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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
One Candidate For The
 Presidency Has Cabinet
 And Platform All Ready

"one God, one religion, one coun- try, one law, one finance, one tax, one language, one public school, one vote and one ticket" The candidate has always succeeded in putting across one of his blanks "one Vote." Beach stands for modification of the 18th amend ment," he says. Let the govern ment sell it (presumably the 18th amendment through it's post offices, by the bottle, nothing by the glass;
 He proposes a cabinet of 60 of- ficers and a government in which 343 directors and 343 senators would replace the present congress. Beach's cabinet includes "Borah. William E., Fairfield, III. secretary of agriculture" "Debs, Eugene V., Terre Haute, Ind. secretary of pris- ons, pardons and penalties" "Bris- bane, Arthur. New York. secretary of sanitation and living conditions" Pepper, George w., Philadelphia. Penn, secretary of marriage and divorce" Wilbur. Curtis D., sec retary of the fire department" and "Stimson, Henry L.. New York, secretary of wills and bequests."
 All of the directors and senators would be clergymen. The voter is advised to write in the names of David S. Beach for president, and Frank o. Lowden for vice. president and cross out all the names of electors.
 This" he explains, Twill do the trick"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
BY MILES w. VAUGHN 1AS2 Inv United Press

Copyright 1882 by United Press)
 Shanghai, Feb 25.-WP)-A fair and impartial report of the extraordinary conditions existing in Japan looks upon the Shanghai expedition with very litle enthusi- asm.
 In fact, very probably the bulk Of the civilian and so-caleld navy elemnt would be glad to be out of business altogether if it could get out without loss of national pres tige.
 On the other hand, perhaps more important than any other contri- outing influence, there are the Osaga industrialists. They are vastly more interested in the Yang tze valley than in Manchuria, and they are the ones who pressed for an active stand in Shanghai.
 They felt the British would com- pletely oust Japanese trade be- cause of China's anti-Japanese movement.
 From the standpoint of one who has studied and observed the situ- ation from it's inception to the present crisis, in Japan and out side, the fact seems to be that the Japanese more or less floundered into the adventure and didn't fore see the present operations. Now they are likely to require three or four army divisions and from six to 12 months time-possibly long,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25

Bridgeport. Conn, Feb 25-(UP) Uncle Sam's mailmen, who will be bar tenders If David sherman Beach is elected president next fall. to-day distributed printed an- nouncements that the elderly in- ventor is going to be in there fighting for votes this year just as he has in every presidential cam paign since the turn of the cen- tury. Printed announcements bore the news to a waiting world that "the last of the big three-Wash- ington, Lincoln and Beach Is will ing to make the fight. From one side of the printed sheet the benign countenance of Beach, bald. ana droopy-moustache peered straight into the eyes of the voter. From the other glared Frank Ogrln Lowden," Beach's 1892 running mate, who replaced Mary B. Rev. ans of Wise. Virginia. candidate for vice. president in the 1928 cam paign.
 The platform has been dressed up with financial panaceas this year and voters are informed that "Beach is the only man living that can turn this (financial trick) giv- ing it, a lasting benefit to the tax payers" Andrew Mellon is "a novice in finance when facing Hon David $. Beach," the an- nouncement proclaims. But the basis of the platform of the 'in- dependent, light of the world. face to face with justice to all ticket" is the same as it has always been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
WRESTLER THREW /: REFEREE OUT OF
 RING IN BOSTON
Bert Potts Was Badly Hurt and Grappler Jack Wa sh burn~Of Los Angeles Will Be Tried Monday

Boston, Feb 25-UP)-"Gentle- man" Jack Washburn, Los Angeles heavyweight wrestler, pleaded not guilty to an assault and battery charge when arraigned in munich pal court to-day as result of injur- ies suffered by Referee Bert Potts of Philadelphia at Boston Garden last night.
 At the request of Dr James Brown, physician representing the Garden, Judge Elijah Adlow con- tinued the case until Monday. The $10,000 bail under which Wash burn was held in jail overnight was reduced to $500, which the de- fendant was expected to furnish.
 Dr Brown explained he wanted time to make X-ray pictures of the head and one leg of Potts, who al- legedly was hurled out of the ring by Washburn when the latter took exception to the referees deci- sions during his match with Jack Smith of Chicago. The small. gray haired referee was reported as resting comfortably at Haymarket relief hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25

Berlin, Feb 25-(UP)-Chan- cellor Heinrich Bruening faced disorderly, shouting Reichstag to- day and implicitly reaffirmed the governments intention of aiming at complete abolition of repara- tions.
 "The government adheres to the attitude on separations outlined in my January statement" he said. At that time, Bruening announced Germany could not continue pay ing reparations.
 Bruening told the Reichstag that Germany, which had urged an earlier meeting of the repara- tions conference. declines respon- sibility of delaying the Lausanne meeting until June, adding that a solution of separations Is essential to further economic understand ings toward eliminating world- wide unemployment.
 Bruening spoke for an hour. The tall, scolarly chancellor began calmly. thumbing his vest and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
CITY OFFICIALS
 ARE WATCHING
 BOND MARKETS
As Soon as Conditions Look Good Three Bond Issues Will Be Put on Sale .s...

With market conditions showing a gradual trend towards strength, local city officials are watching de- velopments with interest because they figure upon putting several bond issues up for sale once more as soon as condition, are sufficient ly stabilized. Three bond issues are ready for disposal by the city as soon as the morket is sufficiently re-esta blished. These are the same issues which were unsuccessfully offered for sale few months ago.
 One of the issues is for $1.0O0,- 900 and the money realized on the bonds will be used 70 fund the out standing temporary loans up to the $1 100000 mark. This issue was au- thorized by the last session of the legislature along with the two others which the city desires to dispose of.
 One of the other two issues is for $40,000 to finance the construc- ton of a community house in Wash ington park. Plans for the structure have already been completed and bids on the work have been re- ceived by the park commission. However, under the law the con- tract cannot be awarded until the money is actually available. hence the delay pending the sale of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
GERMAN CHANCELLOR HURLED RITTER WORDS IN REICHSTAG
 AGAINST ENEMY OPPONENTS

speaking in a lecture-room man. ner.
 He soon warmed to his topic and launched a biting attack on his opponents, pounding the rostrum and humping his chest. Isolated heckling during his discussion of foreign affairs turned into rest lessness and shouting when he took up domestic matters. Facing the Hitlerites, he shouted:
 Don't dare associate me with the German revolution. l was the leader of picked troops assigned to suppress the revolution when one of your leaders was undecided which country to choose as fatherland."
 Presumably he referred to AL fred Rosenberg. one of Hitler's $ supporters. He eXhorted every German to vote for von Hinden- burg as president. The majority of the house thundered applause, but the socialists, evidently aghast at Bruening's reference to his role in the revolution. were silent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
GOVERNOR MURRAY HAS VERY POOR OPINION OF OPPONENTS
 WHO SEEK THE NOMINATION

Marion, Ind, Feb 25.-UP)- Governor William H. Murray, of Oklahoma. in Marion to continue his Indiana tour. dismissed other democratic possibilities with a few words each as he sat in a hotel room slipping his breakfast cup of coffee. Here's what he said of the others:
 Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, New York: "He hasn't got the ghost of a chance
 Alfred F. Smith, former New York governor: Same as Roose- velt."
 Representative John N. Garner of Texas. speaker of the house: Hes a weak sister,"
 Governor Albert c. Ritchie, Maryland: He is too all-fired lazy "a man who spends two hours at his office in the morning and all afternoon at the country club"
 Murray apologized for not an- swering his interviewer's questions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
FIVE PEOPLE ON THEIR WAY OUT
 OF SILVERTON
This Town in Colorado Has Been Isolated By Snow Storms for Last Two Weeks

Silverton, Colorado, February 25 (UP) - Four men and q woman, first to leave this noun tain gold mine town since snow slides shut it off from the world two weeks ago, today made their way on snowshoes over the haz- ardous Red Mountain pass. The party left last night on the 40- mile journey to Ouray. They planed to travel by night when the danger from the roaring snow slides Is less.
 During the day. the sun melts huge packs of snow and ice loose from the mountain and the chance that the party might be caught by one of the juggernatus would be great. Three of the travellers were men carrying mail. The others were E. F. Webster, mining engi- neer and his wife. bound for Cali fornia. Meanwhile supplies grew lower here while the 1,750 resi- dents appealed to the state to has ten relief. At Durango. b0 miles away and the nearest good sized town, a demand was made to rail road officials and the state public utilities commission that the rail- road hasten the work of clearing 'ts tce-choked tracks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
N RS. JUDD
 MUST FACE
 SCAFF0LD
Judge Speakman, Who Sentenced Her, Was Forced to Stop Her Hysterical Words About Her Innocence

Phoenix, Ariz, Feb 25-UP)- Mrs Winnie Ruth Judd to-day was an inmate of the state penitentiary at Florence under sentence to be hanged May II for the murder of Agnes Anne Leroi. The 27-year- old minister's daughter was sen fenced after her tumultuous court room plea that she was innocent was quelled by Superior Judge Howard c. Speakman. Speakman deniet a motion for new trial. He immediately was served with notice of appeal. The slight, blonde woman took unusual advantage [ the traditional opportunity to show cause why "sentence shall not be pronounced upon you" but specta- tors were more startled by what she did not say than by her semi hysterical words. A report had been current that Mrs Judd had decided to tell everything. . Though her counsel, Herman Lew kowitz, told the court there was no legal cause why sentence should not be pronounced, Mrs Judd jumped up.
 "I have this to say" she said. "Mr Kleinman Ga juror) went into the jury room calling me names vulgar names-saying I have d friend on the pardon board; if we sentence her to hang she'll talk !"
 Judge Speakman's gavel crashed
 Mrs Judd," he said, II have ev- cry sympathy for you. But we can not have discussion of these mat ters if you have anything to say based on court records, I will hear you.'
 She began again:
 "Neither of those girls were mur- dered. They weren't shot in the bedroom. There was no evidence
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
Japanese Hurl Guns And Troops Against
 Chinese Positions
Public Opinion In
 Japan Is Opposed
 To Present Trouble
Democrat Presents To-day Impartial Story, Written By United Press Far Eastern Manager of How the People Feel

Telegraph Shell bloolslIc, Mancura lines weeks Little has said the public in the which
  which had little enthusiasm military actiOn What the whose soldiers headlines whose economic future sake think of these events? Miles Vaughn who observed Shanghai crisis
 
 the attitude of the  readers-wIat China? What she attempting why? her people feel about it? Vaughn Toko has arrived fighting write from thcrc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25

regarding national issues. "This is the dullest mental period of my
 day." he said. land sort of like to take things easy" He opened a telegram from George A. Henshaw,
 head of the Murray for President" organization in Georgia, informing
 him that prospects were bright for
 getting his name on the Georgia
 ballot without resort to legal action.
 "I knew I'd make 'em back up."
 Murray chuckled.. "And say! I'll
 show Smith and Roosevelt a few
 things down in Georgia"
 Another telegram invited Mur-
 ray to speak at a democratic rally in Columbus, Ind. Friday. He had
 booked five Indiana appearances before starting the tour and said he would have to decline the Columbus invitation to hurry back to Oklahoma City tomorrow night. There's a $300,OOO relief fund need ing attention at home and that's too damned important to leave in anybody else's hands," he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
SPEAKER GARNER NOT AN ACTIVE
 CANDIDATE

Washington. Feb 25.-UP)- Speaker Garner of the house of representatives is not an active presidential candidate and does not want his name entered, even by proxy. in state primary elections.
 This was made clear to-day by Rep Rayburn, dem, Texas, close friend of Garner, who sought to stop proxy candidacy in Gar ner's behalf in. the Georgia pri- mary. Rayburn wired a vigorous protest to Judge G. H. Howard, who filed for Garner in his own name.
 His action in no way removes Garner from consideration at the democratic national convention, but merely means he does not desire to compete beforehand for delegates with any candidates now in the field. Georgia is admitted ly "sewed up" for Governor Roose- welt of New York, and it would not enhance the speakers prestige to be defeated in an open contest there or in any other state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
JAPAN BOYCOTT WOULD BE FIRST
 STEP INTO WAR
Representative Fish Pros tests Any Attempt of United States to Join Such a Movement

Washington, Feb 25-UP)-An economic boycott against Japan would be "the first step toward war" Representative Fish. repub- lican, New York. declared in an at tack on boycott proposals. Fish from the floor of the house said he hoped congress and the presi- dent would make known that this country will not constitute or join in any boycott.
 "In any trouble, American war ships would be put in the front line to do the fighting" he said. We do not propose to pull the chestnuts out of the fire"
 There is too much war talk in the United States, Fish said.
 we deplore the savagery of the Japanese soldiers in attacking un- armed cities" he declared, but it is not our business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
Queen Mary of
 England Acted
 as SaleSWOman

London, Feb 25.-UP)-Queen Mary unwittingly acted as a sales woman at the British Industries Fair, it was revealed to-day, when an American buyer ordered three dozen replicas and the Chippendale chair in which he had seen the queen sitting. The chair was placed in an elevator for the queen. After she had left the fair the American followed attendants who put the chair back in a display booth.
 "rhat's my chair, the one the queen sat on," the American said. And I'll take 36 replicas of it," he added
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
AMERICANS IN CHINESE RANKS
 ARE DISCUSSED
Consul General Cunning ham to Inquire as to the Number-U. s. FOrbids Presence in China

Shanghai. Feb 25-UP)-An inquiry to determine the number of Americans engaged in the Sino" Japanese fighting was begun by U. S. Consul General Edwin Cunning ham to-day with a view to forcing them to withdraw.
 The action was taken after Gun ningham was officially notified by the Japanese consulate that Rob- ert M. Short, 28, an American, had been shot down in a Chinese plane during an aerial battle with three planes. Cunningham has not formulated his reply. It was said at the consulate that Ameri- can aviators in Shanghai have been told that United States law forbids it's nationals to participate in an armed conflict in which America is neutral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
Justices CardOZO Will Take Seat
 in Few Weeks

Washington, Feb 25-(UP)- Confirmed by the senate without debate, Judge Benjamin N. Car doZo of New York will take his place on the supreme court with in a few weeks.
 The senate acted late yesterday on CardoZo's nomination. There was no opposition and no discus sion.
 The court adjourns next Monday until March IA. It is expected the successor of Justice Oliver Wen- dell Holmes will be sworn in when the court reconvenes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
Treasurer Mutt Of Republicans Wants
 Referendum Plank
Cleveland Banker, Who Is Trying to Raise Funds, Advocates Such a Plank in Republican Platform This Year, and Gives His Reasons
By RAYMOND CHAPTER (Copyright 1882 by United Press

\>|OIJ Ao''s Ao" "S
 Cleveland, Ohio, Feb 25.-UP) J. R. Mutt, treasurer of the re- publican national committee. de- clared today in favor of a republi- can platform endorsing a national prohibition referendum.
 He believes such a referendum should be held in an off year so it would test popular sentiment with out the complications possibly en- gendered in the politics of presi- dential election year.
 This Cleveland banker, having charge of raising party funds. thus joins a growing group of admins tration republican leaders favoring a change in the party's attitude toward the prohibition controversy. Hitherto the republican party has held to a law enforcement plank.
 He revealed his position in an in- terview with the United Press. em- phasizing that he spoke as an in dividual and not as treasurer or the party.
 q would like to see the prohibl- tion question brought to vote so we could find out what the will of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
 OF PEOPLE
 WERE OUT
Weather Was Fine So Buy= CTS Filled Up the Stores and Found All Predic= tiOns of Founders Day Were Made Good

Waterbury's Founders Day was looked kindly upon by the weather man to-day and as a result clear, sunshiny day favored the thou sands of shoppers as they directed their various courses from all parts of the city to the central shopping districts. When the mer- chants of the city who are cooper ating in the Liz event opened their doors this morning, they sat back and looked with admiration upon the splendid wares, orderly ar- ranged, that have been offered to the public.
 They had special announcements in the Democrat yesterday. They told of the wonderful bargains they had to offer to-day and the ex- tremely low prices they were ask ing for them. They were doing their part in Founders Economy Day-in offering high grade mer- chandise at smashingly low prices
 The day promises to be just what it was supposed to be. A day of economic buying on the part of the shoppers who were out to take ad- vantage of the offers that are be- ing made. It is the merchants part in the bi-centennial celebra- ton of George Washington that is being observed to-day. The same qualities and chara cteristics that mark Washington's memory, are combined by the merchants in offering honest to goodness buys tc the people.
 Early this morning. as soon as the doors in the operating stores were opened, the shoppers. with pock etbooks prominently displayed. were vending their ways through tho various city streets. Small groups of women with children tagging along, exchanged greetings with friends as they passed along into the stores.
 The crowd was swarming into Exchange place by bus, trolley and private conveyance as noon time rolled around and it was figured
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
 Same Wife Very
 Sorry About It
John Wilke Was Hubby No. 1 and Malcolm Gra- ham Was the Second Adventure Mrs May Alice Wilke Was the Sirenic Cause of the Dual Nuptials SIREN IS HELD
 FOR HIGH COURT

"Tm sorry for you young fellow, but don't hold it against me. I'm sorry for both of you"
 "Oh that's all right. Don't worry about me. I'll get out of it all right"
 And John Wilke, husband No. 1, of Mrs May Alice Wilke and Nal colm Graham 22, husband No. 2. of the same young women pro- ceeded this morning to exchange greetings and views on married life. Wilke appeared in the role of the deserted husband, while Gra- hams evidence indicated that he was a husband deceived. Mrs Wilke mother of three children, stands to lose both husbands, one by divorce and the other by annulment.
 The staging for the meeting of the young husbands for the first
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
Twelve Thousand At Protest Meeting In
 Behalf Of Mooney
Mother of the Famous Labor Prisoner Had the Center of Stage -She Pleaded for Re- lease of Her Boy From Undeserved Sentence
By BATES RAINEY

United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 New York, Feb 25-(UP)-Tonl Mooney's 84 year old mother pleaded for his liberty last night, a son of Wall street supporting her on the right, a communist candidate for president on her left. She said to-day she had high hopes her boy would be freed.
 Her plea came on the 18th an- niversary of Mooney's death sen- tence, later commuted to life inn prisonment. He allegedly bombed the San Francisco preparedness day parade in 1916.
 Escorted into the huge Bronx auditorium by four husky police- men and a civilian guard of honor the old lady who had travelled across the continent against her doctor"s orders, was given a tre- mendous ovation by the 12,000 at- tendants.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
Desperately the Chinese Cling to Their Defenses and Fill Up Ranks They Advanced Under the Most Terrific BOm= bardment of Jap Guns Chinese Casualties Were Heavy
JAPANESE CLAIM
 GREAT VICTORY
By HERBERT K. EKINS

Copyright, 1882, by United Press)
 Shanghai, Feb 25.-(UP)-The Chinese and Japanese armies were locked in a death struggle north of Shanghai tonight after day of terrific fighting in which the Chinese casualties were estimated at 2.000.
 The fighting was in the triangle formed by the railway lines rum ming from the Shanghai North Sta tion, one line north to Woosung and the other west to Ranking.
 The Chinese were literally moved down by whitening artillery and machine gun fire and aerial bombs.
 The Japanese were making a desperate drive and appeared to be forcing the Chinese back. Lieuten- ant General Kenkichi Uyeda claim ed continued successes and the cap ture of various villages west of (Continued on Page p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
Late Bulletins
JAPAN BUILDING BIG NAVY

Washington, Feb (UP)-Admiral William " Pratt chief of naval operations, commenting press reports of Japans naval construction program said to- day that it is Undoubtedly true that Japan is build ing her navy to the full strength permitted under the London naval agreement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
HOUSE PASSED SPA, 100000 BILL

Washington, Feb 25-(UP)-The house to-day passed the annual supply bill for the state commerce, justice and labor departments carrying appropriations of $124,O 0O0. The goes to the senate for action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
WOULD MAKE CITY REAL DRY

Pittsburg Feb 25-(UP)-A plan to make Johns town "so dry the voters will seek to repeal the prohibit tion law" was revealed by Mayor Edward Eddie" Me- Closkey Johnsown. McCoskey, former boxer and op- orator of pants-pressing establishment said he was one of "seven brothers who don't drink
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
ACTIVE SHERIFF AT 99

Newport R. l., Feb 25-(UP)-At 90, James An thony is still the active sheriff of Newport county. An thony usually remains at his office in the county court house. but at times goes to various parts of the county for duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
WERE ALL EAGER TO SIGN

Washington, Feb 25-(UP)-Ant-prohibi to-day disrupted house proceedings in their eagerness sign petition to force house vote the proposal resubmt the 18th amendment to the states for vote
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 25-CUP)-The treasury net balance Feb. 23 was SAGA, ,240, ,G3719
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
The Weatller
Snow or Rain Tonight and
 Friday

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