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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
.$5O,OOO WORTH
 OF BOOZE TAKEN
 BY COAST GUARD
Gasoline Trawler Chased and Crew Deserted Ves- sel 1000 Sacks of Wet Goods Aboard

New York. Aug 26-(UP)-The
 gasoline trawler Bel Ray II. with cargo of liquor valued at $50,000. was captured to-day eight miles off Fire Island Light Ship, outside New York city.
 Carl schmidt, in command of the
 coast guard patrol ship No 145, said the trawler was overtaken after q chase. The crew on the al- leged rum runner. however. he said
 had taken to lifeboats in the dark and, abandoning their vessel. es-
 caped.
 A search yielded 1000 sacks of | liquor, Schmidt said. The trawler was lowed 10 the coast guard barge on Manhattan. Robert w. Alcock
 of Bayshore. l.. l.. Is registered as
 owner of the $10.000 craft. Schmidt
 Is the same coast guardsman who
 captured the Canadian vessel Jos ephine k after q chase in which the captain of the Canadian ship was fatally shot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
POPE PLUS AND ITALY
 AT PEACE
Concessions Made on Both Sides - Catholic Clubs Will Be ReOpened Throughout Ma tion- Premier to Visit Pope

Vatican City, Aug 26. (UP)-It was emi-officially stated at the Vatican to-day that an accord had been reached for the settlement of the dispute between the Vatican and the Fascist government.
 The controversy centered on closure of Catholic clubs in Italy due to alleged political activity. Relations between the state and the Holy See have been strained for two months.
 Father Tacchi Venturi. Jesuit priest and co-author of the Later an treaties, has been a leading ne- gotiator in seeking settlement of the Italo-Vatican conflict. He has had several conferences with the Pope and Cardinal Pacelli, papal secretary of state.
 The accord between the Holy See and the Fascist government was said to include an agreement that the Azione Cattolica, Catholic lay mems organization, will be reor-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
FATHER OF YOUNG
 HAZLET0N WILL
 SEEK FOR WRITS

New York, Aug 26.-UP)-Ed- gar F. HaZelton, Sr. former muni-
 cipal court judge and Northport. l.. l., business man, announced to- day that he knew the identity of
 the men who demanded he deliver
 $2,50O to them by carrier pigeons for the release of his son. Edgar
 Jr, 1G. He declared he intended
 to go before the next Queens coun- ty jury and demand indictments | against the men.
 "I am convinced" he said. "that these bla ackmailcrs are frauds, and
 that they know nothing about the boy. Otherwise they would give
 me some evidence of their posses sion of him. However, this Is at least the fifth time that this gang has attempted similar blackmail plots and as an example to the
 public, shall seek the indict-
 ments. Then 1t will be up to the police to get them."
 Young Hazelton disappeared on , Thursday after he had gone to
 South Norwalk, Conn. in his motor boat. His boz "''ll tied up at pier there. His father, released two carriol pi .--.,.. .ent him by the men who tclcphoned the ran
 som demand, asking for evidence that they know where the boy is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
GUN BATTLE IN THE MEXICAN CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES KILLED
 ONE AND ANOTHER IS DYING

Mexico, City Aug 26-UP)-One
 deputy shot to death. another re-
 ported dying. and third wounded
 was the, toll today in a shooting affray in the chamber of deputies which some 50 revolver shots were fired. Manuel Ruiz, deputy from the state of Palisco, died on the steps leading to the speakers tri- bunal with seven bullets in his body. Sebastian Allende was shot in the stomach as he stood in the center of the chamber. He may die. Gar cia De Alba. standing in front of the tribunal, was wounded in the right hand
 Witnesses said that the shot which set off the affray was acci dental. The first shot. they said. was fired from Ruiz revolver while friends were trying to disarn, him. Firing then began from the doors of the chamber. allegedy form pri- vate citizens from Jalisco. enemies of the governor. Col Ignacio DC
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
HOLLYWOOD WILL NOT SEE LATEST
 PROPOSED FILM

Hollywood, Aug 26-UP)-The deadly satire in "Queer People" fictional story of Hollywood life that Howard Hughes planned to produce as motion plcture' proved fatal.
 The picture was "killed' by the Hollywood powers that be.
 Hughes, who paid Carroll and Garrett Graham $16.000 for the motion picture rights to the book, has announced his temporary de- feat in efforts to produce the film because actors refused to accept roles. ..
 The book has been under the of- ficial frown of the Will Hays or ganization and motion picture pro- ducers since its publication for the reason that 1t depicted only the seamy side of Hollywood life.
 Poor publicity for the industry" was the reason ascribed for plac- ing iton the official black list.
 The book is dedicated to a news paperman, of whom the authors said i've are deeply indebted and vice versa"
 In the book he is "Whitey" and his characterization was drawn from a real-ife reporter whose es- capades still are the talk of Holly wood.
 In the book, Whitey goes every where and meets everyone worth knowing. All are given ficticious names, but so pointed were some descriptions and anecdotes that the initiated had little trouble iden- tifying their true counterparts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

Detroit. Aug 26-UP)-A mid dle aged woman whose eccentrici- ties have brought her the name of "the witch of Delray" was held to- day as authorities sought to unrav- ei the mysterious deaths of 10 men in her home.
 Three of those who died under circumstances puzzling to police were married to Mrs Rose Veres. 48. n small woman who insisted when she was taken to jail that the 10 deaths were accidental.
 It was not the first time Mrs Veres had been questioned. Six years ago two men roomers died of alcohol poisoning. She was questioned and released. Two years later. her husband and another roomer died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Since then five other roomcrs have died. two apparently hanging themselves.
 Tuesday Steve Max. roomer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

La Mora. The shooting was the re- suit of discussion of the official acts of Gov De La Mora. Ruiz was attempting to address the chamber, although 1t had been adjourned quickly to avoid trouble. when the firing began.
 President of the chamber, Is- mael Lozano adjourned the session when feeling became heated. Sev- eral members withdrew. fearing trouble, Ruiz and De Alba ran for ward and shouted at Lozano to con- tinue the session. Ruiz reportedly called the speaker coward. Many deputies drew revolvers and pre- pared to defend themselves when the shooting began, but apparently most of the firing came from the doors. There was stampede TOT the exits and wild confusion a' bullets whizzed across the chamber and ripped into seats and walls When order was restored Ruiz wal dead. Allende was rushed to th' Red Cross hospital,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
GAN GLAND CHALLENGE
 TO POLICE
Hurled in Two Big Cities Boston Had an Old StOrekeeper Bruta lily Killed-New York Dope PeddIer Shot Dead

Boston. Aug 26.-UP)-The brutal killing of an elderly store keeper was accepted to-day as a gangland challenge to the recent police order to clear Boston of hoodlums.
 Perhaps the most intensive man. hunt in the city's recent history was in progress this morning af- ter the shooting to death of Alex ander Baxter, 70, by one of two unmasked bandits who robbed his little Roxbury Crossing grocery store last night.
 As heartless n crime as those committed by Manhattans baby killing gangsters. the murder of the old storekeeper occurred less than 72 hours after Boston police had declared open warfare on the city's underworld.
 The bandits escaped in stolen automobile with about SIP, pro- ceeds of the holdup. Twenty-one
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 MAKES REPORT
 ON OPERATIONS
Revenues for ' Months Were $6O,l37,353 Compared With $7O,. 546,75l for Last Year

New Haven, Conn. August 28 - (UP) - The New York, New Ha' ven, and Hartford Railroad today reported total operating revenues of $6O,137.353 for the seven months ended July 31, compared with $70,546.751 for the same period last year.
 Total operating revenues foi July were reported as $8.343,49 compared with $9,69s,276 a year previous.
 The net railway operating in- come for July was $1,244.357 com pared with $1,740,375 for July 1880, and the net after charges was $580.G67 compared with $1.164,247 A surplus for the month of $214,. 386 compared with last July's sur plus of $797,687. was reported.
 For the seven-month period the net railway operating income was $1O,973,364 compared with $13.- 643.O56, the net after charges was $5,699,507 compared with $8,132,- 453, and the surplus was $3.135.- 537 compared with $5,610.079.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
DEATHS OF TEN MEN CAUSED THE ARREST OF WOMAN KNOWN
 AS ''THE WITCH OF DELRAY''

died of injuries which he received in a fall. Police were attracted to the home of Mrs Veres. recalling the other nine deaths They dis covered that insurance policies to- taling $1.568 had been taken out by Max In favor of Mrs Veres. There were reports. so far uncon- firmed, that Mrs Veres had paid the premiums on this policy.
 The police found John Walker. . negro. who said he saw Mak's fall and he claimed that Mrs Veres told him that she. her son and an- other room beat Max in the base ment of her home. carried him to the attic and then tossed him out. A ladder stood below the window.
 She promised me $500 if I promised wouldn't tell any, body" Walker added. Mrs Veres' attorneys contend that jealous and suspicious neighbors had brought about the charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
HARVARD YOUTH
 ELOPES AND IS
 WED TO .HEIRESS
WhippIe Van Ness Jones Marries Mary Sue Me- Cullough, Who Will Inc herit One-third of $5l,- OOO,O00


 Chicago, Aug 26.-(UP)- Whipple Van Ness and his heiress bride. the former Mary Sue Me- Cullough. were honcymooning here to-day after an elopement whlch the brides mother charac- terlzed as unexpected and un- necessary. but not altogether a surprise.'
 Jones will be senior at liar ~ard this year and is the son of 4. k.d Mrs Frank W. Jones of M.iv. .nEee. His bride is the Iar"hto, Of MT and Mrs Richard McCulk uph cf St Louis and is '.n'tss Q or third of the $5l,- 70 t.o0o ertet" c' h"" Erandfathe-. r. ',.e Jean I. GSa, utility ms. :ia.e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
CLIFFORD BOARD SETS DATES FOR
 JOBLESS DRIVE
From October l9 to NO= vember 25 Campaigns Will GO on to Raise Millions

Washington, Aug 26,-(UP)- October 19 to November 25 Is designated, by President Hoover's new unemployment relief organi- zation as the period for concerted campaigns to raise funds for re- lie! agencies throughout the nation. Direction of these local drives and organization into great national appeal for millions of dollars to aid the jobless will be one of the primary functions of the new body headed by Walter s. Clifford.
 The dates were announced by Clifford after conference with representatives of six leading pub lie and private welfare organiza- tions a majority of welfare fund drives have been conducted be- tween those dates in the past years. The anual roll call of the Red Cross Is set for November II to 25'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Neither Force Yet Ready To
 Cease Firing
Garages From Both Sides Started at an Early Hour To-day and Will Continue Far Into the Night - Kennedy Side Made Only Statement To-day
THURSDAY WILL
 WITNESS CLIMAX

With this the eve of the demo- cratic primary battle between Mayor Frank Hayes and ex-Super- intendent of Streets William l.. Kennedy. firing from both forces started early today and continued throughout the morning and after noon with the final shots to be delivered tonight, bringing to 9 close the first real internal battle the democrats have had in ten years. Mayor Hayes forces re- mained quiet, as far as public statements are concerned, but con tinued quietly perfecting the or EaniZation that will swing into action at 4:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon when the balloting be- gins. On the other hand the Ken
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
OF TWO BOYS TO BURN
 LOWELL CHURCH

Lowell. Mass, Aug 26.-UP)- An attempt was made to destroy the St Jean Baptiste French Ro- man Catholic church, an $800.000 edifice, on Moody street yester- day, 1t became known with the arrest of two schoolboys on arson charges to-day. Police refused to disclose names of the youths. one 10 and the other 2 years old, both of whom were said to be pupils at tho St Jean Baptist parish school. The boys allegedly set fire to draperies on confession al with matches they stole from the nearby store of Joseph Glenn ents.
 When one of the youths re- turned to the church. apparently to see how the fire was pro- gressing, Hildose Lanoue, a pa rishioner, became suspicious and discovered the blaze. He sum moned Sexton Eugene Trudel and Brother Albert Rivard, O.MI.. from the rectory, and the men ex- tinguished the fire. The draperies were destroyed, the confessional and part of the ceiling above 1t were scared. The original St Jean Baptiste church was destroyed by fire in 1912, when the present structure was erected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Just Escaped Disaster When
 Forced Down
AL CAPONE LINES UP WITH FORCES
 OF GOOD GOVT
Sends Word to Kidnapers of "Jack" Lynch, Weal- thy Turf Man, to Return Him at Once

Chicago, August 26 - (UP) - Alphonse Capone, known over the world as "Scarface AL" was tenn porarily aligned today with the forces of law and order seeking to retrieve John J. Jack" Lynch, wealthy turf figure, from kidnap- pers.
 The gangsters who held Lynch threatened to murder him unless $250,000 ransom was paid. Lynch's friends, protesting to be unable to raise the sum, appealed to Ca pone.
 I've sent out word to the boys that I want Lynch released at once and unharmed." the portly gang lord said. "1f he isn't - well - humph."
 Lynch was the controlling fig ure in the General News Bureau which collects rich earning. through nation wide distribu. ton of horse race results, entries etc, for turf publications.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Bishop Cannon Fund Revealed By Former
 Coolidge Secretary

campaign, and had introduced the bishop to Jameson. He also testi- fled he had, personally advanced for the campaign $7,500 never re- paid.
 Slemp who sails today for Flu rope, revealed the added fact that he had recommended Jameson to President Hoover for q cabinet post. Jameson contributed $17O.- 900 altogether to the southern re- publican campaign. 1t has been re- vcalcd previously. He has been summoned to testify tomorrow Slemp denied he had directed any widespread campaign to raise money for anti-Smith forces in the south, as has been charged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
FIRED ONE SHOT INTO
 HIS HEAD
Frank FabOli Tried to Kill Himself in Lawrence Street Home - Little Son Found Him and Called for Help

Frank FaboH, 40, attempted 10 take his life by shooting himself in the head this morning while at 10 Lawrence street. For over an hour and a half after firing the bullet through his right ear, Fla boil lay on a couch in a little living room. In an apparent effort to call someone to his assistance he tried to walk to the door of his home when he collapsed and fell to the floor of the kitchen. His 12-year-old son, Tony, discovered him. He was partly conscious when found. Thir- ty minutes later in St Mary's hos pital he identified a note that was intended as farewell message to his wife, Josephine, and explained to Lieutenant Pollard of the detec- tive bureau how he shot himself, hurled the weapon into another
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Former Premier Of
 Japan Died To-day
 From Bullet Wound

kill the premier in an effort to end
 his country's economic depression.
 Hamaguchi escaped an assassin s dagger year before he was shot. The attack from which the former premier died took place on the platform of the Tokio railway sta- ton as Hamaguchi was waiting to board a train en route to witness military maneuvers. Hamaguchi had gone aboard the train, but came back to the platform to talk to friends and pose for newspaper photographers. With but three minutes before time for the train to depart, young Sagyoya, clean shaven and wearing a cotton kimo- no, approached and fired one shot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

Tokio, Aug 26-(UP)-Former Premier Yuko Hamaguchi, victim of an attempted assassination last spring. died here at 3:05 p. m. to- day. Hamaguchi had been in i'll
 health ever since he was attacked by the would-be assassin. He was forced to relinquish the premier ship and was succeeded by Pre- mier Wakatsuki. Hamaguchi un- derwent two operations after the shooting and never full yrecovered his health. His assailant, Tomeo Sagoya, 23, was captured after he had fired one shot, which penetrat- cd Hamaguchi's intestine. The as- sailant confessed that he hoped to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
B NEW CASES OF PARALYSIS IN
 STATE TO-DAY
Total to Date Is 334-Six of the Cases To-day Were Reported From Waterbury

Hartford, Conn, Aug 26.-(UP) The state health department to- day announced 23 new cases of infantile paralysis had been re- ported since yesterday. increasing the total since the epidemic began to S86.
 The total to date for August was announced as 334.
 The new cases were distributed as follows Six at Waterbury; four at New Haven; two each at Mill ford, Thompson and Wallingford; and one each at Cheshire, Strat- ford, Beacon Falls, Southbury, Stonington, Hamden and Shelton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
JUSTICE HOLMES

Beverly Farms. Mass, Aug 26- (UP)--Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes of the U. s. supreme court recovering from a cold which kept him abed two days at his summer home here, was reported as "a lit- tie better" by his secretary to-day. In the light of the statement of Dr Peer P. Johnson last night that Justice Holmes was pretty nearly recovered" the report of the secre- tary appeared most favorable.
 The cold was not very severe but Justice Holmes illness was consid- cred serious because of his 90
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Colonel and the Mrs Now Safe at TOkiO and Be- ing Given One of the Greatest Recep tiOns Ever Accorded to Any Foreigner By Japan
7,OO0-MILE TRIP
 ENDED HAPPILY
BY MILES w. VAUGHN Ynitad preas Stan COrrcSDOndCI

Tokio, Japan, Aug 26-UP)- Col and Mrs Charles A. Lindbergh, who ended their perilous 7,000-mile flight from the United States to Japan this afternoon at Kasumi- gaura airdrome, told tonight of the hazards they encountered on the aerial vacation trip"
 The young American aviator re- vealed for the first time how mar rowly they escaped damaging their monoplane last week in a forced landing on the Kurile Islands. Col Lindbergh said that they might have met serious trouble If the government steamer Shinshiro Ma ru had not stood by.
 The Lindberghs arrived here to receive one of the most enthusiasts tic receptions Japan ever accorded foreign visitors. The ovation has heen equalled in recent years only by the coronation journey of Em- peyor Hirohito to the summer capital at Kyoto.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

Washington, August 26 - (UP) - Several bankers were called be- fore the Nye senate committee to- day after C.. Bascom Slemp had re- vealed he aided the 1928 anti- Smith campaign conducted by Bishop James Cannon. Jr. of the Methodist Episcopal church, South.
 The long deferred inquiry was reopened yesterday with Slemp. Virginia republican national com mitteeman and former secretary to President Coolidge, as a wit ness.
 Slemp said he had solicited q contribution from F. C. Jameson, New York capitalist. who gave $63,500 to the Cannon Virginia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
CAPE COD AIRPLAN

Boston. Aug 26.-(UP)-The transatlantic monoplane Cape Cod, which carried Russell Board man of Boston and John Polan- do of Lynn from New York to Turkey without stop, headed for Cape Cod to-day.
 The flyers, honor guests of a big hometown" reception here yesterday. took off from Boston airport at 11:12 a. m. for Round Hill airport near New Bedford. Ar ter lunching in New Bedford they were to fly to Hyannis. on tho Cape, where they will be the cen- tA. ~s ennt hAs ~alahrett~n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
WILL BE $1.07.

Oklahoma City. Aug 26-(UP)- Cicero l. Murray. commander Of the national guard troops which closed the Oklahoma oil fields, pre- dicted today that before nightfall four oil companies would post n top price of $1.07 a barrel for crude oil that will make 1t pos sible for Fov William II. (Alfafa Bnl) Murray to recall the soldiers he said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
NO ACTION TAKEN

New York. Aug 2G.-(UP)-No action was taken on the dividend on New York, New Haven x Hart ford Railroad common stock at the directors meeting to-day and 1t was decided to consider the dividend at the September meeting of the board
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
HOGS FIGHT OVER FISH

Brownsville, Tenn, Aug 26.-(UP)-Take hog along if you have had hard luck fishing says Mrs J. P Cause living here Mrs Cause recently heard commotion in her yard where she has artificial lake stocked with game fish and found several hogs fighting over six pound bass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
DISHPAN WON AGAINST RADIO

Newark, N. J., Aug. 26.-(UP).-Emil Feel enjoys his radio. His neighbors don't. One applied meat knife to the soft center of wenned dishpan under Zeeps window The two neighbors landed in court When the of Radio vs. Dshpan called, 10 neighbors appeared against the radio The decision went to the the dishpan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Late Bulletins


Holyoke, Mass, Aug. 26.-(UP).-Kenneth H. De laney, 16 Holyoke high school student and ranking junior golfer in western Massachusetts, died of nfantie paralysis to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
MAY LOSE SICHT OF EYE

Saugus, Mass, Aug 26.-(UP).-John Dillon Of Providence R. I may lose the sight of eye, severay injured when pebble snapped by the wheels of pass ing truck shattered the windshield of his automobile
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
SAW EMPEROR EXECUTED

Tucson, Ariz. Aug. 26-(UP).-Mguel Ybirra, 98 a resident of Tucson claims to be of the few living men who witnessed the execution of Ferdinand Maxi milan emperor of Mexico Ybrra says he present when the young Austrian preender to the emperorshp was executed June 19, 1867 at Querataro
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
DUDE BANDIT ROBBED HER

Chicago, Aug 26-(UP).-Mss Agnes Panazas, P, believes bandits strict adherents to fashion dictates She was robbed by fair-haired bue-eyed gunman dressed in perfectly matched blue ensemble, complete even to the bue-steeled revolver which he carried.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
BIBLE CLASS BEAT DARROW

Dayton, Tenn Aug. .26.-(UP)-F1amboyan post failed to boom Clarence Darrows motion picture film, Mystery of Le which opened before sparse audiences in this locale The counter attraction of the Bryan uni versty Bible conference the bettr drawing card
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
SHARKEY'S DOG BIT HIM

Brookline, Mass. Aug. 26.-(UP).-Leon White 43 of Valparaiso, Ind suffering from bitten leg, held on vagrancy charge to-day He called at Jack Shar keys home yesterday The heavyweight boxer wasn't home but his watchdog
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
MOVIES WORSE THAN SALOONS

Memphis Tenn, Aug. 2b.-IUPJ-SaI0Ons never did as much harm as the modern movie, according to Rev. J. H. Wright of this city, Saloons only patron ized by class of people, but movies draw all classes and teach everything the saloon did, Rev. Wright de- careS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

Woburn, Mass, Aug. 26-(UP).-This city's ar rests for drunkenness have trebed since the police de- parten moved into it's station house. Police think the cels providing most of the comforts of home are responsible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
WAS NO REAL TREE SITTER

Boston, Aug. 26-1UPJ.-M0rris Factor, TO, lnad- vertently became candidate for the treesittng cham pionshp. Bremen freed him after he had been held prisoner two hours in the crotch of an apple tree.