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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
Combination Of Perjury
 Concealed Evidence And
 Violation Of State Law
That Is the Conclusion of Experts of Wickersham Commission in the Mooney and Billings Case C0nvictiOn-Sen- ate Will Take No Action in Matter
By LYLE (. WILSON nitcd Press Stan Correspondent


 Washington. Jan 15.-(UP)-- Three Investigators Of the Wicker- sham commission have concluded that the state of California obtain ed convictions in the Mooncy-Blli- ings bombing cases by n combina- ton of perjury, concealed evidence and violations of the state laws.
 These conclusions are contained in report now before the senate judiciary committee. Chairman Norris of the committee expressed the opinion to-day the senate would take no action on the report. He said it wns state matter over which the federal government had no Jurisdiction.
 But on the strength of the pub licity obtained by publication Of the report--Iong suppressed by the Wickersham commission --- friends of Thomas J. Mooney and Warren K. Billings hope to be able to ob- tain their release from prison.
 Xacharinh Chafec. Jr. Walter II Pollak and Carl $. stern made the investigation. Their conclusions in full were as follows:
 CD There was never any scien- tihc attempt made by either the police or prosecution to discover the perpetrators of the crime. The investigation was In reality turned over to private detective who used his position to cause the ar rest of the defendant. The police investigation was reduced 10 hunt for evidence to convict the arrested defendants.
 60 There were fragrant viola tions of the statutory law Of Call fornia by both police and the prosecution in the manner in which the defendants were arrested and held incommunicado, and in the subsequent searches of their homes 10 procure evidence against them.
 (3) After the arrest of the de- fendants, witnesses were brought to the jail to identify" them, and their "identifications" were accept ed by the police and the prosecu- ton despite the fact that these wit nesses were never required to pick the defendants out of lineup. or to demonstrate their accuracy by any other test.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
BRUTAL SLAYER
 OF TWO WOMEN
 NOT YET CAUGHT
One of Victims Had Con. suited Detective Agency Last Week to Hire Some Protection

Middleburg, Va, Jan 15--UP)-- London county police today search ed every nook and cranny in their Jurisdiction of the murder of Mrs Agnes Boeing 1lsley and her aged maid. Mrs Anna Buckner. The hunt for George Crawford, negro ex-convict suspect, shifted back to Middleburg after failure of Washington police to find him. Mrs Ilsley had sworn out war rant charging Crawford with rob bery New Years eve. He disap- peared after the warrant was is- sued.
 Last week Mrs 1lsley went to Washington and consulted n detec- tive agency regarding n search for Crawford and protection for her. self pending his arrest. A few days later she was dead, brutally beaten to death in her bedroom. Bits of brown skin and negroid hair were found under her fingernails. Crawford was last reported seen in Washington. Five negroes are be- ing held in Virginia as material witnesses. one Is understood. to be Crawford's sweetheart. All have ad- mitted they know him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
DEMOCRAT CAMPAIGN
 ON FUNDS
Connecticut Will Get Its Start in That Direction Next Tuesday, When Leaders Will Gather in Waterbury

Connecticuts campaign to raise funds for the National Democratic Victory fund will be launched in Waterbury next week. Charles C.. Morris. chairman of the Connecti- cut Victory fund committee has called the session and Mayor Frank Hayes of this city, a mem ber of the state body, stated today that he feels that he campaign will get off to good start. Attorney Clayton L. Klein of this city and Naugatuck Is also member Of the committee.
 Yesterday a conference for the purpose of discussing organization plans for the raising of the fund was held In New Haven. Among those who attended were National Committeeman Archibald McNeil. Acting State Chairman Fannie Dixon Welch, Labor Commissioner Joseph Tone and Herbert P. Plank.
 It was decided to launch the campaign at the Hotel Elton in this city next Tuesday. Mayor Hayes viii welcome the committee to Waterbury. He stated this morn. ing that he is ready to do all in his power to help the drive along. It Is expected that plans for Victory Fund banquet will be for muiated at the local session.
 Those who will visit Waterbury next Tuesday besides Mir Morris include Dr Harry Morgan Ayers of Westport, Thomas H. Beck of Wil- ton, Governor W. l.. Cross, Alton ney Homer $. Cummings of Nor- walk, Mrs Ward Duffy of West Hartford, William Phelps Enc of Saugatuck, Colonel Thomas Hewes of Hartford, Fred P. Holt of Hart ford, Mrs Caroline Runtz- Rees of Greenwich, executive secretary to the governor, Kenneth Wynne of Nev Haven and Rollin U. Tyler of HaAdam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
OSCAR DE PRIEST
 HAS CANDIDATES
 FOR WEST POINT
COlored Congressman Names Six Men to Take the Examination on March

Washington. Jan 15-(UP)-- Congressman oscar Depriest of H. linois has designated six men from his district to take the physical and mental examinations for en- trance to West Point. His office said to-day all were negroes. De- priest has two vacancies at West Point to All. The six will take the examinations March at Fort Sheridan, Wyoming. They are:
 Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr, Ben- jamin s. Jones. John c. Bennett, Francis D'Anglas, William w.. Thomas and Jesse Banks. Davis and D'Anglas are designated as appointees and the others as alter mates.
 Depriest appointed negroes 10 West Point and Annapolis imme- diately after his election to con. gress. His appointee was disquali- fled at Annapolis for physical dis. ability. At West Point his ap- pointee was admitted but in less than year was dropped for de- flciency in mathematics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
FORMER HUSBAND HELPS WOMAN
 TO GET DIVORCE
Mrs Edith Brennan of Mid- dlebury, Former New York Actress, Won Her Case To-day

Bridgeport. Conn, Jan 1-(UP) Testimony of a former husband helped Mrs Edith Via Brennan of Middlebury. former New York ac- tress. to win divorce on grounds of cruelty to-day from John Bren- nan. Danbury druggist.
 Brennan became her third hus- band in 1924. A. M. Passman, su- Derintendent in Bridgeport brasa factory, Mrs Brennan's second hus- band. told Judge Carl Foster he and his second wife had often vis- ited the Brennans and observed evidence of cruelty. His testimony was corroberated by Richard Pas man. 18 year old son of Pasman and Mrs Brennan. The boy said he had heard Brennan threaten to shoot his mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
REPUBLICAN, VETS PLAN FOR SHOWDOWN FIGHT ON FLOOR
 OF NATIONAL CONVENTION

must act first if at all. At the re- cent meeting of the republican na- tional committee several leaders voiced n quiet warning that the party could not hope to hold the younger voters unless it modified its position on prohibition. should the democrats endorse n referen- dunn, these leaders fear the heavy electoral vote of the great wet eastern states.
 The expected test vote m con gross may influence the republican prohibition policy. Sentiment gen- orally favors the referendum idea, since many congressmen who would not care 10 he classed as vets would rcsitatc 10 epposs ssi eA' pression of popular opinion. Many republicans feel President Hoover has tied his own hands
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
WATERBURY MEN IN FATAL CRASH
 THIS MORNING
Light Truck Swerved and Crashed Their Heavier Machine Near Walling- ford - Hartford Man Killed

Walllngford, Conn. Jan 15--(U. p.)--One man was killed and five others injured, one seriously in q head-on collision between small and q large truck here to-day. Samuel Slosberg, 20, of Hartford, occupant of the light truck, was killed almost instantly. His com. panions, Hyman Slosberg. 45. and Jacob Gassner, 47, also of Hart ford. were taken to hospitals, the former with q severe scalp wound.
 Three occupants of the heavy truck, Walter Dinkowski. Benja- min Mitchell and William Sullivan, all of Waterbury. were slightly in- jured. Hyman Slosberg was taken to Hartford hospital and Gassner to Merlden hospital. Police said the small truck swerved to the left and struck the other machine, over- turning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
FAILED TO GET WHOLE MESSAGE
 AND FELL DEAD
Woman Worried Over Ab- sence of Her Niece Gets Only Part of Some Good News

Cleveland, O., Jan 15--tC. Po- For weeks Mrs Margaret Ordner. A, had worried because she had heard no word from her niece, Miss Helen Pushcott. Last night a neighbor summoned her to q tele- phone.
 "I'm a friend of your niece.' said a girls voice over the phone. 'I wanted to tell you-Helen is In q hospital"
 Mrs Ordner collapsed. The neighbor grabbed the telephone.
 "Hello-hello," the voice contin- ued, what I wanted to say was that Helen is in a hospital work ing there. She wants me to tell you that she's well and happy
 But Mrs Ordner was dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
SLEEPER GOES BACK AGAIN TO
 HIS SUMMERS
Ernest Lemay of Spring. field Had Short Awak- ening Yesterday, But Sleeps Once More

Montreal, Jan 15. (UP)--Ernest LeMay. 3-year-old Springfield. Mass, marathon sleeper. continued his slumber today after briet awakening yesterday. Since Satur- day night. LeMay has been awake less than m hour, and his case has baffled doctors at the hospitai where he was taken Tuesday
 Here tx his sleeping record Went to sleep Saturday night. Slept all day sunday and Monday. Rous- cd briefly Tuesday and taken 10 police headquarters. Removed 10 hospital. stiii asleep. Slept all day Wednesday except for lb.min' ute Interval, Thursday slept ail day and night. I.eMay's relatives have been advised of hls condition. but as yet no word hns heen received from them. Ills mother lives at Lebanon. \. H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
HOOVER REFUSES TO TALK ABOUT
 NOMINATION
Despite Statement of Post. master General Brown, the President Will Not Talk


 Washington, Jan 15-UP)-- President Hoover Is refusing to discuss his personal political fu- tire with anyone. 1t was said at the White House to-day. "The president refuses to see anyone on personal politics or discuss per- sonal politics." q White House onl- cial said. "The president is giving his undivided attention to his re- lief program and problems con- fronting the country and Is not thinking about personal politics at this time."
 This word was evoked by Post master General Browns announce ment that activities are about to begin to insure President Hoovcr's renomination. Brown said the presidents name would be entered in state primaries in accordance with the various legal require ments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
European Debts To This Country
 Cannot Be Paid
Governor Cross Says They Will Eventually Be Re- pudiated - Could Only Pay in Goods and Our Tariff Laws Stop That -GOv Cross M a d e Statement in Address Here Last Night

That the debts of European countries to the United States will be eventually repudiated was the prediction made last night by Gov Wilbur l.. Cross in an address de- livered at the Y. M. C. A. before a gathering of members of the 1n- dpstrial Forcmen's club. There is no way the European nations can pay their debt to us at the present time but with goods. he added, but we have made 1t as difficult as possible for them to do even this because of our tariff barriers. Gov Gross, in a half-hour address. dis cussed the economic situation in this country in general. warned against undue credit imitation ana predicted chaos if the United States abandons the gold standard. Other speakers of the evening
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
GENE TUNNEY COMING HERE NEXTTUESDAY TO TAKE PART
 IN VICTORY FUND SESSION

governor. presided. Among others present were National Committed man Archibald McNeil of Bridge port. Acting state Chairman Fan nie Dixon Welch of Columbia. and Labor Commissioner Joseph Tone.
 The general committee was an- nounced as follows: Dr Harry M Ayers. Wesptort: Thomas II. Beck. Wilton; Governor Cross: Homer S. Cummings. Stamford: Mrs Ward E. Duffy, West Hartford. William Phelps Emo. Saugatuck. Mayor Frank Hayes. Waterbury. Colonel Thomas Hewes. FarmIngton; Fred P. Holt Hartford; Clayton L Klein, Naugatuek; Mrs Caroline Ruutz. I,sen. Greenwich; ksnneth Wysne, New Haven: C. C. Morris, Newiown. chairman; it0Iiin q Tyler. iIsddam and Major James J, Tunney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
FREAK WEATHER
 WITH WATERBURY MAKING RECORD
This City With 73 Tester. day Was Highest in the State-Freezing in the West, Roasting in the Fact
lRy United Prcssl

Weather experts who have been busy marking up cold records in warm regions with one hand and heat records in frigid areas with the other to-day awaited return to normalcy.
 This winter slrawperry growing in tho north and snowball hurling at Pacific winter resorts Is about al m end, they say.
 To- day, hailstorms accompanied by thunder and lightning presaged tEe end of the balmy ern in the midwest, the weather bureau pre-. dicted. The January lightning dis pay In Chicago was almost unpre- ccdentcd, metcorologists reported.
 A subzcro cold wave from the northwest drove into the central states accompanied bv rain that turned to sleet. Temperatures from Montana to Minnesota ranged be- low zero.
 In tho east where the sensation al mark of 104 degrees in the sun was reported at Altoona, Pa. 72 at Philadelphia, 76 at Washington, D.. C., and 68 at Boston and New York, the forecasters were unccr- thin what would come next.
 
 In the west skies were clearing with bitter cold reported in the Rocky Mountain area. Lander, Wyo, had 26 below zero. on the Pacific coast snow was failing at Portland, Ore. temperatures close to freezing or below were common in southern California resorts.
 Los Angeles. Jan 15-(UP) From san Francisco, where snow fell for the first time since 1922, to Los Angeles. where fec filmed oc- casional puddlcs, and the fky was overcast with smoke from citrus smudges, n cold snap grlpped Cal ifornia to-day.
 Southern Californians bundled m in overcoats and muiflers. Newsboys and workmen lit bon fires on street corners to warm their hands.
 snow piled to depths as great as 16 feet in the mountains. and many roads were closed at high attitudes.
 Rain was forecast to-day in the south.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
DID AL SMITH TALK HIMSELF OUT OF
 NOMINATION

Boston, January IS --CUP) --- The Boston Post says today that former Governor Alfred E. Smith last night "eame very close to talking himself out of the lo32 race"
 After former U. S. District Attorney Daniel J. Gallagher had arisen at the Boston democratic victory dinner and told Smith that "the party is going to draft you," Smith turned to Governor Ely of Massachusetts and. ae- eording to the post, whispered:
 That's fine, but 1 am be- yond the draft ago."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15

Washington, Jan l5.-tuPD- Republicans high in party councils plan n showdown fight on the con vention floor next June for deli mite expression of proh ibilion policy. Such light would be the first important struggle over pro hlbition in a republican convention A simple law enforcement pledge has been considered sufficient here tofore.
 But now some leaders arc mani festing concern lest the democrats make strong bid for eastern votes by endorsing Chairman Rask obs referendum plan. Ana the fact that the democratic meet ing will follow the republican makes it impossible for tho repib' iicnnr to await developments They
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15

New Haven. Conn. Jan 15--(UP) James J. ("GeneD Tunney. gem tleman farmer of Stamford. appar- entIy intends to enter Connecticut politics as Governor Wilbur l.. Cross hoped he would.
 The former heavyweight boxlhs cha mpion's name is among those listed as members of the demo- cratic victory fund committee which will meet at Waterbury next Tuesday 10 plan the presidential year campaign in this state.
 Governor Cross expressed the hope Tunney would enter politics when he appointed the retired pusIlIst major on his military staff.
 Tunney did not attend the or- ganIzafion session of the commit tee here yesterday. Charles G. Morris, three times candidate for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
SEEKS DIVORCE

Los Angeles. Jan l5--t -tCPD-Hn- su Pitts. motion picture comedi- enne. charging dcsertion sought divorce from Thomas r.. Gallery. sportsman. in a suit on hle today In superior court. ..
 tiaiIery Jeff her November w. 1928, Miss Pitts charged. and rec fused to return to their home They were married in iaso,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
FARMERS DOING
 SPRING FLOWING

Guilford. Conn.,, Jan 15-OUP- Farmers took advantage of the un- seasonable warm weather today 10 do their spring blowing early.
 Constable Garrett Ssack reported seeing n mourning coat butterhN futtering about the garden In which he raises rare plants as n hobby
 Strawberry growers recently GOV. cred up their plants to prevent them from ffuiting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
TWO SLAYERS WENT TO CHAIR

Chicago Jan 15-(UP)-Two condemned murder put death in the electric chair in Cook county jail to-day after unsuccessful efforts to obtain stay of execution at the eleventh hour The men were Ben Norsingle 19 and John Reed, 26 both negroes. They were convicted of the staying of John Martin, meat market manager in holdup. Ee .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
THEY GRABBED 300 CASES

Brewster, Mass, Jan 16-(UP)-Approximatel 700 cases of choice liquors, valued at perhaps $35ooo were jettsoned by boat off Cark's Point earlier this week. coast guards estimated today They figured that townsfok, working with wagons and wheelbar- rows, had made away with at least 300 cases before coast guards arrived.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
GENERAL COXEY IN THE RACE

Massilon, O, Jan 15-(UP)-"GeneralP Jacob S.
 Coxey flung his hat into the presidential to-day by declaring himself candidate the same platform that him the mayoraty last al His platform calls for issuance of bonds of graduating denominations for public improvements and to provide labor for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
Late Bulletins
ROSENWALD LEFT $31, ,O00,00

Chicago, Jan 15-(UP)-Juus KosenWad, phl' anthropist and merchant left $11,0OOO0O to philan- thropc enterprises it disclosed to-day when his will was filed for probate. The remainder of his fortune estimated at $20000 0O0-w be divided among his five children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
Ss.OOO BOND FOR 20 CENTS

Boston, Jan 15-(UP)-Pendng sentence, ball ot S5O0O was set for Michael Pettavch of Peabody after he pleaded guilty to using cancelled 2Ocent stamp on a parcel post package.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
DENIES CRIME ON GALLONS

Kansas City, Mo, Jan 15-(UP)-Joe Hershon, sen tenced to death for murder died to-day on the gaows in the county jail here denying he had fired the shot that killed Charles M. Dingman, Jr patroman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
GERMANY TO SEND TEAM

New York Jan 15-(UP)-Gefmany has decIueu to send hockey team to Lake Placid for the 1882 winter Olympic games, according to cablegram received to- day by Olympic officials here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15

BOTH PARTIES AGREE
 Washington, Jan 15. (UP)- Democratic and republican vets in the house agreed to-day upon n proposed modification of the 18th Amendment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
BOBBY REFS SIGNS CONTRACT

New York, Jan 15-1UP)-Bobby Kels' recruit third baseman lost little time in signing the 1852 con tract offered him by the Brooklyn Robins to-day Refs was with the Hartford club of the Eastern league last season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
For Four Years They Have Refused to Settle - They Claim Fifteen Billion Dollars of the Rich Escaped All Taxes
SOME SIGNIFICANT FIGURES

Telegraph Editors Note: Chicago is alone it's financial mudde. major American cities drifting towards the same bog This concluding nstament of series of stories about Chsos plight tells how and why taxpayers strike eptatina the city into it's struggle against bankruptcy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan 15-tuP)--Thr treasury net balance January IF was $3S0, ASA .060.O9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15
WIFE CHOPPED OFF TIRE

Cambridge Mass, Jan 15-(UPJ-Hls WIG cIoppeu tire off their automobile when he refused to take her riding and threw hot water his legs when he wouldn't buy new car, Arthur l.. Remck of Holston testified in divorce
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-15

Boston, Jan 15- (UP)-Continual seaslckness while he sailor during the World war made nm tubercular Wendell J. Schaaf of Stoughton testified in winning $23 monthly compensation from the govern ment.
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