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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
PRESIDENT DE VALERA AND . TWO BRITISH STATESMEN IN
 VERY IMPORTANT CONFERENCE

. Dublin, June .7.-(UP)--Confer- ences to find common sense" solution to Anglo-Irish difiiculties were started here today by Presi- dent Ramon De Valera, J. 1T. Thomas, British secretary for do- minions. and Lordy Hailshanh, sec- retary of state for war.
 De Valera. gaunt and austere, and Thomas. genial smiling. and ruddy. faced each other for the first time when De Valera reached the government buildings in Mer. rion Square. There was slight pause. then the republican leader shook hands cordially with Thomas eff 3 fitt
 Thomas then introduced Lord Haiisharn, portly head of, the war ministry. De Valera extended both Britishers hearty welcome and the party adjourned to the confer. ence room.
 There was only small crowd at the, government buildings S'hen De Valera arrived. alone, for his first conference with members of q British cabinet since fis, interview
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
Superior Court Staff Officials
 Are ,Reappoint
AMERICAN GUNBOAT FIRES UPON BAND l.
 OF CHINESE

London. June 7-(UP)-Tllc United States 9unbOat Oahu opened fire with heavy machine gums on q large hand of Chi. nesc regular soldiers on tho Yangtse river 40 miles below Chungkiang, causing many cas- ualties, an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Shanghai said to-day. The Chinese had tried to compel the surrender of the stranded British steamer Wanliu carrying $1fO,OOO in specie. The British ship Kiawo was engaged last night in transfer. ring the Wanliu's passengers, specie and cargo when Chinese soldiers from the bank fired a vOlIey. The Kiawo signallcd the Oahu, which stood by all night long. The firing ceased but was renewed In the morning until the Oahu silenced 1t. The Kia- wO then sailed away and the Oahu remained standing by the Wanliu.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
Strongest Punch Ever Administered to the Dry Cause Since Prohibition Went Into Effect-Drys Taking the Count
ROckefellers Were Always Heavy Contributors to Dry Cause, Until Ander- son of the Anti-Saloon League Was Convicted, When Their Funds DrOp- ped Off - Rockefeller Backs Dr. Nicholas Mur- ray Butler

New York, June 7-U. P.) -- John D. Rockefeller, Jr, born and bred of teetotaller stock, has spurn- ed the prohibition amendment and come out for it's repeal.
 His startling course, after years of moral and financial support of the dry cause. led Anti Prohibition forces to-day to see il tremendous on prohibition, while drys charged him with erroneous conclusions on prohtbition's effects and Insisted they still would win.
 Rockefeller made known his change Of heart in a letter cndors- ing Dr Nicholas Murray Buffers proposal for a repeal plank in the republican national platform.
 Head of the Standard Oil. prom inent in church and philanthropic work. Rockefeller all his life has been an abstajner and an ardent worker for dry Legislation. His fn. ther and grandfather were abstain CTS. and his mother, Rockefeller says in his announcement. was one of band of ardent women who took prayer into the saloons to combat the evil of drink. Reared in such tradition, he contributed to the Anti-Saloon League war chest and spoke for prohibition. Now. he sees prohibition as detrimental and favors It's abandonment, leaving 10 later the working out of substitute plans.
 Rockefeller had hoped. he told
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07

Washington, June 7.-WP- The opening of the democratic na- tional convention seems certain to be marked by spirited clash of Roosevelt and anti-Roosevelt fac tIons over selection of & permanent convention chaigman. Jouett Shouse chairman of the party executive committee. stands firmly as a can didate for the post despite an- nouncement of James A., Farley. Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt's campagln manager. that the Roosevelt forces will seek to elect Senator Thomas Walsh of Mon- tana. In Teafiirming his candidacy for the permanent chairmanship. Shousc accused Roosevelt, of a breach of faith. He said he had in his possession n statement by Roosevelt, ,consenting toAthe action of thes convention arrangements committee which on April 4'recom- mended shouse9for the important post. yis'g
 My name will be presented to thef convention for permanent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
YOUNG WOMAN IS FOUND DYING ON
 THE ROADSIDE

Woburn, Mass, June = (UP)
 - A farmland found stylishly- dressed young woman dying, her back broken, on Q roadside on the outskirts of this city early today. She died at Choate Memorial hos pital, and several hours later re- mained unidentified. Police be- lieved her death was the tragic--- probably criminal - ending of q joy ride. She apparently had been thrown from moving automobile.
 A card bearing the name of Mill dred Hover, Charlestown, was found in the victims handbag. Charlestown police called at the Hover address and found that Mill dred had not come home. Taken to the hospital, however. her land lord was positive the dead girl was not she. Police believed the two young women had been out to- |gether. John Golley, employed at the Glendale Farms, found the dying girl. She was 6. brunette, about 26 years old, feet inches tall, and weighing 140. She wore q blue dress. white straw hat, brown stockings and sport shoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
Tragic Events That Struck Two Cities
 Cause Many Deaths
Cleveland Fire Killed at Least Persons -Philadel phia Athletics Ball Players Aid in Rescues - New
 Jersey Baby Caused Deaths of Six People

offered their aid in rescue work. A group of priests from St Johns cathedral, headed by Msgr Joseph Smith, helped carry human bundles wrapped in blankets. out of the flaming ruins.
 Tn the lobby of the Hollenden hotel, where 80 survivors were talk en, were scenes of suffering and misery. House doctors gave first aid.
 In one corner, Alex Spencer, gray haired survivor, moaned over the loss of his dog.
 In another corner, Mrs Leida Schnak, 77. resident of the FL lington apartments, as they are called, since 1898. .affectionately caressed her two canaries, which she had rescued.
 Among spectators who assitsed were Jimmy Foxx. Al Simmons and Mickey Cochranc. Philadelphia American league baseball players Foxx said the explosion threw him half out of bed. He and Sim mons rushed to the flaming struc-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
NEW FURORE ON THE PLANKS FOR
 PROHIBITION
Senator BOrah Character izes Proposed Repub- lican Prohibition Plat form as Combination of Sham and Hypocrisy
BY LYLE (. WILSON United Press Stan CorrcspOndcnt) )

Washington, June 7--(U. PD - Bolt of John D. Rockefeller. Jr. from prohibition ranks aroused new furore to-day over party pro- hibttion platforms.
 Republican senators who found half-heartcd agreement in d coun- try club conference Sunday upon a revision. retention or repeal" re- ferendum plank are again in con- fusion.
 James II. Garfield. prospective chairman of the republican nation al convention resolutions commit tee, met with the senators again and discovered the prohibition agreement shattered.
 Senatel drys demanded any pro. posed ata.e actien&on@'uny altera ton of the 18th amendment be by legislatures. Anti -Prohibitionists in. sisted that the states elect conven. tions for the "sole" purpose of pass ing on the question of maintaining the amendment in its present form, abandoning 1t or revising it's strin- gent language.
 Garfield was understood to be in- tending to return to-day to Cleve- land with the issue undecided. Sem ate vets meanwhile threaten their moist and dry colleagues with a
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
SPIRITED CLASH EXPECTED
 OVER GUARDIANSHIP AT
 THE DEMOCRAT CONVENTION

chairman and the delegates will have an opportunity to vote me up or down." Shouse said. forming their own opinion-with the public ---as to the good faith of Governor Roosevelt in assenting to the April 4 agreement aud as to the pro- priety of the change of plans ascribed to, him by MT Farley"
 Shouse for some time has been regarded by friends of the New York governor as an allay of the Smith Ruskob forces heading the "Stop Roosevelt' movement. Early in the spring he urged that dele gates be sent to the convention un- instructed. Roosevelt supporters promptly assailed this proposal. al- though Shouse denied he had offer. ed 1t in the interest of any fac ton. M
 The Roosevelt managcment's de- cision to support Senatos Walsh for the perE.ant@ chairmanship was reached after conferences here be- tween Farley and several demo- cratic senator's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
MANY PLOTTERS
 IN MUSSOLINI
 CASE INDICTED
Fifteen Terrorists Are on the List-Six Are Al-
 ready Under Arrest
 Nine Have Fled

Rome, June - (UP) - Fff. teen alleged terrorists were indict- ed today on charges of plotting to kill Premier Benito Mussolini and planning action against safety of the state, as Fascist officials. strengthened safeguards around the. premier and members of the royal family. one defendant al legedly confessed that he was of fered 100000 lire to kill Mus solini.
 The indictment followed arrest of q young anarchist, Angelo Bar deIlotto. He confessed that exiled Italians in Belgium and France supplied him with forged pass port and bombs and a pistol for an attempt against Mussolini. Six oi the H persons. indicted today have been under arrest for some months. They include 6 Vienna chorus girl, Margaret Blaha.. the mistress of an Italian merchant Domenico Bovone. They are sub feet to execution if found guilty. The other nine defendants escaped from Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07

with David Lloyd George before completion of the Anglo Irish treaty of 1921. "The mountain has come to Mohammed. but later Mohammed will go to the mountain" an Irish official said of the return visit De Valera wil make to London Friday for further negotiations.
 Thomas and Lord Hailsham were guarded by detectives from the time they reached Kingstown at c a. m. Their arrival in Ireland caused no demonstrations. how ever.
 7 The conference lasted two hours with James Geohegan, Free State minister of justice. also taking part.
 i Thomas and Lord Hallsham emerged smiling and were onter- tained at lunch at a hotel by De Valera. The latter will leave for London Thursday night. A con- fident feeling was expressed that q good start had been made towards relieving the situation regarding the oath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
Doctor Webber Not At Operation That
 Caused $1O, 900 Suit

A denial of the allegations con- tatned in the $1O,000 suit of Vir- gfnta D'Allesandro against Dr E. K. tyebber and Dr James H. Hind- man, was made in 8 statement to the Democrat to-day by Dr Web Der. The suit printed Saturday all leged the girl was permanently scaTred about the mouth In an ops eratiOn. for. tonsilitist and charged the two. doctors with the cause. Dr Webber's statement reads as fol- lows: z
 "Inasmuch as I have been the victim of unwelcorhe and damag- ing notoriety in the city news papers because of suit brought against me, ask an opportunity of denying absolutely all the charg- cs contained therein.
 T am accused of causing dam age to a child's mouth and inter. fering with her future hopes of matrimony. As a matter of fact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07

was not present in the operating room at the time of the child's op- eration. My only connection with thy case is that was the surgeon in charge of the ward work of the ear. nose and throat depart ment of the Waterbury hospital a, the time the child was a patient. The work was done by a compe- tent interne who was 50 highly re. garded by the hospital sauthorities that he has since been the resident physician of the hospital. @
 "Will you please give this state- ment the same prominence accord ed the news article of Saturdays edition.
 "E. R. WEBER, M. D."
 "The facts of this statement can be verified by calling the superin- tendent of the Waterbury Hospi- tai.
 "B. HENRY MASON,
 Superintendent"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
Imperial Germany : Cracking The Whip
 In Present Affairs
Pre-War Rulers of That Country, Minus the Hohenzollerns, Have Recaptured Power = Reichstag and Republic May Die
BY FREDERICK KUH 1882 By United Prcss)


 Berlin, June 2. (UP)-The pre- war rulers of Germany, for the time being minus the Hohenzollern dynasty, have recaptured power in the republic.
 German historians recorded the shift as of epochal significance in a week of stirring events. Not the Hitler Fascism, but imperial Ger many, at present kaiseriess, Is cracking the whip of the dictator ship. .a+
 The von Papen governments first proclamation sounded the death knell of democracy, de- nouncing parliamentary govern ment as failure. Even one of the leaders of the democratic party. uttering a view heard hitherto only among the mortal enemies of the democrats, remarked to the correspondent:
 "Our post-war blunder was in administering an overdose of democracy to people for ccn- turies accustomed to absolutism." While democracy is being cradi- cated. many are asking whether the republic will be the next vic- tim.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
RECORD CATCH
 OF MACKEREL

Boston, June .7-(U. P.) The Gloucester Seiner Grace r. arrived to-day with a record catch of TO- 900 pounds, of large mackerel talk en in single Aeining off Nova ScO- tia 240 miles east of here.
 The Grace F, put out from Glou- cester Sunday. A school of macker- el was sighted on the Cape Shore fishing grounds and the Seine cast Nearly the entire school was taken. Each member of the crew of 14 men received $100 for the 56 hours frtn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
TICKETS GO ON
 SALE FOR BOTH CONVENTIONS
Prices Range From $3.4O to S8 - Each Ticket Good for Two Daily Ses- SiOnS

Chicago. June 7-(UP)-Tickets good for one. full day at the re- publican national convention went on sale to-day at prices ranging from $3.40 to $8.
 It was. the first time anything but season" tickets had been sold for national convention. Demo- cratic convention tickets at the same prices will go on sale a week before that convention opens. Each ticket Is good for the two daily sessions. u,.a
 The prices are:
 Second balcony $40: first bal cony $40; mezzanine $S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
TrOleynnen of State to Decide
 By Arbitration

New Haven, Conn, June 7-(UP) --The wage dispute between>~ the Connecticut Company and it's hun- dreds of trolieymen will be arbi- ttated by a board of three. It was announced today.
 Superior Court Judge P. B. O. Sullivan will represent the union. Attorney Joseph Berry of Hart- ford the company and they will chose a neutral third party.
 The trolleymen voted recently to refuse the company's suggested 46 1-2 cent basic wage and demand 6S cents as baEfc hour rate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
Late Bulletins
MAYOR HAYES AT GATHERING

New York, June 7-(UP)-Former Governor Alfred E. Smith, at luncheon conspicuous because of the secrecy attending it, to-day met friendly demo- cratic leaders from surrounding states, reportedy to discuss the possibility of alliances with other stop Roosevelt candidates Some of those attending the session were Thomas F. Spellacy former Connecticut democratic national committeean David E. Fitzgerald former mayor of New Haven; and Frank Hayes, mayor of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
COMING TO HARVARD

Cambridge, Mass. June 7--U. P.)-Dr Josef Alois Schumpeter, former Austrian finance minister and now professor at the Univer- sity of Bonn, Germany. will come to Harvard next September as pro. lessor of economies, the university announced to-day. Dr Schumpeter holds degrees from the University of Vienna and Columbia University. He is the author of several books on economies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
WILL LEAVE DooRN

Doorn. Holland, June 7--(U. P.) --E-Kaiser Wilhelm expects to spend few weeks holiday with his family at Zandvocrt. q summer re- sort in Northern Holland. at the Villa of Baron Won Der Heydt. 1t was learned to-day at Doorn house. Wilhelm was expected to leave paoru next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
SIX AMERICAN { GOLFERS HAVE
 QUALIFIED

sandwich. England. June 7- (UP)-Paced by Ajmr Bradbeer. young English pro, six American golfers to- day qualified for the four rounds of play which will deter- mine the British open champion ship.
 They were: Tommy Armour of Detroit, with 75-71--148: MacDon- aid Smith, New York, 73-73--146: Gene Sarazen, New York. 73-76- 149; Robert Sweeney, New York, 75-7e-151; W. Pursey. Seattle, Wash, 81-T0--151; Douglas Grant, California, 80-72--152.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
DARROW TAKEN
 SERIOUSLY ILL
 AT HIS HOME

Chicago, June 7--(UP)-Clar- ence Darrow was seriously i'll to- day in his south side home.
 He was stricken with indigestion during the night and physicians ordered complete quiet. He was compelled to cancel a scheduled appearance in federal court where he was to have appeared in behalf of City Sealer Joe Grein, who is seeking return of $25,000 worth of cordial extracts seized by federal prohibition agents In raid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
BONUS PARADE WILL NOT PASS
 WHITE HOUSE
( Communist Threats Have Forced Police Heads to Avoid Riots Near Capi- tOl, If It Is Possible
By JOHN REICHMANN United Press Stan COrrcsDOiillcnt) )

Washington, June 7-(UP)-Po- lice prepared to-day for rioting during the bonus parade of 4,0OO war veterans planned for tonight at the Capitol.
 The police plans resulted from discovery of an alleged communist plot to incite rioting. The com munists, Police Superintendent Glassford said, were organizing a combat lighting unit of 100 and were arguing that the veterans could get their bonus by bloodshed only, not by lobbying in congress.
 "Combat fighting unit" there fore, would clash with police along the parade route. he said.
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TRY TO STOP HIS EXECUTION

Bridgeport, Conn, June 7---(UP) )-Counsel for Jo- seph Journey 49 Post road nnkeeper convicted of sa the gaows when they argue before the state supreme court of errors at Hartford Friday. Journey who in- nounced upon him. is scheduled to die at Wethersfeld states prison July 30 tsa31A &&S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
Annual Meeting of the High Court Judges Was Held in Middletown Yes- terday Renamed All the Officer and Clerks Now Doing Duty in Local Superior Court
UNAUTHORIZED
 PRACTICE OF LAW

The present staff of ofiicials of the Waterbury superior court were reappointed at the annual meet ing of the superior court judges of the state held yesterday at the Middletown Golf club in Cornwall. Attorney John T. Monzani was reappointed coroner for New Ha- ven county. at Waterbury for an- other three year term. Attorney George H. Freeman was reap pointed clerk of the superior court at Waterbury for one year term. Attorney W. w. Gager was re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
WAR DEPT. FUNDS REDUCED

Washington, June 7-IUP)-The senate finance committee to-day reduced the department appro priations bill by almost $7,000000 below the sum ap proved by the house and voted to report favoraby to the senate Included in the cut $5772510 from the rivers and harbors appropriation which was fixed by the committee at $54O00 000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
CAMP DEMONS SHELL FATAL

M Beverly, Mass, June 7-- (UP) )~Wo ounds suffered fortnight ago when high explosive shell blew up in Brscoe junior high school resulted in the death of Law renee Duschane l3 year old student at hospital here in the boys possession when the accident occurred
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
NORWICH ELECTS DEMOCRAT MAYOR

Norwich, Conn, June 7--(UPl Edward G. Moran, lawyer and democrat has been elected mayor of Nor wch with democratic city council He defeated City Clerk John R. Barnes republican, in the election yes terday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Juno 7-- tCP) --'f'i treasury net balance June " S322,15l,93G.G2
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Last Minute News Flashes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-07
The Weather

Fair and Cooler Tonight
 and On Wednesday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-04
Second Church
 New Members
Names of Those Recently Admitted to Fellow.
 ship

A largo number of new mem' bers have been accepted Into the fellowship of tho Second church according to announcement made. Many were also admitted by letter from other churches. Tho new members arc Robert c. Abbott, Woodbury; Dorothy AllinghanL Dorothy NJ. Burk. Henry Chin, Dor. is Ttta Colby, Horbert M. Colby, Walter F. Colby, Ellie Davenport. Middiebury; Peter Davies, Edward j, Dompsoy. Charles Hausdorf, William I. Jay, Eleanor Kemp, James Marshaii. Robert Marshall, CceoiIa M. Miilor, Katherine w. Plumb. Leonard Pope; Robert Ray. chnrlos W. Root. charles l.. sar. gent. Middlcbury; AiicO Schlosser. Lois IT. schncired. Ruth p. schnci. der. William C. sehneidor. George A. Smith, James E. smith, Gordon ion Tcsta. Louis Wenzei. Harvey $. West and Walter J. Wilhelm.
 Members admitted by letter were Susan T. Androw, Church Of the Redcemer. New Haven; Harry Y. Blackburn, Trinity Episeopa church; Delmaree Blackburn. Trim ity Episcopal church; Samuel Eu- scy, Methodist Episcopal church, Port Huron, Mich; Barbara R. Eusay. Methodist Episcopal church, Port Huron, Mich; Jean c. Euscy. Methodist Episcopal church. Port Huron. Mich; Carl R. Miller, First Methodist Episcopal church: Helen s. schneider, St Johns Episcopal church; Helen T.. Sporting, Con. gregntIonai church, South Britain: Earl r.. Wakelee, First MeshodiEt church, Ansonia, and VernG T. Wakolec. First Congregational church, W0odbury.