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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
Martin Swanson Had an Old Drudge to Settle Against Mooney and He Played in With Prosecu. tor Fickert = Swanson Offered $5,00O to Have Witnesses Agains { Mooney in an Old Case
BY LYLE c. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent


 Washington, January 13 - (UP) - Investigators of the Wickersham Commission place upon a dead man Thomas J. Mooney and Warren k. Billings to the people of San Fran cisco as perpetrators. of tho 1916 preparedness day bomb. outrage.
 The dead man was Martin Swan- Son. private detective, associated with the power interests in Cali fornia. He was summoned by Dis trict Attorney Charles M. Fickert within q few hours after the cx- plosion at Stewart and Market streets. in which nine persons were killed and 70 injured.
 "The activities of the police and prosecution were directed exclu. sively," the Wickersham investiga- tors reported. Ito building up case against the defendants"
 This Is attributed in the report to the activities of Swanson. Ht had been n Pinkerton detective. and in 1913 had prosecuted Mooney and Billings on n charge of carry Ing dynamite. Mooney was q rep- Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America.
 The Wickersham investigators relate that Swanson offered Israel Weinberg n 5000 reward ito tes- tify he drove Mooney to san Bruno" on the night the United Railway towers were dynamited at that place. Weinberg did not ac- cept the offer. The investigators cite statements that Swanson or fcred Billings 5000 "if he would so testify as 10 secure Mooney,s conviction for the San Bruno af-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
HORATIO ALCER BORN 100 YEARS
 AGO IN REVERE
To-day Was His Birthday
 But He Seems to Have Been Entirely Forgotten

New York, Jan 13-UP)--Ho- ratio Alger's tooth birthday slipped by almost unnoticed to-day. Even In the Brace Memorial Newsboy's home, where he used to read aloud and gather material for his storl es of the poor. but honest. boys who succeeded against great odds. they did not even know what day it was. "A new generation has arisen which knows nothing about Al ger," said one official. recalling his own delight at reading From Rags to Riches"
 In the library there were few Alger books in one corner but the slight film of dust on their tops had not been disturbed lately. New York's newsboys have changed since 1854 when they could get lodging for cents the day, 1t was explained. The boys to-day have a far greater background and edu- cation than those of the Alger era. Alger was born a century ago to- day at Revere. Mass. He came 10 New York and won fame as writ- CT of best sellers for boys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
BANK TREASURER TRIED TO TAKE
 HIS OWN LIFE
Manson R. White of Pitts. field Made Two At.
 tempts at Suicide in
 Bank To-day

PittsHeld, Mass, Jan 13-(UP) Manson R. White, b4, treasurer of the Berkshire Trust company, attempted suicide by shooting him self twice in the head in the base ment of the bank to-day. He was taken to House of Mercy hospital where his condition WAS reported critical.
 Bank officials said Whites ao- counts were in good order. They attributed his act to a nervous breakdown resulting from over work. Only last night a physician advised White to take Il vacation.
 White, who has been attached to the bank about 36 years, reported for work this morning but shortly afterward went to the basement and shot himself with a .22 calibrr revolver. With Q bullet wound In his head he walked several feet Into n vault and fired another shot
 The victim Is n son of former Police Chief William G. White of this city. A son of Manson White Is engaged in the Insurance busi- ness In Hartford. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
May Be One of the Conn Delegation Going to Na- tional Democratic Con- vention in Chicago State and New England Attracting Attention

Mayor Frank Hayes of this city will, 1t Is expected, be one of the delegates from Connecticut to the democratic national convention in Chicago which opens on June 27th It was learned to-day that state party leaders have already begun discussing the tentative slate of Connecticut delegates and Mayor Hayes Is reported as being among those under consideration.
 When talked with, Mayor Hayes stated that he has taken no steps to obtain a place on the Connecti- cut delegation. Nevertheless. he said, he would consider 1t an honor 10 be named delegate. In the past Waterbury has been recoe. nlzed handsomely in the picking of delegates to the national conven- tions and 1t is believed that thls year the city will have two or more on the body going to Chica- go.
 The mayor is considered one or the outstanding democrats of the state at the present time and. ac- cording to reports, the party lead CTS in Connecticut are favorable to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan l3,--(Clo Forming the abandonment of the Fitch Home for Soldiers bare faced raid on the treasury ol Connecticut" Colonel Henry J. Seeley. past adjutaDt general of the National Grand Army of the Re public. to-day called upon younger veterans to head off the poll tlcians." In n statement bristlins with inveciivc. the aged veteran Re- verely criticised action of the state veterans home building commis. sion in voting. over objection or two Of its members. to purchase the Rocky HiII site for a new s2'' 000.0D home,
 Colonel seeIey has been a rus fee Of the home for many years nnd for eight years served hs superini ondeni of ihe Fitch h0m.,
 "Thls scheme t0 throw FiteFs home Into the discard is the most colossal and barofaced rnid mat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
VALUE OF LIBERTY NICKLES AND OTHER COINS IS FULLY
 EXPLAINED BY COLLECTOR

In regard to the 1913 Liberty nickle the statement you made was more correct. A 1913 Liberty head nickle Is listed at $100.00 dollars hut many dealers are offering fifty cash for one. They are extremely scarce. only I7 of them having been found out here in the las, few months. This Is not the buf- falO nickle of 1913 with only the word Liberty Hundreds of people have written to me quoting your paper and some. have sent many coins. No return postage. If was very wealthy l could not af. ford to spend hundreds of dollars for stamps to return something that 1 did not ask for. will he glad to give information on any American coins without any charge If the Inquirer wiIi only enclose n return. stamped envelope. This ought io help you.
 fi. 4. WILSON.
 SIT Sixth Avenue.
 I.os Angeles, California. l. or r.. O. Bos H.
 kvds psrt kiatian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13

The Waterbury Democrat Is to- day in receipt of letter from R. A Wilson. Los Angeles numlsmatists and philatelist regarding m article appearing In the Democrat which carried q story to the effect that 1913 Liberty nlckles were worm $50 and 1928 Lincoln pennies wer" bringing si.25. According 10 MT wilson there seems to have been quite some confusion especially M he has received hundreds of letters without address thereby putting himself and the postal authorities to no little trouble.
 TO those interested in he mat ter Mr wilson has the following statement te make;
 Editor Of The Democrat;
 The 1928 's' uneirculated idn' eoln cent is now quoted by many coin dealers at sj.b0 each. But whsi dealer would pay his selling price for snythinsf ln the com: mon, every day condition The fass cent ls mtleh more valuable than any other LIneaIa psnnv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
NEW YORKER WAS HANGED TO-DAY
 IN BELFAST
Eddie Cullens Took His Partner for Ride in Gangster Style - Big Fight to Save Him

Belfast, Northern Ireland, Jan 13.-(UP) -- Eddie Cullens, 2S- year-old New Yorker. was hanged to-day for the murder of Achmet Musa, young Turk who helped with Cullens exploit Zaro Agha, "oldest man in the world" The execution took place at g n. m.
 The appeals court previously re- jccted an appeal by Cullens attor- neys, who at the time intimated that they might appeal to the house of lords for a stay of cxecu- ton.
 The murder aroused great inter- est in Ireland for the finding of Musa's body in q field indicated that he had been taken for a ride" in the American fashion.
 Cullens and Musa were under stood to have quarreled first in New York when Faro ASha was making n tour of the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
Former President
 May Be Successor
 Of Justice Holmes
The Bankrupt City
EVERY BABY STARTS INTO LIFE WITH
 S25O DEBT

Chicago, January B - -(UP) - Every l932 baby in Chicago starts life with a S250 debt.
 Municipal extravaganza and failure of citizens to pay taxes places what amounts to a $250 mortgage on every newborn boy and girl. statis,ieians de- termined today.
 If the financial plight of the city grows worse, the amount may double by the ehild's first birthday. it was said. The municipal mortgage" on each baby is approximately Sl00. The federal obligation brings the total to S250. If the legis- lature passes measures to issue hundreds of millions of dollars in bonds, the pereapita debt will soar and each new baby will face a much larger money obli- sation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
ANNA HELD LEFT GREAT ESTATE
 WHEN SHE DIED
Famous Stage Beauty Had $257,859 By Appraisal -She Died in 1918

New York, Jan 13-(UP-Anna Held, stage beauty who introduced the modern era of high pressure theatrical publicity by taking milk shower bath in the presence of the gentlemen of the press, left an estate of $257,S59 gross when she died August 12, 1918 an ap- praisal of her property revealed to- day.
 Jewelry valued at $14O.13O made up the biggest item. There was one 45-pearl necklace worth $40.000.
 Her daughter, Llama Carrera, was chief legatee, receiving the resi- duary estate of $179.076. as well as furs and jewelry. The late Lillian Russel Moore was left $l,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
SUMMER HOTEL AT NANTASKET
 BEACH CUTTED
Shore Gardens Badly Dan1- aged = Police Doubt Story That Rum Run- nerS Did It

Hull, Mass. Jan 13.-UP)- Shore Gardens, a four-story sum mer hotel at Nantasket Beach. was damaged early to-day by fire which menaced neighboring hostelries amusement places. and cottages.
 Fire Chief Henry Stevens esti- mated loss at $10.000.
 The fire started. apparently from combustion. among mattresses stored on the third floor. It spread to the attic and roof.
 Police chief difscounted reports yum runners had set the blaze to distract police attention so they could land a liquor cargo. They'd have set 1t atthe bottom so 1t would aIi burn" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
MRS CARAWAY IS FIRST WOMAN
 TO WIN SENATE
Popular Vote Will Elect Her = She Is Leaving All Others Far Behind

Little Rock, Ark, Jan 13.-(UP) Mrs Hattie w. Caraway to-day held the honor of being the first woman ever chosen n United States senator by popular vote. The widow of Thaddeus Fl. Caraway. in in complete returns from 57 of the states 75 counties in yesterdays special election, had lead of ap- proximately IS to 1 over her near est opponent, Rex Floyd. nidepend- ent democrat and son of the late Congressman John Floyd.
 Trailing far behind was sam ID. Carson, Saline county farmer. With two thirds of all precincts reporting, the vote was: Mrs aCr- away 14,943; Floyd. independent democrat. 9S7; Carson. indepen- dent democrat 452.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
ANOTHER DOCTOR SHOWS EVIL OF
 PROHIBITION
Dr. Graham Lusk of Cornell Produces Letter He Wrote to Dry Director That Wasn't Published

Washington, Jan l3.-UP)- Prohibition was assailed to-day by pr Graham Lusk of the Cornell medical center New York city. in senate hearings on the four per cent beer bill.
 Lusk produced before the com mittee a letter he wrote at the request of the director of prohibi- ton but suppressed by that office, apparently because of It's firm anti prohibition sentiments. The let ter denied that moderate use of eight to 10 per cent wine can pos- siby be harmful to an individual.
 pr Lusk. introduced as one of the worlds foremost nutrition authorities, condemned prohibition as "a false philosophy with re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
BURIED BY MANY TONS
 OF SLATE
Twice Rescuers Got His Head Uncovered and Each Time He Warned Them Away - Third Slide Covers Him Up

Shamokin, Pa Jan 13---(UP)-- Rescue workers dug frantically in an aba ndoned coliiery today In the forlorn hope that Edward Topol- ski, 22, buried under 1b tons or rock, slate. and coal was still alive'
 They had dug all night. Twice they freed Topolskfs face and arms only to have the trapped man buried again under a new slide from the crumbling walls of the mine. ,,
 Little hope that he had survived the third slide was entertained, but the four men manning shovels dug stolidiy on. One thousand others awaited their turn to dig.
 Topolski and his cousin, Alex Macuskie, 21, went to the aband- ened mine for fuel for their home fires last night. Rain loosened rock
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
COLONEL HENRY J. SHELBY BITTERLY SCORES THOSE WHO
 SELECTED ROCKY HILL SITE

was ever attempted on the treasury of Connecticut" declared Secley.
 "As member of the thin blue line that Is rapidly marching into eternity, the ma jority of us around 90 years of age. call upon the younger veterans of to-day to study inc attempt and head off the poll ticians."
 Hartford. Conn, Jan 13,-tGPo The state veterans home com mission hns appointed Major Nath- an C. Avery of Newlngton officer in.ebarge Of the state home for soldiers at Rocky Hiii. Buildings at Rocky iIill are expected 'o be ready for occupancy in |: days and about SO veterans VIII b" housed there pending erection! oi \ nee state home for soldiers. Mnjor Avery ls a native ef New Brliinn nnd graduate of Ynle's Sheffield scientific school
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
Mayor Hayes Is
 Expected To Be
 Named Delegate
JUDGE WOULD GIVE "CROONERS" LIFE
 SENTENCE

Hamilton, Ontario, January B - (UP) - The opinion of radio erooners held by Cardinal William O'Connell of Boston apparently is shared by Magistrate H. s. Burbridse of Hamilton.
 The magistrate was sentene. ing a prisoner to IS days im- prisonment on disorderly conduct charge.
 "If," the magistrate said. this man were one of those radio erooners. l would give him life in prison.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
Schmeling and
 Walker Will Not
 Sign Up To-day

New York, Jan l3-OtP)-Th' signing of contracts Tor the la round worlds heavyweight cham piOnship bout between Max Schmeling ana Mickey Walker was called off today when SrhmellnR E manager. Joe Jacobs, objected i" certain clauses in th" documents
 Jimmy Johnston. matchmaker or Madison Square Garden. refused io diyulge the clauses on whlrh Jacobs based his objections He said the contracts would b" altered ana signed at some futur" date
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
CHICAGO FIGHTS TO RECOVER ITS
 OLD STANDING
City Has Been Downed Be- fore, But It Came Back Loan Sharks Are Preying on Teachers
Copyright 1882 By United Press)
 By RAY BLACK

Chicago, Jan 13. (UP)-Chicago is a city beseiged by financial ad- versity and with no ammunition that will fit It's guns-but the fight ing spirit Is here.
 Militant Mayor Anton J. Ger mak, q desperate city council, an army of loyal city workers and an aroused citizenry of 3,500,000 per- sons are withstanding what amounts to siege. The state legisla- ture. in special session at Spring field, may prove an ally If political obstacles do not prevent.
 'The Chicago fire of october, 1871, seemed n terrible catas- trophe," said D. r. Kelly. mer- chant and civic leader. 'The im- portance of the present crisis is so much greater as to make the two incomparable.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
FASTER TIME

Yarmouth. x. <. Jan i3--iCPD -- E.ndeavoring to furnlsh faster mall service between Boston ana Nova Scotia, Inc x. <, Nafnouih of Boston and Yarmouth hn', captain Frank Crosby sliced hlA p,lnuies off thr limo from Boston to here yesterday.
 The new record is fl hours 70 minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
Breach of Promise
 Suit for Quarter
 of Million Dollars

New York. Jan l3-UP(-- Charges In quarter million doi, lar breach of promise suit ilied by Mrs Gretchen Van |andt M"r' rii,. wealthy Boston diyOrcee. have been denied hy the defendant. ceeil Parker stewart tO his attorney
 The suit was filed yesterday n supreme court. Manhattan. " charges that Stewart promised on September 24. 1929. 10 marry Mrs Merrill: and that they were to have been married the next month.
 The plaintiff claimed she gave up a profitable business In antiei' patton Of the marriage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
Late Bulletins
EDDIE CASEY GETS POSITION

Boston, Jan 13-(UP)-Edde Casey, Harvards head football coach was nominated by Governor Ely to-day as state boxing commissioner of Massachusetts Casey would succeed Eugene C. Buckley, whose term has expired. The appointment would be for three- year term at a salary of $3, 3,000 year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
BOYS JIMMIED POLICE STATION

Worcester, Mass, Jan 13-(UP)-Two juveniles arrested by Patroman William Dunn confessed that they were the burglars who jimmied the door to the probation office at police headquarters in an effort to steal three typewriters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
EAGLES HOME FOR 40 YEARS

Newfelds, N H., Jan 13-(UP)-Forty years ago two bald eagles established winter quarters in trees bor derng the Swampscott river Except for two unseason ably mild winters the birds have been annual visitors here They arrived recently for their 1882 visit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
McADOO WOULD BE SENATOR

Los Angeles, Jan 13-(UP)-Wliam G. McAdoo former secretary of the treasury may become cand
 date for the democratic nomination for United States senator friends said today McAdoo admitted he had given the matter consideration but declined further comment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
QUEEN NOT TO SELL JEWELS

Fontainebleau, France, Jan 13-(UP)-Contrary to r,mor the former Queen of Spain has not entered into negotiations for the sale of her private ewes accord ing to Marquess Torres de Mendoza private secretary to Alfonso KILL Her collection is valued at $20000
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
NEICHBORS HELP HIM OUT

Rochester N. H., Jan 13-(UP)-A score Of nelgh- borhood farmers donating their time and labor gratis rebuilding George Gagnes house and barn. destroyed by fire last Thanksgiving day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
44.ooo TO BE VACCINATED

Fitchburg, Mass, Jan 13-(UP)-Fltchburgs A. 900 inhabitants have been ordered vaccnated result of the discovery of 10 of smallpox in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
GOULD BUYS MOUNTAIN

Nice, France, Jan 13-(UP)-Frank J. Could has just bought mountan--the famous Col Cartier which rises to an altitude of 5000 feet and is encrusted the year around with The aim of the purchase is to foster winter sports
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
PUT THE BANDITS TO FLIGHT

Revere, Mass Jan 1O-(UP)-Confronted by two armed bandits in his meat market, Samuel Manelian rushed at them swinging ceaver and though two shots were fired at him. put them to flight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
Former Pinkerton
 Detective Now Dead
 Got Mooney Evidence
HOOVER REGIME BILLION DOLLAR
 TAX MEASURE
Was Laid Before the House Ways and Means Committee To-day

Washington, January 13-(UP) --- The administration program for levying nearly $l.000,000,000 of added taxes in m emergency effort to balance the national budget was laid before the house, ways and means committee today by Secre- tary of the Treasury Mellon.
 He was tho first witness called by the committee as 1t began hear ings on its task of drafting a bill to impose new and higher taxes oil the nation
 The secretary. following out his earlier recommendations to con gross, advocated q return to the income tax rates of 1924 and the imposition of new special taxes on automobiles. theater tickets, tele- phone and telegraph messages. stamps and other items.
 For the fiscal year beginning next July, Mellon estimated the ln- creased and new taxes he proposed would yield additional revenue as follows:
 Higher taxes on in-
 dividual incomes $lS5, ,OOO,Oo0 High tax on cor
 porate incomes 60,00O,Ooo Super tax on estates ll,0OO,Voo High tax on tobacco 5S,O00,0OO Realty transfers ... 1b.000.OO0 Stock transfers. l5.OOO.OOo Automobiles and ac-
 cessories ...... l2l ,Ooo,0Oo Theater tickets .. 135,000. 900 Radio and phono-
 graphs ......... 2o'ooo'ooV Telephone and tele-
 graph messages. 55,0Oo,ooo Cheeks and drafts 95,OO0,0 900 Increased posta
 revenue ........ loO'ooo'Voo
 Total .... $92O,00O. .000 The proposed income tax sched-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
VIEW TREE 3. 600 YEARS OLD

London Jan 13-(UP) There is yew tree in Scotland called the "Fortingal" for which is claimed the age of about 2,600 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
TEN NCGvtoIss KILLED

Tuncaioesa. Ala. Jan ,cP'
 Ten negroes were kiiied n ~ tornado which struck inc vicinity sf MoundviIle. Ala. last night. th. Alabama Great southern tiaiifohd tslsvrs uher there reported to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan l3-(UP)-The treasury net balance for January li was S396,684,112
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-13
The Weatl,er
Cloudy and Cold To-nioht
 and on Thursday

Complete Weather Report Page IS
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-05
hay ASSOCIATION
COMMITTEE TO
VISIT BANKERS

Harry A. Hastain of Brawley and
f. B. Goodman left yesterday for
Los Angeles to represent local hay
growers on a committee which will
interview the intermediate credit
bank of Berkeley in regard to
methods of financing a hay market
ing cooperative organization.
Last night III Los Angeles a men,
Der appointed by the hay dealers
association joined them and they
left today for Sacramento where
they will interview Dudley Moutlon,
state director of agriculture. 1t is
anticipated that Moulton will ap-
point a member of the marketing
division of the state department of
agriculture to the committee.
F.. r. Wilcox, marketing specialist
of the University of California, and
l.. B. Smith, assistant state leader
of farm advisors, have made an
appointment for the committee with
the Berkeley bank officials, with
whom they will discus such prob
lens as open lot storage, receipts
by reputable Warehousing compan-
les, the relations between growers,
distributors, and buyers, and the
probable price level in relation to
production costs.