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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
TOM MOONEY MAY FINALLY GET HIS
 CHANGE TO TALK
Governor Rolph Is Consid' ering Going to San Quentin Prison, When Mayor Walker Arrives West

San Francisco, Nov 23-(UP)- Tom Mooney. central figure of one of the nations bitterest legal bat ties, may gain through Mayor Wal ker of New York his first hearing before a governor of California, 1t became known today.
 Governor James Rolph, Jr, mak- infi final preparations for a con- ference Wednesday with Mayor Walker and other on the Mooney case, said he was strongly con- sidering" a session at San Quentin prison to hear Mooney's testimony.
 The white haired and aging pris- oner has been in San Quentin since his conviction on a charge of mur- de rin connection with the 1916 preparedness day bombing in San Francisco.
 Mooney has appealed successive ly to every governor since. then without result, and his case ap- peared shelved until Mayor Walker entered in his behalf.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23

A careful study of the 1892 Budget reveals the necessity for Municipal economy even more rigid than that which has been practiced during the past two years.
 As a result of the general economic depression, the income of the city has been reduced to such an extent that the ordinary methods of Budget economy will fall far short of attaining the de- sired end.
 The principal source of rev. enue of this city, as of any other, lies in taxation. Even with the substantial reduction in tax es made last year, it ia increas- ingly evident that many indus trial concerns, and still greater number of individuals, are f1nd- ing the burden almost unbear- able. Not only have the receipts from taxes fallen off to an alarming extent, but the other sources of the city's revenue are greatly diminished. As an ex- ample, the payments made by the state from the tax on bank stocks have dropped from $69,- 657.00 in 1880 to $38,999.00 in 1881.
 Such conditions create an issue which must be met promptly and vigorously. I believe that 1t is the duty of those in charge of city affairs not to evade, but to solve, this problem in accordance with their best judgment. Care full consideration has been given to the means by which the ex- penditures of the city for the coming year may best be ad- justed to fit the inevitable reduc- ton in income.
 Two Ways Open There are but two general The first is to increase the rev. enue by means of additional taxation. Any increase in the tax rate at the present time is, in my opinion, an utter impossibil- ity. There can be no argument advanced to justify the city in adding still more to the burden of people who are finding them selves almost unable to shoulder that which they already have. This burden falls not only upon the property owner, but upon every individual living in our city. The cost of any commodity, whether 1t be rent, food or clothing. is directly affected by the taxes which the landlord or the merchant has to pay. In the belief, therefore, that the taxes for 1892 must be lower, rather than higher, than those in 1881. I must refuse to consider any plan involving an increase in the tax rate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
HOT SPELL MAY CONTINUE OVER
 THANKSGIVING
Roses Are Budding, Butt terfIies Are on the Wing and a Lot of Other Hot Weather Events

New York, Nov 23.-(UP)- Roses budding. butterflies spiraling and boys swimming-these illu- sions of summer were seen here as temperatures reached 70 degrees. a record. And this abnormal weather. which shattered by seven degrees a high mark set in 1883. was to continue, according to the forecast for to-day.
 The continued heat threatened 10 curtail the supply of Thanks giving turkeys and raise the price as shipments of dressed poultry during the last five days have been a.0OO,0O0 pounds under last years figure. The unreasonable weather was attributed to southerly winds, bringing moisture and warm tenn. perature. It was predicted that the hot spell would last over Thanks giving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23

The second method lies II limiting the expenditures of the city to an amount equal to or less than the expected revenue from taxation without increasing the tax rate.
 In prior years, 1t has been the custom, when a decrease in ex- penditures was found necessary, to eliminate or to reduce items affecting the purchases of the various departments. A brief re- view of the classified expendi- lures of the city should demon- strate the futility of that system. The figures given in each case are in round numbers.
 In 1881, the total expenditures of the city for all purposes are $6.400, 100000.
 Fixed Charges Unalterable
 Of this total, the sum of $2,- 112,600.00 must be used for re- demption of bonds, payment of interest and other items set aside by law (which includes $223,- 322.00 for state, county and mill itary taxes). These amounts are fixed and cannot be reduced.
 Certain contractua, obliga- tions, such as light, power, tele- phones, insurance, etc. require the sum of $335,000.0G. These items have already been cut to such an extent that any further reduction would be too small to afford much relief.
 Principally as a result of in- telligent purchasing. the amount expended for materials and sup plies of all kinds (from which amount the Budget reductions in the past have usually been made) has been only $303,000.00. It should therefore be obvious that this amount cannot be further reduced to any material degree.
 Wage Cut Only Solution
 There remains but enc major classification: that of wages. In 1881 the City pays in salaries, wages and remuneration of all kinds to all its employees the sum of $3,407,000.00.
 It is in this item that the rem edy must be found. After careful consideration of every phase of the problem, It is apparent that the time has come when every employe of the City must be called upon to assume his or her share of the burden.
 With the unanimous concur renee of the Board of Finance, 1t has been decided that a reduc- ton of ten per cent be made in the salary or wages of each and every preson employed by the City during 1882.
 Unpleasant as this may seem to some of those affected, 1t
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
MORE BACKING IS DISCOVERED TO
 GOV ROOSEVELT
Senator Dill of Washing ton Says the New York Governor Is Gaining AdherentS

Mansfield, O., Nov 23-UP) - The State of Washington, Including himself, and almost 90 per cent" of the population of the Far West will support Governor Franklin D.. Roosevelt, of New York, for the presidency next year, in the belief of Senator c. c. Dill, democrat of Washington. Dill, who spent the weekend visiting his parents at Fredericktown, O., near here, said he had no intentions of running as a "favorite son" candidate as his constituents had asked several weeks ago.
 ..T shall be- delighted to remain the senator from Washington" he told the United Press. 1T expect to throw my support to Governor Roosevelt" Newton D. Baker. former secretary of war, is "de- finitely out of the picture" insofar as the west Is concerned, Dill be- lieved. Roosevelt has captured the public imagination. At the same time his attitude toward the power question had won him great favor in the vest" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
UNKNOWN MAN IS FOUND SHOT TO
 DEATH IN BOSTON
Body Found on Tailboard of Abandoned Wagon Third Dead Man in Same Spot

Boston, Nov, 23-(UP)-The body of an unidentified man shot through the skull was found to-. day on the tailboard of an aban- doned wagon in an isolation section near the Revere Chelsea line. The man had been dead several hours. No weapon was found. The body was discovered on Borden street near the Revere Beach Parkway by George Mackey of Revere.
 Described as probably that of an Italian, 27 years old, and wearing a blue suit, black shoes and a pearl gray hat, the body was re- moved to Northern Mortuary. With in the last few months. two other bodies have been dumped in the immediate vicinity of where the body was found. Joseph Pisano. alleged Revere gangster. was found bullet-ridden under a tree. and Joseph Buongiorno of the North End was found propped in the rear seat of a sedan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
TWO RADICAL MEMBERS WILL ATTEMPTTO DEFEAT GARNER
 IN THE COMING CONGRESS

Washington. Nov. as.-(UP).-A movement for liberalization of pres- ent iron-clad house rules that may determine finally whether demo- crats or republicans will control that body was organised here to- day.
 Those behind it--a small group --pian Co make elimination of what they call "gag" rules the price of their support. If they can corral even e handful of democrats--and this is by no means certain-they can threaten the speakership ans bitlons of Representative Jchn N. Garner, Texas, and the desire for place and power of 6 number of Gamers followers.
 The two houe0 members who are sowing the seeds of pevoit, are Neps Fssenfatives Fiorelia xa 0uardia. republican, Now York, and Paul !. kvales young farmeFsiaboF mem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
Mayor Hayes Appealed to Each One To-day to Ac- cept 10 Per Cent Drop This Must Take Place or Taxes Will Go Higher Waivers Will Be Ask ed of All Employees
MAYOR HAYES HAD
 CONFERENCE TO-DAY
All City Officials at Once Agreed to the Slash in SaIaries-SchOOl Prin- cipals to Relay News to Teachers Policemen, Firemen, and Others to Be Sent Waivers

Faced with the problem of in- ereasing the tax rate, or cutting salaries paid to all city employees. firemen, policemen and teachers Mayor Frank Hayes this morning made a general appeal to all to take voluntary ten per cent "slash' in their weekly stipends which will mean a saving to the city in its l932 budget of S341,000 - equivalent to two mills. This will eliminate the necessity of inereas- ing the taxes. The proposed "eut" met with the whole hearted support of the city officials and school principals who were ad- dressed by Mayor Hayes this morn ing.
 Waivers, which will automatic ally turn into the city treasury ten per cent of all salaries paid to those who have their wages fixed by law. were signed by all officials.
 ALL OFFICIALS AGREED
 Mayor Hayes called session this morning at which were present all elective and appointive city of- fieials whose salaries are fixed by law. Upon hearing the plan. the general approval of all was given and waivers. were unhesitatingly signed.
 A meeting of principals of the schools was held at 1 1 o'clock and they were asked to relay the in- information to the teachers. Batehes
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
FIVE BANDITS
 USED THEIR GUNS
 AFTER ROBBlNC
Held Up Tea Room in Bladensburg, Ind-One Man Dead and 4 Others Wounded

Washington, Nov 23-(U. PO- Five bandits invaded the Old Col onial Tea Room In Bladensburg, Md, early to-day. lined 20 persons up against wall, and opened fire. One man was killed and four other men and one woman serious ly wounded. The thugs first robbed their victims, then fired indiscrim- inately and escaped. The dead man is believed to be G. Amick of Bal timore. Partial Identification was made through clothing labels.
 The five wounded, all in serious condition in Casualty hospital here, are: Thomas Simone, 29, Baltimore-shot in both legs and hips; John Joseph Bartlett, 24, Washington-shot in. right knee and left leg: Miss Verne Edwards. 24, Washington-Shot in pelvis and through body; Charles Leavitt, "A, proprietor of the tearoom--shot in both lungs and face; Norman Gerey, 25, Baltimore-shot in right hip, back. left hand and liver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
BATTLE AGAINST ILLNESS AND OLD
 AGE HAS ENDED
Dennis Hallisey, Formerly of Holyoke Was Found Dead in Railroad Cut at New Haven

New Haven. Conn, Nov 23.- (UP)-Renins Hallisey, 61., for merly of Holyoke, Mass, was dead to-day after a determined fight against old age and illness.
 He was committed to Springside home, a municipal charitable in stitution last month but brooded over his commitment and es- capped. He wandered about the city seeking employment but his years and physical condition barred employment from him. Sunday his body was found in railroad cut, near the Wooster street bridge. Medical Examiner M. M. Scarbor- ough said he apparently Jumped from the bridge. ...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23

Der from Minnesota and the only representative of his party in the house. They have called a meeting Wednesday of the progressive group" of the house to map out their campaign. This is to be prep. aratory to e general meeting later when all of the so-called "pro. gressives" have returned. La Guar. dla and KvaIe sung out their chai. lenge to the democrats thus:
 "The progressives feel that the rules of tho house which would permit the house to retain control of legislatlon and remove boss con- troi is Of greater importance to the people than the personal ambition Of any individual for special eom- mittee assignments. The progress sive group. therefore. welcomes the eoAtinued cooperation of prosres- sive democrats who worked with them when the 6smoerats were fn a minority"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
By RAYMOND CHAPTER

Copyright, 1881, By United Press)
 oklahoma City, Nov 23.-(UP) Governor William H. Murray. Alfalfa Bill as he likes to be known -is riding a revolt in the plains states to challenge the political forces of the industrial and finan- cial east.
 Yet, in some beliefs, he is about as radical as Calvin Collidge.
 A movement to make Murray the democratic presidential nom- inee is gathering strength.
 Thousands of the governors fol- lowers among the poverty stricken farmers have faith he will perform the miracle. It Is this faith. like that which gave William J. Bryan his power, that makes Murray a potential national force.
 He wouldn't he says, be vice president if he were elected. He is out for bigger game.
 This unkempt, gaunt, almost ur- believable figure, @ champion of tn
 This unkempt, gaunt, almost unbelievable figure, champion Of the underdog, as disheveled in ap- pearance as one of Coxey's army, was suddenly returned to leader ship by hard times. He was elect ed government by one of the larg- est majorities ever received Tn Oklahoma.
 He is oklahoma's Gandhi. He intends to lead an agrarian fight oyerutise democratic platform. He has frightened business men in this section because he has some daring, ruthless streaks.
 Yet when Murray climbs down from his soapbox long enough to discuss national policies, he does turn out in some respects to be just about as radical as Coolidge.
 In an interview with the United Press, Murray outlined the kind Of democratic platform he will urge next year.
 He proposes transfer of control of the federal. reserve system from bankers to business men, manu- lecturers, agricultural producers. and other actual users of money: He would develop a more liberal banking organization for handling agricultural credits.
 He would give greater govern ment assistance to promoting two way foreign trade particularly
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
ROBBER OF AUTOS
 WAS ROBBED OF HIS GREAT LOOT
Fred Willard Had Plunder- ed for Two Years and Another Robber DisclOs. ed His Wares

Madison, Conn. Nov 23-(UP)- Fred Willard, 70, plundered Tor two years without exciting breath of suspicion until he him. self was the victim of burglars Sunday. according to state police.
 John 0oodaie. 20. and Frank Handy. 23. were arrested With blankets, automobile robes and coats. They said they took them from the home of Willard where great quantities of merchandise were stored.
 Oflosrs visited Willard, who 'waa said to havo admitted taking the artieles over a period of two years from parked automobiles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
CHESHIRE MAN DEAD
 OF HURTS
Leslie Judd, Who Was Run Down in That Place By Unknown Driver, Died at New Haven Hospital To-day

Cheshire, Conn, Nov 23-(UP)- Leslie Judd, 24, died at Grace hos pital, New Haven, today of injur- les received when he was struck by an automobile here last night.
 Pasquale Travisano, who saw the accident, said two men jumped out of the automobile, looked at Judd and fled at high speed. Po- lice hoped to trace the car by frag- ments of headlight lens found in the highway.
 The machine carried Florida markers, according to Trayisano.
 A Waterburian, Pasquale Ira visano of 131 East Farm street, was a. witness last evening to the deliberate instance of hit-and-run driving. On information furnished by him a statewide hunt was start ed for the guilty autoist. The vic-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
GOV. MURRAY NAMED BRYAN
 THE SECOND
Storm Gathers Around This Strange Figure in Politics and He May Be a a Power When Democrats Hold Convention

Telegraph Editors Note: Times of hardship bring forth their spokeen who the protest of large groups against the dominant and financial forces which they blame for their difficulties Oklahoma has found such voice in its gover nor William H. Murray. His followers him the Bryan of this period Whether he become such may depend largely upon the of the fight he intends wage in the democratic national convention Because of the gathering around this strange figure, Raymond Capp manager of the United Press Washington Bureau spent day with him of his typical campaign His intimate picture of Murray and his views is presented herewith-UP.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
HIGHEST PAID SCREEN STAR
 MARRIED TO LATE HUSBAND OFMARRYING GLORIA SWANSON

Bennett Downey. her sisters; Gene Markey, MT. and Mrs. George Fitz- maurice, Marion Davies and Will liam Randolph Hearst were other members of the wedding party. Judge Lewis R. Works. presiding judge of the second district court of appeals. read the nuptials. A re- ception last night was attended by scores of motion picture notables No honeymoon trip will be planned until Miss Bennett completes a new picture sometime next month.
 Miss Bennett wore an Alice blue lace afternoon gown with cape and hat to match and corsage of orch ids and lilies of the valley. The marquis and Mss Bennett became close friends shortly after Miss Swanson brought her divorce suit ln November. 1880. Both repeated ly denied rumors of an engagemeiss. The intention tO wed was not 70. voalsd until q week ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23

Hollywood. Nov. 22.-(UP).- Constance Bennett, highest paid star of the motion pictures. and Henri, Marquis de la Falaise de Coufray, were man and wife to- day after a double ring wedding ceremony which ciimaxed a TO- nance of more than a year. The ceremony was performed Sunday at the home of George Fitzmaurce. director, in Beverly Hills, with only the most intimate friends of the couple present. As the words were being spoken, Gloria Swanson, who but a few days ago obtained her final divorce decree from the mar auis. was on her way to San Fran. cisco with her own new husband Michael Farmer.
 Henri Didot, French consul. was best man, and Eileen Percy was maid of honor. Nell Mccarthy. Richard Bennett. father of the bride; Joan Bennett and Barbara
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
FIFTY DRY AGENTS IN
 THIS RAID
Oil Tanker, Built Last Year at Cost of $l,OOO,O ,OOO Seized With 6,OOO
 Cases of Liquor - Gunmen on Board

New York, Nov 21.-(UP)-The oil tanker Raritan Sum-, built last year at a cost of $1,O0o,000. was seized to-day by 50 federal off, cers who found 5000 cases of liquor aboard.
 Fifty-two seamen were arrested and an automatic conveyor and five trucks taken.
 The prohibition authorities claimed the seizure was one of the major developments in history of prohibition. The liquor seized was valued at $300,000.
 The seizure followed weeks of detective work on land and water including the planting of q customs agent in the crew of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
BURNED HOTEL IN MIDDLETOWN
 WAS FIRE TRAP
Two People Lost Their Lives There on Nov II Not Enough Evidence to Make Arrests

Middletown, Conn.,, Nov. s. (UP) ).-The Ideal hotel, which burned Nov. II with loss of two lives, was described as "a verit- able fire trap" in finding return- ed to-day by Coroner Lowndes A.. Smith.
 The coroner held there was neg ligence on the part of those respon- sible for the condition of the build ing but not sufficient to warrant a finding of criminal responsibility.
 The fire started apparently. from accidental ignition of rubbish un- der a stairway on the second floor of the three -story structure, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
HE WADED INTO !. < NIAGARA RIVER
 AND WENT OVER
Three Men on Goat Island Witnessed the Suicide of M. J. Calinas To-day

Niagara Falls, N. r.. Nov B. (UP)-A man identified as M. J. Calinas waded into the Niagara river near Loon Island to-day and was swept over the falls. Three men on Goat Island witnessed the suicide. The body disappeared in the waters below the falls. 1denti- was made through an auto mobile he parked. belonging to the suicide.
 William (Red) Hill, Niagara riv- erman, went immediately to the Cave of the Winds, near which the body was believed to have lodged. Hill also was attempting to-day to recover the body of Mrs Mildred Suttell of Buffalo, who went over the Canadian Falls Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
GROOM FORGOT TO GET HIS LICENSE
 FOR MARRIAGE
Although It Was Sunday, a City Official Came to His Aid and Saved Him

Hartford, Conn, Nov 2S--(UP) --Dr Charles F. Botsford. superin- tendent of the board of health, came to the rescue of Mustered groom who had forgotten to set his marriage license until the mos ment for the wedding. Meyer Rap paport of New York and Miss Han- nah Kruh stood before Rabbi Jacob WoIfson last night while 1ss guests looked on.
 the rabbi.
 RaTapaport paied and fnmbied helplessly with his pockets. He had neglected to obtain the license sat- urday, which he had applied for ave days earlier. Friends sought ED Botsford, who agreed 10 open She city hail. customarily closed on sunday. and get the license srom the bureau of vital statistics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
Late Bulletins
MISSED JOB BY ONE

Winsted, Conn., Nov 23- (UP)-One of the unsung heroes of the depression Wnsed resident who heard of opportunity for employment road project and gathered group of his friends who needed work The employer lined the men up counted down the line until he came to the man ahead of the benefactor and said: "That's all for today"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
POLICE DOG LIKES HOME TOWN

Hart, Mich Nov 23-(UP)-"Pat," huge police dog owned by Frank Quail, is one-town dog When Pats" master and mistress moved to Columbus, O., they placed the dog in moving Pat" escaped and trotted back to Hart He made the rpa distance of several hundred miles-n four days. Now he has new master, Robert Mason, Mrs Quails father.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
AUTOS CAUGHT HIM MAPPING

ONeill Neb, Nov 23-(UP)-This modern horse less age caught Emil Snggs mapping He has three tons of horseshoes stored in his blacksmith shop and he does not know what to do with them that the farmers all getting tractors. The wholesale value of the shoes in the "horse era" 15 cents per pound He has investment of about $500 in his pile of shoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
BUCKSHOT KILLS BEST FRIEND

Alton, Mo, Nov 23-(UP)-Jim Phillips fired charge of buckshot at squirre-and killed his best friend The shot was deected 20 feet from its by tree the Mo- buckshot entering the heart of A. F. Ha killing him instantly. Hall and Phillips had been lifelong friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
EAST CLOCK NOT ENOUGH

Bridgeport, Conn., Nov -(UP)-Superior Court Judge Arthur F. Els refused to give Mrs Sophia Kriter divorce because she testified her husband set the clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
FLOWERS NAMED FOR GRIDDERS

Detroit, Nov 23-(UP)-And now they're naming flowers after football players Play of the University of Detroit eleven inspired " D. DePetrs, Crosse Pointe horticulturist to call the anemone chrysanthemum he developed "The Titan"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
TWO-LECCED SNAKE FOUND

Moundridge Kan, Nov 23-(UP)-A snake with two legs was found in potato bin here by Eli Schrog farmer It was a spreading adder about two feet in length Each leg was about one inch long.