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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

poses.
 The contestants "fell to-" The ears of yellow corn disappeared rapidly. One after another the contestants gave up and quit. Kott- witz ate methodicaily. He'd pick an ear of corn from the trough (being careful always to select a big earl and then he'd start chew ing. He had his chewing all worked down to q system. Every bite counted.
 After eating 3s ears. the man who took second. quit. His belt was hanging loose. He staggered as he left the trough. Kottwitx went right on chewing. "I guess I've had enoungh for while" Kcttwitz finally said. "And. be- sides. I've got to hurry home. cause I've got 1a cows te' milk this sys- W*@<#@
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Republicans To Name Their City Ticket
 On Thursday Night
George Tracy Will, of Course, Head the Roster Democrats Will Not Put Their Ticket in the Field, Until September 18th or 10th

Conventions of the republican party will take place in this city next Thursday night. 1t was learn ed today. Chairman Theobald p. Conway, when interviewed today. stated that the delegates to the city, town and school convention will be called into session Thurs day evening to nominate the var ious candidates who will faccom- pany George Tracy, the g. o. p. mayoralty nominee. on the republi- can ticket in the coming city cleo ton.
 On the other hand, Democratic Chairman Crary stated today that the dates for the democratic con- ventions will not be set until late next week. It is likely that the democrats will nominate on Tues day or Wednesday, September 18th
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

Within the past two days Cona- missioner Tone has made an ap- pointment to his staff, that of Rep tentative Hugh Burns of Nauga- tuck. The appointment of MT Burns was only a drop in the bucket as far as the democratic party in Con- necticut and Mir Tone are indebt- ed to the democratic party.
 Waterbury Democratic Stronghold
 Waterbury has alway been the leading democratic city of Conner- ticut. Down the valley democrats have been more or less consistent. But up the Naugatuck valley the aid to the democratic organization has amounted to nothing.
 Nevertheless, Commissioner Tone saw fit to honor Torrington first. the city at the uppermost part of the valley and then he hopped down to the lower part of the dis trict. He skipped Waterbury. with its excellent democratic record, and Naugatuck, with its periodical democratic victories, and named others to his staff.
 Naugatuck An In-and- Outer
 This week Commissioner Tone sensing the feeling of discontent in the Naugatuck valley. apponted Representative Burns of Nauga- tuck. However taking the feel- ing in the Naugatuck valley as whole, and considering the democratic records and the of the area involved. the secaion has not fared as we'll as other communities which. in many instances, have offered denio- cratic victories rarely or in very fashion.
 New Haven has received three
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
DROPS PACKAGE OF PHOSPHORUS
 IN THEATER
It Exploded and l,800 People Present Went Into Panic and Rushed Exits

New York, Sept 5-(UP)-La- bor troubles were blamed by police to-day for fire which imperiled the lives of 1,S00 persons in a theater last night. The fire burst from a package of phosphorous which had been dropped by a man sitting in one of the front rows. Say mister. you dropped something" someone shouted at the man as he rose to go. A moment later a blinding flash of flame started a mad rush for the exits. Women and children were trampled.
 Bremen who responded to the alarm extinguished the flames aft CT Daniel Pantasio, 23. received serious burns as he attempted to check the flames with his coat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
MIRA LANCFORD
 FALLS TO DEATH
 FROM HER HOTEL
Near the Scene of Where
 She Scattered Her Hus-
 hands Ashes Last Year

New York, Sept 5-(UP)-Myra Langford, 35, actress who scatter ed her husbands ashes over Times Square from an airplane last year. leaped or fell to her death today from her hotel window, just off Times Square. She had been re- hearsing for two weeks with her vaudeville partner on a new act. The partner, living in another hotel knew of no reason, he said. why she should kill herself.
 The actress a year ago Feb. 10, compiled with the odd request of her husband made just before his death. He wanted his body ere mated and tossed over Times Square from an airplane.
 The widow fulfilled the request in person.
 She had been depressed if spirit ever since, friends said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Only Leading City In
 State Neglected As
 Leaders Pass Favors
This Bulwark of Democracy Has Asked Repeatedly for Some Recognition, But Requests Fell on Deafened Ear
ONE FACTORY INSPECTOR JOB
 STILL WATTS TO BE FILLED
BY WILLIAM J. MoRIARTY

Waterbury, although recognized in years and years past the democratic stronghold of Connecti cut has assumed it's usual role being the last lead
 ing community in the state to be recognized by the party chieftains With factory inspector to be named Waterbury remains as the only leading city of Connecticut to be recognized by Labor Commis- sioner Joseph M. Tone and indications that local recognition may yet be obtained, with the last notch reached, only after most strenuous battle and a veritable "las stand" by democratic leaders here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Many Democrats
 From Waterbury
 At State Powwow
Chairman Crary Will Lead Big Delega- ton of the Men While Mrs Henry A. Hayden Will Head the Women
GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT WILL BE
 IGNORED GUEST AT KENT

Waterbury will be largely represented this afternoon the wide gathering of democrats Kent Town Chairman John Cy will head delegation of local while Mrs Henry Hayden president of the Womens Democratic Club will lead of Waterbury Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York Governor Wilbur L. Cross of Connecticut and other dgnes in the and democratic organizations will be among the speakers which predicted be the affair the history of the this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
James J. Corbett Taken
 To New York Hospital

"But don't start counting over me. I'm resting between rounds. Or I may be down. but I'm not out"
 The former champion is sl now. tt was on ssptsmnsr I isss that said was impossibie--fling fists in the ring with John L. sullivan with such skill mad fierce he was award. ef 4ha fklA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
HUGE TURTLE IS PRECIOUS

Turin, Italy, Sept 5-(UP)-The new turtle aged 80 and weighing 245 pounds recently purchased by the Aquarium here started off badly It took six men to get him out of the receptacle in which he travelled from Plume, where he was caught. When the keepers of the Aquarium here sought to put him into his nice new tank he bit off the little finger of one of the crew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

New York. Sept s (UP)--James T. corbett who became heavy- weight boxing champion of the world go years ago lay In hos troubles brought on by c kidney ailmpnt.
 Let me out in a couple Of days. please" gentleman Jim told ate eRsratiensi { din't lika 'sna-T
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
DOOLITTLE SMASH ES
 RECORDS
Major Jimmie Streaked Across Continent in the Fastest Time of All- But He Is Not Yet Satisfied
BY JOHN OWEN


 United Press Staff Correspondent) Cleveland, Sept 5-Major Jimmie Doolittle is adding 40 miles an hour to the speed of his plane after streaking across the continent in It yesterday to break all coast to coast speed records while com- muting between Burbank, Ca!., Newark, N. J. and Cleveland.
 q never have flown a better ship" the modest 35-year-old St Louis flyer said after the record cracking flight.
 But he went ahead with plans for installation of another motor of the same make that will give him the increased speed and 110 more horsepower wanted in the Thomp- son trophy race, speed classic of the national air races.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
WATCH RUNS AFTER 40 YEARS

Stockton, Cal, Sept 5-(UP)-B H. von Claim it in powed field. Last spring the watch was found where it had been buried in the field 43 years and returned to Demar won Claim, Yosemite counciil Boy originally sold it to his father The eweer cleaned the watch replaced few parts and keeps good time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
BLAMES MOVIES FOR PIE SCENE

Chicago, Sept 5-(UP)-Her husband was infu- enced by the comedy relief afforded by motion pictures Mrs Anna Wessmuller, of Chicago, charged in a bill for divorce. Aphonse Wessmuer, the husband, threw a blueberry pie at her in the approved movie comedy fashion, Mrs Weissmuler charged in her complaint Wessmuller flung the pastry while evidently under the influence of the comic movies," the bill said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
NEWSPAPER GETS AUTO GIRO

Des Moines, Sept 5-UP)-The Des Moines Reg ster and Tribune have added an autogro to their gathering equipment. The newspaper purchased the ship to be used in conjunction with regular cabin air plane which has been used for news and picture as- semblying for several years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
CONSCIENCE WORRIED HIM

Canby, Ore, Sept 5-(UP)-Seven years is long enough to endure troubled conscience, "A Friend" plained in letter accompanying silver watch he re- turned to local furniture dealer The writer explained he had taken the watch in 1924 He asked only forgive ness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
PLANT GROWS AFTER B YEARS

Alliance, Neb, Sept 5-(UP)-After Percy Cogs- we'll, clothier here, came from Cripple Creek Col, 2S years ago, he tucked little Mexican plant he had brought along in desk drawer. Recently he remem- bered the plant resurreced it and put 1t in water It grew
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Late Bulletins
WIFE WAS THE BEST DRIVER

Albany, Ore, Sept 5-(UP)-Dr w. P. Agnew made his wife stop their because she insisted on driving 80 miles an hour Mrs Agnew objected turned the car over to her husband and took the next train for Seattle fingered Dr Agnew proceeded at 70 mile an hour clip failed to make curve and landed in ditch, uncon- scous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
BURNED FENCE ENCIRCLINC THE
 MURDER SCENE

Clarksburg, W. Va, Sept B. (UP)-Hoodlums burned a fence to-day around the garage where Harry F. Powers, matrimonial agency bluebeard, killed and buried two women and three children. Police said they be- lieved the fence was burned by persons who objected to paying 25 cents for the privilege of seeing the murder scene.
 Police said there was no one at the scene when they arrived. The fence had been torn down. saturated with kerosene and fired.
 There was no crowd about the jail to-day and no other demon stration in the town, police said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

No greater tribute to the popu- larity and the tremendous confi- dence Waterburians have in Mayor Frank Hayes was paid than that by sixty-eight year old Edward W. Morris, of 21 Phoenix avenue,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
SEMEN FROM ONE

SEVEN FROM ONE
 Bangor, Me, Sept 5-(UP)-C. c. Patterson, 75, of this city. picked an ear of corn from whose base seven smaller ears sprouted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10

Fifteen million evergreen trees are
cut every year to answer the Christ
mas demands. The balsam Ar leads IN
popularity. and trees from hve to eight
feet in height are the most popular. A
bundle may contain from one TO six
trees, though three is the usual num-
Der. From 1000 to 1000 bundles make
a carload. Forest owners in remote
backwoods regions frequently receive as
low as IS to 80 cents per bundle, de-
liyered TO some convenient loading
place. The freight rate from up-State
New York or New England TO New
York City and Philadelphia varies be-
tween $135 and $50 q car.
While profits on Christmas trees may
appear enormous-a profit of 1000 pei
cent Is not unusual-there is a great
amount Of waste in the business, and
usually dealers are greatly overstocked
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-14

New York for several seasons. The
Tigers have not been any too well
equipped behind the bat since the
release of Johnny Bassler several
years ago and Grabowski ought to
steady the young pitchers. In De-
Sautels, Detroit has a smart young
Ster but a weak hitter.
The inf1eld most probably will be
composed Of Alexander, Gehringer,
Akers and McNIanus. Mark Koenig,
who finished the 1880 season as a
pitcher, may be given another crack
at short while Owen, former star
shortstop for Seattle, is likely to
draw one of the utility berths with
Holley, bought from Beaumont,
understanding Gehringer at second.
Batting strength may have been
added in the purchases of Eckhardt
and Shiver from Beaumont, the
Walker brothers from Evansville and
Doljack from Wheeling, all outf1eld-
ers. AT least three of these rockies
will give Roy Johnson, John Stone
and Elias Funk spirited competition
for the outfield berthS.
Two famous veterans, Catcher
Wally Schang and Third BaSelnan
Joe Dugan are to make the train
ing trip with the Tigers. If they
show they still can play major
league ball, they will be signed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-14

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-14
BY L. S. CAMERON,
United Press Sports Editor

NEW YORK, Feb. IA. - One of
those strange ring decisions was III
the books today with Vince Dundee
Of Baltimore credited with a second
victory over Len Harvey. claimant
of the British middleweight cham
pionship.
Dundee and Harvey met in A
twelve-round return engagement
Friday night. Dundee had been
given the decision in their first
meeting of twelve rounds. The off,
Gals might we'll have scored that
one as draw, although plenty of
capable boxing writer's believed
Harvey won.
The second bout, however, in the
opinion Of this writer and most
others, was not even close. The
United Press score sheet gave seven
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-14

indicates Harris has stood pat, as
outside of a few recalls, only one
new tllrower has been added. The
newcomer is Marrow of Beaumont,
and he may need further minor
league experience.
Three veterans, Uhle, Hoyt and
Whitehill, will form the nucleus OF
the mound corps and there is no
reason to expect that any one OF
the three will fail to deliver. Of
last years crop Of rockies, Hogsett,
Wyatt, Cantrell and Bridges, should
show considerable improvement ana
be of real assistance.
A wise move has been made in
the purchase of Catcher Grabow-
ski, who caught for Chicago and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-14
We'll Sells
Columbus
Local A. A. Owner Rumored
Seeking Majority Stock
of RedIegS.

BIZ Times Special
CINCINNATI, Feb. 14-Now that
the Cincinnati Reds have sold the
Columbus american Association
club, it was reported reliably here
today that Norman Perry, Indian
apolis capitalist and sportsman and
president OF the f1oosier A. A.
entry. Till press negotiations for the
purchase Of the Reds.
Perry now is in Florida, but is I'M
derstood to be dickering with Sidney
Well, president Of the Reds, for
Wells majority stock in the Cincin-
natl club. Indianapolis recently sold
the Quincy Gll) Three-I League
club.
In case the deal goes through, 1t
is said that Jack Hendricks, former
manager of the Reds, might take
charge of the office, although his
health probably would not permit
active management. Hendricks now
is Perrys adviser with the indian
apolis club, which he formerly man.
aged
Sale OF the Columbus A. a. cluo
by the Reds was completed Friday.
1t was purchased by Leland B.
MacPhail, Columbus capitalist,
sportsman and Western Conference
football official, and associates.
McPhail purchased the club out
right.
We'll said the Reds had lost
money on the Columbus PROPOSE
ton since taking it over four years
ago. Neither We'll nor McPhail dis
closed the purchase price.
The Reds also operate the Peoria
Three-I League club, and Well
stated one or two more clubs below
Glass AA grade might be purchased
for farming purposes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-14


One of the best of 1880 is being re-
lated now. It's on Eddie Brannck, the
Giants secretary. He happened to be
parked in the Redlspd field bleachers at
Cincinnati last August and the Giants
won. Next day, he went back to his
bIeacher scat. They won again. In fact,
with Eddie sitting out there they swept
the series.
Eddie. not so overioyed with his task,
but superStitious to the last sat in the
6leacheTs IN st. Louis McGraT U.s.. men lei
The Giants won the opening game. Then
they lost the second. Brannick. in desper,
Tth nrgn in tSe b Tso IN am op ~
turn the tide back again.
They failed led, That's + history now. But it
A MOTHER great one in 1890
N started the day Uncle Wilbert S
Robins went into first place in the
National League pennant chase.
Otto Miller happened to catch in
batting practice that day.
And so for every following game
in the next three months Otto stayed
behind the bat in swatting practice
Just making sure.
Now they say that Rogers Hornsby
may not even try TO play second base
for his Cubs this year. He'll let Clar-
enec Blair do the second basing, It's
said. and the Rajah will try TO play
first base.
On first thought it sounds like one OF
Hans Anderson'S very finest. Then. when
you ponder over it a while it doesn't
sound so ridiculous.
II HOrnsby's heel is healed. as be says
it is, it night be a good idea, seeing
that he hasn't first sacker on his club
anywhere near his caliber as a hitter.
We'll" said one Of the boys. 81 knew
Cy Williams would have to leave those
Phillies some time; He was with EN- thir-
teen years. Boy. he could take it."
A ND now we're reminded of a
L real thrill-one turned in by
an Indianapolis player.
1t was on May 2, 1922. Indian
apotts was playing st. Paul, and on
his last trip to the plate, Ernie
Kruger, the Tribe catcher, ham,
mered out a home run.
The next day, May 8, the HOLSTERS
faced the Minneapolis Millers, and
on his first three journeys to the
plate, Ernie smacked a home run
each time.
Four times at bat Four home
runs.
That is swatting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-14
Irish Quintet
Hands Wabash
I-Point Loss

Ey Times Special
NOTRE DAME, Ind. Feb. IA. -
Notre Danes net team found Wa
bash bit different than they were
at Charlottesville a few weeks ago,
and it was all Coach Koegans pro-
teges could do to muster up a one
point victory here Friday night, Is
to II.
Minus the services of their star,
Ray De Cook, the Irish traled 8
to 3 as half time neared. Ray en-
tered the game and the Irish held a
Q to 8 edge at the half.
Howell, who tailed five field
goals and two fouls during the
game, put the Scarlet into the lead
at the start of the half. The edge
see-sawed until near the end, when
De Cook sank the last field marker
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-14
Sunday School
Meters Clash

Eighth Christian and East Park
M. E., defending champion, loom as
favoriteS to clash tonight in the
finals of the annual Marion county
Sunday school tournament. The
former will oppose West Park Chris
tians at $3.50, while the title de-
tenders meet Memorial Baptist az
4:30 in semi-f1nal contests at East
Tenth gym today.
At $3.50 the title game will be
played, preceded by q preliminary
encounter between Speedway and
East Tenth M. E. girls Sunday
school teams.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-14
Harvey Robbed of Verdict in
Battle With Vince Dundee

rounds to Harvey, three to Dundes
and two were scored as even. One
judge named Harvey as the win
ner, the other judge and the ref
cree voted for Dundee.
The decision was greeted with a
strident and extended outburst Of
cat-calling. Dundee weighed 159
and Harvey 155.
Harvey was away TO a fast start.
In the fifth round he had Dundee
hanging on the ropes, all but out.
No knockdowns were scored al
though Harvey once slipped and fell
backwards.
Tony Herrera, Mexican light
weight. won a decision over Solly
Schwartz, English walloper in the
ten-round semi-final bout.
Vincent Street, 149, New York.
knocked out Madison Dix, 1872,
San Francisco, in the sixth Of
scheduled ten-round bout.