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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

Mrs Wetmore told Coroner James J. Corrigan her son had made q statement to her last night that he and Emily had an agreement to die together.
 Everybody is accusing me of this thing and Pm going to die innocent,' William was reported by his mother to have said. Emily and I had an agreement that if anything happened to her I'd kill myself
 William took his mother in an automobile and drove her over the route which he had testified before the coroner that he followed the night of the crime.
 There are one or two angles Id. like to consider before I regard this case as closed" Corrigan told the United Press.
 The body lay in underbrush about 200 feet behind the house, bottle which had contained a purple acid and the smoking gun beside it.
 Dr George H. Joslin, medical ex- amoner. found the note, written on tissue paper, in Wetmore's bill-fold. He turned 1t over to the coroner
 Captain Harry Barrows, of the Hamden police said the note repeated statements Wetmore made to the coroner when he was questioned Monday He said Wetmore's state ment that he was not going to be the goat" apparently bore out the be-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
MRS WHITELAW
 REID, SOCIETY
 LEADER, IS DEAD
Widow of Late Ambassador to Great Britain - Reid Interests Are in Control of New York Tribune

Nice. France. April 29 - CUP - Mrs Whitelaw Reid. New York society leader. died today at the home of her daughter. Lady Ward, at Saint Jean, Cap Ferrat.
 It was announced that the body would be taken to New York for burial.
 Mrs Reid's son-in-law and daugh- ter, Sir John and Lady Jean Ward, were at the bedside. Death was peaceful.
 Mrs Reid. the former Elizabeth Mills, was the daughter of the late Darius Ogden Mills. who left home at an early age and made a fortune in the California gold rush of 1849. Mills prospered and in a few years founded the banking house which bore his name and came to be one of the best known on the west coast.
 Mills married Jane Cunningham of New York and purchased a Fifth avenue mansion. Two children were born, Ogden and Elizabeth.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
SEVERAL FLYERS DOING THRILLS
 IN AIR TO-DAY
Swedish Aviator Goes to Iceland for Rescue Work New York Flyers Be- gin Around World Trip
(By United Press ]

Aviators of several countries were in the air to-day on series of spec tacular flights. Most appealing to the imagination was the start of Captain Albin Nuremberg of Sweden, from Malmoe, Sweden, on a flight via Iceland to Greenland, where he plans to aid British scientist ma- rooned on the Greenland ice cap.
 Hugh Herndon, Jr, and Clyde Pangborn started iron New York for Porto Rico in preparation for a flight around the world. Captain Neville Stack and J. R. Chaplin. British flyer, left Lympne. England, on a round-trip flight to Australia. After passing Brussels, Belgium. they were forced back by the wealth CT but planned to resume the flight later.
 British royalty also indulged in an interesting flight. The Prince of Wales and his brother, Prince George returning from South America. flew from Paris to Wind sor through the same weather that forced Stack and Chaplin down. They reached their destination without mishap.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
THREE WOMEN ON
 GRAND JURY IN
 HATHAWAY CASE
Jury Will Sit on Friday and
 If Indictment Is Found He Will Be Tried June 8

Newport. R. l.. April 29.-(UP)- Three women will be among the 22 grand jurors who on Friday will be asked to indict Elliott R. Hathaway, son of Massachusetts legislator. on charge of murdering his girl friend, Verna E. Russell, student nurse. The women. Elsie Friend, Agnes M. Halliday and Ada G. Jor- dan. will be the first to serve on a Rhode Island grand jury in connec- tion with a murder case.
 Deputy Sheriff Frank P. King stated at least six witnesses would appear before the grand jury. Tn forthcoming, Hathaway probably will go on trial June 8. The body OF Miss Russell, who was strangled. was found beside lane in Tiverton March 24
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
MURDER CAR IN WHICH YOUNG
 WOMAN IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE
 BEEN KILLED HAS BEEN FOUND

New York. April 20 - (UP) - An automobile bearing evidence someone had been shot while in the rear seat. was found today In the Bronx. and Yonkers police took possession of t In tho belief it was taxl.dancer. wns killed.
 The automobile, q large sedan, was found by patrolmAn Keys, parked in front Of sss East lbbth street. Tho back of the car was rlddiod with bullets and tho right side Of tho rear seat was stained with blood.
 The car bore tho license plates No. 6.Vsie04, Issued for q roadster lO Rudolph Dunlaer. Of osHlnlnF, ~. r. DlinlEer. police said. was Co tho trucking business. and disnps peared on April 90.
 Another set of license plates was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
JIMMY MAILER DIED TO-DAY AT
 YOUNGSTOWN
Another of the Famous Old Time Ball Players and Managers Joins Other Baseball Stars

Youngstown, O., April 29-(UP) James R. McAleer. president and manager of the Boston Red SoX during their championship year of 1921 and one of the organizers of the American league. died at his home here today following a six months illness caused by an opera tion. He was 65.
 A native of Youngstown, McAleer was an outfielder with the Charles ton, s. C., and Memphis. and Mill waukee clubs from 1885 to 1888. when his playing won for him q berth with Cleveland. He aided the late Ban Johnson in forming the American league and subsequently became manager of the Indians. He held a similar job with the St Louis Browns before going to the Red Sox, as president and manager. Under his glidance, Boston won the American league championship in 1912. Since his retirement Me- Aleer had been residing here. He is survived by his widow and two brothers. Owen, of Los Angeles, and John, of Austintown, Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
WIDOW OF STEEL MACNATE TO GET
 HALF OF ESTATE
Will of Harvey G. WOOd- ward Bequeathed Over Seven Million to Estab= fish School

Birmingham, Ala, April 29.-(UP) Mrs Annie Louise Woodward, widow of Harvard G. Woodward, millionaire steel magnate, will re- ceive half of her husbands estate and all personal property under the dover rights law of Alabama. Woodward. in his will, bequeathed $7,500.000 to establish a progressive school, leaving his widow a life in- come of $2,0O0 monthly. homes in Birmingham and Maine, and person. al property, all of which is to re- vert back to the estate on her death.
 Mrs Woodward filed a contest and Probate Judge w. P. Stiles ruled that she was entitled to one-half the entire estate. He announced he would appoint a committee of five to handle the estate and to allot half to the widow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
FRED BURKE IS VERY SORRY THAT
 HE KILLED COP

Marquette, Mich, April 29. (UP)- Convict No. 5293-Otherwise known as Fred Burke. alleged professional machine-gu killer-to- day started the first 24-hours of a life sentence in Marquette state penitentiary. Burke, who pleaded guilty in St Joseph Monday to the murder of a policeman. was dressed in" last night, after officers had brought him here on a 50O-mile automobile trip. He must spend at least the next ten or 12 years behind the walls of the Branch prison. He will be eligible for parole in 12 to 15 years.
 I'm glad it's all over,' he told his guards as the long trip neared its end. I'm terribly sorry for everything-not that I have to serve my times dop't men that; but I'm sorry I killed that boy"
 Burke shot Patrolman Charles Skelly off the running board of his car in 1928.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
KINGSTON WAS TO HAVE CARED FOR
 INVESTIGATOR
Henry C. Evanier of State Banking Dept Was to Be We'll Taken Care of

Hartford, Conn, April 29 - (UP) - Frederick E. Kingston promised to Take care of'' Henry C. Evanier, investigator for the State Banking Department, the latter testified to- day at trial of Kingson and four brokerage associates on fraud charges in superior court.
 Evanier said John H. Reid. former Kingston office manager and star state witness against the broker. promised him a job with the firm and added that Kingston him. sel told him during his investiga- tion of the company's books:
 eff we ever come out of this okay. we'll take care of you"
 Evanier testified the firm was solvent by more than $500.000 as of December 15. 1880. The defense on cross examination endeavored to bring out friendship existed between Evanier and Reid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

found on tho floor of the car, bear. Ing the numbers 3.V.6i.42. They were Issued to Domlnick Dadobia, ossininR, who reported that his so. dan was stolen on April 25. On the floor of tho car was found q 32 calibre automatic rifle. three ss caiibrc discharged shells. . hAirpln and some chewing gum.
 Chief of Police Edward ouIrk Of Yonkers aald ther0 was evidence Of q struggle in the automobile.
 Miss Brannen. who came Co the city from Bangor. Mo. was found ch"st, bohImd n atone wal on the grounds Of Bt Joseph's seminary. Y0nkera.
 Several men with whom she hed baen acquainted were questioned. They Included charles iAp0rte, and Harry Miller. both Of the Bronx.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
Sister Of Reverend William J. McGurk
 Dies In Hartford

of Hartford's best known residents. She had many friends in Water bury and became acquainted with a good many more when she attended the dedication services of the Imma- culate Conception church. Those who knew Mrs Preston often re- marked on her wonderful personal ity and charming disposition. Thomas M. Preston, husband of Mrs Preston is one of Hartford's $ leading business men. Besides her husband and two brothers, she leaves four sons, Thomas. William, Leo and John; two daughters, Mrs Michael Shea and Miss Isabel Pres- ton and several grandchildren, all of Hartford.
 Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

Dr Kelley returned home after he was released on an isolated roadway near East St Louis, III. He said he had been taken to several places while in the hands of the captors. He declared he was kept blind- folded during his captivity and would be unable either to identify his kidnapers or the places he was held. It was learned that the kid napers used force only once on the doctor. That was when they pressed a gun against his head and ordered him to write a ransom note to his wife. In an interview with newspa per men. Kelley denied having writ ten to his wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

News of the death of Mrs Thomas M. Preston of Hartford, sister of Rev William J. McGurk, pastor of the Immaculate Conception church, was received here today. Mrs Pres ton died at her home, 22 North Bea- con street early this morning. One of the most prominent women in Hartford. RsMrs Preston was one of the three6donors of the beautiful altar in the Immaculate Conception church here. Father McGurk and Bernard l.. McGurk, of Hartford. another brother, were the other two donors.
 Mrs Preston was very we'll known in Hartford, having been born and raised there. She attended the Hartford schools and became one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
Kidnapers Of Doctor
 Kelley Are Uncaught

St Louis. April 29- (UP) - A police drive against known crim- inals was under way to-day as off, cers searched for suspects in the Kidnapping of Dr Isaac D. Kelley, wealthy nose and throat specialist. who was returned home yesterday after being held captive for more than a week. Three former mem- bers of the cuckoo gang were un- derstood to be the obpects of the search. Police refused to comment. At the Kelley residence, Dr Kelley refused also to comment upon whether n ransom was paid for his release. It was rumored that his wealthy wife paid the kidnapers $i90.0O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
SIXTEEN BOYS WERE FORCED TO LEAP FOR SAFETY FROM
 SECOND STORY OF SCHOOL

lads had 10 jump from windows on. to the roof Of the trustees offices.
 When Warren Hyde, 10, Of Middle. town. Conn, tried to arouse Ronald Ernest. i4. the latter merely turned over in his bunk. Hyde was forced to drag Ernest out Of bed. The two boys were the last out Of the flaming building and for llme lt was feared they might have periahed,
 After n three-mile run from Marl. b0r0 center iiremen had Co lay hose half . mile Co brook Co secure . flow Of water. By the time sufficient pressure had been obtained the ad. minlsiration building was beyond control, and tho nrehRhterH directed their efforts toward saving the other buildings. ni Of wood. These lneiuded the two dOrmitOrles, H mess hail and barn, The school is maintained bs private pnbseflpilons foF ueoe boys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
JACK DIAMOND IS
 SLOWLY DYING OF
 CANISTER SHOTS
Little Hope for His RecOv- cry and Officials Search
 Everywhere for Slayers

Catskill. N. Y., April 29-UP)- While Jack Hegs) Diamond held grimly to a waning life to-day. state and county officials pushed relent- less search for five gunmen believed to be his assassins. Physicians at the Albany hospital held little hope for recovery of the New York gang leader from shot gun wounds re- ceived at the Aratoga Inn, near Cairo Sunday night. Diamond was in a coma during most of the night and his condition grew steadily worse. He slept with the aid of opiates.
 Dr r. NJ. Holmes said a blood transfusion or an emergency op- eration would be performed If Dia- mond rallied. Diamond already was in weakened condition from wounds inflicted by enemy gang sters six months ago at the Hotel Monticello in New York, and doc- tors fear pneumonia may develop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

Marlboro, Mass" April 99-tUP) Sixteen boys, ranging in ages from S to l6 years, escaped by jumping from second story windows 10 the roof Of one-story annex when Ire destroyed the administration build: Ing of Hillside Agricultural school in the Robin Hill road section or Marlboro carly today Loss wnh plnced nt aA6.O0O, Four other build ings, including two dormltorles hous' ing 6t other youths, were Hnved,
 AuthorltieH believed the blaze wls caused hy rats RnnwIng At electric wires Mrs Ednh Root, cook, gunrtef' ed lH the administration building, dis. covered tho Are and warned several of the is boys whose r0onns were in the upper pnri Of inc structure, They, in turn, called inc rest 0f their sleeping seh00imaieR, Planes bhrred descent Co the ground nO0r nnd the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
HARVARD YOUTHS MUST WAIT FOR
 THEIR HEARING
Two of Them Charged With
 Theft of Mail BOx-Case
 Is Postponed Indefinitely

Boston, April 29-(UP) - Tine cases of two Harvard. College seniors charged with stealing a U s. mail box, were continued inde- finitely when called to day before U. s. Commissioner Edwin c. Jen- ney.
 The defendants. Leonard F. Dean, 21, of Three Rivers, Mich, and James D. Evans. 22. of Pittsburg. Pa, were arrested March 23. few hours after the mail box had been ripped off it's post at Cambridge and Garden streets, West End. The box subsequently was found in a corri. dor at Holworthy Hall. a Harvard dormitory where Evans resided.
 Dean and Evans are charged with larceny and with maliciousiy des- .roying government property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
House Chairman Sparks of Committee
 on Cities and Boroughs Wants to Know Feelings of Waterbury Voters
Great Portion of Plan Proposed By Mayor Hayes Will Be Accepted as Groundwork for the Charter of City of Wa= terbury
(By Democrat Staff Man)

Hartford, Conn.,, April 29.-House Chairman Frank J. Sparks of West Hartford of the committee on cities and boroughs to-day asked that the Waterbury Democrat furnish him with certified copy of the outcome of the recent ballot conducted by this paper to determine the attitude of Waterburians on the city manager form of government. He stated that the result of the vote showing the feeling of the people of this city on the question is desired by his com- mittee and will be of great value to thu members in deciding their course of action.
 Representative Sparks and Senator Fuller Barnes of Bristol are joint chairmen of the committee on cities and boroughs.
 Yesterday afternoon the committee held an executive session on the question of Waterbury's charter and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

Reggie Calabria April -7UP)-Nrs Bagio Figar- sacrificed leg to-day in vain endeavor to her son. Stefanno from the path of speeding train Ste fanno playing the tracks at grade crossing the villa San Giovanni Mrs Fgarra rushed to pull him to safety when the train struck her, amputatng her right leg. The child killed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
NINE DEAD FRO M OIL
 WELL FIRE
Two More Missing and Two Injured May Die - That Is Result Thus Far of Raging Fire in Texas Field

Gladewater. Tex, April 29-UP) Fire ranged uncontrolled around a wild oil well near here to-day taking heavy toll of life and prop erty.
 At least nine oil field workmen perished at the foot of the blazing column. Two others were so seri- ously burned they were not expect ed to recover. At least two uniden- tified men were missing.
 Fed by tremendous pressure of oil and gas. the Sinclair company's No. 1 Cole roared defiance to the men who fought feebly to control it. Hope for tanning the gusher within two days was slight, veteran oil field workers said
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
TO ARREST RUSSO FOR
 BANK LOSS
Warrant Issued for Senior Member of Russo and Sons Claims of ESQ., 900 to $9O,OOO Against PadlOCked Bank

Assistant Prosecutor Mitchell C.. Meyers today issued a warrant for the arrest of Alfonso Russo, head of the Russo & Sons money forwarding agency at 287 Bank street, who has been missing for nearly two weeks. The warrant charges one count of embezzlement but it is expected that the counts will be increased to a con- siderably larger number when all of the "clients" of the company have made complaints.
 Prosecutor Meyers issued the war
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
HOUSES CRUMBLE
 IN CHIOS ISLAND

Athens. Greece. April so--(UP)- Houses were erumbied on chlos fs. land to-day for tho second time In s4 hours as earthquake shocks con. tlnued. The walls Of many buildings were cracked. hut no casualties were reported. The population of tho island spent most of the time in tents.
 Wild tempebis were reported from Macedonia, where floods nun. dated much territory and eommunls cations were interrupted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
LAWYER FINN IS
 NOT VERY CLOSE
 TO APPOINTMENT
Action Taken Yesterday on the COnstitutiOnality of It All Seems to Wither His Chances
(By Democrat Stan Man)

Hartford. April 29-Once more the old bugaboo, the question of con- stitutionality. hovers between demo- crats and state officers. Used effec- lively already by the republicans to either keep out or put out dem- ocrats from several positions, the question is now about to enter the common pleas judgeship issue. That it is contrary to the constitution for Governor W. l.. Cross to nominate judges for the common pleas court is the latest contention and if the republican steam roller functions as well at this time as it has previously this season, then democrats are go-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
BROUGHT WIFE
 TO THE HOSPITAL

Plymouth, x. IT,. April ?o.--tUP) Robert Bruce of Hill brought his fatally injured wife Daisy. 50, Co Plymouth hospital here last night and told authorities she had leaped from their automobile nH he was driving to hts mothers home An Ash. land.
 Mrs Bruce died from q broken neck shortly after arrival At the hospital.
 fIruce could offer no motive for tho supposed suicide ienp, ile lt believed Co have been the only wit. ness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
Very Little Sorrow Shown Over Victory
 Of Mayor Walker
The Only Ones Who Really Weep Are Rev Dr John Haynes Holmes and Rabbi Stephen s. Wise

the city affairs committee and the committee of one thousand that it was "a fight to the finish" followed closely the decision of Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt to dismiss charges of misfeasance of office against Walker.
 Rabbi Stephen S. Wise and Rev Dr John Haynes Holmes, leaders in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

New York, April 29. (UP)-Un- successful in their first effort to oust Mayor James J. Walker from office, leaders of the municipal reform planned to-day to carry their fight before the legislative which is about to make an all-inclusive inquiry into Walk CTS administration.
 An announcement by officials of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
SPEED LIMIT IS INCREASED

Salem, Ore, April 29-( P)-Motorists may dash 45 miles an hour Oregons highways and lose that guilty feeling, under traffic code How different from the first code in 1885? At that time, the state required bicycsts to stop within 100 yards of any person going In the opposite direction with team and remain sta tionary until the team had passed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
Late Bulletins
FRENCH POPULATION INCREASES

Paris, April 29-(UP)-For the first time since the World war; the French governments vital stasttcs show for 1930 population increase during the year. There 748911 births and only 649125 deaths during 1880, compared with population decrease of 12564 during 1929. It noticeable that dvorces had likewise de- creased, totang 2O409 compared with 42,698 TiapeS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
Relative And Former
 Sweetheart Of Dead
 Girl Decided To Die
William Wetmore Left Note Saying He Was Not Going to Be Made the Goat in Brutal Tragedy
HE TOOK POISON AND SHOT
 HIMSELF IN REAR OF HOME
BY BOYD LEWIS (United Press Staff Correspondentl

Hamden, Conn. April 29 - (UP) = William Wemor. 26 knman by marriage of Emily Kirk committed suicide shotgun while preparing him concerning her murder Saturday night.
 He left detailing his actions the night of the and declaring:
 TT going to be the goat
 Police said the suicide only partially cleared the and nued their search for or accessories
 Wetmore body found by his mother, Mrs Maude Wemore when she her farm house after hearing the of William
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
PETROLLE FIGHT IS POSTPONED

New York, April 29-(UP)-Ilness of Billy Petrolle, Fargo, N. D. lightweight, to-day forced indefinite post ponement of the 10round return match between Peroe and Jimmy McLarnn of Vancouver scheduled at Madison influenza.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
REPORTER WINS GREAT BONUS

St Louis, Mo, April 29-(UP)-John T. Rogers, St Louis Dispatch reporter to whom Dr Isaac D. Kelley victim of kidnapers released received years salary bonus for his work the disappearance it learned to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
OLD NEGRO STILL FISHINC

Neosho, Mo, April 29-(UP)-Peter Beard 1O2 year old former slave is of the most ardent and active fishermen and hunters in the Ozark mountains He has lived here 80 years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
NEEDING OUT THE OLD COPS

St Louis, April 29-(UP)-The St Louis police de- partment IS wedding out old and disabled veterans in the department it became known when order was issued for physical examination for police euenants and two captains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

Worlen's Safe MIX Is Q real spring tonic If taken daily as q food. Ihe most delicate can thrive Oil pastcurixcd milk. Phone 32O for inl- mediate delivery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, April 29.--(UPl--The treasury net balance on April 27 was S360. .022,S4743.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
The Weather
Cloudy, Colder Tonight;
 Thursday Fair

Complete weather report on Page 17
Evening star., 1931-12-06

A bit of horse show swank.
Six-year-old Doris Dawley of
Watertown, Conn, riding a
rail between mounts at the re-
cent Madison Square Garden
Horse Show. @ Wide World Photos
Evening star., 1931-12-06

The mermaid of the Tournament of Roses.
Miss Mae Green of Pasadena, Calf, has been
chosen to represent Swimming" in the New
Year pageant there, in which events of the coming
Olympic games will be depicted in flowers
G Associated Press Photo
Evening star., 1931-12-06

Skmring along Alamtios Bay These Long Beach
skmers tuning up for the Christmas regatta to be
held Newport Harbor, Calf. Two girl sailors
leading the in the first boat Associated Press Photo