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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-13
NIP CONVENTION
HARVEST PLANS
OF RACKETEERS
Republican and Democratic
Officials Expose Two
Plots.

~ rfffd Press
CHICAGO. May 70. - Chicago
rscketeers have pounced on the Pc
publican and Democratic national
convention as golden opportunity
for graft, but their contemplated
harvest has been halted.
Az least a dozen convention
rackets" we're disclosed by wary con-
vention officials.
Some sought to victimize those
IN charge Of arrangements for the
big political conventions next
month.
Others singled out hotels and
business houses. and still others the
already racket-wsry Chicago pub
lie.
Nip Dance Racket
one Of the most transparent and
e. the same time most successful
confidence games found was the
delegates dance" racket.
A couple OF fast-talking racket
GERS called on an assistant manager
Of one Of the big loop hotels, made
tentative arrangements for engag-
ing a ball room, and left a $40
deposit
On the strength OF that deposit,
they printed thousands OF dollars
worth Of tickets 70 a dance for all
delegates and alternates 10 the Re
publican convention"
Another similar stunt quickly dis
closed by police and convention
officers is the banquet Of vel
come 10 which delegates and alter
mates 10 the Republican convention
purportedly would be invited.
Salesman Not Known
Many 500 and ssh blocks a
tickets for such a banquet have
been offered for sale by persons rep
resenting themselves TO be from
the state attorneys Office. or
from county headquarters, or
from the city hall"
Suspicious business men who have
telephoned TO verify the ticket
salesmans story have learned he
isn't known at the place he men
toned.
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day at the thirteenth annual con-
vention IN the Claypool.
n. r. Ehinger Of Decatur was
elected as a new director.
Those reelected are r. v. Achatz
OF Aurora. 2. o. Cuppy Of Lafay-
cite, w. w. Harbaugh Of Sullivan
and George Watts OF Knightstovn.
Oficers we're 10 be named this
afternoon
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-13

partment. now has 2,9s7.0s6 finger
prints in its files-the largest Grim
inal collection OF its kind in the
world.
The greatest number Of finger
prints ever received in a single
month. 1902. we're added in April.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-13
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

other ballyhoo galore. there's not a
single candidate in the race for
Governor.
A. S. johnson. secretary Of the
state Democratic executive COM
mittee. says not prospect has
fled legally and posted the 500
fee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-13
Salesman Not Known
GETS 10 YEARS TO LIFE
ST. Louis Man Sentenced on Intent
to Rob Charges.

Sentence OF ten years 70 life was
imposed today in criminal court
upon william Ellis. 33. St. Louis.
who pleaded guilty 10 assault and
battery with intent to rob Thomas
Sullivan. $40 Parker avenue, on
March a. Ellis made the attempt
while armed with a revolver.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-13
MAY 10. 1899


81 United Press
TOPEKA. kan. May 13.-police
Judge william Steinrauf arrested
himself for parking his automobile
too long on a downtown street. He
let himself of with 81 fine.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-13
PHONE ASSOCIATION
DIRECTORS RENAMED

-Four Reelected to Four Year
Terms at Convention.
-Four directors OF the Indiana
Telephone Association were re-
elected for four-year terms Thurs
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-13
FINGERPRINTS INCREASE
L. s. Bureau Has 2.9s7.09 on File;
Gets 4s,0sz in April.

Bv Tuifed Press
WASHINGTON. Mag 15.-The
bureau Of investigation, justice de-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-13
SHUN GOVERNOR CHAIR
Despite Speeches. No Official Texas
Race Is Under Way.

DALLAS. Tex. May 13.-Despite
announcements, speechmaking and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
AMPHITHEATERI IN
 READING WANTED

Reading, Pa, (UP)-Civic orr ganizations here propose that a large natural amphitheater be laid out on the site of the former quarry facing the city on Mt Penn.
 The quarry now owned by the city, forms an opening 800 feet long and about 150 feet deep, on the slope of the mountain. It is termed a "blot" on the landscape and detriment to civic beauty,
 Plans of the organization for improvement of the site would be included in the city's $200,000 re- lief program to aid the unem- ployed, if the city council ap- proves the project.
 It is proposed that the amphf- theater be- arranged to hold 15,000 persons and that the inner bowl be arranged for pageants, athletic contests. outdoor plays, and city demonstrations.
 The quarry is just six blocks north from Penn avenue. main thoroughfare through Reading. It's white, bare face is visible for many miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
OBITUARY

derson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, where services will be con- ducted tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev Ralph w. Row. land. Burial will be in Center cemetery, Wolcott. Friends may call at the funeral home this eve- ming between and g o'clock.
 Eugene Fitzgerald, 54, of 36 Sco- will street collapsed and died yes-- terday noon hour in the store of Frank Lamberti of "A Scovill street. Death according to Medical Examiner Dr Edward H. Kirsch- baum was due to heart failure. The deceased had been under the care of a doctor for several months past Within few doors of his home he entered the store and com- plained of feeling i'll. He sat in a chair and within few minutes appeared obe sleeping. When an attempt was made to aruse him 1t was discovered that he was dead.
 The deceased was a native of Waterbury and was formerly a city employe. He is survived by three brothers, John, Michael and Dennis and several nephews. The body was removed to the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, from where the funeral will be held, Wednesday morning at 8:15 o'clock Following a solemn high mass of requiem in the church of the Im- maculate Conception. Burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11

ing home and facing her parents. Ruzaitis is alleged to have become so peeved that he turned on his girl friend and gave her a beating. He was arrested by Patrolman Wal ter Overton.
 To-day in court Judge John F. McGrath ordered the case contin- ued day to give the young man a chance to think things over. If he doesn't keep his word and marry the girl, they may turn him over to the federal authorities and let them prosecute him for violating the Mann act, which means taking a girl from one state to another for immoral purposes.
 Norman Shaknaitis, AZ, of 162 Geddes terrace is not woman to take mo" as an answer from her husband. The latter refused to com ply with her wishes yesterday and an argument started. It was just too bad for the husband. He re- ceived beating. The police had to go to his rescue. Mrs Shaknaitis was charged with breach of the peace to-day, but the charge was nolled.
 A continuance was granted in the case of Albert Dupre, 29. of 33 Full Ter street, charged with speeding. He will be tried tomorrow morn- ing. Louis Bioski, 29, of Middlebury will be arraigned Saturday morn ing on the charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the in- fluance of liquor. A nolle was en- tered in the case of Matthew Pig 20, A, of 34 Walnut street, charg- ed with violating the plumbing law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
DON'T QUOTE ME

washington, July 11-(UP)- An Interesting friendship is devel- oping on the floor of the senate between two strangely dissimliar members, impetuous and famboy. ant Huey Long and dignined ana elderly George w. Norris.
 To onlookers, it appears to pc the father and son type, with the 3S-year-old Louisiana "Kingfish often dashing up to the seat or the 71-year-old Nebraska progress siye leader for whispered advice. During debate they often find themselves, on the same side Of the issue. If not there is a gentility in their exchange of views.
 Since Long's return from the democratic national convention he, has been noticeably less severe in his senate speeches. The day he left for the convention he delivered one of his acrimonious harangues at Senator Reed, repn. Pa. Pre- viously he had used his invective powers against Senator Robinson, dem, Ark. The general opinion of senators is that something has hap. pened to make him quiet down. One of the progressive bloc sug- gested that Norris had been giving him some Friendly advice.
 The two senators are distinct contrasts, Long with 9 flare for white flannel suits, pink neckties and orange kerchiefs-Norris somber in dress, somewhat like a college professor in his speech-an tdealist at heart.
 The ''Kingfish" usually listens attentively when Norris speaks. His favorite seat is just across the aisle from where Norris, FaFol- lette and Blaine of the progressive republican group sit.
 The two did disagree the other day on the question of whether op- erations of the reconstruction fi- nance corporation should be broadlay extended. Norris was op- posed. Long disagreed, but in an almost apologetic way said to Nor riS:
 q seldom if ever disagree with the senator from Nebraska on any economic question. I believe his judgment is as good as can be had"
 Later, the Louisiana senator was asked in an ante room:
 "What do you think of Senator Norris"
 Huey waved his hand.
 I'm very strong for Norris. He's a very fine man. I'm all for him."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
Job Bureau Earns
 $879 For Worker,
z,5OO Hours of Employment Secured Since Openin'
 of Office

Through the medium of the new employment ofiice on Field street conducted by the Mutual Aid com mittee under the direction of At- torney J. Warren Upson, a total of 2,5OOM hours of extra work has been supplied the needy men and women of Waterbury, it was dis closed in a report to date issued by Supervisor William Hayes. These 2,500M hours of work brought in $S79.75 in earnings to those given the work.
 This total in hours worked and earnings realized Is exclusive of the earnings and hours worked on a total of permanent jobs given out. also, since the employment bureau was opened several weeks ago. In all 19f temporary jobs have been supplied to men and women.
 To-day one more permanent job was given out, the work going to a man who will do handy work around a local residence. During the past week five steady and IS temporary jobs were supplied, rep resenting 200h hours of work
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
MISSING YACHT DOCKED TODAY
 AFTER ITS TRIP
And the Ketch CurIew Had Good Chance to Win That Race, Until Squalls Struck Her

New York, July 11-(UP)-The Ketch Curlew was in flair way to win the Montauk Point to Ber- muda sailing race when the small vessel suddenly ran into a series of squalls that blew 1t hundreds of miles off its course, Abraham s. Rosenberg, amateur navigator, de- clared to-day as the boat docked at the Bronxonia Yacht club in the Bronx.
 The yacht, missing eight days, was found off Nantucket by a coast guard vessel Friday night. Its anna teur crew refused a tow line proffered by the coast guarders, declaring their intention to bring the vessel into New York under It's own power.
 '.In days we had sailed about $40 miles and were about 125 or so miles from Bermuda when we suddenly ran into squalls that blew for 40 hours" Rosenberg related. "On the fourth and fifth days we found ourselves in a dense fog which made 1t impossible to take an observation for our position.
 Several times during our drift in the fog we were passed by tramp steamers. One came so close we could hear the churn of it's pro pellor and the tinkle of the signal bells. We tried to attract their at- tention to get a bearing. but they apparently didn't hear us.
 Favorable winds finally devel- oped on the seventh or eighth day but they realibed then they were too far off their course to continue to Bermuda, and since members of the crew had only two weeks vacation, they decided to get back to New York, in time to return to work.
 Shortly after that the ketch was found by the coast guard ves- sel.
 Rosenbergs parents, MT and Mrs Samuel Rosenberg, waited all night for him with newspaper re- porters and photographers on the yacht club wharf.
 Other members of the crew were Nat Blum, skipper: Benjamin Theeman, attorney; Larry Weiss, Frank Riger and Carl Parncss. who left the boat Saturday at Newport, F. l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
Three Games On Tomorrow Morning;
 Rivalry Evident
Year Ago Entered = Sewing Classes Underway Doll Contest Being Arranged

years pennant race. The Whippets and the Bearcats are two new teams this year. Yves Burns who heads the Eagles outfit is former St Mary's school luminary.
 At 2:30 o'clock tomorrow after noon, the Flashing Stars, defending champions, will. attempt to keep in the lead when they stack up against the Bearcats.
 Miss Margaret Stevens, super visor of the girls at the Hamilton playground has called the first meeting for the sewing class can- didates for Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the pavilion. Miss Stew ems, an able director, hopes to have the class complete some valu- able articles and will stress the im- portance of stitching.
 Miss Marie Deeley who. Is well known to playgrounds enthusiasts is completing plans for a doll con- test. The exact date has not been set but is expected some day this week, probably Thursday. The doll contests last year proved most popular with the children and it is expected that this years program will meet with the same success. Suitable prizes for the best entries will be awarded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11

The first of the organized activ- ities in the city's public play grounds will get underway at the Hamilton Park grounds when three fast baseball games will be played tomorrow morning. The games will mark the official open ing of the league which is under the supervision of Thomas "Chick" Carney, former Storrs college all star athlete. MT Carney is arrang- ing for an suspicious inaugural. He has extended invitations to Lee Pagan, swimming supervisor at the Hamilton pool and William Perci- val Derwin to throw the first balls on the two park diamonds.
 MT Carney reports that from present indications the league is in for a banner season with four of the 16 teams of last years league reentered. It is rumored that some of the city's best performers will be found in the lineups of tine vari- ous teams.
 The opening ceremonies will commence at 9:30 o'clock. On Dia- mond No l, Wes Burns and his Eagles will line up against Whip pets and on Diamond No the East End Rangers will oppose the Shooting Stars, runners up in last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11

and sss.sg in earnings. exciusigs of the steady jobs
 Treasurer Lewis s. Reed of tue unemployment committee Issued his weekly report to-day on the relief fund, showing . balance on hand to-day of sls.1s1.7l. . drop of almost $500 from the balanee of last week. Last Mondays bnls ance was S1e.s37.94. Receipts during the past week were ST. 920.0S and the disbursements amounted to ss,666.26.
 There are now 2,160 persons on the unemployment list. according to a weekly report given out tos day by Chairman William M. Hafz ris of the relief body. They are distributed as follows: Street de- pertinent, 351; park departmerik 505, school department, 65; mis- cellaneous, 696; special relieE 543. There are now 65 cases aps proved but not yet placed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
Shooting Case
 Delayed a Day
Frank Norman May Have Additional Charges Placed
 Against Him

Frank Norman, .32, colored, of 232 Abbott avenue went on a shoot ing rampage Saturday evening and gave the residents of North Elm street and vicinity scare for a few minutes. Shortly after com plaints had been filed with the po- lice Norman was placed under ar rest and is being held at present on the charge of breach of the peace. He was arraigned in police court this morning, but a contin- uance of one day was requested by his counsel. Additional charges may be preferred against him.
 The shooting started when He- welt Webb, colored, of 131 North Elm street prevented Norman from trespassing on private property. Webb was attacked and bitten by the accused. Whether the latter fired or attempted to fire directly at Webb is unknown but at all events bullet went through a window of a tenement house and one tmbedded itself in an automobile. Norman disappeared from the scene, but was picked up later by Patrolman w AlAdul DdIIOll anu WAAldu Odu- tora. A 38-calibre revolver was later found in house in which Norman visited. Whether the police will be able to connect the accused with the weapon will be determin- ed by evidence tomorrow morning.
 The possible serious charge of violating the Mann act may be pre- ferred against Victor Ruzatis, "A, of New Haven road, Naugatuck. The young man is said to have at- tempted form of companionate marriage with young Wood street girl of this city, The two have been keeping company" for about three years. They went to New York presumably ito get married. After spending two days in the big city they returned to Waterbury yesterday morning about 3 o'clock. The girl expressed fears about go-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
FAIRGROUNDS BASEBALL SEASON OPENS
The Aldermen
 Meet Tonight
Will Act on Many Matters
 of Public Interest

At the regular monthly meeting of the board of aldermen tonight the question of whether or not to accept the East Mountain school district into the inside district of the city will come up for consider ation. Voters of the East Moun- tian district voted a few weeks ago to 'scome in." The aldermen tonight are expected to refer the matter to a special committee the members of which will set a date for a for mai election in the East Mountain section on the question of consoli- dating.
 To-night, also, the law commit tee of the board of aldermen will make several recommendations
 concerning settlement of claims against the city and the commit tee on abatements will file a lengthy report authorizing several postponements and abatements, in tax collections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
Cattle and Hog !: Price Keep on ]:
 Going Higher

Chicago, July 11-(UP)-CattI and hog prices renewed their per- sistent advance of the last four weeks to-day, the latter touching a new high of s5.55 per hundreds weight.
 Cattle prices swung up around 25 cents per hundred. The advance. met considerable resistance but the shortage of hog supplies main- tained the upswing which many observers see as the first break to- ward higher prices for farm cons modities and resultant better bussz ness. Cattle prices touched $9.40. per hundred but sheep tended lower. % \
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
New York Hotel
 Man Crosses Sea
 to Buy Up Wine

New York, July 11-(UP)-An- ticipating 9 "frightful rush" for fine wines when the dry laws are modified-an action he believes not far off-Bertram Veal, managing director of the Madison hotel, an- nounced to-day he is sailing We'd nesday to buy options on some of the oldest stock in Europe.
 Prices the best wines will skyrocket, I believe, as soon as the great day arrives" Veal said, land we're not going to be the ones to get left"
 He plans to set up business hcadquarters at Berlin and Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
GOODRICH IS
 DEAD OF SHOCK

Yorke, Me, July 11-(U. P) - Charles c. Goodrich, SO, member of the state legislature and son of B. F. Goodrich, founder of the Good rich Rubber company, died at his home here Sunday after a long ill., ness. He suffered shock last win- ter.
 He was a native of Akron. O., and also had lived in New York. He was elected as a delegate to the epublican national convention but was unable to attend. A brother and sister survive him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11

GOOLEY-Miss Margaret Cooley of 29 Cooke street died at St Mary's s hospital Saturday night. Miss Cooley was born in Thomaston, the daugh- ter of the late MT and Mrs Joseph Cooley. She is survived by one brother, Joseph of Thomaston, two sisters. Mrs Amanda McGovern, of this city and Mrs George Jackson of Bristol and several nieces and nephews.
 Miss Cooley was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, the Lady Maccabees and Lady T. A. B. so- cieties all of Torrington.
 The funeral will be held from the home of her sister, Mrs Me- Govern of Cooke street on Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock to the Immaculate Conception church where a solemn mass Of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Thomaston.
 FHAYER A. Thayer, age AZ years, husband of Estella Ford Thayer of 68 Coolidge ave- nus, died this morning at the Wa terbury hospital. He was borne in Bonneville, N. Y., the son of Elmer and Clara A. Haddell Thayer. :.
 Besides his wife he. is survived by three sons, Andrew J., Elmer C., and Edmund E. Thayer; one daughter, Irene M. Thayer and one brother Delos Thayer of Bonneville.
 The funeral will be held from the Alderson funeral home to- morrow, Rev Moreton Owen offi- ciating. Burial will be in Boone vile.
 GERMAN =. Mrs Wilhelmina German, age 59 years. wife ot George F. German, a former resi- dent of this city, died Saturday morning in Detroit. Mrs German had been. a resident of Detroit for the past 10 years. She was mem Der of the Winona Rebekah lodge of odd Fellows, the Shepherds of Bethlehem, and the Women's Aux Hilary of the Moose of this city.
 Mrs German is survived by her husband; four sons, Clarence, All fred and Frank of this city and Louis of Detroit; one daughter, Mrs Alfred Sonergter of Detroit: II grandchildren; and one sister, MrS FTduk byeTb OI McIlucHs
 The body will arrive in this city at noon and will be taken to the Alderson funeral home. 70 Central avenue. The funeral services will be held at the Mill Plain Union church at time to be announced later. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 HARRISON. John Theron Harrison, age 84 years, resident of Woodbury and formerly of this city, died at the Waterbury hos pital yesterday afternoon. He had lived in Waterbury for many years and for some time was a superin- tendent at Platt Brothers. !,
 Mir Harrison is survived by two sons, Fred J. of Middlebury and Herbert l., of Windsor; two daughters, Mrs David B. Thomes of Torrington and Mrs M. G. Michaels of Pelham Manor, N. Y., and six grandchildren. He was born in Meriden, the son of the late Franklin and Mary Bradley Harrison.
 The body was taken to the AL ---.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
COWBOY HAS
 WON BRIDE

Southbridge, Mass, July 11-(U. P.)-Charles Williams, "A, of Knox vile, Tenn, cowboy with a rodeo now performing here, was married at Town Hall to-day to Wanda Saltenick, 21, an employe of the American Optical company.
 Town Clerk Albert o. Boyer. who performed the ceremony, Is him. self a bridegroom of three weeks.
 Williams is a rangy blond and his wife a buxom brunette. She saw him performing in the rodeo and 1t was love at first sight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
BOSTON LAWYER
 WAS KILLED

Boston, July II - GU. P.) - George w. Mathews, 59. Boston at torney and father of Mrs Ralph 'Keet" Vaughan, the former Olivia Mathews, well-known aviat. rix, was killed in an S0-foot fall from the cupola of his home here Sunday afternoon. His neck was broken.
 The fall was unwitnessed. put Medical Examiner F. A. Stanwooo of Wellesley said death was acci- dental.
 Mathews leaves a wife, son, and five daughters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
TREAsuRY WILIING

Washington, July 11-lUP)- The treasury department, repre- sented by Acting Secretary A. A. Ballantine, to-day announced its willingness to cooperate in a con- gressional investigation of the de- partnent but coupled it's statement with broad hints of political inspi- ration behind moves for such an inquiry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
LATE REALTY NEWS
Mortgage Deeds.

Mortgage Deeds. Monika Saknaitis to Frank Sak- naitis. real estate on the west side of Geddes Terrace, $3,590.
 Quit Claim Deeds. Michael Tontelandolfo to Maria Grazia Tontelandolfo, real estate on the south side of Bradley ave- nue.,