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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
OWEN D. YOUNG
 TO CONFER WITH GOV ROOSEVELT
They Will Meet To-day and That Conference May Have Great .Bear- ing on the Campaign

Hyde Park. N. Y., July 23.--- (UP)-Owen D. Young, financier and reparations and war debt ex- pert, was to confer today with Franklin D. Roosevelt on inter national affairs" conference which may shape the democratic presidential nominee's foreign policy"
 Young, once regarded @s strong 'dark horse" contender for the democratic presidential nomina- ton, was to come here from New York city enroute to his home in Van Hornsville, N. Y.
 Because of the prominent po- sition Young has played in dealing with the tangled financial prob lems Of post war Germany, much political significance Is being att tached to his visit to Roosevelt. There has been the suggestion that Young, because of his Knowledge of foreign affairs. may be selected for q high cabinet post in the event Roosevelt Is victorious In Novem- her,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
Thirty Prominent Young Waterbury
 Men Organized II
Met at the Home of John F. Robinson, B Farm- ington Avenue, Last Night and Opened the Doors for New Political Organization OFFICERS HAVE
 BEEN SELE TIED

A Young Peoples Roosevelt-for- President club came into existence here last evening at an enthusias- tic meeting of some 30 prominent young men at the home of John F.. Robinson, 32 Farmintgon ave- nue. The new organization pledged to stimulate interest in the candidacy of Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt for presidential hon. ors and to wage a spirited cam paign locally for support, has the sanction and approval of the National Democratic headquarters. Speakers of state and national prominence will be sent here on the request of members of the club.
 With the formal organization of the club last evening and the rati- flcation of list of officers chosen at . previous meeting held June 2StA, the way has been cleared to permit the association to devote their mite in the formation of a ladies auxiliary. They will be invited to hold meeting shortly and requested to select one of it's members for the position of vice chairman of the Roosevelt club in this city.
 John F. Robinson was formally chosen chairman last evening :. Francis l.. Smith was elected sec retary and Thomas Byrnes, Jr, treasurer. In accepting the honor Mir Robinson, who was recently a delegate to the state convention at which delegates to the national convention were chosen, outlined the purpose of the club and spoke briefly on the career of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The members pres-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
Auto Crash on the Thomaston Road Near Frost Bridge Last Easter Sun- day Morning Was Cause for Suits
William 0. Butler and Wife Alice Ask S5,0OO and ]. Slz,OOO Respectively -G. Gordon Peters, Administrator of Estate of Mrs Florence G. Mac Ardle, Who Was Killed, Asks S1O,OO0

An automobile crash on the Thom- aston road near Frost Bridge last Easter Sunday that. resulted in the death of one person and serious Afnjuries' to two others is the basis for three civil actions begun today in the superior court in which damages of $27.000 are asked. The plaintiffs are William o. Butler. who asks $5.000, his wife, Alice I. Butler seeking $12,000 and G. Gordon Peters, administrator of the estate of Mrs Florence c. Mac Crindle who died from her injuries. asking $10,O00. All plaintiffs are Waterbury residents.
 Lorado T. Hughes of Mechanics vile, N. Y. is named defendant in the suits started by Attorney w. w. Gager. Papers were served by Deputy Sheriff John l.. Gray.
 The Buffers and Mrs MacCrindle were passengers in MT MacCrin- dle's car which was proceeding d. long the Thomaston Waterbury road last March 27, about 10:3O o'clock in the morning when 1t was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23

Waterbury membei8 of.ltlee res publican state central committee will attend the meeting of that body at the Farmington Country Club next Thursday evening at whcih time d date for the state convention will be set. The local members include Ex-Mayor Will liam E. Sandland. Republican Town Chairman T. F. Conway, Mrs Lura E. Dutton and Mrs Julius B. Smith.
 Dates for holding primaries and caucuses for the election of dele gates to the state convention will also be fixed at Thursdays meet ing. J. Henry Roraback, chairman of the state central committee will preside and Clarence Willard will occupy the secretary's chair. The business will be preceded by din- ner.
 It is assumed that one of the principal topics of discussion aside from the regular business will be the name of the candidate likely to receive the republican nomination
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
NEW YORK POLLS CITY EMPLOYES
 ON WAGE CUTS
Mayor Walker Suggested an 8 l.3 Per Cent Slash in Order to Save City Sz6,O0O,OOO

New York, July ea-luP)- Municipal departmept heads ln charge of New York eity's .lA7,000 cjty enployks are polling them on inc . lr9 per cent pay cut Mayor James ', Walker spsgested te save Se6,000,000, The rfduction, in tbr term ef a months salary contrlh- uted from 1888 Incomes, would be voluntary, the mayor saId last night in 2 speech before depart- ment heads, He outlined, hQWeyer, two threats which he implied ought 10 brIng rsbellIops employees 'nlp 'Jf Jf city workers 10 not follow bls plan, Maypr Walker said, the state legislature will ppt their splavles and t will be years before the present nay levels and penslel, status are restored, He also Hhrnna deparinent heads that he expect ed them fn report Co hlm those egl' pleyes who would not aseeRs ihs |WFf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
Republicans Of Waterbury Will
 Attend Session

Eto. scppose Governor Wifbnr U Cross. So far. three names have been mentioned including Hugh M. Alcorn, states attorney for Hart ford County, Attorney Clifford B Wilson of Bridgeport and Mayor George A. Quigley of New Britain.
 Political leaders are understood to favor the selection, of Wilson as the party standard bearer. They point out his record as five times mayor of Bridgeport and his term as lieutenant governor. Those close to Chairman Roraback claim that the Bridgeport attorney has the leading place. He Is reported to be in a receptive mood and has the backing of many leaders in the party. In addition, Fairfield County is clamoring for his nomination.
 The name of States Attorney AL corn came to the front several weeks ago as a strong candidate with the best chances of beating Governor Cross. The Hartford States Attorney is strongly inde-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
TWO BILLION TO HELP AMERICAN
 HOME BUILDING
Home Loan Bank Bill Sig. ed Yesterday By Hoov- CT Although He Didn't Like Part of It

Washington, July 23.--iUP)---
 The government is mobilizing
 potential $2,000, 00O, ,000 credit to
 prevent foreclosure of American
 homes and to make It easier to
 build new ones.
 And all of it. under terms of the Home Loan bank signed lates yesterday by President Hoover. isa to go to aid the owner and builders of small and medium sized homes.
 The act specifically withholds ben
 efits from homes costing more
 than $20,000.
 The government expects the project indirectly ito immediate. Z
 ly increase employment" by stimu-
 lating new building. A commerce
 department survey showed some localities could undertake $500,- 5 000,000 of home construction ifs financing could be arranged. The home loan plan thus will tic in with the new unemployment relief program in which $f,5O0, ,00O. 900 Is
 to be loaned for larger construc- ton projects.
 Here is how the new loan sys- 2
 tenn will help small home owners: A system of eight to twelve < discount banks will set up. Their (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
FARLEY SAYS GENE TUNNEY WOULD MAKE GOOD CANDIDATE
 FOR UNITED STATES SENATE

Bridgeport. Conn. July 23-(UP) --Gene Tunney would make good candidate for United States Sena- tor, according to James A. Farley.
 "He has all the equipment nec- essary," said the manager of Gov ernor Franklin D. Roosevelts presidential campaign on a visit here late yesterday.
 The former world heavyweight boxing champion. who made his debut as a democratic campaign orator at a lawn party of women democrats at Columbia few days ago, is also being discussed as q potential candidate for congress- man at large. He Is not seeking office but a number of prominent democrats are interested in placing such a colorful and popular figure on the ticket.
 Farley came here while enroute home from his peace meeting with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
FATHER COX DID NOT MEET HOLY
 PONTIFF ALONE
No Private Audience, Nor Did the Militant Priest Have Chance to Talk With Pope

Vatican City. July 23--(UP)- Osservatore Romano, Vatican or gan, denied reports published in Paris and London that the pope granted a private audience to Father James Cox. militant Pitts burgh priest and the liberty party $ candidate for president.
 We can state that Father Cox was simply admitted 10 audience In a general group with other pil- grims. He neither had a chance to talk with the pope nor receive the pope's approval. He has not spok- en with, anyone at the Vatican re- garding his candidacy. neither Is anyone at the Vatican interested therein," the Vatican organ said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23

Governor Joseph B. Ely of Massa- chusetts at Springfield, Mass. and visited with his old friend, Dr Philip J. Mclaughlin. He refused to answer q question regarding likelihood of Alfred B. Smith campaigning for the nation al ticket. That's a question Al Smith can answer better than any one else." said Farley.
 New Haven, Conn. July 23 (UP) -Gene Tunney today answered published reports that he was not legal resident of Connecticut In a telegram to the United Press. "l have been . legal resident of Con- necticut for three years" Tunney's s message said.
 While Tunney has not voted tn Connecticut. he Is to be made q voter this year and this will make him eligible for cfiace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23

Rochester, Mlnn, July 2s-- lu, P,l--The death of two young farpl girls whose partly clothed bodies were found iR the zumbo rlver 70: day brought arrest ef two married men, said by police to admit escort Ins the young women on 2 beer ebsesss sssns."s wsr1 fsisI being prepared,
 The bodies of the girls, Louise Prigge, .a2, and evannes EohkeWsmI recovered, The cause Of death has not vet been determined definitely The men, officers saId confessed ar epmpahyIng the young women on a .pipk upp date, were lIlehep KrnegeT, truck driver and J, E' sally, meohanio, both pf Plalnview, lslnn, The men invited them io go for . sWim, The young women de- mprred nt firsl, but nnally con- ssnled te go 10 the iselsted spot on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
Dr. Hamilton Will Filed And Accepted
 By Probate Court
Estate Was Appraised at Sl9,7SI.l5 - Widow Is the Sole Beneficiary Doctor Hamilton Was Fatally Injured July l3 in Barnet, Vermont

pr Charles A. Hamilton of this city, who was fatally injured Tues day, July 18th, when his automo- bile plunged over an embankment, at Barnet. Vt., left on estate. which His widow, Mrs Margaret Hamilton of Arch street. Is the sole bene. ficlary under the terms of his will as accepted by Judge Dennis J, slavin in the probate court of this city.
 The estate includes the residence of the deceased on Arch street. which is valued at $6,600; one-half interest in $4,00O mortgage ana one-half interest in two notes of sS,75O and s3.000 given by local residents, 20 shares of McKesson. ). Robbins, Inc, valued at $s0; $?0eo liberty bond; et,0b9.77, deposited
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
THREE YOUNG WOMEN DEAD AND MYSTERY ENvELOPS THE
 DEATHS OF TWO OF THE GIRLS

the assurance none could see them there,
 Finally the girls wandered away. Miss Ppigge, according to the story told the operatives, fell over drop off, Miss PolikOwski went to her rescue and both girls sank, The men after vain attempt at res- cue, fisd panic stricken, taking the girls clothing with them.
 Lake City. Minn. July 23--tU. P,l--The death Of Miss Agnes stev. ems, 24, Boston, Mass, prominent University of Minnesota senior, was aseribed suicide to-dny by Cor. pner Russell Edstrom. The body. oi Miss stevens, shot 10 death and e revolver In her hand, was found 70 her automobile just is mil, from the spot where the bodies of two Millville, MInn, girla were recover cd, (
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
MONSICNOR DIES IN HOLLISTON
 MASS, TO-DAY
Right Rev Patrick J. Sup-
 pie Was Stricken While
 Returning From Euchar-
 istic Congress in Dublin

Holliston, Mass, July 23-(UP) -Monsignor Patrick J. Supple pastor of St Johns Roman Cath olic church of Roxbury, died early to-day in this town where he was born 67 years ago.
 Stricken with amnesia while re- turning from the Eucharistic con- gross at Dublin several weeks ago he was taken from the liner Lap land at Havre, France. Since res turning to the United States he had been under medical treatment here at the home of a sister. Mary B. Supple.
 The monsignor, a Boston Col lege graduate. had been a member of the priesthood for AZ years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
FOUR POLICEMEN
 WERE HELD FOR
 MURDER CHARGE
Third Degree Killed One Prisoner = Grand Jury Returned True Bills Against Four Officers

Mlneola. L. l., July 2s.--(UP)-- Four Nassau county policemen were under indictment today for murder in connection with the death of Hyman Stark, bandit sus- pect, victim of third degree torture.
 Ten true bills were handed up by the grand jury last night. The number of indictments they con- tained was not revealed. Nor would District Attorney Elvin N. Edwards name those indicted. The bills were impounded at his request. lContinued on Page ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
GERMAN PEACE NOT POSSIBLE
 FOR PRESENT
Bavaria and Prussia Will Resort to Supre m e Court for Redress and Drop BayOnet Threat
BY FREDERICK KUH

IUhItcu FfcsS btHII CUrECsIJUHuehtJ
 Berlin, July 23 = (UP) - Ba- varia and Prussia discarded bay onets and street fighting today for a states right battle in supreme court where they denied the fed eral governments right to throw the Berlin police chief in jail, and seize the state police forces.
 But the supreme court in ses- sion at Leipzig ruled that the ques- tions could not be realt with con- additionally at this time. A |fortnight's time must elapse, 1t
 ruled. before the procedure may
 be opened. Then. politicians pre- dicted, the decision would be fav- (Continued on Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
Every Other Nation Combining To Hurt
 The United States
Henry T. Rainey Majority Leader of the House Proposes Trade Agreement With SOviets to Offset Our Losses
RECENT EVENTS SHOW BLOWS
 AIMED AT THIS COUNTRY

Telegraph Editors Note: The British trade con- ference at Ottawa events in the Far East recent de- velopments at Lausanne all likely to reduce the trade of the United States, with consequent effect upon the nations income The question immediately arises of how the United States is to replace this potential loss of trade
 Henry T. Rainey majority leader of the house of representatives proposes trade agreement with Soviet Russia as of ofsetting the losses He presents his view in article written exclusively for the United Press.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
ARE DEMANDING THE
 RESTRICTIONS
Three of the Principal Ones Have Stated Their Wishes at Ottawa = United States, Argen- tine and Russia Hit
By CHARLES M. MCCAIN

By CHARIES M. McCANN United Press Stan Correspondent)
 Ottawa, Ont, July 23-(UP)- Three principal dominions have de- manded that Great Britain restrict imports chiefly from the United States, Argentina, and Russia, and increase imports from Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
 These forcible demands that the mother country give them prefer ence in importing neat, wheat, wool. dairy products, wines. base metals, sugar. fruit, and lumber have been made with the British two days old.
 Other demands are to follow.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
FOUR AfoNsIGNORs.

Vatican City, July 23-lUP)- Four monsignors with the title of domestic prelate were created in the Sioux Falls district, South Da- kota diocese, today by Pope Plus NJ. They were: Rev J. M. Brady, of Mitchell; Rev William O'Mearn, of Watertown, Rev r. F. Grabig, of Milbank; and Rev A. C. Helm brecht, of Hoyen,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
Late Bulletins
CHIMNEY SOCIETY IS FORMED

Port Austin, Mich, July 23-(UP)-A society has organized here to fight for the preservation of old brick chimney, landmark at Port Crescent. The chm ney, sole remanent of vanished building, is 100 feet high Port Crescent, village of 600 population in 1870, was abandoned in 1890.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
(Copyrtght 1882 by United Press,

Copyright 1882 by United Prcss)
 Washington, July 23-(U. P. J House democratic Leader Henry T. Rainey to-day counselled the Uni- ted States to look to Soviet Russia for friendship and trade at time when world diplomacy and events appear to be combining against this country.
 The veteran legislator, who is scheduled for elevation to the speakership if Speaker Garner wins the vice presidency, believes the British imperial conference. tho Lauasanne conference on war debts and events in Asia demonstrate that the friendship and trade If Soviet Russia should be welcomed. He sees q world conbing against this country. for one, reason orsan<s other.
 Rainey says that From the stand- point of sound diplomacy in it's re- lation to the Far East" we should recognize Soviet Russia.
 We need,' he says. lat least one friendly nation in this world.
 The United Press asked Rainey whether in view of the outcome of the various conferences and of Japanese activities in the Far East, it would be desirable to reach an understanding of some kind with Soviet Russia.
 Rainey's response was as fol- lows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
scHooLBOY BUILDS PLAYGROUND

Detroit, July 2S-(Uf)-Jack Thomas, 10 year Old Detroit high school boy has built playground for the 100 children who live his street. The playground constructed cg vacant lot donated by the owner. n- cudes two swings, see-saw. sand-box tennis court and two horseshoe courts. e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
SHE DIED AT IA

Ballegos of Las Animas, died, it took considerable arithmetic to calculate the age of the Bent county resi- dent The coroner finally decided she was IA when she died Family records that had been preserved made the calculation comparatively accurate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
LANDS FISH AFTER PIE HOURS

Syracuse, N. Y, July 23-(UPJ-It fequlred two and one-ha hours for Loren Maines to land 32pound fish at Black lake, He used only small steel casting rod, with an 18-pound test line and small plug. Whether the fish Great Northern pike or a muske was not determined
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
BELIEVES ROOSEVELT WILL WIN

Beacon, N. r., July 2S-(UP)-Governor Frank lyn D. Roosevelt will win the presidency unless some thing happens between and November" is the be- lief of John E. Mack, who nominated the New York executive at the democratic national convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
SPADES GARDEN AT s7

Ionia, Mich, July 23-(UPJ-At 87 years Of age, Mrs Jennie DeYoung Douse mother of Il children still helps earn her living by spadng in her garden Grand ma" is she is known here is convinced girls of to-day could live to be her age if they followed her example of hard work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
SNAKE TRIED TO CHOKE COW

Merrilan Wis, July 2S-(UP)-A Jackson county farmer has one more COW to-day because of the quick action of his son. The lad noticed of the cows the ground investigated and found large pine snake around it's neck strangling her. He beat the snake of.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
BY HON. HENRY T. RAINEY (MajOrity Leader of the House Of
 RcprcsentatiycS)

(COpyffght IU5y by United PFcssJ Washington. July 22-Just at the present time Lausanne conferences. Ottawa trade conferences and the general disposition of the world to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-19
UNION MINERS
 l5,OOO STRONG
 CIRDLE MINES

Taylorville, H.. Aug. 19-(UP) A human blockade of some 15,- 900 union miners girdled four Christian county mines today, de- termined to make the strike against a $5 wage scale 100 per cent effective. They constituted what probably was the largest army of pickets in Illinois labor history. Their first brush with men in the mines occurred at Peabody Mine No. g at Langleyville. Tickets were reported to have forced J. w, Starks, mine superintendent, to turn a gun over to them. There was no violence. Clad in overalls or dungarees and blue shirts, the solar peaceful 'army of occupa- tion' went to the mines from their Bivouac under the sky.
 While the invaders slept on the ground or in their automobiles and trucks in which they converged on Taylorville from radius of 50 miles of mid-state and southern coal fields, four units of the Illi- nois National Guard left camp grant at Rockford "A hours earlier than .the demobilization of the summer camp. The troops were ordered to their homes near hero to stand. in readiness in case of trouble." H
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-19
BARBER UNDER ARREST FOR HIS
 PART IN FIGHT
Identified as One of Two Who Shot at Each Other and Wounded Two Lit- tie Girls Near Home

New York, Aug. 1s-(UP)-Jo- seph Ra, a5-year-old barber of Brooklyn. was under arrest today on felonious assault charges as result of a gun fight in which two little sisters were wounded.
 Ra was said by police to have been one of the two men who ex- changed about a dozen shots. two of which injured Rose Falls, II, and Frieda, 3. Mrs Mollie Falls mother of the children identified the barber as one of the gunmen, police said.
 The sisters were seated on the steps of their home when the duel started. Both men apparently es- caped injury and fled.
 Philip Falls, father of the little girls, heard them scream. He found bullet had passed through Roses right hand and grazed her left hand. Another bullet had caused a flesh wound in Frida's side.
 The children were carried to g nearby doctors office were they were treated. The wounds were not serious.
 Detective Thomas M. Reilly said the bullets were fired from differ ent revoivers, both of .3s calibre.