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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
NEW HIPPODRoME

NEW HIPPODROME
 Naples, Aug 17-(UP)-A new modern hippodrome will be built at a cost of 5.000.000 lire, 1t was an will be built in the countryside section of Agpano, the annouce- ment said, and is to be ready next spring .p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
Senator Yates
 Faces Ordeals
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may be placed against him. Miss Cranmer will be charged with felonious assault, the district at- torney's office Investigating the case indicated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
DIED

ABRAITIs-In this city Aug 15 1881 Anne Abraitis of 83 Fox St. Funeral tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock to St Joseph's church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 HUNIHAN--In Pittsburg, Pa, Aug Is, 1881 John F. Hunihan of 46 East Liberty St. Funeral arrange ments to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-17
Thirty Men in
 Murder Charge

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

the judicial system of the state. This council after a thorough inves- tigation of the system of justice meted out in the small town courts believe that the establishment of 36 district courts would eliminate much of the petty practices of these small town trial courts. Speaker Citron peace or judges of small town courts are of the type that practice petty policies, also justices of the peace who are upright and square. But, the speaker added, the advent of the automobile opened up a method of making money for the justices and constables, the latter having his fa- vorite justice and it is a well known fact that many travesties have been imposed in administering the so- called justice. It has become a prac- tice in many of these small towns, the speaker stated for 8 constable to arrest an autoist for a mere infrac- tion of the law, take him before justice whom he knew would CO., operate, a small fine would be as- sessed against the offender with the costs. These costs would amount to anywhere from $20 upwards. A regular business was built up by these constables and this has led to the citizens getting a conception of the justice of our courts that is warped.
 The people of state learn their ideas of law and order from the lower courts with which they have closer dealings. Town, city and bor- ough court judges are appointed by the legislature, the speaker said. Usually the man picked for a judge ship is selected on the basis of his political power or pull. not on his ability or character. The legislature is in session only 8 few months of every two years, there is nobody that a judge must answer to when the legislature is not in session. If a judge does not conduct himself properly you have no redress until the next session of the legislature is held. The bill as proposed would al- name the judges with the consent of the legislature. The selection of judges in the speakers opinion would be given more thought if in the hands of the governor and they would also be answerable to the governor at all times. To-day a very serious condition exists in our lower courts and this condition is not fair to the law abiding citizen. To the speakers knowledge he stated, there never has been a scandal in the higher courts of the state where the judges are named by the governor, but there have been many scandals in the lower courts and many more could be brought to light. The peo- pie of the smaller towns are starting to realize that they want the same type of courts and the same type of justice that the larger cities and towns have. Leader Citron frankly stated that he did not know what
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
NAUCATUCK
Legislator Explains
 District Court Bill
Minority Leader Citron Speaks to Democratic Club
 Lenten Season Opens in Churches

Explanation of the district court bill now pending before the general assembly in Hartford was given in a very able manner last night in the borough court room by Minority house of representatives. Leader Citron whose home Is in Middle town, spoke under the auspices of the Democratic club of the borough.
 The speaker explained that in his opinion one of the reasons for a great deal of opposition to the bill was caused through misunderstand- ing of what the bill really means. In the small towns the people have the impression that if the district courts are established it will do away with justices of the peace.
 This is an error, the speaker said, for the bill does not propose any such measure. What the bill really proposes is that justices of the peace will not have the power to try cases that the penalties allowed exceed $25, or 30 day jail sentence. They have this power at present ana in addi- tion are allowed to impose fines up to $100 in cases of auto law viola tions and cases involving liquor law violations they are allowed to im- pose fines of $200. The history of justices of the peace the speaker traced back to the old English law when they were really peace officers similar to constables. Gradually their powers increased until they be- came trial judges in minor cases. The custom was followed in this country and justices of the peace were in ex- istence before the present state con- stitution was adopted. For this req son the speaker said it would never be possible to do away with justices of the peace. Under the proposed change to the district court system the justices of the peace would still have all of the powers to perform wedding ceremonies and make out papers. In cases involving a fine not more than a $25 fine or 30 day jail sentence. If @ person 50 elected he could have his case tried before a justice, if not he could take his case to the district court at cost of but fifty cents. At present if person wishes to appeal from 8 justice of the peace or a small town court he must appeal to a higher court. The cost of this appeal is high and in most cases the person rather than stand the expense puts up with the decision of the small court.
 The proposed district court blll Is not the work of any political body, the speaker stated. Behind the bill is the judicial council composed of members of the higher courts and lawyers. It cannot be attributed to the democrats, the speaker said, for nine of the members of the council of twelve are republicans.
 They are distinterested persons, have nothing to do with politics and their only hope is advocating the change is for the improvement of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

the Union forces in the Civil War: a grandson saw service against the Spaniards in '98; and her grand son died in the service of the Re- public during the World War.
 She is the oldest of nine widows of veterans of the War of 1872 still receiving pensions, according to records of the federal government.
 Her husband told her of the &C., tivities of the relocated soldiery of Britain when he watched the National Capitol at Washington go up in flames. In the other strug- gles she knew the anguish of speed the front.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

The airplane from Nanking to Peiping is to follow the Tientsin to Pukow railway.
 In nearly two years of operation during which planes flew 35O.000 miles over the Shanghai to Hank0w route there has been only one crash.
 Officials are looking forward to inc. auguration this year of an airline between Nanking and Berlin. Pre- liminary negotiations for this serv- ice have been completed and plans for it's operation are being speeded.
 Commercial planes are operated by the China National Aviation Cor poration, which is owned jointly by Curtis Wright interests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
THREE JAPAN
 FLYERS KILLED

Tokio, February IS - (UP) - Three Japanese naval aviators were killed today and the auditorium of an agricultural school was destroyed when a naval seaplane caught fire in flight and crashed in Shizuoka pre- lecture.
 The plane was acting as an at tacler in tactical exercises when 1t burst suddenly into flames. It fell directly on the school auditori- um, igniting the structure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
CHINA PUSHES
 NEW AIR LINE

Shanghai, China Commercial aviation in China is to continue to expand despite the crash of Shanghai to Hankow airplane with a loss of five lives.
 The Ministry of Communications of the central government at Man. king has issued orders to speed the to Peiping airmail and
 passenger service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
|CENTENARIAN
 RECALLS WARS

Philadelphia.-In little one and half frame house in Kensington lives the nations greatest anachron- istic figure-Mrs Mary Ann Williams.
 At 97 she has poignant memories of four American wars. For her husband. Dr John M. Williams. fought with the famous Moores Maryland militia in the War of 1872; one of her sons served with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

She has few complaints to make and the only thing that bothers her is her rheumatism. That'll be the death of her yet, she predicts. She married Dr Williams when
 he was a widower of 68 and she
 was . widow of 22. Ten years later
 he died and she has never remar-
 ried.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

Cleveland. (UP)-The Cleveland police department wants to make its own bullets. Police Chief G. J. Matowitz says he will ask officials to buy bullet making equipment. It is said that the department can save $17 per thousand bullets this way.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Thompson Regains Weller Championship

round encounter in Cleveland's pub
lie auditorium Tuesday night.
By his victory Thompson exploded
the popular belief that they never
come back. His performance in win
ming back the title he lost takes
rank with the achievements of the
late Stanley Ketchel and Pete Her.
nan, who won back their champion
ships after losing them.
For a championship fight the bat
tie was highly disappointing to a
crowd of 5000 spectators who paid
$40, $40 to witness it.
Thompson remembering his for
mer fight with Freeman in Cleveland
in which his title was unjustly taken
from him took no chances in his bat
tie Tuesday night. He never eased
lip in his attack on Freeman from
the opening round until he had the
white fighter hanging helpless on the
ropes in the twelfth round. The bell
saved Freeman from being knocked
out. Freeman's seconds refused to
let him continue the fight and the
referee walked over to Thompson's
corner and raised the colored fight
er's arm declaring him the winner.
In a 10-round preliminary Gorilla
Jones. colored boxer of Akron, o.,
beat Paul Pirrone, white boxer OF
Cleveland.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Kansas City MOnarchs
Quit National League

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-An h r
blow to organized baseball was dealt
this week when the Kansas City
Monarchs, only surviving member of
the Negro National League, with
drew last week.
J. l.. Wilkinson, owner, an
nounced Monday night that he had
surrendered his franchise and would
hit the transforming trail with the
opening of the season.
Withdrawal of the Monarchs
leaves Chicago, st. Louis, Cleveland,
indianapolis, Detroit and Louisville
in the league.
Business Reasons
First intimation that the Monarchs
intended withdrawing from the or
ganization came in January when
the twelfth annual meeting of the
association was held in Chicago
At that time it was believed that
the Monarch boss felt that he could
make more money travelling indie
pendently than by playing a set
schedule.
At that time it was stated that
Wilkinson's plans were to move his
club to Cleveland, change the name
to the Elites, and build another club
in Kansas City to bear the name of
the Monarohs. At the last meeting
Memphis, Tenn, was ousted from
the association. The withdrawal of
the Monarchs is looked upon as the
end of the Western League.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Ketchell VS.. Gross
Feature Fight Card
Next Wednesday Night

Wesley Ketchell VS.. Eddie Gross
will be the feature bout on next
Wednesday nights fight card at the
Ice Arena to be staged by the Austin
and Bishop Club. Running a close
second as feature will be the six
round contest between Freddie
Steele and Teddy Palacio. The Ket-
chell and Gross bout is about as even
a match as any fan could wish. Both
are relentless in their attack and
both boys can punch. This match
should be whale of battle. Teddy
Palacio who meets Freddie Steele of
Tacoma is from Los. Angeles and he
came North especially to battle
Steele. Palacio has met such good
boys as Joe Click, Doc Smell. Hec-
tor Mcdonald and Johnny Lemar.
Austin and Bishop will back up the
two feature bouts with three other
contests. Poular prices of SOC, 81
and $3.50 will continue.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Godfrey Making Good In Wrestling Game

Russian wrestler. After towing along
with his Russian opponent for II
minutes, Big "Gawge" lost his tenn
per when Alexis began to pummel
him, picked up his opponent and
hurled him to the mat with a re-
sounding thud which ended their
tussle.
Godfrey outweighed the Russian
by nearly so pounds, tipping the
scales at $50 pounds. "Gawge"
seemed content with the first min
utes of the match in carrying the
lighter man along but when Alexis
edged close to the darker mans bulk
and began jabbing him, he FASTENED
his own doom.
Using body slam, "Gawge"
threw Alexis to the floor with ter
rifle force. 1t was current opinion
that George could have won in five
minutes had he chosen. He received
tremendous ovations from the fans
which attested his popularity.
Godfrey turned wrestler, touring
through Mexico and winning rs con-
secutive bouts. He then returned to
America and found himself the first
of his race who gained national fame
as a wrestler. i0 ~
In the past few months in the
| United States, Godfrey has wretsled
before at least $4,000 persons in
five bouts and has won them all. His
earnings and fame have gone SKY
] rocketing."
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Eddie TOlan Is Still
Worlds Sprint Champ

NEW YORK.--D s patches re-
ceived here Saturday told of the
eclipsing of Eddie Tolan's 100-yard
dash mark of 92-5 seconds by j.
Joubert, st. Ellenbosch University
athlete in the South African track
and field meet at Bloemfontein,
South Africa. Tolan is still the recog-
nized worlds champion, however,
for later dispatch told of the meas
urement Of the track with the re-
suits that it was found not to meet
the regulations.
Track Runs Up and Down
The late report said:
Amazed at the mountaineering
100-yard dash of j. Joubert, st.
Ellenboseh University athlete, in the
South African track and field games
Saturday, officials had the track
surveyed and discovered it ran up
hill for thirty yards and downhill
for seventy.
Joubert ran the 100 in 92-5 sec
onds, beating the recognized world
mark of Eddie Tolan, University of
Michigan Splinter, by one-tenth of
second.
1t was considered probable that
the request for recognition of the
mark as a new record would be
withdrawn. The error was discovered
as the officials of the meet were
preparing to have ,Joubert make an
attempt on the 120-yard record.
Joubert's time of 9 2-5 seconds
ties the American record of Frank
Wykoff, which has not yet been
recognized by the international
Amateur Athletic Federation.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Garfield Johnson In
Seattle Seeking Bouts

Garfield Johnson, colored light
heavy weight boxer, arrived last
week in Seattle, his home town.
Johnson comes back from success
full campaign in the East where he
met sand defeated some of the best
fighters in the country. During this
last campaign Garfield met Make
Rosenbloom twice, earning draw
and losing a close decision. He beat
Oscar Till twice, won from Mike Me-
Tigue, Benny Ross and John Alan.
Garfield is willing to meet any heavy
weight in this section. He challenges
the winner of the Ketchell-Gross
fight next Wednesday night. john
son is 25 years old, weighs $50
pounds, stands #. II inches. He is
under management of Grant Novels
of Seattle.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Weaver Bros. Clan
Open AT Orpheuln

The most novel vaudeville attrac-
tion of the year is promised at the
RKO Orpheum Theatre Friday with
the arrival of the acknowledgements
Weaver Brothers and Elviry clan.
This group of eighteen Arkansas
native farmers, most of whom are
close or distant relatives. is known
as the most unique vaudeville COM
pany in the world because they
wear their farm attire while travel
ing as well as on the stage and be-
cause they don't really "act." In
everyday home life, stage a barn
dance, play on their own improvised
musical instruments and speak that
inimitable Arkansas dialect.
In addition to Weaver Brothers
and Elviry, and the "Home Folks, "
next weeks headliners, the coming
eight-act bill brings the Donovan
Sisters and Bishop, mixed harmony
trio; James Evans and Company,
famous foot jugglers, formerly with
Ringling Brothers Circus; Mantells
Manikins, with world-famous pup
pet show; the "Three Silvers," sing
ing and dancing novelties; Tyler and
st. Claire, known as the PLANK
Spankers," and Lee Mason with
Sonny. ..s....s
! The coming screen attraction fea-
lures Conrad Nagel in the Booth
Harrington novel, 'Bad Sisters
Supporting Nagel is Sidney Fox,
Broadway stage star, who is max
ing her screen debut in this picture
Humphrey Bogart, Zasu Pitts, slim
Summerville, Bert Roach, Bette
Davis and other well known favor
ties.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Colored Boxers Are
Active In English Rings

NEW YORK-Through John P.
Fletcher of the Society of Friends in
London, the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People
learns that the color bar against Ne
gro boxers has been lifted in Eng
land. Mr. Fletcher. who is secretary
of the Joint Council to promote un-
derstanding between white and col
ored people in Great Britain, sends
the N A.. A. C. P. clippings concern
ing two of the outstanding colored
boxers there.
Gains and Brown Star
One of these Negro boxers, Larry
Gains, decisively defeated Charlie
Smith of Deptford, and according to
Clyde Foster, London sports writer.
Gains is "well ahead of the British
heavyweights of today, Phil Scot ex-
cepted-perhaps."
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Steward Examination

The U. S. Civil Service Commits
sion announces an open competitive
examination for filling a vacancy in
the position of Steward, U. S. Peni-
Tertiary, Mcneil Island, Washington,
at $4,000 year, less $24O a year
for allowances. Receipt of applica-
tions to close May 2, 1881.
For further information and APP
plication blank apply to the mana
gen. 18th U. S. Civil Service District,
207 Post Office Building.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Wins in Boxing Tournament

CHICAGO. -(A.NP)- Johnny
Phagan, sole colored survivor in the
eliminations for the Chicago Golden
Groves team which met similar
team of New York amateurs here
Thursday night, defeated his New
York opponent, Paddy Gernhardt,
white, decisively in three rounds.
Several times the New York lad was
floored. Twenty-Five thousand per
sons saw the sixteen fights.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Boxer Falls Asleep,
Nearly Loses Life

LOS ANGELES, Cal.-(A.N.P)
Sammy Jackson and his stable
mate, Oscar Rankin, were injured in
car crash while returning from
Jacksons ten-round fight here last
Friday night. Sammy, driving his
new roadster, which turned over, fell
asleep at the wheel, bane of long
distance driving. He suffered a Sc
we're injury to one of his hands, but
it is not known whether it is so Sc
we're as to affect his future ring ca
reer. Rankin was hurt internally.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Bouts Thrill Crowd
At C. r. c. Club

Boxing as staged at the G. R. c.
Club is becoming more and more
popular, judging from the large
crowd at the smoker last Friday
night. A capacity house voiced their
approval of seven hotly contested
bouts between evenly matched anna
teur boxers. This Friday night the
club will feature an all-nations card
in their gymnasium at 23rd Avenue
and E. Madison. The following
bouts are slated: George Height -.
AL Warfield, Kid Chandy VS.. Ernie
Porter, Buddy Marion VS.. Filipino X,
Buddy Netherly VS.. Ray Price, Jessie
Glover VS.. George Watkins. The
show will start promptly at. 80 p. m
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Tiger Sanders Stops Carter

EAST ST. LOUIS. nl.-Earl
"Tiger" Sanders, hard punching To-
cal middleweight, knocked out Les
ter Carter, Clinton, Ia, in the third
round of a scheduled six-round fea-
ture bout here Tuesday night. San
ders weighed 162 pounds and Car
tor 100.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Joe LiIlard May Become
Captain of Oregon Eleven

EUGENE, Ore.-Joe Lillard, Chi
cago's versatile athlete who has been
a star with the University of Oregon
eleven, may be elected captain of
the team as a result of the gradua-
ton of Johnnie Katzmiller. Lillard
also stars with the basketball and
baseball team.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Miss Ora Washington Stars

PHILADELPHIA. - Miss Ora
Washington, center of the powerful
Germantown Hornets Girls Five.
starred by scoring 16 points when
her team beat The Varsity Five,
white girl champions of southern
New Jersey. 22-11, last week.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
- - Morqan

PHILADELPHIA. = CAMP =
After dropping three games to Nor
gan College this season. The basket.
BAH team of Lincoln University met
the Morgan bears here this week for
the fourth game and upset the dope
by defeating the Baltimore collie
gians bH score of 86 to "a.
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break of his life when he was dis
qualified from organized fighting in
several states when he fouled Primo
Camera a bit too palpably to suit
the fight bosses. Now the once
starving" fighter is a prosperous
wrestler of 254 pounds.
A capacity audience at the Strand
Theatre Monday night saw Godfrey
defeat Alexis SchiIlinhoff, giant
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Helps School Win Title

VINVENNES, 1nd.-Despite al
legged threats against him, Daveys
DeJernett, colored star center of the
Washington High School basketball
team. played on his schools five in
the regional tournament and scored
"A points to help them beat Vieen-
nes., 22-19 in the finals.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16
Knoxville Team Joins
Southern Baseball League

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. = Knoxville
will be in the Southern Baseball As
ISOLATION this season, it was an
nounced here last week.
The league is now composed of
Knoxville, Birmingham, Memphis,
Montgomery, Nashville, New Or
leans, Atlanta and Chattanooga.
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WASHIN D. CA big
fighter old George Godfrey once
called "the Black Shadow of Lieper-
Vile" and long ranked with the
upper crust heavyweight fighters.
gained what was probably the best
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-16

CLEVE Nd Young Jack
Thompson, Oakland, Cal, Negro
youth is back on the throne today
as welterweight champion of the
world