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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-14
SCORED BY BAR ASSN.
JAMES M. FINNEGAN OF NEW BRITAIN IS
 DEAD BY ACCIDENT
Was Run Down By Auto Saturday Night Near His Own Home and Died Sunday Night = We'll Known m Waterbury

Britain and lived for many years on McClintock road. As q young man, after working for q time in the Stanley Works plant, he entered the livery business in. which he continued for 50 years.
 At first he was located In the rear of 36 East Main street, sub-- sequently changing to the present location of his garage in the rear of 426 Main street. At one time he had about 100 horses in his busi- ness.
 Throushout his years in business during which he became widely acquainted and extended countless kindnesses to many with whom he dealt. he achieved a high reputa- ton.
 He leaves three daughters, Mrs William Flanagan, Miss Agnes and Miss Katherine Finnegan, and two sons. James and Raymond Finne- gan of New Britain. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the home at 9:15 a. m. and in St Mary's church. in New Britain, at 10 a. m. Burial will be in St Mary's cem- etery.
 James Finnegan was well known In Waterbury where he had many friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-14
Mrs. Helen Erik Died
 Early This Morning
Deceased Had Been in Poor Health for Several Years
 Well Known Throughout City

Isrk gave manifestations of in- domitable courage and optimism that not only revealed rare patience and fortitude, but furnished an in- sight into character and person aiity so highly esteemed by her numerous admirers. Mrs Erk wat young woman of many attractive attainments and enjoyed many splendid. loyal friendships. She found her supreme happiness in life in her home and in the com panionship of her husband. Her warm sympathies, expressed in many neighborly acts of thought fulness and Kindness, endeared her to many.
 The deceased is survived by her husband, her father, one brother, Edwin R. Mackie of Thomaston. and one sister. Mrs George Erik of this city. Tho funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from her residence, BIO Highland avenue, Rev Moses Lowell, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the home Tuesday aft- ernoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-14

Mrs Helen Wallace Erk. 35. wife of E. Christy Erk, managing editor of the Waterbury Democrat, died this morning at the Waterbury hospital. She was a native of this city. the daughter of Robert and the late Jane Dick Mackie. prom inent residents of Waterbury for many years. Mir Mackie Is well known foreman, of the street de- partment of the city of Waterbury. Mrs Erik was a graduate of the Crosby high school and for years was actively Identified as q conn municant of the Second Congrega. tional church, member of It's choir. and on enthusiastic figure in the varied activities of the con- gregation.
 Mrs Erik had been in decllning health for the past two years or more, but her demise today oaino 50 unexpectedly as to shock her relatives ,nnd countless friends. She experienced q relapse Friday even- ing, was admitted Sunday night to tho hospital, where she dled at 1;36 o'clock this morning.
 Throughout her long illness, Mrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-14
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Margaret Mccarthy was held this morning at S:15 from the Mulvflie Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to St Patricl'g church where q solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Bernard Foster assisted by Rev William Wurkns and Rev Thomas Hanley. Burial was fin Calvary cemetery. The pali- bearers were James Kecfe. Michael Kitchen, Harry Conway, William Conway. Daniel Hcaly and Carmine DiSapio.
 The funeral of Joseph A. Cantii- liorp was held this morning at S:l5 from tho home 27 Raymond street to St Francis xaviers church where n solemn mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev John Dillon assisted by Rev James O'Connor, deacon and Rev James Egan. sub- deacon. Burial was in St Johns cemetery in Brooklyn, N. Y. Tho pallbearcrs were: Martin and John Egan, James Lyng. Connie Holland and Louis O'Keefe.
 Sister Euphemia died Friday at SL Mary D uOIHS ILL VtSDs &S&tkANAeA V where she had been stationed for q number of years. Sister Euphemin was q sister of the late Rev John A, Mulcahy, former pastor of the Immaculate Conception church and was an aunt of Hev Thomas Mul. cahy, pastor of sS. Peter and pnul's church.
 The funeral was held this rnorn- ing ut 10 o'clock with q solemn mass of requiem being celebrated at the chapel of St Marys home bv Rev Thomas Mulcahy of thM city assisted by Rev J. Q. Bren- nan of Kensington. deacon and Rev John Donahue of New Britain, suy- deacon and Msgr William Flynn of Hartford. Seated in the sanctuary were Bishop Maurice McAuiiffe Of Hartford; MrGr John J. Neale of Meriden ahd Msgr Thomas Duggan of Hartford. Nu-. merous other priests wcro present from throughout the diocese.
 Funeral services for Mrs Mary (Welton) Somers were held thii afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at ths AIderson Funeral Home, 70 Cen. trnI avenue. with Rev Henry Bald. win Todd. rector of Trinity church officiating. Burial was in old Pint Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-14

James M. Finnegan, 7e, one of New Bfitain's best known business men who conducted . garage on Main street, near East Main, ana had formerly conducted Q livery business for nearly 50 years, died Sunday evening at the New Brit ain General hospital as the result of injuries caused when he was struck by an automobile whiic walking downtown from his home at s1 Lexington street Saturday evening.
 In addition to broken leg, abra- sions and bruises, Mir Ftnnegan had q brain concussi0n and brain injury, pr William Flanagan who attended him reported.
 Mir Finnegan was born in New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-14
Merchants Seek To
 Collect Bills In Unorthodox Manner
Use of Documents in Pseudo Writ Form May Con- stitute Contempt of Court = Prosecution of Creditor Merchant May Follow Any Such Frad- uIent Practice

who desIgnates himself as an att torney in fact with the intention that the debtor shall consider him an attorpey-at-iaw, such signer tn practiclnk law illegally. It is fur- ther resolved that the sending of collect teiegrams to debtors for the collection of small debts is Q prac- tice to be discouraged"
 Mir Lynch did not read the name of the merchant or the per. son to whom the document was sent. but explained that the front of the bill showed tho debt to be ST. Inside, the bill was shown to be $7 but $i0 was added for sher- iffs fees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-14

pr Robert Charles Loddy, age "a years, q former resident of Water bury and of late q resident of New York city died yesterday mornins at the Knickerbocker hospital in Now York city. He was member of the Knickerbocker hospital staff and was medical director of the Hearst Magazine company. the Coty Perfumers, Inc. and the Marie Earle Pcrfumers, Inc. of New York city.
 He was an honorary member of the detective bureau of New York city and had served in tho United States navy during the World war.
 Dr Leddy was born in this. city and after attending the local schools he went to Fordham col- lege. After his graduation from that institution he attended the Medical College of Virginia and was graduated with q degree in medicine.
 .Dr Leddy is survived by his father, John II. Leddy of SS sun nyaide avenue and his steprrother, Mrs John H, Leddy.
 Funeral services will be held at 8 o'clock this evening at the New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-14

noon at her home. 149 Cooke street, after an illness of three months. Miss Lawton was born iil Baidwinsvilie, N. Y.. but had been a resident of this city for 3b years She was the daughter of Elbridge and Matilda Durham Lawton ana was formerly Q teacher in saint Margaret's school when 1t was To- cated on Grove street. She ~. tended the First Congregational church.
 Miss Lnwton Is survived by one brother. Gerard Lawton, of Asso- net. Mass, one nephew and one niece.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon at 2 o'clock from her home. Rev Dr James 70 Gregg, pastor of the First church. will officiate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-14

LAWToN--Miss Isabel cantleid Lawton, 70, diod yesterday after-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-14
Death of Former
 Local Teacher
Mrs Roland S. Winder
 Died in Los Angeles

Word has been received here of the death of Mrs Ronald s. Win. der of Los Angeles, She was for- merly Miss Anna L. Kieley of this city and q former schooisteacher in the Walsh school. Mrs Winder has resided in California for 21 years.
 She Is survived by her husband, Ronald: two sisters, Mrs Thomas o'Donneii and Mrs Thomas Mag ncr, both of this city and several nieces and nephews.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-14
Former Resident
 Died In New York
Dr. Robert Charles Leddy Was Prominent in Medical
 Circles in New York

, York funeral chapel ak JE2 EsaAt 74th street with Father White offciating.
 The body will later be brought to the MulvIlle funeral home 270
 West Main street from where the
 funeral will be held Wednesday
 morning at 9:15 o'clock to the Church of the Blessed Sacrarherit
 where requiem mass will be cello. bratod Ut 10 o'clock. Burial Will he In new. St Josephs cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral
 home after 2 o'clock tomorrow afta ernoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-14

LAWTON--Tn this city, November i3, 1889, Isabel Canfeid Lawton. of 14b Cooke street Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-14
End Serious Coughs
 With Creomulsion

Don't lot them get . strangle hold. Fight germs quickly. Crcomulsion conn pines tho 2 best helps known to modern science. Powerful but harmless. Pleasant to take. No narcotics. Your druggist will refund your money If any cough or cold no matter how long standing is not re- licved by CSeomulsion. (adv.)
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
Alaskas Development Blocked By Bureaus
Tacoma Negro Athlete
 Winner of Award

The highest honor ever paid a Negro student in the Tacoma public schools was given to Jess Brooks. He was chosen as the outstanding boy among the 482 graduates of Lincoln High School and as such won the Richard Graf award.
 Brooks had a high scholastic standing and in addition was a football star and an all-around athlete. The Lincoln High Scnool faculty m d de the choice of Brooks.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
Frank Breed Kills
 Geo. Dick of Sitka

George Dick, native of Sitka, was fatally shot last Friday night by Frank Breed outside Of the Breed cabin Dick who an in- innate friend of Breeds had been drinking in Breeds cabin After having gone home to his he returned to Breeds cabin. It is said that Breed fired the fatal shot from within his doorway, Dick dying the next morning. Staggering home, Dick told his relatives that Frank shot me-" There were no witness to the shooting and Breed is not talking so that the case against him is not so alright.
 Breed is held pending meeting Of the next grand jury.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
Offer Fine Trip
 Up Stikeen River

A letter from the Burlington Transportation Company of Wrangell was received by Charles Greenaa in which the company offers a fine round trip from Petersburg to Telegraph Creek, B. C., at a very fair rate. Those wishing to make this trip should indicate their reservation to MT. Greenaa before the Fourth Of July.
 The new ship "Hazel B. No. B will call in Petersburg on the 18th of July and leave the fol- lowing day for Telegraph Creek direct returning to Petersburg on Saturday the 23rd. The total cost of the trip will not exceed S8 per day, including meals and herthS and is a wonderful trip regardless of the cost. The ac- commodations on the ship are very good with plenty of room for a large crowd. The balance of the crowd necessary to make such a trip will probably be made up at Wrangell
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
Convention SIaps
 LaF OIIette Men

A reSounding rebuke to nine TaFollette members of the Wis consin delegation and settlement of four vigorously debated south ern contests ended the work of the credentials committee of the Republican national committee.
 The charge against the La Toilette faction was that the nine committed a form of party treason by keeping their seats or the convention floor at the mention of President Hoover's name and also during a parade of flags.
 Sixteen conservative members Of the Wisconsin group, gladly presented a resolution censuring the progressiVes for their action, Frank J. Schneider of Neenah being the spokesman. It was ap- proved unanimously.
 National Committee Upheld
 In two other full state contests the credentials committee su3- tained the national committee in seating the Georgia delega- tion headed by James w. Arnold, national committeeman, and the Louisiana delegation explained by Ernest Lee Jahncke, assistant of the Navy and na- tional committeeman.
 Throughout the eight-hour argument in the stuffy, smoke filled committee room in the Congress Hotel, the quadrennial cry of 'lily-whiteism" was rais- cd by the Negroes involved. The whites responded with pleas for southern party harmony and denied any effort to freeze out the "black and tans" from party activity.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
Candidate Brands COP. M0IIyCOddIes

Challenging delegates to the Republican national convention to be Headers and not molly cOddles," Atto1ney-General Gil- bert Bettman of Ohio, Repu5li- can nominee for United States senator, denounced a reSubmis- slcn plank as falling short of a real stand on the prohibition question.
 "A plank calling merely for re-. submission of the Eighteenth Amendment will not go far enough" Bettman declared. "The party, if it stopped there, would be taking a stand, not on the prohibition question, but upon an obvious question of government"
 "The Republican Party should take it's stand against the Eigh- teenth Amendment and boldly tell the people how they should vote when the question is suo- mitted to them"
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
Victory Gained By
 U. 5. Dollar

The American dollar glistened in victory last week while the financial metropolis hailed the end of Europe's long drain on American gold.
 The Bank of France converted the last of it's dollar balances in- 10 gold for eventual Judgement in it's own vaults. That meant America had successfully met all foreign demands on it's gold supply, bankers said, and that the dollar had emerged win ner from the severest pressure ever imposed on a currency.
 Thereupon there occurred il the foreign exchange market the strongest sbull movement in dol- lars seen in many years.
 The Bank of Frances with draWal from this market of $55,- C00,00O balances ended what was described as one of the most re- markable achievements in fin ancial history-the repayment ny the United States since 1929 of all but s7OO,OOO,OOO of the s3,- GOO, 100000 of short-term funds lodged in this market by foreign central banks, governments and private interests.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
Beer On Tap
 At Contention

Chicago'S speakeaSy proprieC- ors were prepared to reap the golden harvest they hope the Republican national convention will bring.
 In fact, tour of we'll known liquor dispensaries indicated the harvest already had begun.
 A mushroom growth of branch" speakeasies has sprout- ed along West Madison Street, the route visitors follow to the Stadium convention from the Loop.
 And downtown the 500 regular speakeasies that closed briefly last week to avoid last-minute raids opened their doors and re- yealed stocks of refreshments laid in specially for the visitors.
 Mingling in the crowded hotel Hobbies and sauntering along Michigan Boulevard were sales men of the delivery" bootleg gers passing out their cards and assuring delegates a supply of anything alcoholic awaited their telephoned request.
 A tour of speakeasies showed there had been no casualties among the we'll frequented places despite recurring threats of Prohibition Administrator Ma lachie L. Harney to use his 107 agents to "dry up" the city for the political conventions.
 One federal deputy explained his attitude thus:
 "Why should I get myself iii bad by raiding a place now when some senator or political figure is liable to be there? And I'm not going to frisk anyone for a bottle or go looking around rotel rooms for liquor. A lot of agents feel that way about it."
 Gold Coast speakeasies, just a | brief stroll from the Drake Hotel where many visitors are staying were thronged. The favorite drinking place of Chicago and Illinois politicians is a block from the City Hall and the latch string is out.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
TENINO'S WOODEN CASH IS POPULAR WITH CHICAGOANS

Wooden money is being used in Chicago.
 Certificates in denominations of 5, 25 and 100 cents, printed on strips of spruce by the Chamber of Commerce of Tenino, Wash. made their appearance at the Republican national convention headquarters. They were brought to Chicago by Mayor James w.. Davis of Bucoda, Wash.
 Many persons bought some of the wooden cash, and some mer- chants accepted the certificates as souvenirs in payment of small bills.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
Rich Placer Strike Is
 Reported tn Caribou

A reported rich placer gold de- poSit strike in the Caribou dis t,ict by Bill Hamilton, an itin- erant prospector, aroused pros pectors. Coarse gold in good sized nuggets was reported found.
 The strike was said to reSem- hle that made at Cedar Creek ten years ago.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
5000 QUARTS IN CATCH

When a fishing net caught in an obstacle under the water off Newport, Belgium, recently, the fishermen angled for the ob- stacle and brought up many cans tied together and wrapped in a fishing net. The cans contained more than 5000 quarts of alco- hol, which is believed to have been awaiting shipment to Bri- tain by smugglers.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
Demos Feel Need
 Sa|vationist Prayer

Commander Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army will de- liver the invocation opening the Democratic convention in Chica- go, today.
 She telegraphed her accept ance to Mrs. Nellie Taylor Ross, ex-governor of Wyoming and member of the personnel com- n1ittee for the Democratic con- vention.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
Bonus Army Bomb
 Is Empty Dud

Investigation disclosed that a "bomb" found near a billet of the bonus army, Washington D. C., was an old Mills hand grenade from which the powder and cap had been removed.
 Police said they thought it was a war relic brought along out of sentiment by one of the 12,00O who have come to Washington to demand payment of the bonus
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
DOCTOR OPERATES TO SAVE
 LIFE OF CONDEMNED MAN

Medical science was called upon to save the life of a con- demned murderer.
 pr. L. L. Stanley, prison phy- sician announced he would per- form an appendix operation on Charles s. Walden, A years old, received last June for the mur- Ger of Henry Schmidt, Sa Ii Francisco grocer.
 Walden has appealed his death sentence.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
IT'LL COST MORE
 FOR AMERICANS TO
 DRINK IN MONTREAL

Thirsty Americans from the states will have to pay more for their liquor, prices at the Com missary stores advanced as much as 300 per cent since the first of June.
 The price boosts increased the cost of brandy from 5 to 40 cents; rum, from to Is cents, imported gin, 10 to 25 cents, Scotch wiskey, imported, 15 cents on 26-ounce bottles and 9 cents on 4O-ounce bottles.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
Veterans Sing
 National Anthem

A pathetic but proud army Of 10000 World War veterans took defeat with a grin and the blow Cn the chin without a quiver The defeat of the bonus bill by the Senate killed their hopes of relief from Congress.
 Commander in Chief Walter w. Waters bore the Hateful news 10 the 15,OO0 veterans who were n1assed at the capital steps and their answer was to stand un- covered and sing My Country Iris of Thee" with an abandon which reminded one of those soul-stirring days when in smart khaki uniforms the men swung down the broad streets to the transports which took tn n across "to make the world safe for democracy"
 After giving three rousing cheers for their commander and for Chief of Police Glassford. and a storm of boos for Presi- cent Hoover, the men formed in an orderly fashion and marched back to their billets with the avoWed purpose of staying in Washington until they got their bonus.
 Addressing the Bonus Expedi- t!onary Force, Waters said: Nov boys, in spite of this temporary setback, take it on the chin like real Americans. Show these guys in Congress you are real Ameri- cans and can take it. Leave quietly for you billets, but don : leave for your homes. This fight has just begun"
 Shortly after this the Marine Band concluded program ;n the great plaza and the last piece they played was '"The Star spangled Banner" The many spectators stood about indiffer- ently watching the bonus boys who immediately upon the first strains of the martial air, snap ped to attention, shamed into a respect, by the beaten bonus army in it's moment of great bitterness. The bugle sounded assembly and the ragged column started back to their billets in columns of tWOs. Commander Waters announced that recruit ing officers would be sent out to bring several thousand more veterans to press for the bonus legislation.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24
City Council Takes
 Up City Problems

The City Council met in the Fire Hall on Monday night, last with four members of the coun- cil present and the Mayor in the chair. The proposed ordinance governing the running of dogs at large was given a second read ing. A letter from the Fire De- partment was read recommend ing the construction of a street from c to H to obviate fire haz- ards in that section of the town. No assessments will be charged to abutting property owners and the work will be done at the pleasure of the Street Commis- sioner.
 A telegram from Delegate Wickersham was read in which he advised the council that a kill was passed by Congress and signed by the President of the United States authorizing a bond issue in the sum of $10,00O.
 MT. Jack Isom, representing the School Board advised the council of an overdraft in the sum of approximately $209, which including purchase of a new horn for the school orches- tra. Payment authorized.
 Painting, priming coat, on the school gymnasium was author ized to prevent unnecessary de- terioration of the building before completion. A further issue of liability insurance was ordered covering the work on the gym naSium.
 Complaints by property owners was entered calling attention to the stealing of plants from flower gardens. The council de- cided that this is a matter hard to regulate and that the only thing to do would be to appeal to the pride, civic and personal in order that the town may be more beautiful.
 MT. Mackechnie has taken the big transformer down to the hydro plant at Blind Slough fol installation. The Mayor called attention to the fact that under the new law a tax of three pei cent must be added to the bil
 for electricity used by consum- eers.
 The next meeting of the Coun-
 Gil was ordered for the 5th D
 July-a sort of hangover meet.
 ing, said one of the councilmen
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24

Edward Haynes, recently in carcerated in the local federal iail for violation of the game laws. walked out of the jail this morning without a by-your- leave. Deputy Marshal Hans Wick made report to the Mar shal's office, Juneau.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24

Delegate Jas. Wickersham is returning to Alaska for the sum- mer. He was reported in Seat tie this week.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24

Marshal Albert White, dele gate to the COP. convention is returning on the Evans.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24

Advice is seldom welcome. Those who need it most, like it least.- Johnson.
The Alaskan., 1932-06-24

The next meeting of the Coun- Gil was ordered for the 9th of July-a sort of hangover meet ing, said one of the councilmen.