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The Washington times., 1931-05-06

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The Washington times., 1931-05-06

Eastern scored all its runs
in the second inning. ThOmp-
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Snyder to take third; then
Fitzpatrick singled.
The Washington times., 1931-05-06
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
SALARY OF SECRETARY
 FOR MAYOR
New Charter Added Another City Office But the Legis= lature Fixed the Price This Will Be $5,OOO a Year
(By Democrat Staff Man)

Hartford, May 23rd-Waterbury' $ new charter, approved last week by the legislature, adds another city off, flee to the list of positions which have their salaries fixed by statutory action. The charter does not create new position as the office now ex- ists. It merely stipulates the salary to be paid, just as does the law in regard to various other city officials.
 The mandatory salary added to the list is the one of the executive secretary. Heretofore the salary has been fixed by the board of finance. But under the provisions of the new charter the salary is fixed by the legislature at $5,000 per year.
 The old charter fixed the salaries of the mayor, city clerk, controller, treasurer, corporation counsel, as- sistant corporation counsel, presi- dent of the board of aldermen, as- sistant city clerk, superintendent of police, chief of the fire department. the registrars of voters and their assistants and the city sheriff.
 At the present time the new char ter is being made ready for printing. At the mayors office in Waterbury it was stated, certified copy of the charter passed by the legislature is being awaited. As soon as it arrives, it was announced, large number of copies will be ordered printed so that the new rules and regulations governing the city will be availa ble for study by the citizens.
 The new charter is in condensed form and does not take up nearly as much space as does the present, bulky charter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
Huge Fighting
 Flotilla Will DownNewY York
Weather Is Bad But COm- nlander Says the Sun Will Be Up This Alter noon When They Thun= der Upon Greater City and Crush It CONN TO SEE
 FLEET LATER ON

New York, May 23.-(UP)-The elements were a big factor in decree ing to-day whether the largest city in the United States will be theo- retically destroyed in a massed att tack by 671 airplanes--the greatest and most impressive aerial demon stratoin ever held by the United States army.
 Nearly the entire complement of the army's air forces were grouped at five airports surrounding Man haitian to-day, awaiting the word which will send them into the ait to wipe out" an area inhabited by some 10,000,000 persons.
 throughout the night, mixed with thunder and lightning, left the fields drenched and soggy to-day. making takeoffs and lands extremely hazardous. However, the weathef |forecaster predicted a strong sun would soon dry up the fields and the planes would be able to take off on schedule for the massed attack.
 The massive time air as- semblance, composed of bombers, ob- |servation pursuit and attack planes. landed at the airports on Long Island yesterday after completing more than 100000 air miles since last Friday, during which time the craft either demolished" or "protected" many cities in the middle west, in- cluding Chicago.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
PARKING SPACE
 ATTENDANT NlPS
 RING OF THIEVES
Young Boston Man Pursues
 and Captures One and Whole Plot Was Exposed

Boston. May 23-(UP)--John A. Sullivan, 24-year-old parking space attendant, was credited by police today with exposing the operations of s. ring of automobile and jewelry thieves believed to have stolen cars and gems valued at close to $i'- 100000 over a period Of months; As result of information obtained from a man whom, Sullivan captur- ed single-handed after an excitlne automobile chase through the strets of downtown Boston late yesterday authorities opened a drive agalhst the ring and one alleged memger was arrested at Claremont, N. Ill., early today.
 Sullivan was on duty at his park ing space when he saw a man at- tempting to steal a sedan. He nop- ned into a roadster and gave chase. Weaving through traffic. the two machines sped down Fremont street At the Dartmouth street intersec- tion. Sullivan drove his roadster ln- to fhe sedan, halting it. Then he leaped out, grappled with the other man. and finally overpowered hlm.
 A large crowd gathered but no policeman appeared. So Sullivan bundled his captive into the road ster and drove back to the parking space. Later police questioned the alleged automobile thief, who des- scribea himself as Joseph w. Flatn- CTS, 26, of Newburyport.
 Authorities reported that Flath- CTS admitted having stolen a score of automobiles and also some 200 purses left in parked cars. One of the thefts, police said, was that. Of $39,17S worth of gems stolen last year, from the automobile Of Mrs Charles D. Leigh of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
IRISH SWEEPSTAKES HAS BEEN DEVELOPED FROM NOTHING
 INTO ONE MAMMOTH AFFAIR

uted to winners of the sweepstakes on the derby. and the hispitals will get an additional $1,750.O00.
 An official announcement yester- day said a total of $7,750,000 already has come in to Dublin from every country in the world except Russia. A huge proportion has come from England where participating In lottery Is still against the law.
 The huge sweepstakes machine moves as smoothly as Q well groomed turbine. McGrath directs the activ- tiles after Freeman, e genius in or- ganization, has completed his work, The ex.serviceman was born in Lon. don, lived many years in South Afr. ca and obtained hIs education there. after which he went to Detroit to learn to Do an engineer.
 After the war. Freeman visited Tasmania. There he observed the way a large lottery was operated and he returned to England con- vineed thet one on q much larger scale could be held in Ireland. Tho necessary laws were put through tho Dali and in c few months the wheels of machine that can in . moment raise c man from q pauper 70 a millionaire began turning for tho fiEst fimes .....,.. .-,...,.-. .----..--....
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
PHILANTHROPIST BURNED TO-DAY
 NEAR WESTPORT

Westport, Conn, May 23.-(UP)- Funeral services for Edward T. Bed- ford, wealthy philanthropist, were held to-day from his Greens Farms estate, attended by business asso- ciates and friends.
 Services were simple, in keeping with Bedford's wish. The Episcopal rite was followed and there was no eulogy. The public was admitted to the services, but burial, in Willow brook cemetery, was private. The Rev Dr William Horace Day of Bridgeport and the Rev Charlton Bates Strayer, former pastor of the Greens Farms Congregational church and superintendent of Nor walk hospital, officiated.
 Flags were at half-staff in Nor walk and Westport. Scores of floral pieces and telegrams and messages of condolence were received by the philanthropist's wife.
 For the first time in many years the famed Bedford Gardens were closed between a. m. and D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
FAIR WAGES FOR LABORER URGED
 AGAIN BY POPE
Holy Father Issues the Full Text of His Encyclical on Question of Capital and Labor

Vatican City, May 23 - UP) - Pope Plus XI today issued the full text of his encyclical on Capital and Labor, summary of which he read in a radio address on May Is.
 The text for the most part, de. veloped the ideas given in the sum- mary.
 Sketching the history of the re- lations between capital and labor the encylical said:
 "For long time capital appro- priated so much that it left the worker barely sufficient amount for existence. It was the change less law that wealth belonged to the rich and the workers must remain perpetually of the proletariat, living a poor. miserable existence. It is no wonder these false views have been opposed"
 The encyclical, considered the most significant economic pro. nouncement of the church since the time of Leo XIII. calls for the re- construction of the worlds entire economic system to bring about a more equitable distribution of wealth between capital and labor.
 The summary was given in an ad- dress to 1000 pilgrims of various nationalities gathered to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Pope Leo's famous encyclical on labor "Rerum Novarum." and set forth
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
CONFERENCE ON
 WHEAT FAILS TO
 ADOPT ANY PLAN
Restriction Proposal of United States and Soviet Russia Quota Plan Both Considered

London, May 23 - UP) - The International wheat conference came to an end today without adoption either the American restriction proposal or the quota plan favored by Soviet Russia and others.
 Approval was given. however, 10 the proposal for creation of an in- ternational permanent committee which might lend advice to the wheat producing and exporting countries although there would be no power to enforce.
 The morning plenary session: which had been considered crucial and at which the findings of the planning committee were taken up. adjourned at 12:30 p. m. and was announced as the last of the con- ference. At subsequent confer. ence with press representatives It was stated that the gathering had concluded its work and approced. with certain slight amendments. Q communique including the proposal to create permanent secretarint which would be purely advisory.
 Earlier reports had said that each of the ii wheat exporting countries would have representative Of thls body. which would devote itself largely to prevention of dumping" and similar outlawed practices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
HARD TIMES HAVE HIT MARRYING
 BUSINESS ALSO
Even the Divorce Lawyers Are Not So Active, as TabulatiOn of United Press Shows
BY THOMAS l.. STOKES United Press Stan CorrcspOndent

Washington, May 22.-UP)- Hard times apparently have affected the marrying business as we'll as the separation activities of the divorce lawyer.
 A sharp drop in the number of marriages for 1880, as compared with the prosperous previous year. is shown in tabulation made by the United Press from reports gathered by the commerce department, while divorces, likewise, were fewer in about the same ratio.
 Tabulations made from statistics for 22 states show a total of 332,- 262 marriages in 1880 in those states as compared with 357,652 in the previous year. DivorceS totalled 6S,496 in 1880 and 73,230 in 1929.
 The ratio of divorces to marriages is about one to five in each of the two years, so the relative ratio seems to be maintained, despite all that is being said about the evils of di- vorce and the various suggestions as to checking it.
 Of the 22 states which have re- ported thus far. marriages increased in but three, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico. and in each case, the department noted a change in laws in continuous states making mar riage more difficult in them. It blamed changed marriage laws in California, for the increase in Me- vada and Arizona. and revision in Texas for the New Mexico increase.
 The increase in New Mexico was 29.5 per cent, Nevada. 5.4 per cent, and Arizona, Az per cent.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
Widow Of Former Patrolnan McNally
 Sues For $1O,OOO
Mrs Veronica M. McNally Asks That Amount in Damages From Adrian Wolff, Whose Car Caused Tragedy

alleged to have been operating his machine in a reckless manner SO
 that he permitted it to strike the
 officer, wedging him between Wolff's car and another machine.
 It is alleged in the complaint that
 the point in the highway where the accident occurred, is wide and straight and can be seen for a long
 distance, so that 8 person travelling
 along said highway could have a clear view for a long distance.
 The suit alleges that Officer Me- Nally was removed to St Mary's
 hospital where he died the next day from injuries suffered in the colli- sion. Mrs McNally was appointed administrative the same day and brings the suit through that position.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

Mrs Veronica M. McNally, widow of former Patrolman Matthew J. McNally who died from injuries suf- fered in an auto mishap several months ago, today started $10,00O damage suit against Adrian Wolff. operator of the car that figured in the fatility. The case is returnable to the superior court the first Tues day. of June according to papers filed in the clerks office today by Attorney Finton J. Phelan, counsel for Mrs McNally.
 The complaint alleges that Officer McNally was directing traffic on East Main street, near Hendricken school between 10 to Il p. m. on November 19, last. The defendant is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
CORNELL OPAY
 TRIBUTE TO-DAY
 TO HER WAR DEAD
Dedication of War Memorial Will Be Followed By Im=
 mense Sporting Program

Ithaca. N. Y., May 23-UP)- Tributes to the war dead and to the strength of the living were to be paid by Cornell university.
 Most important, from an histor- ical viewpoint, will be the dedication of the Carnell war memorial. hon. bring 264 Cornell students who gave their lives in the World war. Pres ident Hoover will participate in the dedicatory exercises with Q speech by long distance telephone from his camp on the Rapidan in Virginia.
 For the sporting world, however, an elaborate program has been ar ranged. A track meet, baseball game, and one of the seasons most important boat races were sched- uled for the entertainment of sport lovers of varied tastes.
 The dedication of the war memo rial occurs on the 14th anniversary of the entrance of American soldeirs into the World war. Those first sol diers. including among them a num- Der of Cornell students, were led by Capt Edward I. Tinkhan, Montclair, N. J.. himself Cornell man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
CONDUCTOR NOT
 PREVENTED FROM LEAVING ITALY
He Got Into Trouble With Young Fascists, But His Passport Is Still Good

Milan. Italy. Mey s3--(UP)-- Ar. turo Toscanini. who recently came in conflict with youthful fascists be. cause he refused to open a concert with tho national anthem. is free Co leave Italy at any time no desires. semi. official sources snid today.
 It had been reported without com iirmat.on that Toscanini had sent q fieaanao io Premier MunsiiIni com. piaining that he had been prevented from going abroad. ofiiclais insisted. however. that hls pass pert had not been withdrawn and that he had not bsen watched bx detectives .......s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

Dublin. May 23 - (UP) - In a room in an empty house. barren ex- cept for a table and two chairs. the worlds greatest gamble - the Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes was launched 10 months ago.
 A secretary was employed q few days later and another chair was bought. today as the sale of tickets for the sweepstakes on the derby to be run ut Epson on June3. closed. the two promoters. Joseph McGrath. formerly minister of the Irish Free state government. and Captain Spencer Freeman, a young English ex-service man, surveyed their pro. gross.
 The barren room has grown into c network of offices In eight build Ings and there are now 2,eb0 men and women on the payroll instead of one typist. millions of dollars have flowed through the hands Of these workers; nearly ss.000. 900 has been given out In prizes and ts.7b0.- 00O Co 22 Irish hospitals.
 Another t5.ooo. .0oo will Do distrIb'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
ANOTHER PASTOR :. HAS DENOUNCED!
 AIR MANEUVERS
Dr. Mackenzie, President Emeritus of Hartford Seminary Foundation, Is the Latest

Hartford, Conn, May 23.-UP)- Dr w. Douglas Mackenzie, president emeritus of the Hartford seminary foundation, to-day joined the cler- gymen who. have denounced the army air corps war maneuvers scheduled to reach here tomorrow. He condemned the display as liam boyant" and calculated to arouse a militaristic spirit"
 'It looks as if certain elements in our national life were determined to arouse militaristic spirit" he said, "and there are many who feel that this aggressive display planned for Sunday in Hartford, and which has been spread over so many parts of the country, is feature of that propagandist enthusiasm"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
Young Attorney To Battle Against The
 Dual Murder Charge
Former Assistant in Prose- cutor's Office at Los Angeles, Accused of Kill- ing Political Boss and Newspaperman - State Seeks Pretty Brunette in the Case
By RONALD w. WAGONER fUynitoH DpocS cfaAf Coppasnnndeu


 United Press Staff Correspondcnt) "attractive brunette" was sought by police today in the belief that she might furnish a key to the mystery killing of Charles Crawford and Herbert Spencer in connection with which David H. Clark, brilliant young attorney, has been charged with murder.
 The woman, June Taylor, 2Ss owner of the Clinton hotel in down. town Los Angeles, had been missing since Thursday night. police said. They believed she was a confidant of Clark and the opinion was ex- pressed that she might be able to tell of his whereabouts from 4:30 o'clock last Wednesday until II o. clock Thursday night, when he sur rendered to District Attorney Buron Fitts.
 Police said Miss Taylor was a former associate of Albert Marco, who was sent to San Quentin by Clark about five years ago in the young attorneys first big battle a. gainst the underworld as a prosecu- tor.
 We believe Miss Taylor can give us some valuable information on Clark's movements after Spencer and Crawford were shot," said Blay- new Matthews, Fitts chief investi- gator.
 Clarks wife. Nancy. the daughter of a late circuit judge of Long Is- land, said she was convinced of her husbands innocence. Her sister. Miss Molly Malone, supported her contention.
 Clark continued his defense plan ms for a preliminary hearing next Thursday.
 While Clark maintained silence and the law sought to clear up mys- terious angles of the case. plans were completed for burial today of "Good Time" Charlie Crawford. the "Grey<fNolf of Spring Street. and Herb pencer. the mild hammered
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
WOMEN OF FRANCE WANT 'BRIAND TO
 STAY IN OFFICE
Big Demonstration Led By Them May Induce Him to Stay Foreign Minister

Paris, May 23 - (UP) - A move- ment led by the women of France. to persuade Aristide Briand to re- consider this resignation as foreign minister, appeared today to be near success. The veteran international ist returned last night from Geneva to be greeted by an enthusiastic crowd urging him to continue in of- flee and by a royalist demonstration which caused brief interval of dis order.
 About 1000 nationalists, royalists and others opposed to Briand marched down the boulevard toward the opera house, shouting and sing ing in protest against Briand's pol icies. A handful of police charge them. swinging their clubs so lusti- ly that men and women were knocked down as the crowd fled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
PICKED UP FOR DRUNK BUT DIED
 VERY SOON AFTER
Coroner Corrigan Investi= gating Case of Derby Man Who Was Found in Gutter

Derby, Conn, May 2S.-CUP)- Coroner James J. Corrigan has be- gun an investigation into the death of Frank H. Sauermann. 40. of Shell ton, who died while being carried to the police station here after he was found unconscious outside an alleged speakeasy.
 Two policemen cruising in po- lice automobile found Sauermann in the gutter and arrested him on a charge of intoxication. They dragged him into the car and started for the station. When they arrived he was dead. Frank Sicignano and Toney Pope, both of Derby, were arrested and held for alleged violation of the liquor law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
BERGEN OR WINNIE FOR
 JUDGESHIP
Report Says Judge Edward M. Yeomans Will Resign, Should He Recover From Illness U This Would Leave Vacancy
fRv Democrat stan Man)

Hartford, May 23.-Either sen ator Frank Bergin of New Haven or Attorney Kenneth Wynne, executive secretary to the governor. may yet obtain a place on the superior cour. bench despite Governor W. l.. Cross action last week in disregardlng them and nominating ex-Congress- man P. B. O'Sullivan of Derby TOT inc post. According to authentic re- norts. Judge Edward M. Yeomans or Andoyer. a democrat, is planning to resign due to the poor condition or his health. This will make vacan, cv which Governor Cross Is expected to fill by naming either senator Bergin or Executive Secretary
 In the event that he does decide to reign, 1t is likely that Judge 1eo- mans will wait until the present ses- sion of the legislature had ad, iourned. Then Governor Cross would ba in a position to make a recess annointment which would not have to be confirmed by the legislature until 1888.
 To-day Judge Yeomans is in a Hartford hospital in a critical con dition. Hospital authorities tnis morning said that his condition IS critical. At the present time, there fore. fear for his recovery is being
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
ENFIELD FLYER EXPECTS TO WIN
 $25,O00 PRIZE
Thomas Ash, World War Aviator, Will Try to Fly From Japan to U. s.

Enfield, May 23-UP)-An En- field aviator who plans to take off Memorial day from Japan on a pro- jected nonstop flight to the United States hopes .to win a $25,OO0 prize So he can "get the old home fixed up'' and give his dad trip to Cal ifornia, it was revealed here today.
 The pilot is Thomas Ash. Jr.: a former World war aviator. In a let ter to his father he told of his plans for the 440O mile flight which he hopes to make in the plane Pacific" Ash is at Shabishiro Beach. Amori Prefecture. Japan. His objective IS Tacoma. Wash, and if he Is success fui in the first nonstop flight from Japan to the United States he will receive the $25,000 prize.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
DOMESTIC NURSE HAS SUED FOR $1O,OOO DAMAGES FOR
 INJURIES IN AUTO CRASH

charges. and rounded a sharp curve In Rockville, at rapid rate of speed. when the driver lost control and permitted the machine to strike another car approaching in an op. posite direction.
 The car is alleged to have left the travelled portion of the road during which the plaintiff was thrown from the machine sustaining severe in. iurles. She charges she suffered contuslons. abrnsions. iacerations about the head. and entire left side Of body, severe bruises of the left hip, left arm. right arm and left leg and severe blow on the head. Hhe charges she will be unable lo follow her occupation as e domestic nurse for long time and will Dc required to expend large sums for medical and haAnii&i tEAaimeak
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

Injuries suffered in an automo- bile mishap. form the basis for a si0,000 damage suit started In the common pleas court today by Lillian LaChappelie of Waterbury domestic nurse against Louis J.. Altman of Waterbury and Elizabeth and Peter Iretrucci of Mlddlcbury. The case is returnabie to court the first Tues day of June according to the pap. CTS ms prepared by Attorney Vincent A. Miller. piaintiff's counsel.
 Miss LaChappclle was passen . ger in the rerrucci machine, which was being operated by Altman in a westerly direction along the watcr. bury Cheshire road last Nov 90. when the accident happened. All. man was driving tho car with the permission oe the pwnsrA the suit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
SPAIN WILL HAVE FREEDOM FOR ALL
 THE RELIGIONS
But Separation of Church and State - DestrOyers of Church Property Will Be Punished

Madrid, May 23-(UP)-The gov- ernment of President Niceto Alcala Zamor announced to-day the ap- proval by tho cabinet of n decree es- tabiishing religious freedom in Spain. The republican government reiterated ita strict policy of separa- ton Of church and state since the overthrow of the monarchy, which had supported the Catholic church ln Hpnin.
 Repeatedly. however. the cabinet has insisted that complete respect be shown religious authorities and acted to punish severely the instl. gators of anti-church rlotlnR and destgpetien ef church prepsxtx ;.