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Imperial Valley press., 1932-09-09
MANY HAPPY RETURNS I

THE PRESS is made happy by extend
l ing in behalf of its subscribers and
the management, its best wishes and con-
gratulations to Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Tag
gart of Holtville, who on Sunday will
celebrate their golden wedding anniver-
sary.
For years Mr. and Mrs. Taggart have
been subscribers to The Press and we are
glad to wish for them many more years
of matrimonial happiness.
Thirty years of their married life have
been spent in Imperial Valley, which
places them among the real pioneers of
this community. They have played their
part in changing the desert into garden
spot, and in this portion of their lifetime
they have witnessed great development
in American life.
Although unknown to us personally,
we recall Mr.. Taggard on visits to this
office as spry young fellow who hardly
seems old enough to be celebrating a
golding wedding.
Numerous friends of the happy couple
are planning to join with them Sunday
in a celebration of the joyful event.
Again we wish them many more years
of happiness and contentment-two of
life's richest treasures.
For an 80 year old lady, California is
plenty spry, thank you.
Yesterdays slump would indicate the
cotton is pretty much of king down
south.
With all this political talk about the
middle west, leaders of both parties seem
willing to make New England the open
ing battle ground.
Bolivia and Paraguay have assumed
the roles of two small boys in an alley.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-09-09

For an 80 year old lady, California is
plenty spry, thank you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-10
Colonel Robins Is
 Still Among Missing
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| coEnition of the new Russia as evil dence of Bolshevism.
 Not once did her voice falter, | her boise abandon her, as the little brown-eyed woman described the enmities and friendships her re- former husband had made in his long years of social work. An international figure, adviser of presidents, one whose efforts for International peace had been part | ly responsible for the adpotion of the Kellogg -Briand peace pact, he had not hesitated to tur nhis ver- satile hand to the eradication of what he believed was rum inspired corruption in West Florida Coun- ty. He turned to 1t the more eag- erly because it was the county in which he had grown up as boy, and his sentimental regard for the spot was shocked by 8 series of brutal, bootleg murders.
 Thus it was that he conducted a political campaign which stirred the people to defeat a group of county officials whom Robins had charged with collusion with the rum interests although defeated in the June primaries, the officials re-
 
 January.
 Mrs Robins is firmly convinced that the bootleg interests of Hem ando County Florida, her husband s boyhood home, are an internation- al ring and responsible for his dis appearance. She Is the more con- vinced because of her husbands repeated assertions that things were getting hotter in Florida" On a recent speaking tour he had been threatened continually, wherever he appeared, in Oregon, California, Texas, Washington, D. C., and other sections, by persons who warned him" to lay off Her. nando County or you'll be dead" Only a few days before he left for New York and Washington, where he was to have kept an ap- pointment with President Hoover he remarked to his wife now, it may come this time." st& "One of the last threatening tel ephone calls he received was in | Washington, Mrs Robins said. "He | to confer with President, Hoover, and the threat came either on the eighth or the ninth.
 "I believe the group which kid naped him feared a federal inves- | tigation of Hernando County was | being planned and that my hus- bands visits to the president were r.art of the plan. To forestall that, believe, they kidnaped him when they learned he was to visit MT | Hoover again.
 His visits to MT Hoover con- cerned the Hernando matter only in part, I am sure, and were de- voted mostly to projects for inter- national pedce and the coming presidential campaign. in which MT Robins planned to tour the coun- try in the interests of MT Hoover" | Seen In Chicago Chicago, Sept 10-(U. P.) The hunt for Raymond Robins. social and prohibition worker who van ished en route to visit President Hoover. was sredoubled to-day when two friends of the missing man reported they saw him here Thursday, and one said he spoke to Robins.
 W. W. Haupt. an old friend. told
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-10
ARCHBISHOP JOHN G. MURRAY
AKCFBISF1OF JOF1N 0l WONNAI High Officials Of The eState And Church
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South Norwalk, master of cere- monies. The three Father Films are nephews of Monsignor McGiv- ney, Archbishop John c. Murray attended by Rev Thomas r. Mulcahy of Sts Peter and Paul church came Iasr.
 Scores of spectators bent their heads reverently to receive the blessings of the archbishop and the bishops.
 The purple-robed prelates oc- cupied seats to the right of the altar within the sanctuary rail. The visiting and local priests and nuns filled reserved sections.
 The ushers for the occasion were James Russell, Edward Carmody, George Sullivan, Edward Creeni, Francis E. Smith, John Phelan, James Wallace, Martin Parker. James Hennessey. Vincent Miller and John Moynahan of Maiden, Mass.
 A large detail of police super vised by Superintendent Joseph H. Mclean and Commissioners Harry W. Minor and in direct charge of Lieutenant James Null vile, assisted by Sergeant Hugh Flaherty, was on hand. A num- Der of members of the Waterbury i Fire Department also assisted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-10

In observance of the golden Ju- bilee anniversary of the organiza- tion of the Knights of Columbus q banquet was held at noon hour at The Elton. Nearly 400 men and women were in attendance at the invocation. Grand Knight Charles F. Mcdonald of Sheridan council made the opening remarks and Mayor Frank Hayes officially well comed distinguished guests to Wa terbury.
 The list of invited guests at the speakers table included:
 Supreme Director John F. Swift, of Boston.
 Most Rev Joseph F. Mccarthy, D.D.
 Supreme Secretary, William J. McGinley, of New York.
 Most Rev Maurice F. McAuliffe, DID.
 Honorable T. Frank Hayes. mayor.
 Most Rev John J. Milan, D.D.
 Postmaster, State Deputy, Will liam J. Mulligan of Hartford. r Honorable Wilbur l.. Cross, gov ernor.
 Most Rev John Gregory Murray, D.D. of St Paul, Minn.
 Supreme Knight, Martin H. Car n1ody of Grand Rapids, Mich. Monsignor, John J. McGivney, L.L.D. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-10
OLDEST CONVICT
 WON'T QUIT PEN

Parchman, Miss. (UP)-A. J. Tabor, Mississippi's oldest convict, isn't going to risk the hardships of cruel world for the comforts of prison life.
 So, perfectly happy with his prison life, Tabor, now 89, refuses to accept a pardon, and to the suggestion recently by a son that he petition for a pardon, he re- piled:
 Mot on your life. You needn't say a word about getting me out. l ain't going. You can't beat this place for comfort, and I'll be right here when the Lord calls me-"
 He has served IF years of life sentence after conviction in a staying case from Lafayette coun- ty. A party was held for him in the home of Manager and Mrs o. c. Tam on his 89th birthday.
 He is the only prisoner on the farm, who is allowed to leave the prison boundaries without permis- sion. He spends part of his time fishing and almost any day he can be found on the bank of some near by lake. His only required work is to handle 8 soft drink stand in the penitentiary office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-10
Former Sweetheart
 a- of Paul Bern
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 private funeral services for her husband, San Francisco and Sac- ramento police began their inves- tigation into the reported suicide.
 San Francisco police reported that a woman who took the river steamer Delta King for Sacramen- to Tuesday night was not aboard nio's capital Wednesday morning. hotel, San Francsico, Tuesday.
 She had lived there since May 4, when she registered as "Doro- thy Millette, New York" She re- served stateroom No. BOA aboard the Delta King sailing Tuesday evening.
 But Captain w. J. Atthog, the vessels master. reported that her bed was found undisturbed after the ship dockcd, that her clothes were heaped in confusion about the cabin, and that a pair of stockings and shoes were found in the companionway leading from her cabin to the ships rail.
 The love of this woman and Paul Bern was described in the long-promised statement of Bern's brother, Henry.
 q don't know what the note Paul left means or If Jean knows. I am positive I did not ask her for the meaning of the note," he said. T can give no explanation. There is no question of suicide. AS to the motive, 1t still is hypotheti- cal. At best 1t is conjecture. Dor- othy Millette definitely has noth- ing to do with the situation. There is no mystery to it. Miss Harlow was told about Dorothy before the wedding"
 Paul had written of his "abject humiliation" and "frightful wrong" and concluded with Hast night was a comedy"
 A possible explanation to the "last night was 8 comedy" post script was offered in reported revelations by sources close to the dead screen producer, that Bern quarrelled with his bride, Jean Harlow. Servants had declared Bern and Miss Harlow parted amicable last Sunday night. Other reports were that Miss Harlow asked Bern to dress and accompany her to her parents's home for dinner. When she persisted, he allegedly be- came angry and ordered her to "get out and let me alone". Miss Harlow hurriedly left.
 Bern traced the history of his brothers and Miss Millette's love since 1t began IS to 20 years ago." They met in Toronto. Canada, he said, lived together there and in New York for about four years. "She became i'll with a mental ailment and was confined to a sani- tarium." Bern said. Paul pro- vided the best medical attention, at an expense which if he were a mil- lionaire might have been warrant ed. Paul later came to the coast and remained there. After eight months she was discharged from the sanitarium, not as cured but as harmless.
 Paul continued to provide for her, sending & substan ntial sum each month. She went to the Algonquin hotel and has lived there all these years. Paul continued to send money until the very last day" The brother said Paul Bern had not seen Miss Miliette for 10 years. but had talked to her over the teies phone. He said that his brother knew she was in San Francisco. Henry Bern admitted that he had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-10

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 Judge Theodore V. Meyer of the city court is to be Attorney Hackett's g. o. p. opponent. He was drafted" by his party earlier this week. He will be formally nominated later in the month. At torney Meyer is considered very strong candidate.
 However, two years ago Attorney Hackett ran against Senator Lewis S. Reed and was defeated by less than 200 votes. Senator Reed was considered a very strong candi- date at the time. Therefore, back CTS of Attorney Hackett feel this year that with the proper kind of campaigning there is every possi- bility of the 18th district being swept into the democratic column.
 The 18th Is normally a republi- can district but four years ago it went democratic with Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor the victor. Two years ago 1t went back into the republican column but only by slight margin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-10

foundation of the Knights of Columbus, and his parish work soon began to tell upon him and in the fall of 1889 1t became evident that the end was near, but al- though physical wreck, his intellect was clear to the last and he never ceased to be solicitous after the welfare of his own flock and the organization to which he had given so much of the best years of his life.
 After a great deal of patient suffering he was called to his re- ward on August IA, 1890.
 Father McGivney was O. man of simple character, pleasant light hearted and delighted in the com panionship of children. Although rather retiring in his disposition, he possessed an indomitable will and never was discouraged, no matter what obstacles might come in his way. He was never known to cherish the slightest feeling of re- sentiment towards those who diff cred with him, his great charity in this respect being one of the marked features of his whole life. He had no time for bickerings or contentious, his thoughts at all times being occupied with his priestly duties and the work of the organization he founded and which after the church, nearest and dearest to his heart. His power of organization and detail was marvel ous. He put himself in touch with the most minute particle of it and studied all it's points in a thorough and systematic manner. so that those who came after him found the structure almost perfect.
 Father McGivney is buried in the northwest corner of the family plot in St Joseph's cemetery--a row of pine and maple trees throws a grateful shade over the beautiful greensward, a portion of which is occupied by a large granite cross monument erected in 1892. It is over nine feet in height and weighs three and one-half tons.
 The family name "McGivney" is in raised letters. This is surmounted by a polished piece bearing the following inscriptions:
 Patrick McGivney, died June 6, 1873. Age AS years.
 Mary Lynch, his wife, died De- cember 8, 1888. Age 54 years.
 Rev Michael J. McGivney. their son. died August IA, 1890. Age SS years.
 Rt Rev Monsignor Patrick J.. McGivney, who served as supreme chaplain of the Knights of Colum- bus for over 26 years, died in Paris, France, in 1928. At the time of his death he was pastor of St Charles church, Bridgeport. His body was returned to the United States and accorded rare tributes in New York city and Bridgeport. He now rests in a grave adjoining his brother and parents.
 Rt Rev John J. McGivney, cele- brant of the mass today succeeded him as pastor of St Charles church and as supreme chaplain. And in- cidentally he has followed him in honors-the monsignorship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-10
Both Parties
 Spreading Out
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 Garner ticket and hurrying off with his friend, Brooklyn Boss McCooey, to confer with Roosevelt, leaving Alfred E. Smith as the only hold out"
 3. The chief administration pleader, Secretary of Treasury Og- den Mills, arriving in Maine to de- liver the final big shot blast in the effort to make the majority in Mon- days state election as large as pos- sible. Democrats are hoping to take one congressional seat and give the republicans a scare in others.
 4. Another administration head liner, Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley flying to the American Legion convention at Portland, Ore, to plead with the veterans not to endorse the cash bonus and not to be too hard on the administra- tion for using troops against the bonus marchers.
 Railroad passenger revenues should rise sharply in view of the political travel now beginning. Vice President Curtis has insisted upon going to FOgelsville, Pa, to address the state republican con- vention a week from today despite objections that wet Pennsylvania republicans didn't like his prohibit tion views. Curtis agreed to make the tariff his chief topic. All Penn- sylvania republicans think alike on the tariff-the higher the better.
 His sister and hostess. Mrs Dolly Gam, is preparing for another stumping tour in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Some Washington hos- tesses may not like the way she stands up for her rights but poli- tical audiences like her fighting ways.
 Solicitor General Tacher is at Worcester, Mass, today. His chief. Attorney General Mitchell, is pre- pairing Q speech to be delivered
 Secretary Mills is preparing a transcontinental speaking tour which will put him in Los Angeles October 4 to address the American Bankers association convention. He has tentative engagements in De- troit and Cleveland and is booked 10 close the republican campaign at the big rally In New York Saturday night before election.
 And before next week is over Alfred E. Smith may be big news. Forecasfs of m important utter anee have keyed ID interest with republicans hoping he wont swing over 10 Roosevelt.
 One of the best stories in the res publican rspstoire is that broadcast by Senator 0eorge Moses 10 pro- Smith ferritory--ailL about how Frankiin let down his old friend. Al.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-10

Assistant Supreme Secretary, John S. Conway, of New Haven.
 Monsignor, William Flynn. D.D. of Hartford.
 John F. Robinson, general chair man.
 Rt Rev Thomas S. Duggan. vi- car general.
 A reception in honor of Arch bishop Murray and Bishop McCar- thy, who made their first formal public appearance in Waterbury to-day since their elevation to higher honors in the church fol- lowed the banquet. John E. Bull ger, vice-president of the Citizens and Manufacturers National Bank vEs the chairn3n of the reception committee.
 The cclorfu1 procession to the church started at 9:20 o'clock and was viewed by hundreds of spec side of the green. Representa- tives of motion picture concerns and newspaper men snapped phots 'of the distinguished church and civil authorities who marched from the rectory.
 The color guard of the fourth degree, Knights of Columbus, in their official regalia, plumed hats, swords and baldrics, led the pro- cession.
 Following them came the gov ernor's guard of honor led by Col Michael A. Connors of Hartford and Major James Shanley of New , Haven.
 Leading members of the recep- ton and general committees of the Knights of Columbus were Gov , ernor Wilbur l.. Cross and Mayor , Frank Hayes Next in line came : Supreme Knight Martin l.. Car mody of Grand Rapids, Mich, Su- preme Secretary William II. Me- Ginley of New York, Supreme Di- , rector John F. Swift of Boston. past . supreme knight, John Hearn of ! New York city, formerly Knights of Columbus representative in { Rome and outstanding figure in , World war activities, John J. Phe- 1. Ian Of Bridgeport, who was the sec l, ond supreme knight of the order ( and Grand Knight J. Gerald Phelan of Park City council, Bridgeport, State Deputy William J. Muliigan : of Hartford. State Secretary John Phillips of Stamford.
 4 large representation of local . and out of town clergy preceded with the distinguished prelates.
 Most Rev Joseph E. Mecarthy, , of Portland. Me. Most Rev Maurice E. MeAullffe. auxiiiary bishop of Hartford. and then tho officers 0f the mass; ist Rev M0DHlgn0r John |. Mcdlvney, eeiebranti Rev Leo Finn Of Onkvliie, deacon, Rev Francis Finn of WaflIngford. sub. deacon, aBd Rev Vincent Finn Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-10
Thirty-seven Are
 Known Killed
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Another inspection was completed | April IS. Apparently everything was ship shape.
 However, the Ornamental Iron Workers Union whose members were forced to use the ship because the regular municipal ferry was overcrowded, had protested that the observation was overcrowded unnamed and unseaworthy."
 And one engineer whose name was not made public was quoted by fellow workers as saying that Harry Hires, the engineer of the J observation, quite often placed his foot on the safety valve to make sure of enough steam to pull the boat out of the dock."
 Hires was listed among the miss ing, with from to IS other men, depending upon how many actual ly were aboard when the boiler 'let go." The fare-collector was killed; he was the only man who knew the actual number aboard.
 Aside from such an unverifiedI dangerous practice as reported byI the unidentified engineer, there were these possible causes of such a terrific explosion:
 Use of salt water instead of fresh water in the boilers because of its convenience. Salt water weakensI the seams.
 Too much steam pressure, theI result of defectvie> safety valves orI carelessness in watchhing : theI gauge.
 The age of the boiler, 26 years, was not considered important as long as it was carefully inspected and given ordinary care, experts said.
 While the investigations got un- der way to determine if negligenceA which might result in manslaugh- ter charges, was responsible, the steamers captain lay injured underI guard. His father was killed.
 Alexander Forsythe, the captain. is 24. His father, George, was 66. They had owned and operated theI combination excursion steamer-| ferry for several years. It was doubtful if the exactl cause and responsibility eyer wolldI be determined, so terrific was theI | force of the explosion. It virtual ly splintered the wheeZy old steam CT, and 1t sent some mems bodiesI whirling more than 100 yards. Five bodies were blown onto theI deck of the Dypsum, tied nearby. Two bodies were catapulted over the deck onto the roof of ware house standing 20 feet high andI 30 feet inshore. The observation had just backed out of the eslipI when she blew up. One body. unidentified, was rock eted 100 yards or more inshore. and it crashed a window 50 feet| above ground in the United Light & Power company station. s | Others were scattered in the wal | ter, some never to be recovered bel cause of the swift currents anal tide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-10
BISHOP JOSEPH E. MCCARTHY

made attempts to reach her by telephone at the Plaza hotel.
 He said he wanted to assure her that she would be well taken care of, just as when Paul was living, as he did not know whether the will which he said his brother made after his marriage to Miss Harlow had provided for her.
 Bern said:
 T do not know the contents of a will Paul made in New York in 1920, or of a second will made about the time of his marriage to Jean. I know that Paul carried no Insurance in the Millette name and no trust fund ever existed"
 Henry Bern said he would seek another interview today with Miss Harlow in hopes that she would clear up some of the unexplained details of the suicide.
 Meanwhile, Hollywood had mourned the man it knew as the Little Confessor."
 The services were private. There were only 38- friends in the pews when Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin be- gan reading, "The Lord is my shepherd" A half-dozen relatives and intimates sat in an ante-room.
 The screen star widow with the white gold hair was dry-eyed, but sobbing.
 A black turban perched high on her heavy tresses. A long black coat concealed the figure which made her leading siren of the screen.
 After the service when the chapel cleared, she walked slowly to the casket.
 They had a moment alone. Then the widow turned, pulled a black veil over her pallid face and en- tered a car that returned her to the home of her mother, Mrs Marine Bello, where she has been in seclusion since the tragedy.
 In a we1l-chosen eulogy, Conrad Nagel, the actor, nkened Bern to "a child wandering around in the 1uor11 nf ot,fy orrnWu inns v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-10

authorities he saw Robins and spoke with him just half an hour after the time he was reported seen by Mrs w. Requa Bryant, an- ather longtime acquaintance. >'
 The two meetings occurred a block apart on busy State street Thursday afternoon.
 Haupt's revelation set police, de- partment of justice agents and many of the social workers friends to checking closely through the districts with which Robins was familiar here. several years ago as a social worker.
 Hospitals, hotels and lodging houses were checked. It was be- lieved Robins might be suffering amnesia. In such an event they be- lieved 1t likely he might have re- turned to the tenement neighbor- hoods where he strove to improve conditions in the years following the turn of the century.