
 Twelve thousand miners at Dur ham are already unemployed due to the current depression. The South Wales miners returned to work only recently when a provisional settle- ment of the wage dispute was reached.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
LA TOILETTE IS CERTAIN HOOVER
 WILL BE NAMED
Will Be RenOminated, He Says, At the Next Con- vention There Will Be No Room for Third Party

Philadelphia, March ' - (tjP) = Herbert Hoover will be renominated by tho republican national conven- form, according 10 United states Senator Robert M. LAToilette, Jr. Wisconsin insurgent and wet repub- lican.
 "In my Judgment. he said, "new parties are created only when there is Q sufficient swelling of public sentiment on important public ques@ tons. I can at this time foreseo no third-party movement of sufficient strength to become c factor if the next presidential election.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
HE SAWED WOOD
 FOR 40 YEARS

South Paris. Me, March 7.--(UP)
 Ronello Edwards, 71, has been saving wood in the same old mill for half century. During that time, he estimates, he has sawed approxi- mately 31,000,000 feet of lumber. Thus, laid end to end, the lumber he has handled would reach from here to California and almost back again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
.0M EN MAY GET JURY
 SERVICE
That Bill Will Be Debated and Discussed Next Week and Waterbury May Be Represented at the Hearing
(BY DEMOCRAT STAFF MANI

LEY DEMOCHAT STAFF MANI
 Hartford. March 7.--Jury service for women will be one of the out. standing questions to be debated be- fore the Judiciary committee of the legislature during the coming week. Backed by leaders of the Connecticut Lengue of Women Voters, the meas- nre promises to hold an important place in the weeks proceedings. Many women from Waterbury, who favor jury service for the members of their sex, will be present to lend their aid in putting the movement across.
 The hearing on the women's jury service bill will take place next
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
MAY NOT DIE ON GUILLOTINE

Marseiles, France March 7-(UP)-Death sentence passed here on young married woman, Anna Gull an for the murder of her husband She is not expected go the guotine because President Doumergue has ccmmuted the capital penalty every murderer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
DEPRESSION INCREASES READING

Cleveland, March 7--(UP) -Unemployment and bus mess depression is credited with increasing by S25032 volumes the loan of books of the Cleveland public library last year over any preceding 12-month period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
HELD ONLY EIGHT ACES

Wethersfeld, Conn, March 7-(UP)-Henry Cowan of New York amazed he dropped his cards when in friendly little pinochle game at the home of his mother here he dealt eight aces from the first 12 cards off the pack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07

Wordcn's special for this week is FRUIT SALAD and GRAPENUT portant. Wor(Ien's delicious icc cream is all the name implies. Order from your nearest Worden'a deAlnE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
ELEVEN NEGRO CONNECTS BURNED

Kenansville, N. C.. March 7-(UP)-Eleven negro convicts burned to death early to-day when fire de- sroyed the Duplin county prison camp the Whining Kenansvle highway, several miles south of here
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
Late Bulletins
OFFICER WAS THOROUGHLY oBEYED

Southington, Conn, March 7-UP)-"Get out of and stay out Policeman Leslie Brooks told Francis Cooney when he found him oering Cooney jumped into nearby automobile and obeyed It the officers Later it was discovered wrecked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
RING FOUND AFTER 2s YEARS

Chehalis, Wash March UP)-Twenty- mine years ago Mrs R. w. Gibbs lost her engagement ring her par ents farm Recently F. M Smith, of the farm, found the ring and returned it to Mrs Gibbs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
AMATEURS PAY HEAVY FOR FISH

Dallas, Tex March 7--(UP) P)-Amateur fishermen pay $21 per pound in tme energy and tackle for every fish which they catch says J. c. Ward, S0 who has been fishing at White Rock lake here far back he can remember.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
DRUNKEN DOG REVEALS STILL

Hartford City, Ind, March 7--(UP)-A drunken dog led to the arrest of Paul Garwood charge of liquor law violation. The dog, fox terrier, had become a habtual drunkard from eating mash at the Garwood home it was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07

Arc you having q snrpFiae Party? lk you are iet W0F0cn's plan your important ifem for you. fife dessert. All kinds Of dainty. fancy forms which win AlSponf to tho taste and efo @ tI,e whole Idea 0k tl,e party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
RACE COST $2OO A MILE

Evanston, March 7-(UP)-Thomas J. Hart paid $200 mile for the fun of staging with police That was the amount he fined charges of driving while intoxicated after officers chased him two miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, March 7.--(uP)--The treasury not balance on March waa $t27,934,777.24 24
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07

Meeting in Washington to c0n- slider party policies and finances, the democratic national committee was plunged into tumuItous debate over the prohibition issue. Pictured above as they attended the special session arc former Governor Alfred F. Smith of New York, Chairman John J. Haskob, Executive Chairman Jcwett shousc, ana James M. Cox of Ohio, tho 1920 presidential cam didate. Advocating . propoal that each state be empowered to manu- fracture, distribute and sell liquor s.nder asaew constltptionsl amend mcnt. Chairman Raskob Is shown in the photo at the right as he de- livercd the address which drew bitter attack from dry leaders In the party. Executive Chairman Shouse Is seen standing behind him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-07
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