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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
The Montana Gray Haired Senate Prose- cutor Extraordinary Takes Twist Out of Regimes of Hoover and Coolidge
Belief Grows That the Country Ought to Have as Little of Congress as Possible Senate Is Nearly Always Blocked in Its Wishes By the Powers at White House
BY LYLE c. WILSON

(OnlleO IfcSS otdII SOFEcSkOIuCIuJ
 Washington, February "A (UP) - Popular suspicion of con- gress and it's motives represents a desire, among many influential per- sons, for a dictator in the United States, Senator Thomas J. Walsh. democrat, Montana, believes.
 "There has been much talk against an extra session of con gress," Walsh said today That indicates the belief congress is necessary evil of which the country ought to have as little as possible.
 Many infleuntial persons in the United States want dictator. That is what it means"
 Walsh. senate investigator and prosecutor extraordinary. said the senate is at distinct disadvantage in it's frequent disputes with the president. The subject is one upon which the grey-haired westernei feels very keenly.
 Walsh discussed these matters in connection with his efforts to obtain senate action against three of Pres ident Hoover's power commisison- CTS. Against two of these, action was forestalled, but at Walsh's be- hest the senate has obtained the services of John w. Davis, demo- cratic presidential nominee in 1924. to prosecute an custer effort against Chairman George Otis Smith.
 The Montana senator said four influences worked Ito embarrass"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
PUTNAM PHALANX RETURNS AGAIN
 TO ACTIVE DUTY
Historic Conn Military Body Will Merge With Two Units of the Conn Na- tiOnal Guard

Hartford, Feb 24.-CUP)-The Putnam Phalanx, historical Con- necticut military organization, has returned to active duty. Announce ment of the merger of the Phalanx with two units of the Connecticut National Guard, was made on the 73rd anniversary of the institution of the famous company last night. Members of the old PhalanX will be known as the Putnam PhalanX Vet erans corps and will continue to par ticipate in the administration of the enlarged command.
 Major Leslie l.. Pierce, command ing officer of the 43rd division, headquarters detachment, was chos- en president of the PhalanX and Captain George P. Kane, second in command. Captain Frank E. Soule will head the veterans organization. Major Clifford D. Perkins of the Phalanx was commissioned lieuten- ant-colonel. retired, upon relinquish- ing active command.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
BILL THAT AIDS STORE
 KEEPERS
Hundreds of Owners of Small Stores Will Be Benefited If It Passes Elimination of the Gross Earnings Tax
(By Democrat Stan Man)


 Hartford, Feb 24.-Hundreds o1 small store owners will benefit finan- cially should a bill, now receiving legislative attention, is passed. The bill provides for the elimination ot the gross earnings tax through which medium the state of Connect. cut collects thousands and thousands of dollars, annually. A brief hear ing on the measure has already been held but it was decided by the finance committee of the legislature which heard the arguments, that the subject was worthy of further study.
 Therefore, committee was named which at the present time is going over the matter thoroughly. Rep resentative Francis Hogan of Tor
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
FORMER SOCIETY LEADER DIES IN
 SAN FRANCISCO
Duchess of Mecklenburg= Schwerin Victim of Pneumonia - She Left an Estae Valued at $5,OOO,OO0

San Francisco, Feb 24-(UP)- The Duchess of Mecklenburg- Schwerin, once a society leader in San Francisco, New York, Newport, and Europe. died last night of pneu- monia. She was 51. The Duchess left an estate estimated at $5.000,O0 She is survived by her parents, MT and Mrs Charles M. Oeilrichs of Newport, R. l.. "a son, Charles Oel- richs Martin" and sister, Mrs Harrison Tweed. whose pen name is Michael Strange. Her maiden name was Natalie Oelrichs.
 She was born in Cheyenne, Wyo. She was married in 1901 to Peter D. Martin. a famous polo player. He died in 1915, two years after they returned from Paris. The same year she was married to Duke Henry Borwin Du Mecklenburg, nephew of the then reigning duke and a cousin of the German crown princess. They were divorced four years later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
POLICE PREPARE FOR PROGRAM OF
 COMMUNISTS

New York, February "A - (UP) = Final police arrangements were being made in principal cities to- day to handle any emergency which might develop in the many com munistic demonstrations scheduled for tomorrow. International Unem- ployment day.
 by order of the Communist Inter- national and the Red Trade Union Communists here and in every large country in the world with the ex- ception of Soviet Russia, will rally to demand "work or wages" While the largest demonstration is expect ed to be held in Berlin, Germany. special details of police were ex- pected to be on duty in this city, Chicago, Philadelphia. Los Angeles. Detroit. Boston and Pittsburgh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
THREE ARRESTS MADE IN STRIKE
 AT LAWRENCE

Lawrence. Mass. February "A = (UP) Three arrests were made here today as thousands of men and women textile strikers assembled at the gates of three American Woolen Company mills virtually crippled by walkout that started last week.
 More than 150 policemen pa trolled the mill districts but there were no clashes and no serious trouble developed.
 The strike, started by combers at the Aver mill who claimed excessive duties had been forced upon them, appeared no nearer. an end this morning despite the announcement of mill officials that everyone would be taken back under improved working conditions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
Chief Executive Sends His First
 Names To Senate
lie Named Three of His Commissioners - They Were for Aviation, State Banking Commission and Commissioner of Finance and Control REPUBLICAN IS
 REAPPOINTED
By GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR.

By GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. (Unitcd Press Stan CorrespOndcnt.) )
 Hartford, Conn, Feb 24.-(UP)- Governor Wilbur l.. Cross transmit ted to the state senate to-day his nominations for three commissioner ships, including that of 22-year- old college pilot as aviation com missioner
 The governors nominee for avia- tion commissioner was Charles Les- ter Morris of New Haven, former Yale student and son of Charles G. Morris, unsuccessful democratic candidate for governor in 1924-26-28. While an undergraduate in Sheffield Scientific school Morris organized the Intercollegiate Aeronautical as- sociation in 1928.
 The youthful pilot would succeed Captain Clarence M. Knox, officer of the Connecticut National Guard and Commissioner since creation of the office four years ago. Knox is not a pilot.
 Other nominations were George J. Bassett. vice-president of the New
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24

said he called on them to halt and when they failed he fired shot in the air. The men ran, he said. and entered the automobile and drove off. Miller said he and Arnold fired at the rear of the machine as it was driving away.
 At this point John Bigelow. a neighbor of Miller, rushed out armed with a shotgun. He is said to have fired at the rear of the automobile also. The machine halted about 100 yards from Miller's home and the three men rushed toward it. They found Miss Bachman dead in the rear seat. She died from a gunshot wound in the bcak. police said. Be- sides the dead girl. they found Mrs Bachman and Elastic wounded. Two other girls and man named Van Auken also were in the machine but were unhurt. Bigelow. Miller and Arno1d were taken into custody by Sheriff Wekeiser for questioning. The dead girl was one of 35 pick eters arrested in front of the Mann moth pill a week son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
GIRL STRIKER IS SHOT DEAD. AND TWO OTHERS WOUNDED IN
 PENN HOSIERY MILL TROUBLE

Stroudberg, Pa, Feb 24.-(UP)- One striking hosiery mill worker. a girl, was killed and two others wounded in the first outbreak of vio- lence resulting here from walkout at Mammoth Hosiery Mills. Alberta Bachman, 20, was killed and Mrs El- sic Bachman, 25, and Russell Hastie, 25, were wounded when fired upon by a worker whose home had been stoned late last night. The shooting occurred early to-day.
 The trouble began late last night, police said when Clark Miller, a former striker who returned to work recently, reported to County Detective Calvin Gorgy that some one threw a stone through a front window in his home. Miller and a friend, Robert Arnold, armed them selves and sat inside the window waiting for possible return of the stone thrower About 12:30 a. m., Miller said. i.n automobile drew up and halted across the street from his house. Two men alighted. He
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
WIFE WITNESSED SHAVING OF HUSBAND BY TWO GANGSTERS,
 WHO NOW FACE LYNCH THREAT

Bardstown. Ky, Feb 24.-(UP)- This quiet town about which the song My Old Kentucky Home" was written. was gripped by excitement to-day after thrilling chase which ended in arrest of two young Chi cagoans on charges of killing Carl B. James of Louisville. James. who formerly was professor of biological sciences at Western Reserve univer- sity at Cleveland. was killed by two hitch-hikers to whom he gave a ride while he and Mrs James were on pleasure tour. Officials here placed special guards around the jail after reports were received from Hodgenville. where the men were captured. that mob violence was threatened. The men arrested said they were Tony Peterson. 25, and Frank Carsons. 2S. both of Chicago. They refused any other information.
 James was killed and his wife
 was forced out of their car at Cox's Creek, 25 miles from Louis- vile. The slayers raced south and stopped at Balltown. six miles from here. where they robbed filling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24

station owner. The chase began there and at Hodgenville officials. notified by wire were waiting to join in it.. In attempting to escape, the bandits ran the James car into a corner of the courthouse, tearing away 60 bricks, and were captured. It was because of the damage to the court house. according to reports. that residents of Hodgenville were so aroused.
 Mrs James. whom officials found. hysterical. beside the tody of her husband. said her husband had giv- en the two men lift" and that as they were riding she noticed one of them had revolver pointed at James neck. When she pleaded with the bandit she was ordered to "shut up". James, she said. at tempted to signal a. motorist whom they met few minutes later. The other motorist stopped. Ordering James to stop. one bandit then or dered the other motorist to continue. While one was returning. to the James cor, his companion shot James.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
GOVERNOR ELY IS
 AGAINST COMBINE
Is Much Opposed to Domi- nation of New England Roads By Any Outsider

Boston, Feb 24-(UP)-Govern Joseph B. Ely reiterated his opposi- ton to a domination of New Eng land railroads by outside interests, notably the Pennsylvania railroad, in a speech yesterday before the Ancient and Honorable Artillery company's governors day meeting.
 Governor Ely intimated he might favor union of the Boston & Maine with the New York, New Haven & Hartford with the proviso that con- trol remain in New England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
Validity Of The
 Amendment Is
 Made Decisive
Eight Judges We're Unanimous in Their Decision-Judge Clark Ruling Was WrOng-PrOhibiti0n Law Is Legal

Washington February 24 (UP) The supreme mousy upheld the validity of the prohibition amendment today
 In decision government appeal from the famous decision of Judge William New Jersey the upheld in all ratification of the 18th amendment by gaturse of the states
 Justice Owen Roberts announced the reversal of Clarks decision by eight of the highest the land Chief Justice Hughes did sit in this
 Congress the ruled has sole direction whether Con- tutona amendment ratified conventions legislatures The issue the that ratification of the 9th amend by legislatures instead of by Constitutional convention improper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
WOMAN TO FIGHT
 EXTRADlTI0N
Wife of Slain Gangster Was
 Arrested After the
 Funeral Held in Cleveland

Cleveland, O., Feb 24-(UP)- Yvonne Richman Marco, arrested yesterday after the funeral of her slain ganster husband, Frank Marco, will fight any extradition move by New York authorities expected !o- day. she said.
 The divorced wife of Harry Ricn- man, night club entertainer, was believed by New York police to know why Marco was killed, and possibly to know who killed him. Fear her own life might be taken by those who killed Malco was believed her req son for fighting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
PROHIBITION IS
 IN MURDER CASE
Lawyers for Defense Are Asking Each Juror If He Would Be Prejudiced

Valparaiso. Ind, Feb 24-(UP)- Prohibition prejudice" was emphas- ized in the questioning of prospective jurors today for the trial of Virgil Kirkland, 20. charged with murder ing his ls-year-old sweetheart. Ar lene Draves.
 Defense Attorneys Barrett O'Hara and John Crumpacker asked each prospective juror if he was pre- judiced for or against prohibition.
 O'Hara has contended that pro hibition and the modern jazz age" were as much responsible for Miss Draves' d. ath as a "gin party"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
Chicago Is To-day
 The Liveliest Spot
 In The Whole World
One Million Are Swarming to the Polls After Most Bitter Campaign in Ilistory-70,000 Guards En- circle Polling Booths

Judge Jof1n H. Lyle, regarded as the mayors strongest opponent, matched all of Thompson's Swash- buckling campaign tactics and then some.
 Less strident but no less de- termined were the campaigns of two other republican aspirants for Thompson's mantle, Arthur r. AL bert, the Gold Coast" Alderman, and George K. Schmidt, who re- signed from the mayors cabinet to oppose him.
 Extraordinary precautions were prompted by counter charges be- tween Lyle and the mayor that each was in league with Gandom to steal the election.
 As if to confirm both contentious, "Scarface" Al Capone, gangster and campaign issue, arrived in town
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
DREW REVOLVER
 IN THE PALACE
 OF HINDENEBRC

Berlin, Feb 24.-UP)-An unem- ployed man who had been seeking financial aid in the palace of Pres ident Paul Won Hondenburg was arrested to-day when he pointed q loaded revolver at a detective in the reception room.
 The man, identified as Alois Broll, a clerk, entered the palace about noon. He asked for financial help, and was told he would have to sub- init his request in writing. Then he drew his revolver and aimed it at the detective. but was overpow- cred, arrested, and handed over to police who gave him a mental ex- animation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
4 BY MERTON, T. >AKERs.4ss

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Chicago, February "A = (UP) = Under protection of 10000 guards and official watchers, a million Chicogoans swarmed to the polls today to decide the political future of Mayor William Hale Thompson.
 Policemen with riot guns and pistols patrolled the streets and 45,0O0 private citizens. as watchers took up their posts in and about the polling places.
 Today's municipal primary was the fourth in which Thompson had offered himself for the republican nomination for mayor. In the first three he has been nominated and later elected.
 Never, however, had Big Bill" met such Bellicost opposition as in the campaign just ended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
THE HOUSE LEADERS TN
 QUANDARY
Republicans Are All at Sea Because La Guardia Has Thrown Block Into Har= m0ny Wheels = Demo- Crats Are All United
By THOMAS l.. STOKES

United Press Staff Correspondent ]
 Washington, Feb 24.-UP)-Re- publican house leaders were in a quandary to-day because of the threat of discord in the party caucus Thursday night raised by Represen- tative Fiorella H. LaGuardia of New York and a small group which sym pathizes with him.
 They must decide whether Thurs days meeting, at which the speaker and floor leader are to be renom- mated, is to be a "caucus" which will bind those present or merely a binding "conference."
 LaGuardia says he can not partici- pate in a caucus as that has been outlawed by the party. Unless re- publican leaders agree to his inter-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
WET FORCES IN NEW YORK CAUGHT
Drys Worked a Game on Them in the Assembly Session Last Night

Albany. N. Y.. Feb 24-(UP)- Wet forces in the assembly pre- pared to-day to recoup a defeat last night when the Streit bill to petition congress for a nation wide prohibit tion referendum fell one vote shy of the necessary 76 to bring it out of committee and pass it.
 Surprised at the defeat. the first they encountered this year in four drives to push anti-prohibition leg islation through the lower house, the vets indicated confidence that when a full attendance is on hand they can salvage the proposal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
SCHOOL MONITOR
 KILLED BY BOY

Greenwich, Conn, Feb 24.-(UP) A 14-year old grammar school monitor died almost instantly to-day after beir~ struck by an 11-year old boy who he had reprimanded for
 Jerry FCicerello. 14, an eighth grade pupil and monitor, was struck by Henry Tampella, a sixth grader, according to police. He fell unconscious and was discovered to have died when the school physician examined him a few minutes later. Medical Examiner Ralph w. Crane said the b~v had suffered from an organic ailment which doubtless was the chief cause of death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24

Now York, Feb 24.-(UP)-With the remark that there are so many haH-baked regulations floating around that we are in danger of mis- taking publicity for real fame, pr Henry Van Dyke of Princeton uni- versity refused to vote for more than five women in recent poll to de- terInine Americas 12 greatest women.
 Bruce Barton, another of the jury declared he was opposed to all wo- men politicians. and refused to vote for any of them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
ALCORN WILL ASK INDICTMENTS IN
 SEVERAL CASES

Hartford, Conn, Feb 24.-UP)- Murder indictments against James Cannarella, IT, New Britain and Peter Vass, Al, Hartford, will be sought by States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn, when criminal superior court convenes next Tuesday, it became known to-day.
 Cannarella was said to have ad- mitted shooting Gilmon Miner, 50, bowling alley proprietor, while at- tempting to rob him. while Vass is accused of staying his wife, Trial of six persons arrested in the investi- gation of the affairs of the F. E. Kingston and company. defunct bro- kerage house, is also scheduled dur ing the March term.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
PRESIDEN LOWELL
 DENIES RUMOR

Cambridge, Mass, February "A - UP) President A. Lawrence Lowell of Harvard University today denied a published report that he planned to retire at the end of the academic yea rin June. 1892.
 He issued no formal statement regarding the matter but it was an- nounced at the university that Pres ident Lowell wished it said that there was not an iota of truth in the re- mort
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
STRANGE MURDER
 CASE IN ENGLAND

London. Feb 24-(UP)-Alfred Arthur Rouse. 36 year old bigam- ist, the first man convicted in 145 years in England on the charge of murdering an unknown man. will be executed March 10, the court or- dered to-day.
 The evidence, all circumstantial, showed that Rouse tired of phil andering life in which he had mar ried two women and lived with two others. The motive. the government contended. was that the unknown might be palmed off as Rouse and Rouse might start life anew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
Asst Managing
 Editor of Boston
 American Is Dead

Boston, Feb 24.-(UP)-Robert J. Gillis, assistant managing editor of the Boston Evening American. died at hospital here early to-day Tn his 47th year. Death was preceded by brief illness. His wife was at his bedside when he died. Besides her he left son and daughter.
 Gillis was born in Manchester N. H. He was a member of ths Worcester Telegram staff before coming here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
WOMAN KILLEDIN
 AUTO COLLISION
 AND TWO INJURED

West Springfield, Mass. Feb 24.-- (UP)-A woman was killed and two persons injured in d head-on collision between two automobiles on Riverdale street, just north of Springfield Country Club, here to- day, The victim was Mrs Bernice Longworthy of Hinsdale, N. H., driver of one of the machines.
 s George F. Larson of 19 Royal avenue, Holyoke, driver of the other car. and Miss Elizabeth Horrigan of 287 Elm street, Holyoke, were taken to the office of Dr H. B. Dow in West Springfield. Their conditions were reported not serious. Mrs Long, worthy was taken to Mercy hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
MRS DAUCHERTY DIED TO-DAY AT
 HER OHIO HOME

Washington Court House. Ohio. February 24 = (UP) Mrs Jane Daugherty. mother of Harry M. Daugherty, United States attorney general in the cabinet of Warren G. Harding and of Nal S. Daughter ty, died here today. She was in her 95th year.
 Nal Daugherty is on trial here for alleged misuse of funds of the defunct Ohio State Bank. of which he was president.
 Court was adjourned yesterday and the trial temporarily halted when the condition of Mrs Daughter ty became serious. Both sons were at her bedside when she died.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
The Twelve Greatest
 Women In America

The 12 women finally selected from a panel of 2,786 nominated by read CTS of Good Housekeeping maga- zine, were Grace Abbott. Jane Ad- dams, Cecilia Beaux, Martha Berry, Villa Gather. Carrie Chapman Cats, Grace Coolidge, Minnie Maddern Fiske, Helen Keller, Florence Rena Sabin, Ernestine Schumann Heink and Mary E. Woolley. .
 The other judges were Newton D.. Baker, Booth Tarkington ana Otto Kahn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24

One Indispensable element in our food is protein. All other elements needed for healthy bodies is cOn- taincd In Milk. That is why you should Inciude 1t every day In some form. W0rdcn's Dairy, Tel 326.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
THE COURT
 BILL WAS
 DEFEATED
District Courts Will Not Replace the Old City and Town COurtS-The Sen= ate Buried It By Partisan Vote
(Rv Democrat stan Man)

Hartford, Feb 24-The proposal to establish district courts throughout the state to replace city and town courts was rejected in the senate here today on a strictly partisan vote. The vote was. 20 to 15 against the measure, republican members forming solid phalanx against the recommendation. Senator Joseph Lawlor of Waterbury cast his vote with the democrat members in favor Of the measure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 24-(UP)-The treasury net balance on February 20 was S,S10.01.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
GOT BOX AWARD

Phfladelphia. February z4 (UP) - Dr Paul Philippe Cret. professor of design of the School or Fine Arts of the University of Penn- sylvania. today was the possessor or the Box award for 1880.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24
woIcott Court Favored.

WOlCOtt COufC FHVOrcU.
 Hartford, Feb 24-A favorable re-
 port was received today on the pro-
 posed plan to established a town court in the Wolcott district. The (COntlnued on Page 15.)
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The Weatlaer
Cloudy Tonight and Also
 On Wednesday

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-24

Prices Never Were Lower
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-02

sacks of coal piled all over the promenade deck and below hatches were ton after ton of perishableS and whatnots.
 The large listing of reservations included the following: MT. and Mrs Morgan, school teachers for Dillingham;; Miss Gertrude Watson. school teacher for Sand Point; Mis- Schneider, teacher for SquaW Harbor; H. Drisco, teacher for Sanak; Rev, Shabnoff, for Unal- aska; Capt. E. Recango, Italian aviator; Mrs. N. Christensen, who has fully recovered from her re- cent operation in the local hos pital and now bound for her home at False Pass; Mrs. Axelson. wife Iof the cannery watchman at Ugan-