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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
TEXAS ATTORNEY FALLS OR JUMPS
 TO HIS DEATH
John MObley Drops From Ninth Floor of Hotel Pennsylvania in New York Counsel for Big Railroad

New York, April 13.-(UP)- John Mobley, Houston. Texas. gen. eral counsel for the Missouri Pa- cific sailroad, jumped or fell to his death to-day from the ninth floor of the Hotel Pennsylvania.
 The body was found on the roof of a courtyard. Death, police said, came instantly.
 The attorney left two sons, Mari on and John Mobley. Jr, both of
 whom are Houston lawyers. He himself was a member of the firm of Andrews, Streetman, Louge and
 Mobley, and was well known throughout the southwest, and among financial and railroad men the country over.
 Mobley registered at the hotel yesterday with a friend, John Shary, of Mission Texas. They received adjoining rooms. Soon after checking in they left the hotel and did not return until mid- night.
 shary said that on returning to their rooms, Mobley had severe coughing spell. Shary went to his room to get him drink of water and soon after, they both went to bed.
 Police found no note in the room to indicate suicide. It was thought possible that Mobley suffering another coughing spell, had gone to the window for air and had fallen.
 Mobley was scheduled to go to Washington to-day for an appoint
 ment.
 Mobley, as general counsel for
 the Missouri Pacific, has been in-
 volved in lengthy, strenuous legal
 work in connection with efforts of the railroad to obtain a $23.500,- 900 loan from the reconstruction finance corporation. Half of the
 loan was sought, it was said, for retirement of obligations held by
 New York banking interests, and
 due this month.
 On February 10, the interstate commerce commission approved an immediate loan of $1,500,000.
 The $23,5O0,0O0 requested by the railroad was represented as cov- ering the Missouri Pacific's needs during 1892. The $1,500,000 grant ed was the sum required to enable the road to meet obligations which matured February 1. when inter- est on bonds and equipment ag- gregating s2,38S,545 became due. The company had on hand less | than $1,100,000 in cash with which
 to make part payment. The loan policies of the federal reconstruction corporation es. pecially as evidenced in the case of | the Missouri Pacific, were subject ed to a strenuous attack in the sen ate on March 30 by Senator James Couzens, of Michigan.
 Senator Couzens discussed pri-
 marily loan of s12,S00.000 to the
 Missouri Pacific railroad, approved
 by the interstate commerce com-
 mission with some reluctance" on
 March 23, following adoption of a resolution by the directors of the corporation approving the loan. Senator Couzens attacked the loan to the Missouri Pacific on the grounds that it was setting a dan. | gerous precedent which may lead to government ownership of the railroads.
 "So far as I have been able tc
 ascertain the intent of congress. ' Senator Couzens said, "the loans l from the reconstruction finance | corporation were not intended for
 operating expenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
Democrats Collect
 Nearly Half Million
 Dollars To Campaign

in small amounts, during their recent drive. it was reported at the general party rally to-day.
 The victory drive has resulted in contributions or pledges totaling $s5O.0O0, Jouett Shouse. executive chairman, told the United Press, while state representatives mean time reported to the general meet ing on their contributions, an ad- ditional $115,000.
 Party leaders said these collec. tions, considering the general fi- nancial condition, were an indica- tion of the strong democratie sen- timent throughout the country.
 Massachusetts announced work had been hampered by a primary contest now going on there where Franklin D. Roosevelt and Alfred E. Smith are in close race.
 New York reported the largest amount. $226,644 which is about one-third of the quota assigned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13

in 1914 and having escaped in 1927 from the Cheshire reforma- tory during the serving of a sen- tence. Valerie and Rubino did not have records.
 Attorney James M. Lynch ap- bearing for Rubino made 8 plea for leniency stating the accused was married with three children.
 He said the accused had an ex- cellent record and had become des- perate because of inability on his part to secure employment to pro- vide for his family. Attorney Lynch asked the court to give the youth another chance and place him on probation.
 Attorney Henry weisman, ap- bearing for Valerie mentioned il was the first offense of any kind of the accused and said there were several minimizing circumstances surrounding the case. He told the court that Valerie after the gun had exploded, rushed down the street and notified him there had been a shooting. He asked the court to give the accused another chance and place him on proba- ton.
 Judge Jennings said he was talk. ing into consideration the pleas of the counsel for the accused and also the fact that they had no rec ords. He said they had no crim. inal records and that he did moi want to start them. He warned the accused that if they are ever brought before the court again the suspended sentences will stand against them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
GETS IS TO 20 YEARS
s9,375 VERDICT IN HER BREACH OFPROMISE SUIT

Boston, April 13-(UP)-A fed eral jury, in a sealed verdict opened to-day, awarded Miss Mar guerite Potter. New York poetess and musician, $s.375 damages in her s1O0, 1000 alienation of affection suit against Carroll Tillman. Bos- ton economist. The verdict, opened by Federal Judge Hugh D. McLel- Ian, had been reached last night after two hours deliberation. At torney George H. Lucey, defense counsel, announced he would ap- peal.
 Miss Potter claimed Tillman made love to her in rapid-fire TO- nance that began under a tropical moon; that he wrote many amor ous letters (65 were produced in court): and that he broke her heart by later refusing to fulfill his alleged promise to wed her. Till mans counsel, denouncing the plaintiff as a "gold-digger," had asked, How can few paltry dol lars soothe a breaking heart?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
BANK ROBBER
Mikulaitis Found Guilty; Jury Out
 Thirty Minutes
Pals Testify for State in $3,4OO Hodup at Sanditz- Traurig Bank States Attorney Riddles Aibi of Accused in Speedy Trial

Found guilty of robbery with vii olence by jury which delfberated less than thirty minutes, Charles Alikulaitis was sentenced to states prison for term of IS to 20 years by Judge Newell Jennings in the superior court this afternoon. Milk ulaitis in going to prison joined three of his former pals, who were with him on the night of April Is when they successfully held up the Sanditz &s Traurig bank on North Main street and made a getaway with $3,400. Two of his pals" were state witnesses and helped to pin the charge on him during the hearing.
 Judge Newell Jennings in passing sentence remarked to the effect that Probulis perjured himself sev- eral times in denying the charges and had apparently selected trial by jury to win sympathy.
 The robbery of the local bank was an after thought" on the part Of the four young bandits. They had tried two others in various parts of the state and had been compelled to abandon the at- tempts.
 Shortly after participating in the bank hold-up Mikulaitis was ar reated in Hartford as he was at tempting to pass counterfeit SEQ bills on the cashier of 0 motion picture theater. He served nearly a year in Atlanta, Ga, for this evil dence.
 Testimony of two of his alleged partners in the holdup proved the clinching of the case against Mix ulaitis. Joseph Probulis was brought down from states prison to testify to Mikulaitis' part in the robbery and the state also intro- duced a surprise witness in Gia- como Tuccillo. fifth member of the quintet who admitted taking part in the crime. The last named is still under arrest for his part in the robbery.
 The testimony of Probulis and Tuccillo showed that the quintet, William Nowasett and Alessio Chiario, being the other members of the gang, had planned to hold up the Collinsville Trust company. but were frustrated when a black cat walked across the path of Pro- bulls as he with Mikulaitis and Chiarlo were on their way to the bank. Then then planned to hold up the Southington bank but plans went awry and it was decided to stage the holdup of the sanditz and Traurig bank in Waterbury.
 Both witnesses testified that Mix ,llaitis was the first to enter the bank with gun in hand. Probuiis and Chiarlo followed. Probulis grabbed the money in the till and in the vault and then escaped in scas to Probulis' home on Maple strpet where the money amounting to A3 400 was split.
 Probulis, Chiarlo and NoWasett were given sentences of 10 to 70 years in States prison when they were arraigned at the September term of the superior court.
 1fikulaitis was arrested follow inR the completion of his serving . years sentence in the Atlanta Ga, penetentiary for counterfeit ing.
 In his argument to the jury As sistant States Attorney William B.. Fitxgerald ridiculed the alibi of the accused that he had been drinking all that day, that he was not at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
WATERBURY PRODUCE
 MARKET
Furnished by Connecticut Depart ment of Agriculture-B. F.
 Storrs, Local Agent.)

wednesday, April 1s--New po- tato prices were higher today. Bushels were held for $2.50 and more. while barrels were selling as high as $7.00. Shipping point prices advanced at Florida while Texas was increasing shipments and holding prices at unchanged levels. 1t was reported that the condition of the early potato crop in southern states on April was only 65 per cent compared with 79 per cent a year ago. Shipments of old potatoes continued at about the same rate last week and the market weakened slightly at some of the important shipping centers. Maine shippers were not holding stock quite as firmly as at last weeks close. Local trading was mostly around $1.15 per 100 pound sack.
 On April 1 it was stimated that the condition of peaches in 10 southern states averaged only .S3 per cent of normal, compared with 72 per cent a year ago and Q i've year average of 72. Very low tenn peratures in March evidently did considerable damage to this crop in the south. The April report was the poorest for this month in the past nine years.
 (Unless otherwise stated quota tions are based on sales of good merchantable products to retailers by wholesalers or nearby produc- ers.)
 Apples, Fancy Delicious f.90- 200 bu., Baldwins 1.65.1.80 bu., No. Delicious 1.75.f.0O bu., Bald wins 1.4O.1.6O bu., Utility, Bald wins 1.1O-1.25 bu., western boxed. Delicious 2.65.2.S5 bu., Winesaps Extra Fancy 2.25.2.5O bu., Fancy 2.OO.2.25 bu.; oranges, Cal. 3.50- 400 box. Fla. 4.50-5.OO box; straw berries .25..2e pt.
 VEGETABLES.
 Asparagus, shipped in 2.5O.3.5O crate; beans. green 7.0O-7.50 bu.: bets, new .75-.9O doz. bchs., old 100. 1.25 bu.; cabbage 400 4.75 crate; carrots. new 4.5O-5.0O crate; old washed 2.5O 500 bu.; cauli- flower 1.9O.2.fO crate: celery. hearts 1.1O-f.35 doz.; dandclioits. hotbci f.4O.1.5O bu.; lettuce, icc. berg 3.25.4.OO crate, h0tDcd I.x0- f.35 box IS; onions 3.5O-4.25 bu.: parsnips, washed 1.7J -2.OO bn.: potatoes. old 1.1O-f.25 cwt., new 2.4O-2.5O bu.; radishes. hotbed .SO- 60 dox. bcl1s.: rhubarb, Cal. f.5O- 1.75 box; spinach 1.OO-1.40 bu.: scallions .75..8O doz. bchs.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per d0z.; Ncwlaid Fancy .27: Special .25..27: Extra .23-.25: Gathered .2O-.22; Newlaid Medium .2S;. mediums .f2 20: western .15-.2O; live, fowl .1S..24 lb., broilers .2O-.25 h.; dressed. fowl .28-.26 h., broilers .3O..33 ID.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT. Butcher stock, COWS .O3-.O5 h.. calves .07..Oo h.; meats, bcefs .1f- IA lb., veal .fO..14 h.. lamb .16- 20 h.. pork. loins .12..14 h., pork, local dressed .O7..O9 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13

Mayor Frank Hayes and ex- Mayor William E. Thoms of this city will be present tomorrow at a gathering of Smith-for- President packers in Danbury. Ex-Mayor David E. Fitzgerald of New Haven will be the principal speaker at the session, which will take place in the Empress theater. Several other Waterburians are also ex- pected to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
Families Along Conn River Are
 Moving Away

Hartford, Conn. April 1S-(UP) - Families living in low-lying meadows along the Connecticut river prepared to evacuate thelr homes to-day az the river-well above flood level, continued to rise.
 U. S. weather observer Llewel- wyn A. Raplee forecast steady rise of the flood crest during the next s36 hours due to recent heavy rains over the entire New England ter ritory which pours its contributo- ries into the Connecticut.
 The river. expected to reach l? feet above sea level to-day, has overrun its banks in several places Flood stage is 16 feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13

scene of the robbery and that he did not take part in the share of the spoils. He also told the jury that the two witnesses who proved the states chief witnesses, Joseph Probulis and Giacomo Tuccillo, were not promised immunity for their evidence.
 Attorney w. W. Gager in his ar gument to the jury said the su- preme court time and again has stated that when testimony of an accomplice in any crime if of- fered by the state 1t should be cor roborated in order to prove beyond any reasonable doubt the guilt of the accused,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
THE KIWANIS CLUB
 WEEKLY MEETING

An educational program. spon- sored in cooperation with the cen- tral Y M c A educational survey, featured the weekly meeting and luncheon of the Kiwanis club to-- day at the Hotel Elton. In the ab- sence of the president and vice.
 president, Dr Edward H. Kirsch- baum and Edward B. Tracy. re- spectively, Levi Wilcox. past presi- dent, presided. The members were given auestionnaires which were filled out containing interrogations along educational lines. Arthur L. Purinton, chairman of the program committee. was in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
AMBASSADOR TO
 GIVE ADDRESS

Don Juan Francisco de Carde- mas, appointed ambassador to the United States from the Spanish re- public January 2, 1882, will speak over the Columbia Broadcasting system tonight from 11:15. to 11:30 o'clock EST, on "The First Anniversary of the Founding of the Spanish Republic" Spain's people set up the new government April IA, 1891, when King Alphon- so abdicated,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
wATERTowN.

AUTOMOBILE INsURANcE-4 and
 'asss sS sSssss s:ss ana ssSs s'issssis For 8 cyl. cars cost for full year sl7.so. Insure in . big stock cem- sets of s25.ooo'ooo. T. N; Lyons and Son. Real Est4te and tnsur- ance. Thomaston. Tel 1s1-s'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
United States Bonds
 Went Higher And The
 Market Was Cheered
Bond News Resulted in the Choking Off of Liquidation
 That Has Been Sending Prices Downward

issues exerted a dampering in- f1uencs on other oil stocks and
 such favorable news as a one.cent gasoline price advance in 10 states
 by Sinclair and Cities Service pass ed unnoticed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
THOMASTON

THE new Pontiac sixes and eights
 are on display at w. H. Lyons
 show room. Main street, Thomas , ton. Would be pleased to demon, Sstrate these great cars: postal
 card will bring any model to your
 door. W. H. Lyons. Dealer. Thom-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
GRAF ZEPPELIN HOME

REMEMBRANCE, ApriI lS-1UF , -The Graf Zeppelin was moored here at 8:z2 a. m. to-day complet- ing a trip of i01 hours from Fer. nambuco, Brazil. The ship carried q Ill passengers and made the trip without incident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13

Washington, April 13.-UP)- Democrats have collected nearly three quarters of million dollars in campaign contributions, mainly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13

mittee headed by Ben Colder is working tirelessly on the dance and one feature will be the presenta- tion of a most attractive floral favor. to each lady at the dance. Tom Casey and his w. T. l. c. Broadcasting orchestra will fur nish music from 800 o'clock until 1900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
Dorrnitory Formal.

oRe of the big social events of the year occurs at the Y. Nj. C. A. this week when the Dormitory Village presents its annual April Capsr" Friday night. A large com-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
Inter-Club Council Netting.

A most important meeting of the Y. M, c. A. Inter-Club Council will be held next Friday night at 7:S0 at the Y. M. c. A. discussion of new Inter-Club leagues, social ace tivities and the work of the Y. M. c. A. in foreign countries will take place. All members of the council are urged to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13

A black bear cub weighs from 2 to 12 uonces at birth. This is about 1-250fh if it's full frown weight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13

The per capital income of
 Czecho-slovakia last year was about $125.
Evening star., 1932-10-30

Getting out the vote. Joe Crane.
champion parachute spot jumper"
going aloft at Roosevelt Field to begin
a Nationwide tour in the get out the
vote" campaign sponsored by the
United States Junior Chamber of Com
ynerce Associated Press Photo.
Evening star., 1932-10-30

A busy day at Chicago
hospital. Two sets of triplets
arrived the same day at the
Lewis Memorial Hospital and
four nurses were assigned to
care for them.
q Associated Press Photo
Evening star., 1932-10-30
rhi. 27s poekese
mokes over q quart!

Get this bargain package at your drug
gist. Also l0e package at 5 and 10
cent stores. Always keep package on
hand-mix it up fresh when you need it.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1932-12-08
Meat Cutting Schools
to be Held in Paxton,
North Hero Townships

Plans are being completed for the
meat cutting demonstrations which
will be given in Redwood county De-
cember 20 and 81, it was announced
Wednesday by Nate H. Bovee, coun-
ty agent.
The schools will be held in Paxton
and North Hero townships. Paxton
officers are trying to secure the base
ment of the school house for the De-
cember 20 meeting and North Hero
officials are endeavoring to rent the
school house there for the other dem
onstration. If North Hero fails to
get the school, the demonstration will
be given in the town hall in Revere.
Proper and most economical meth
DDS of cutting meat Will be the sub
ject at the schools. H. z. Zavoral of
the University Farm will be in
charge.
Dates for the hog cholera school
to be held here in the court house are
January and 6. DIR. j. w. Billings
of the University Farm will have
charge. Mr.. Bovee stated that all
registrations must be in by January
first.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1932-12-08

Gilbert Corbett Of Sioux City, Iowa
spent the weekend with his parents
MIR. and Mrs. J. M. Corbett.
The annual Christmas party of the
Sorosis club Will be held at the usual
hour Monday afternoon, December II
at the home Of Mrs. l.. o. Alexander
R. A. Cooper who has been a pa
tient at University hospital for some
time IS recovering rapidly and is ex-
pected to return home within a week
Mrs. E. B. Orion entertained in
formally Friday afternoon when hel
guests were Mrs. B. P. Clark, Mrs
Walter Lamberton, Mrs. John Koors
and Mrs. Vern Pryor.
The Quality club met Monday eve
ming at the home Of Mrs. w. A. Brand
Countries Of South America were
named in response to roll call. Two
papers on 'Production and Industries
of South America" and "Civic and So
cial Problems of the Continent
which had been prepared by Mrs. E
G. McCuskey and Mrs. Joseph Tyson
were read by Mrs. w. F. Jackson. The
cantata Garden of Flowers by a
group of women from the four fed
Grated clubs was sung. AS surprise
number and one that was thoroughly
enjoyed Mrs. Brand presented Mrs. T.
E. Finn who read "Play:ng Santa
Claus" The next meeting will be al
the home of Mrs. ]. A. Baikie Mon
day evening, December 10, when a
Christmas program will be given.
Miss Hazel Aune who is visiting
her brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Pierre C. Walker at Los An
geles, California this winter, was
guest of honor at party given re-
Gently by Mrs. Walker. The guests
all former Redwood Falls young wo-
men were DR.. Elsie Freese, Mrs. H
A. Tyre (Jeannette Barber), Mrs
Carl Reynolds, Mrs. Floyd Reynolds
Mrs. W:lfred Pollard MAUD Peter.
SOM, Mrs. George Halter (Florence
Eischen), Mrs. Charles He'd (Alms
Zeimer), Mrs. Walter Ross (Evelyr
Zeimer), Miss Laurette E. Ross, Mrs
Benson Brooks Emma Abraham)
Mrs. Earl Mcpherson (Lois Warner)
Mrs. James Reynolds (Abbie Peavey
and Mrs. Charles Kenney (Mayme
Peavoy).
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1932-12-08
Beth Morse Awarded
$4,000; Barry Heirs
Get $500 Verdict

$4,000 was awarded Miss Eliza
beth Morse, formerly of Redwood
Falls, in court at Marshall Thursday
in suit for damages arising from an
automobile accident in which Miss
Morse was severely injured last
spring.
Nellie Barry, special administrative
of the estate of Elizabeth Barry Of
Minneapolis who was killed in the
same accident, received $500. The
cases were tried jointly although
separate verdicts were returned.
The suits were brought against Ray
Sill, formerly of Redwood Falls, driv-
err of the car in which the three were
coming to Redwood Falls from Tracy.
The accident happened on Highway
No. IA about two miles west of the
city when their car crashed into a
truck, parked along the road, while
meeting another car.
Miss Morse, now Of Iona, Iowa,
formerly worked at the register OF
deeds office here. She was con.lned
to the hospital here for severa.
months.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1932-12-08
RyersOn Appointed
to League Committee

N. R. Ryerson has been notified Of
his appointment to the planning and
zoning committee of the League of
Minnesota Municipalities of which
Redwood Falls is member. The
committee is active in working out
the problems brought to its attention
and makes its final report at the an
nual convention of the league, which
will be held at Hibbing in June, 1888.
The Washington times., 1932-10-11
INSULTS SPURN
ZAHAROFF MD

PARIS, Oct. II G.NS)-De-
spite a cable from his Chicago at
torneyS advising him to enlist the
aid of Sir Basil Zaharoff, Samuel
insult. former utilities magnate
now held in Athens, made no at
tempt to interest the munitions
king in his case, International
News Service learned today.
Sir Basils secretary said that
neither insult nor his son ap-
pealed to him or even visited him
during their long stay in Paris.
One of the code kilograms sent
to Samuel insult, jr., at Milan,
Italy, during his fathers flight
from Paris suggested that he see
Zaharoff immediately if you
think wise"
Sir Basil Zaharoff is intimately
connected with the petroleum and
other industries. He has always
had reputation for secrecy in
everything he does. He is 81
years old.
The Washington times., 1932-10-11
Boy Watching
Bear Clawed
To Death

ALBION, N. Y, Oct. II
U.N.SO O.-Clawed by a bear he
watched in it's cage, Peter Ryan,
6, was dead today.
Peter was one of a group Of
boys who gathered around a
wagon transporting two bears
from Lockport to Rochester
which halted here for a short
time.
One of the animals reached a
paw through the bars, and
clawed Peter, who stood close to
the cage.
The Washington times., 1932-10-11
insult Holder Sues
For Debenture Collateral

NEW YORK, Oct. II GN.SO.
Return of more than $4,000, 900
in collateral pledged by the insult
Utilities Investments, Inc, for a
loan of $14,OOO,OOO obtained last
year was sought in a suit pending
today in the United States district
court.
The concern disregarded a de-
benture provision barring such
transaction, Louis Flader, holder
of $1,000 worth Of debentureS,
complained in his action, though
which he aimed to have the col
lateral taken from the five banks
now holding it and turned over
for the benefit of debenture
holders.
The banks involved are the
Central Hanover Bank, the Guar
anty Trust Company, the Bankers
Trust Company, the Irving Trust
Company and the Commercial
Bank and Trust Company.