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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-29

Paris next month will be treated to the first
showing of American shoe fashions ever to be held
in the French capital 1t is the doing Of the Shoe
craft shops whose president, Harry Rosenthal, now
is Europe with his collection, which includes the
models shown above
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21
$4,000 SCHOOL
/. ROSTER SEEN

An increase in the day and
night schools today was expected
to bring the enrolment in the
District schools beyond $4,000.
With an increase of 1896 in the
day school enrolment yesterday,
the total of both day and night
schools mounted to 85,917. School
officials expect large night
school attendance tonight to swell
this figure.
The ban on entrance to the
new Roosevelt High School,
Thirteenth and Upshur Streets
Northwest, was lifted yesterday
by DR.. Stephen E. Kramer, first
aSSiSt ant superintendent of
schools, when he ruled that
students living south of Farragut
Street, north of Spring Road, be-
tween Rock Greek Park on the
west and Soldiers Home on the
east should be admitted to first
and second year classes.
Previously, entrance to the new
school was permitted only for
those students certified last June
and for those who will pursue
strictly business courses.
The enrolment distribution
yesterday was: Teachers colleges,
9l4; high schools, 14,142; junior
high. l4,648; elementary, 49,079.
White school enrolment was
53,205 and colored, 26,469.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21
RECORD ROSTER
At CATHOLIC j.

Enrolling a larger number OF
students than last year, Catholic
University yesterday opened its
forty-fourth academic year in all
schools Of the university.
The mass of the Holy Ghost,
which will mark the solemn open.
ing of the year, will be celebrated
in the Crypt Of the Shrine Of the
Immaculate Conception on the
university campus at 1890 a. m.
Sunday.
The Right Rev. James H. Ryan,
rector of the university, will be
celebrant and the Right Rev. Ed.
ward A. Pace, vice rector, will
preach.
The freshmen class yesterday
enrolled 140 students. OF the
several schools of the university,
the law school enrolled the larg-
est number.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21
Observation-Disclosures
Iohn Ellis Ended His
Career In '23 With
Bvwaters Case

ROCHDALE, Lancashire, Eng.
land, Sept. 81 U.N.SJ.-Because
he brooded over the 200 execu-
tons he had supervised. John
Ellis. once Great Britain's most
famous public hangman, was a
suicide today.
He was found with his throat
slaShed by his own hand, a tell
tale razor by his side
His most famous execution was
the one that brought his public
career to an abrupt end.
This was the hanging of Mrs.
Edith Thompson, who, with her
youthful lover, Frederick By
waters, had been condemned for
the murder of her husband.
Dragged to ScaffOld
The execution, which took
place on January 9, 1923, shat
tered the hangman'S nerve to
such an extent that he was
forced to retire. The woman had
to be dragged to the scaffold,
screaming for mercy.
With this scene imprinted on
his brain, Ellis went into seclu.
sion, declaring:
"Never agan will 1 hang a
woman"
During the eight years that fol
lowed he worked as a barber.
Long before his retirement Ell
lis acquaintance had noticed
that his job seemed to prey upon
him; that he worried more and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21

more as he found himself So
cially ostracized.
On August 20 of the year fol-
lowing his retirement he tried to
take his life, but failed. He was
found gravely wounded by self
inflicted bullet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21
RAILWAY.
ASKS BIC LOAN

The Chesapeake Beach Railway
Company yesterday applied for a
100000 loan from the Recon.
struction Finance Corporation to
complete extension of it's line
from Seaside Park across the bay
to Cambridge.
The application was filed with
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, which is expected to ap-
prove it.
Opposition to the extension Of
the line is expected from ferry
companies. A proposal to span
the bay with railroad tracks was
fought before the Interstate Com.
merce Commission in 1880.
Travel economically in one Of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21
DEPUTY VISITS

M. De Chappedelaine, Of the
French chamber of deputies, in
this country on a tour, was pre-
sented yesterday to President
Hoover.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21

Travel economically in one Of the
good used cars advertised for sale to-
day In the Classified Section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
SHEPPARD HAS
 MADE AN ABOUT
 FACE ON STAND
Senator From Texas, Coz Author of the 18th
 Amendment, to Vote for Submission of Repeal

Washington, June 30.-(UP)- Senator Sheppard, democrat, Tex as, co-author of the 18th amend ment, announced to-day he would vote for submission of the question of repeal unless directed otherwise by referendum in his state.
 "I shall vote for the submission of the question of repeal unless the referendum in the democratic pri- mary in Texas on this subject in July results unfavorably to sub- mission," Sheppard said in com menting on the democratic prohi- bition plank. Another qualifica- ton, so far as my vote is con- cerned, is that the pendency of the amendment involving the question of repeal must be limited to a definite number of years as was the case with the 18th amendment.
 If the question of repeal is sub mitted to the states I shall oppose repeal when my state takes up the matter of determining its attitude. While I shall vote to submit, l am opposed to repeal.
 "I shall oppose any increase in the alcoholic content of beverage liquors banned by the Volstead act while the 18th amendment is in op- eration because I regard such a measure as either direct violation of the constitution or a destruction of enforcement. In either case respect or my oath to support the constitution impels me to take this position.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
RELIEF BILL IS STILL WAITING
 FOR CONGRESS
May Be Sent to Hoover By TO-m OrrOw If He Vetoes It Closing of Session Must Wait

Washington, June 30-UP)- Congress has cleared its calendar so that time of adjournment de- bends largely on disposition of the $2,3OO, 100000 unemployment re- lief program. House and senate conferees, who had hoped to agree on the final form of the relief bill yesterday. said they were con- fident of finishing today. In that event, 1t might be sent to President Hoover tomorrow.
 Congress will wait to see if he yetoes 1t because of it's proposed huge expenditures for federal pub lie works. If he vetoed the bill, the session would be prolonged for an attempt to enact 1t over his disapproval. If that failed. a new bill would be passed
 Conferees agreed on another relief bill, setting aside 40,000,000 bush els of farm board wheat and 500,- 900 bales of cotton for distribution to the destitute by the Red Cross.
 This last day of the governments fiscal year finds six of the vital appropriation bills already signed by the president or ready for his signature. The other are in con- ference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
Lawyer For Curtis
 Startles Court By
 Asking Acquittal
Claims Member of Prose- cutor's Staff Gave Story to Newspaper That Curtis Was Al- ready Convicted Judge Denied Motion

Bennington, N. J., June 30.- (UP)-What promised to be the etormiest session of the trial of John Hughes Curtis, self-confessed Lindbergh hoaxer, opened today with defense counsel demanding a directed verdict of acquittal on the grounds that members of prosecution counsel had given out a newspaper interview saying: "Curtis is as good as convicted all ready"
 Waving a copy of the Hunterdon County Democrat, a weekly, de- fense Attorney c. Lloyd Fisher ex- pressed indignation. Judge Adam Q. Robbins took opposin counsel into his chambers where wrangling could be heard through the closed door. When they returned half hour later, Robbins overruled the motion.
 Captain John J. Lamb then re- sumed testimony which was inter- rupted when court adjourned We'd nesday. The state police official was reading one of the lengthy statements Curtis made to police.
 The courtroom, crowded to capacity, was noisy and restive. Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh sat at the prosecution counsel table, his chin cupped in his hands, list ening to Lambs testimony. Cur tis' eyes wandered and he was not wholly attentive. He smiled occa-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
IRELAND FACES BRITISH THREAT
 OF REPRISALS
Land Annuities Were Due To-day and Secretary Thomas Will Start Things in House on Monday

London, June 30-(U. P.) - Re- prisals against the Irish Free State for it's failure to pay the land an- nuities due Great Britain were an- nounced in the house of commons to-day by'J. H.. Thomas. dominions secretary. Thomas said no payment on the annuities due to-day had been received, and therefore he would introduce in the house on Monday proposals to deal with the situation.'
 The annuities are due under the land purchase act of 1885. which provided that Irish tenants could buy their land from the proprie- tors, the British government pay ing the purchase price and the ten- nant repaying the government in IonR-term installments.
 Under the treaty of 1921. estab- fishing the Free State. the Free State agreed to collect the money and fund it to the British govern ment, which has issued stock to finance the entire deal, The stock Is ruaranteed by the British treasury and pays regular dividends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
Editorial Comment In General Praises
 Democratic Party
Democrats Can Sweep the Country By Nominating as Good a Man as Their Platform, Was One Comment Made in Big Newspaper
(By the United Press)

Repeal and modification of the 18th amendment and Volstead act, respectively. as urged in the demo- cratic party 1892 platform, attract ed more attention among both headline writers and editorial writ CTS to-day in American newspapers.
 Most editorial comment included some review of the economic blanks offered the democrats by their platform makers, but all em- phasized the history-making break in political party precedent. the climax of a 12-year fight "wets" have waged against prohibition.
 The Herald Tribune, wet republi- can newspaper which has been crit ical of "straddles" on the prohibi- ton question, and evasiveness and wordiness in other platforms. said to-day:
 "The democratic platform lived faithfully up to the plans of the leaders in the important item of brevity. It is easy to read and for the most part easy to understand. Some brief general phrases leave much to the interpreter. The pro- hibition plank is not of this type. It Is the longest plank and clearest "a model political plank" It
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
WOMEN PLEASED AT REPEAL VOTE
 OF DELEGATES
They Rejoice With Mrs Pauline Sabin, Repeal "Joan of Arc," After Her Three Year Fight . for Change
BY MAXINE DAVIS United Press Correspondent

. NOAhUCu ICSS
 Chicago, June 30.-(UP)-Wo- men fighting for prohibition repeal were delighted with the democra- tic platforms plank, with Mrs Paul. line Sabin, the movements Joan of Arc, beaming after her three year battle.
 T am very satisfied with the majority plank" she said. "It in- corporates everything that our or- has ever asked for: First, a straight repeal amendment in congress. then submission through conventions, and finally laws to promote temperance, abolish the saloons, and to strengthen the in- terstate commerce laws to protect the borders of those states which will remain dry.
 The news from this convention session will do more to hearten the people of this country than anything in many a moon."
 Mrs Sabin, former New York member of the republican national committee, and prominent in na- tional councils of the g. o. p. sat in her box at the democratic con- vention smiling and happy, as she
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30

Paris. June 30-(UP)-The dem- ocratic platform stand on prohib- ition was hailed as "clear cut, de- finite and direct" by Nicholas Mur- ray Butler in a statement today.
 He did not say whether he would support the democrats, but in a written statement declared:
 ''It is clear to me that there Is an overwhelming sentiment that the police power of the states ,be restored to them and the liquor traffic brought under effective con- trol and subjected to tax"
 The fifth section urging modifi- action of the Volstead law is sound in principle, re said, but he feared 1t would cause the federal govern ment to interfere with states rights However, 1t is good election strat- egy, he said, because 1t will enable the democrats to promise the far mer an outlet for his grain and guarantee the removal of many of the new nuisance taxes through the new revenue on beer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
SON OF WEALTHY MAN KIDNAPPED
 THIS MORNING
Haskell Bonn Taken From Gar- age in Rear of St Paul Home in Daylight

St Paul. Minn. June 30.-(UP)- Two men to-day kidnaped Haskell Bohn, 20, son of Gebhart c. Bohn. president of the Bohn Refrigerator company, from the garage at the rear of the Bohn residence.
 Young Bohn was forced to ac- company the kidnapers at the point of pistols. Witnessing the kidnap- ing, which occurred at a. m., was the family chauffeur. who was made to stand aside while the youth was forced into the automo- bile. The wealth of the elder Bohn is estimated at several million dol- lars.
 The kidnappers tossed the chauf- feur a note as they drove away. The note demanded $35,000 ran som and warned the relatives mot to notify authorities if you ever want to see him again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
COMMANDER OF BONUS ARMY IS
 VERY DEFIANT
This Is War; Shouted Waters-s'We Have No w eapons, But Our Brains" Becomes Very Vehement

Washington, June 30-(U. P.)- The Oregon Cannery boss who has become Absolute dictator" of the bonus army here, has ordered a "real military unit with one-hour drill every morning." that will make some people worry"
 Commander Walter w. Waters has enough men in his penniless, hungry Bonus Expeditionary Force to form a complete war time infan- try division-from 12 to 20,00 men.
 "This Is war" he shouted as he ordered the drill period.
 ''The only difference between us and an army in the field is that we have no weapons but our brains. 1" he said.
 The implied threat that the bonus army might become a force to cope with in maintenance of order in the nations capital city met this reply by Police Superintendent Pelham Glassford:
 "Any veteran who takes the law into his own hands will be arrest ed.'
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
ROOSEVELT ON
 FIRST BALLOT
 STATES FARLEY

Chicago, June 30 (UP) = Were still riding on Roosevelt on the first ballot" James A. Far ley, Roosevelt manager declared today. Strong recruiting work
 was still proceeding. and other Roosevelt lieutenants expressed the view that Roosevelt would win either on the first ballot or soon thereafter.
 Smith headquarters expressed optimism. Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City. field marshal of the Smith forces, reported the enthu- siastic and spontaneous demon. stration arising when Smith ap- peared on the speakers stand to
 advocate prohibition repeal last night had gained added strength for Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
NEW LONDON
 MAN BOLTED
 WET FORCES
SIX PERSONS KILLED IN OHIO TRAIN
 CRASH TO-DAY

Middlctown, Ohio, June 3O- Two Cincinnati and Lake Erie fractions cars raced down . sec- tion of track and crashed to- gether to-day. Six persons were known dead and Q seventh was reported injured fatally. Several others were injured.
 A passenger car, north-bOund from Hamilton, Ohio was struck by a twO-car freight car. bound south from Cleveland. Officials believed the passenger car failed to stop at a switch to allow the freight to pass.
 The dead: Ray Bowman, Day. ton, freight mOtorman; Joe Brosc, Hamilton, passenger mo- tOrman; R. c. Wilson, Hamfl- ton c. IL. and E. Trainman; Harry B. Augsberger, Trenton; Jack Augsberger, his son; George Betz.
 An unidentified girl was be- lieved to have been crushed fatally.
 Tho freight train plowed half way through the passenger coach, slicina its steel and tim- bers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
Interesting Topics
 In Connection With ~. Great Convention

"One perfectly clear inference from the work of the two conven- tions," he said, lis that the hand writing is on the wall and the 18th amendment fortunately Is doomed to early repeal"
 Chicago, June 30 = (U. P.) = The only man who refused to vote 6n the prohibition plank in the democratic national convention favored federal manufacture and sale of liquor.
 Eugene D. O'Sullivan, Omaha, wrote ,"I refuse to vote because 1t is wrong" under both propositions of submission and repeal when a polling list was passed among the delegates from his state.
 "We should modify our laws so the government can supervise brew- ing, distilling and barter of all H. quor under an improved Canadian system" O'Sullivan told the United Press. f
 This state rights theory is all
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
WET LEADERS IN
 CONGRESS HAVE BEGUN TO ACT
lnpelled By the Repeal Plank in Democratic Platform, They Go Out for Beer and Wine

Washington. June 30-(UP)- Congressional wet leaders. buoyed by the repeal plank in the demo- cratic platform. to-day moved for immediate legislative action to bring about the end of prohibition.
 Rep La Guardia, republican. N. Y.. telegraphed Chairman Raskob of the democratic national com mittee and Chairman Saunders of the republican committee, urging the two parties join in seeking con- gressional action to legalize beer and wine. pending submission of the repeal question to the states. He claimed there were now enough modificationists of both parties in the house to pass such bill in an hour.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
Historic Decision of the Democratic Party Came After a Night of Wild Hilarity and Thunder- ing Attacks on 18th Amendment - First Time Any Party Urged Repeal
DRY STATES ON
 THE BAND WAGON
By LYLE c. WILSON United Press Stan Correspondent

United Press Stan COrreSpOndent)
 Convention Headquarters, Chi- cago, June 30-(UP)-Jubilant. shouting, victory-scenting demo- crats broke partisan lines to-day and voted four to one to repeal the eighteenth amendment and modify the Volstead act.
 The vote came as a climax of interparty battling, a democratic and historic decision by a major American political party. It was the first time since ratification of the prohibition amendment Janu- ary 16, 1920, that any major po- litical party had urged its repeal.
 The action made possible an election in November on an out and out wet and dry issue, for the re- publican party platform adopted . few weeks earlier had voted tosrcrS submit the prohibition question, but did not pledge the party to work for repeal or modification of the amendment.
 The balloting revealed dry state after dry state shifting to the frank repeal and modification plank urged by eastern democrats, led by Senator David I. Walsh of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
FIRST BALLOT IS
 ROOSEVELT CLAIM
By RAYMOND CHAPTER n.-o. CA~O 6vD.--c,>r~Sxl< . z,

(Cn1te0 Press Stan COfrcSpOn0ent)
 Convention Stadium, Chicago, June 30-(UP)-Bitter enders in the fight to stop Governor Frank lin D. Roosevelt conferred in secret session to-day as Roosevelt head quarters announced they expect their candidate to win the demo- cratic nomination for president.
 In the private hideout of a luxu- rious apartment in which they have been planning for several days, the "Stop Roosevelt" men huddIed as the national convention opened to clean up its platform work, and to hear nominating speeches.
 Among those who met in the hideout were John J. Raskob, democratic national committee chairman; Henry Breckinridge. leader for former Governor Byrd of Virginia, and James M. Cox. 1920 candidate for the presidency.
 They were still hoping to swing the convention away from Roose- welt whose leaders were claiming around 700 on the first ballqt-and perhaps a sweep over on that. Manager James Farley himself chung to the slogan, Roosevelt on
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
PRESIDENT OF
 YALE ENGAGED
 TOBE. MARRIED

Cramerton, N. C., June 30-En- gagement of Mrs Katherine Cram CT Woodman. Ardmore, Pa. to President James Rowland Angel of Yale University has been announce ed by her parents. MT and Mrs Stuart Warren Cramer. Cramerton. Cramer Is a widely known textile -magnate: Mrs WOodman is the widow of the late Paul Woodman. Ardmore, who died in 1880. She has six children. She is graduate of Queensschicora College. Char lotte, N. c. Dr Angell's first wife died more than a year ago.
 The marriage is expected to take place sometime during the sum- mer. ].
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
The 100 Per Cent Moist Delegation From This State Was Shattered By Ex-Senator Alton I. Minor, Who Voted for Minority Report COMMITTEEMAN j STILL IN DISPUTE
Special to the Democrat)

Especial to the DemOcrat)
 Convention Hall, Chicago, June 30.-Connecticut's supposedly 100 per cent stand in favor of abso- Iute repeal of the 18th amendment and the Volstead act was shattered here early to-day. Taking the Connecticut delegation by surprise, ex-Senator Alton T. Minor of New London. a delegate-at-large from the Nutmeg State, refused to sup- port the wet plank in the national democratic platform set up by the resolutions committee of which ex- Mayor William E. Thoms was a member and voted with the "dry" states in favor of the minority re- port that called for resubmission rather than outright repeal.
 Ssnator Minor is well known to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
STOCK MARKET
 WAS HELPED

New York, June 30.--(UP)- The stock market opened steady today with no increase in the re- cent low level of operations.
 Most leaders were slightly above previous closing levels, with U. &. Steel leading. Steel opened at 22 7-S up 3-4 and smaller gains were registered in New York Gen. tral at II 3-4; Atchison 19 1-2; General Motors 6: American Tele- phone 7s and Standard of New Jersey 24 Is. Democratic Chicago convention helped things.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
RIOTS STARTED
 IN GERMANY

Berlin. June MISUNDERSTOOD political disturbances in Germany were climaxed today by rioting which caused the University of Berlin to be closed for two days.
 Five hundred Nazi studerts car ried the rioting from the university to Unter Den Linden. the princi- nal boulevard of the city, where a score of persons were beaten and one stabbed. Police dispersed the uf0ters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
KIII.En INSTANTLY

Egypt, Mass. June 30.--(UP)--
 Mrs Nancy Murphy Barnard, 31, of Minot was killed instantly to-day when the automobile she was driv- ing was struck by a New York, New Haven 6 Haftford passenger train enroute to Boston. Mrs Bar nard was a daughter of Mrs Joseph F. Murphy, postmistress of Minot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
JOHNNY FARRELL LEADS FIELD

Ostervile, Mass June 30-(UP)-Johnny Farrell of Quaker Ridge, N. Y, former national open champion had Velour over par-for the second round of the Massachusetts state open golf championship at the Oyster Harbors course today Despite his comparative yesterday gave him twoday aggregate of l45, lowest of the early inishers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-30
AL ZIMMERMAN LEADING

Canterbury Country Club Cleveland, o.. June 3O- (UP)-Al Zimmerman, young Portland, Ore, profess siona opened the 33rd western open golf tournament here to-day with score of 70-two under par-for the first IS holes Abe Espinosa, Chicago second low est of the early fnishers with score of n.