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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-03

when people bought my baskets I'd dance for them, too. They liked it and so did l."
 Through amateur shows in Ok lahoma City, her home town, she got a chance at the real thing, and after appearing in Chicago and New York came on to London.
 She's danced in Berlin, Paris, Ostend, Rome, Manchester and now is booked for the Riviera.
 She plans to make home this winter, though, and study dancing in earnest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-03
Prince Lenr,m-t to Marry Daughter Of Hndustrialist

STOCKHOLM, Feb. B. Prince Lennart has an- nounced his engagement to Miss Karin Nissvandt, the daughter of wealthy busi- ness man, despite the an- nounced ob tion of his grandfather, King Gustave. He will lose his title as Prince and the right of suc- cession to the throne by req son of marrying outside of royalty. The wedding is set for next year.
 The Prince will become MT. Lennart Wilhelmson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-03
Preserued Peas in Salad Fatal to TsUelue Persons

GRAFTON, North Dakota, Feb. 3.-Twelve persons died as a result of Botilism, form of food poisoning, of IF who partook of preserved peas in a salad at the home of Edward Hc'n. Five of the dead are members of the Hein family.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-03
CATERPILLARS HALT TRAIN

BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 3.-A plague of caterpillars recently de- layed the Tanneymorei train near Warwick, Southern Queensland, fo. several hours. Masses of catefpil- lars swarring over the iine made the raiis greasy and the train could make no progress.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-03
MISSIONARY
 LOST OVER 1
 WEEK, ARCTIC
Found by Eskimo Search CTS Exhausted and
 Frost Bitten

EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. B. The Rev. J. H. Webster, young An- glican missionary of Copper Mine lost for almost a week in the Arc tic ice fields, has been found ex- hausted and frost bitten by Eski- mo searchers.
 The Rev. Webster left Copper Mine to visit Eskimo sealing camps The lead dog of his team made an Eskimo camp and the search for the minister immediately started.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-03
FEDERAL JURY
 CANNOT AGREE
 IN RUM CASE
Re m aims Deadlocked for Over 65 Hours-Fin-
 ally Discharged

SPOKANE, Wash, Feb. 3.-A Federal jury, deadlocked for 65h hours, has been discharged in the trial of former Sheriff Pete Wheel CT, of Chelan County, two former deputies and five. others accused of liquor conspiracy.
 The Spokane Chronicle says two of the jurors held for acquittal and the others for conviction almost from the start.
 The Government is expected to ask for a new trial.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-03
T,UeLue Hurt
 In Explosion
 On Submarine
Accident Occurs During Trial Run of British
 Undersea Craft

CHATHAM, England, Feb. B. Twelve men were seriously in- jured when an internal combustion engine on the submarine X-1 ex- ploded on a trial run here today.
 The submarine came back on one engine.
 The explosion is believed to have been caused by mechanical defect in the engine.
 The X-1 is the largest submarine of the British Navy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-03
EARTHQUAKE, FIRES DESTROY TOWNS; SCORES DEAD
INJURED IN DISASTER
Office ROnances On the Increase
 And Are Eminenfly Successful

Following the Oratory the Noted Educator of the North western University, Femmes of the Business World Walk on Winged Heels Keeping Watchful Eye on the
 Boss Whom They One Day May Wed
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-03

Only Is per cent of the 24,1l5 teachers employed in North Caro- lima schools during 1928-29 were men.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-03
GLIDERs TO BE LICENSED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-Licens- ing of gliders by the Federal Gov ernment, twice postponed, will be- gin July 1, 1881.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-03

The 1930 tobacco crop of the province of Ontario is estimated at 27,o00, 900 pounds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-03

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
Benita Bischoff Will Retain Her
 Secret In Grave
tier Father Will Not Permit Public to Know of SOr- rows of His Unfortunate Daughter - He Was Off, fered Fabulous Sums for the Diary
WILL BURY HER
 DIARY WITH HER
By PAUL COMLY FRENCH tCOpyrIght, 1881, by United Prcss)


 Copyright. 1881. by United Prcss)
 Audubon. N. J.. Mar 5.- (UP) - Sixteen-ycar old Benita Bischoff committed suicide because she was stripped of the illusion that her mother, the slain Vivian Gordon, was beautiful dancer who piroutted through Broadway spotlights to the acclaim of multitudes.
 She learned, instead, that her mother was a racketeer versed in the devious ways of the New York underworld and that her mode of fife had caused enemies to strangle her.to death last week. The humili- atiou that came from that shock ing discovery led the young girl to asplyxiate herself.
 These facts and other strange in-, ridents Tn Benita's life were related to the United Press to-day by John Bischoff, her. father, in the first formal interview he has given. He led this correspondent past the creno- hung door, adorned with pink roses and orchids. Through nar- row hall and into the living room of the Bischoff bungalow. Mrs BischoK, whom he married after di- vorcing Miss Gordon, sat with him as he calmly told. his story. In an, adjofning room was the coffin cons tainirg Benita.s body moved to the home late last night from the under taking parIors.
 Bischoff was willing to discuss every phase of his daughters life, but steadfastly refused to talk about
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
HOOVER TO TOUR COUNTRY IN THE
 COMING SUMMER
To Make Several Speeches on His Way Home to Cali- fOrnia--May Go Fishing in Few Days

Washington, March 5-- (UP) sa President Hoover plans to tour the country this summer. 1t was learned tc day from his associates, although his itinerary is still indefinite. He is expected to make several speeches. he president may cross the coun- try by northern route to his home in Palo Alto Calif. In that case. he probably would return by . south orn route. in order to visit at least half the AS states. This journey IS oeing discussed tentatively at tire White House for some time in June.
 Meanwhile MT Hoover ia looking forward to the prospect of brief vacation, something he has not had in the past 1s months. His friends end secretaries are urging him to take his fishing pole and visit Flor ida or some other southern state for about 10 days. They want him to go next Monday If possible. An- nouncement of such trip is expect- cd shortly. Two places are known to be under consideration = SapelIo Island. Ga. and Long Key. Fla. The Georgia site Is owned by the presi- dents second cousin. Howard Cof fin. The fishing there Is reported to be not as good as further down the coast. but the hunting Is better.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
Democrats Ask Election On It
 Next November
Minority Leader Citron Pre- scented Petition That De- mands Referendum on Three Questions Dealing With Repeal of the Press ent Dry Law PETITION HAS
 BEEN REFERRED {
By GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. United Press Stan Correspondent

Hartford, Conn, March 5-(UPl While the state senate was defeat- ing & bill calling for repeal of the state prohibition enforcement act 20 to 13, the House of Representatives today received petition from House Minority Leader William M. Citron. Middletown, demanding a state re- ferendum on three questions dealing with dry law repeal.
 ial election on the first Tuesday af- ter the first monday of November, 1882, on the following Questions:
 l. Shall Chapter 151 of the Gener-i al Statutes, revision of 1930, entitled enforcement act, become null and void.
 2. Shall a memorial of the Genernl Assembly of this state be transmitted to the Congress of the United States for submission to convention of the several states in accordance with article five of the constitution of the United States. repeating an amend- ment thereto?
 3 Shall an application of the general assembly of this state be transmitted to the congress of the United States for the calling of IL convention in accordance with article 5 of the Constitution of the United States for the sole and express pur- pose of submitting to the several states and to be considered by con vention called for that purpose in each state an amendment to the Constitution of the United States re- pealing the 18th amendment there-' to?
 The six-page petition stipulated the manner and method of holding the referendum, providing for re- port of the secretary of state, who would make public the result on the 31st day after the meeting of cleo tors, to follow the day after the elec- ton.
 The petition was referred to the committee on federal relations.
 Citron's action followed defeat of Representative T. Clifford Meany's repeal bill by the house Tuesday. Meany offered an amendment calling for Q referendum in 1882 from the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
DR EINSTEIN IS ON DEUTSCHLAND
 FOR HOME TRIP

New York. March 5--(UP) --Dr Albert Einstein was on his way rome to-day on the Hamburg America liner Deutschland. His last day in America was a busy one and ended with grand finale at the Ho- vel Astor. where 800 persons. most ly prominent in the Jewish com- munity, attended a farewell dinner at $10O 6 plate to greet the depart ing scientist as "a great Jew. the possessor of a warm and beautiful heart"
 The dinner marked the opening of a campaign to raise $2.500, 900 for the upbuilding of the Jewish Ma t;onal nome in Palestine. Dr Ein- stein, in his farewell speech, spoke of the progress of Zionism and mem tioned hopefully the recent letter of Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald to Chaim Weizmann modifying the white paper of Lord Passfield. "The fast statement of the British gov- einment signifies G return to u more equitable appreciation of our cause" Le said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
PROFITEERING IN ANY FUTURE
 WAR BY PRIVATE BUSINESS
 WILL BE MADE UNACCEPTABLE

of. the American Legion. were called to testify today. General John J. Pershlng and other notables are to be heard at later sessions. Coincident with its first meeting. the commission announced the appoint ment of Robert H. Montgomery, Greenwich. Conn, lawyer and acc countant. as its executive secretary
 Members of the commission ln- ciude Chairman Hurley, Secretary of Navy Adams. Secretary of Agrlcui- ture Hyde. Secretary of Commerce Lamont. Secretary of Labor Doak, Attorney General Mitchell. Senators Reed. republican. Pa. vandenburg. republican,. Michigan. Robinson. demo crat. Arkansaw. and Swanson, democrat. Va. and Representatives fIadley. republican,, Wash, Holaday. republican, Illinois. Collins. democrat
 Miss, and Mcswain. democrat. 8. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
THAT OLD FIGHT
 ON VACCINATION
 COMING UP AGAIN
Modification of Law About School Children Asked in Bill That Will Have a Hearing Tomorrow
(By Democrat Stan Nfan)

Hartford, March e. Modification of the law relating to the, vaccina- tion of school children Is proposed in bill to be heard tomorrow after noon before the legislative committee on public health and safety. Need- less to say, the measure has much support throughout the state, in- cluding Waterbury, and the decision of the legislature on the bill prom ises to be awaited with interest.
 Conscientious objectors to the vaccination of school children would be given some rights under the measure, which was introduced by Representative William Hungerford of Watertown. Judge Hungerford did not personally sponsor the bill but introduced 1t at the request of private parties, who will become known at tomorrow afternoons hearing.
 At the present time the law in Connecticut provides for compulsory
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
OWNERS OF AUTOS WILL SUFFER IN
 LIQUOR CASES
It Makes No Difference How Rum Runners Get Your Machines, They Will Be COnfiscated By the State

Hartford, Conn, March b. -UP)- Automobiles used in the transporta- ton or sale of liquor may be con- fiscated and sold by the superior or common pleas courts, even though the owner may be innocent of wrongdoing, the Connecticut su- preme court of errors has ruled. The supreme court ruling, upholding the statute, said in part:
 "This statute is not criminal statute, but provides for a civil ac- tion for the condemnation and for. feiture of the car which has been used in violation of the law. In such an action the owner of the vehicle is not an issue. The only issue Is whether the vehicle was used in vi- olation of the law the for feiture is the owners misfortune much as if the property had been destroyed, and he is remitted to his remedy against the person to whom he entrusted the property"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
BOOK KEPT BY MOTHER
 IS USEFUL
From Her Grave Vivian Gordon May Strike Back at the Murder Fiends- 300 Now Being Hunted Down By Police

New York, March 6-(UP) = Three hundred persons from every walk of life, whose names Vivian Gordon, slain Broadway adventures, set down in her diary as wealthy blackmail victims or underworld ac- compIices, were secretly hunted by private detectives today in a searci, for new murder leads to replace those which are rapidly fading.
 Pressed desperately for solution to the killing of the titian-hair ed demimondaine - crime which wrought an attendant tragedy in the suicide of her humiliated 16-year-old daughterD District Attorney Charles E. Mclaughlin placed his greatest hope in the telltale diary list.
 Somewhere in the roster of wealthy men -about-town, society women, shady brokers and notorious gangsters, Mclaughlin believes. will be found the person who wound a
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
SEVENTEEN YEAR
 OLD YOUTH SHOT
 DEAD BY OFFICER

New Haven, Conn, March 5-- eUP)--A l7-year-old burglar. An. tEony Puzzone. was shot and killed to-day when he attempted to escape from policeman who arrested three youths in the act of footing a candy shop Patroiman John |. Walsh fired to wound the boy after shouting repeated warnings but the sliot struck just below the heart and Puzzone was dead on arrival at New Haven hospital.
 Walsh reported he found Q. youth standing guard at the rear of AIS Cgo0die Shop shortly before q. m. He arrested the boy and entered the building, where he discovered two unRrmed companions, covering In q closet. Dragging the three to- the rolice telephone box. Walsh put in a call for tho patrol wagon. He had to release his grip on Puzzone in orr der to hAndle the telephone and the boy made. a break for freedom. Walsh sped after him and fired two warping shots as he saw Puzzofe climb ( fonce. The boy only hast ened his efforts and the patrolman fired again. The shot took effect and the boy'e body dropped to the side. walk, Meanwhile the other two had 3bcu ptUs q 3 .9ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
PHIL. STRIKERS
 WERE ORDERED
 BACK TO WORK
Two Thousand Weavers Told to Return By MOn-
 day or Lose Their Mem-
 bership in the Union (.

Philadelphia, March 5.-(UP)- Two thousand striking members of United Textile Workers of America. members of local No. 25 of the Up- holstery Viewers Union, were under orders to-day to go back to work by next Monday morning or face ex- |plusion from the union.
 The striking weavers have been out since February 2, when they re- jectedF the award of an arbitration board whose decree they had agreed to abide by. The award cut their
 wages IA per cent. The order to return to work was issued by Thomas .F. MacMahon, of New York, interna- tional president of the United Tex tile Workers. in Q letter to heads Of the local union. After an hours dis cuss.on the strikers ordered the let ter tabled pending final decision by Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
Most Thrilling Of
 All Parachute Drops

Los Angeles, March 5.--(UP)-- How 1t feels to fall nearly three miles at 240 miles per hour. was de- scribed to-day by D. s.s 'spud'' Man ming. 22-yesr- -c1d oil worker; who holds the new record for delayed parachute jumping.
 sManfing's record leap of 15, ,265 feet was made sunday when he jumped from q plane at an elevation of 16,665 feet, and pulled the re- lease cord on his parachute when he was only 1.400 feet from the ground.
 1T was afraid would pull the ring too soon after jumping" Man ming said. because I couldn't see just how close was to the ground. The wind whipping in my eyes filled them with tears. I fell feet fore
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
MAIL LDAUGHERTY
 FOUND CUILTYBY JURY YESTERDAY
Brother of Former U. s. At tOrney General Convict ed on Five Counts Each One Carries Heavy Sentence \.

Washington Court House. Ohio, March 5.-- (UP)--Attorneys for Maj s. Daugherty. 0s-year-old president of the defunct Ohio State bank, pre- pared to-day to seek new trial for the aged banker. convicted on a charge of misusing bank funds. A jury returned . verdict of guilty yes- terday on five counts of an indict- ment charging violation of state banking laws against Daugherty. brother of Harry M.g paugherty. United States attorney general dur. ing the Harding administration.
 { sherman Deaton, one of Daugh- erty's counsel. said that if the, mos ton for q new trial is overruled. an appeal will be filed with the Ohio supreme court. The indictment on which i Daugherty was convicted charged misapplication oe bank funds, misapplication of bank credit, making of false entries, embexzle- nie1t and deception of state bunk ex- The jury agreed upon tho verdict in one ballot. Each of the five counts carries sentence of from one to thirty years Imprisonment and q maximum fine of $i0,0O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
GLENN VOLIVA IS
 BACK FROM TOUR WITH NEW IDEAS

New York March 5.-(UP).-Wil- bur Glenn Voiiva. chief of Zion City, has just finished a trip around the world and, docking here. has pro- nounced himself even more firmly convinced than ever that this earth is 0 fiat disc-not q globe. He ob- served that "fundamentalists who re- ject evolution and accept the ab- surdities of modern geography and astronomy are straining at gnats and swallowing camels."
 Incidentally, he brought predic- tion, based he said on scripture, that Russia by 1885 would have the larg- est army in the world, including probably 17,000.000 cavalrymen. He foresaw that Russia, Italy and an Anglo American alliance would be- come the worlds dominant powers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05

Washington. March 5 - (UP) - A search for ways to make war non-i profitable for private business was undertaken today by commission including six cabinet officers, four senators and four representatives Their inquiry was ordered by con- gress. After series of public hear lngs to obtain data. the commission expects to recommend legislation to prevent "profiteering." Secretary of War Hurley. chairman of the conn mission. believes that if its work is successful, one of the greatest ln- centives 10 war will be eliminated.
 The minority caucus room of the senate was chosen for the hearings. Newton n. Baker. former secretary of war: Paul c. Woiman. national chairman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. and Ralph T. o'Neil, national
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
|LICHTSHIP CREW IN LEAGUE WITH
 BOOZE RUNNERS

Middletown, Conn, March b. (UP)-State's Attorney Bertrand b. Spencer refused to-day to amplify his remark in superior court yester- day that men aboard the Cornfield Point Lishtship, off Old Saybrook. are "in league with rum runners.
 The states attorney declared members of the Lightship crew had engaged in traffic with snug glers and that the ship was no place tor 8 youth to learn navigation. Spencers statement was made dur jnr trial of Herbert Hershfield, IT.. of Saybrook, charged with theft. The boys father said he placed Herbert aboard the Lightship, which Is an- thored five miles off the coast, to learn navigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
BUSINESS PART ..OF GLOUCESTER
 WAS THREATENED

Gloucester, Mass. March - (UP)lr-- Gloucester's business dis trict was threatened early today by 6 mysterious fire which wrecked three shops on the ground floor of a four-stody brick building on Main and Washington streets.
 Tho flames mushroomed through to the other floors. after q speedy start in q first floor restaurant. and drove out two families on the top story. A barber shop and q fruit store on the ground floor were ruined. Damage was estimated nt $25,000. Several firemen were af- fected by illuminating gas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05

plane until I was out of sight of the ship. At that time, | must have been travelling close to 200 miles per hour but when I turned over and fell headrflrst, my speed increased.
 ''The ehrth seemed to be coming up to meet me and then it would fade away. I kept my head, though, and refrained from, pulling the re- lease cord. At no time during the fall was I in danger of losing con- sCiousness.
 Finally the earth seemed close enough to touch and pulled the ring. When the parachute opened, was nearly jerked apart, despite padding under the straps. and ] landed in an orange tree"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
MOTHER EARTH IS LIKE ALL OF SEX
 REGARDING AGE

New Haven. Conn, March s - (UP) - Mother earth, exercising a womarl's prerogative. has refused 10 reveal her age to a group of scien- lists who, after four years of intens- i've study, admit they are at least a couple of hundred million years off in their calculations.
 The committee on the age of the earth of the National Research council made public at Yale Univer- sity today q report relating the opin- ions of six members, two of whom agree the earth Is approximately 1852, 1000, 900 years old. The remain- ing four differ widely. not only as to the age but the methods employed In calculations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
FIVE MEN WERE GIVEN HEAVIEST
 OF PENALTIES
They Had Been Arrested in
 Raid on an Extensive Al.
 cOhOl Plant in Danbury, January 3

Bridgeport, Conn, March 5---( (UP) -Pleading guilty to transporting and abetting transportation of li- quor, i've men arrested in raid on an extensive alcohol plant at Dan- bury January 19 were penalized heavily in superior court here to- day.
 The mer and their penalties were: K. Y., head of the ring. $1,ooo and six months in jail. Angelo Chini, New York city, $500 and 30 days. Guisscppi Bellantoni. New Rochelle, $500 fine. Joseph Craico. New Ro- ckelle, $500 fine. Nicola Baliano, New Rochelle $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
WEALTHY WIDOW, WHO SUFFERS FROM ALLEGED ATTACK MADE
 BY MODEL YOUTH, IS WORSE

District Attorney Gregg and State Detective Griffin say that they have a statement signed by the youth. l have not seen the statement person. ally and | can't comment on 1t, if Noble did sign such statement It 10 doubtful if he appreciated what he was aignIng. For hours this mere boy was questioned by astute men of long experience in police work. who talked with him until the early hours of the morning. Then there ing back and forth between the rooms In the police station while Russell and his brother Charles, were being questioned" Mccormick sad Nobie's father. who 10 dead. was con- sidered eccentric. This was taken as an indication that an insanity des fense might De in preparation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05

IIaverhiil. Arass. March. -(UPj Mrs Clara El. c. Ellis. 40, wealthy widow was reported mot quite as we'll today at Benson hospital where she has lain unconscious more than q week. victim of brutal attack with a claw-hammer in the bedroom of her home. District-Attorney Hugh A. Gregg. who has waited teneely for signs Of consciousness in the woman I, the . belief she ', might condrm . Russell Noble, 17,A known as n model boy" began to prepare 10 combat . defense based on insanity and repu6iation of the confession.
 Richard J. Mccormick, counsel for the high school senior who was an honor student until recent mohthe when his marks dropped 10 medioc- re. issucd the following statement: