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The Washington times., 1932-05-21
FIGHT BEGUN
7 0 FREE
CURTIS
Norfolk Attorney Goes North
to Arrange Release
on $4,000 Bond

NEW YORK, May 81
(I.N.S.). - Devious ramifica-
tions Of the Lindbergh baby
kidnap murder Investigation
today overshadowed the direct
hunt for the criminals, which
appeared to have reached an
impasse.
Through the circuitous moves
of investigating the confession
of John H. Curtis, Norfolk
Eva. boat builder, that his
supposed negotiations with
kidnapers were his own in
ventions, authorities hoped to
provide means with which to
pierce the mystery.
Curtis remained in the Flem-
ington, N. j., jail. where he is
held on charges Of giving false
information to the investigators.
w. C. Pender, Norfolk (Va0 law
yer, engaged Dy CurClS PaEeAAvO'
was on his way to New Jersey to
represent Curtis and will probably
provide $4,000 bail under which
Curtis is held pending grand jury
action next week.
Lindy Won't Interfere
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh has
repeatedly stated he will not
interfere with the police in any
way" reported Col. H. Norman
Schwarzkopf. superintendent Of
the New Jersey State police. This
comment was made in answer to
questions whether Lindbergh ex-
pressed any attitude regarding
Curtis prosecution. 49,
New Jersey authorities still
were anxious to have Dean H.
Dobson- Peacock, Curtis associate
In the negotiations, confront the
boat builder, but Attorney Gen
eral Stevens was uncertain how
this could be accomplished, since
the dean refused to make the trip
Continued on Page 2, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1932-05-21
Us. WOMEN WIN
GOLF TOURNEY

WENTWORTH, England, May
21eThe American women golfers
defeated the British women in
the team golf matches today by
6R matches to 31a.
The results of the matches fol-
low:
Diana Fishwick, England, de-
feated Maureen Orcutt, United
States, 4 and 3.
Enid Wilson, England, defeated
Helen Hicks, United States, 2
and /.
Joyce Wethered, England, de-
feated Mrs. Glenna Collett Ware,
United States, 6 and 4.
Mrs. Leona Cheney, United
States, defeated Miss Elsie Cor
lett, England, 4 and 2.
Miss Virginia Van Vie, United
States, defeated Miss Wanda
Morgan, England, 2 and l.
Mrs. Opal Hill, United States,
and Miss Molly Gourlay, England,
halved their match.
The cards of the other matches
follow:
Out
Fishwick. 444!$$453s 81
Orcutt. b 4-SS
In
Eishwick, k,.,.. S44443
(1rcutt, ,...-.......
Miss Fishwick won. and 3.
Out
wilson 544S 44I4 4-36
Hicks. 444S5 s -36
In
riicl[s. s63G4
NIVs Wilson won, and 1.
fOther Details ON Sports Page)
The Washington times., 1932-05-21
Battle Is Started to Release Curtis From Jail
THE WEATHER

Mostly cloudy, possibly light showers tonight
and Sunday, gentle south and southwest wnds,
shifting to north. Temperature yesterday
Highest, TT; lowest Al. (l93l-Highest, s4i
lowest, 67.) Humidity yesterday- Highest, S6i
lowest. 10.
The Washington times., 1932-05-21
RAIN,FOG, WIND Slowed
PLANE, FORC|NGHER
TOFLy BLIND

LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland, May
81 G.NS)-On the fifth anniversary of Col.
Charles A. Lindbergh's immemorable flight
to Paris Mrs. Amelia Earhart Putnam made
new aviation history today when she success
fully spanned the Atlantic Ocean by air alone,
landing in field four miles from London
derry after 1000 mile flight from Harbor
Grace, Newfoundland.
Baked by leaky gasoline gauge and
trouble with the exhaust manifold from
reaching Paris without stop as she had
planned, "Lady Indy" made perfect land
ing just Is hours and few minutes after her
take-off
In addition to becoming the first woman
ever to make solo transatlantic flight and
the second flier, man or woman, to fly the
ocean alone, Mrs. Putnam is believed to have
established speed record for the crossing.
Irish Farmer First to Greet Her
Greeted on her landing by George Gala
CHAN, kindly Irish farmer, Mrs Putnam
walked across the field to the nearest road
and "hitch-hiked" ride to Londonderry.
After sending cables to the United States
and spending a. short while at hotel, she re-
turned to the field near Culmore for closer
inspection of her plane. ..
She took mechanics along with her to repair the cratt
in the event Putnam sanctioned contuahce OF tne ASn'
The avatrx said:
''I don't know just what shall do next:
First of all, want to telephone my husband and
see what he's got to say.
1T was much greater thrill than my other flight,
she said referring to her crossing in 1928 as pas
senger aboard the seapane Friendshiu.
'HThis time the responsibility was all mine had
n do everything mvseH wasn't at all hurt in land
inc, and dom think my plane has been damaged"
The international News Service correspondent was the
first to greet Mrs Putnam when she arrived IN London
derrv thanked her helpful motorst for his Kindness
and walked into a postoffice to cable the news to
New York. j.
The Washington times., 1932-05-21
N. Y. Needs 2 Million
Extra for .LObLeSS

NEW YORK, May 81. GNS0. i.
Another $4,000, ,0O0' for unernploy-
ment relief is needed here, Cor
neliuS N. Bliss, chairman of the
mayors committee for unemploy-
ment relief, said today. He asked
the board of estimate to appropri-
ate this sum to take care Of the
needy N August.
The Washington times., 1932-05-21

Harry M. Warner, president Of
Warner Brothers Pictures, today
told the Senate stock market in
quiry he rolled up a net profit
Of $7,393,564 by playing in the
stock Of his own company in
1880.
Warner said he sold 231, ,055
The Washington times., 1932-05-21
CONDITION OF TREASURY

| Treasury balance as Of May 10
$481, ,256, ,806. 90; expenditures $13,-
725,536.42; customs receipts, $11,-
108,110.71.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31
MURDER CHARGE HANGS OVER MASCIA
LONDON BISHOP ADMIRED NERVE
 OF THE PASTOR
Had Not Seen the Accused Rector in Recent Years
 and Was Surprised at
 Disclosures

London, May 31-(UP)-Tho Bishop of London, the Right Hon. orable and Right Rev Arthur Fo- ley Winnington-tngra admitted to-day ho was forced to. admire the nerve of the Rev Harold Da. vidson. rector of Stiffkey on trial on charge of immortality.
 The bishop was an unexpected witness at the rector's trial. Wear ing purple cassock, he testified that he had known the rector for 30 years, since the undergraduate days when they spoke from the same platform at oxford, but that he had not seen the rector xros quently in recent years. The bishs op said the rector formerly made frequent appeals for financial aid. "Doubtless you found him null sance," said the rector's counsel, R. F. Lefy. "Yes, a great nuisance" the bishop replied.
 Asked for his epinion of the rector's moral reputation, the bish- op replied, II never heard @ word against him until this case. con- side rthe rector audacious, but must admit am forced to admire his nerve"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31
TAX BILL SHORT
 $2S5,OOO,OOO
 ASSERTS MILLS
Secretary of Treasury Told the Senate C0nl- mittee That Much Is Needed to Balance the Budget

Washington, May 31-(U. P.) = Secretary of Treasury Mills to-day told the senate finance committee that the 1892 tax bill is $2S5.00O. 900 short of the amount needed to balance the budget. He submitted new revenue estimates which the bill must provide. setting the to- tai amount at $1,125,O00.O00 and estimated the bill at present would yield only $S4O, 100000.
 The committee adjourned tenn porarily to answer roll call in the senate. Another meeting was plan ned to hear specific recommends tions of new tax schedules. One committee member said Mills plac- ed the yield of the proposed Con- nally income tax schedule at $70,- 00O,000. The senate last night seemed ready to adopt the Connal- ly rates. Apparently being convinc- ed that many new sources of re- venue must be found.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31
Coroner Holds
 Him For Death Of
 Giuseppe Cariola
Alleged to Have Stabbed Deceased Following Dispute Over Game of Tocco-Seven Men Detained Pend- ing Investigation of Authorities

Mascia, drew 6 dull pocket knife of his own. At this juncture de- ceased stepped in and the two scuffllng men fell on the ground, deceased underneath Ceasar Mas cia on top of him and Tony De- Longes on top of Ceasar Mascia. The men were down but Q very short time when some of the others seized them and pulled them on to their feet, leaving Cariola on the ground where for the next few mo. ments he was left entirely neglect ed, the other men being actively engaged in the struggle. Mitchell seized Ceasar Mascia and received cut across the wrist. Nick Mas cia attempted to hold Tony De- Longes who struck Ceasdr Mascia In the mouth, infiicting jagged cut on the upper lip. About this time 1t was discovered that Cariola was on the ground and a number of the men went to his assistance, Ceasar Mascia, however, running to the home of a relative and not returning to the conflict. Mitchell and Tony DeLonges finding that Cariola was seriously wounded, put him into DeLonges' car and took him to a doctor, but not being i. able to get the help necessary, he was taken to St Mary's hospital, where he arrived in an exsangu- mated condition and died upou ad- mission.
 l find that said death was caused by Q complete severing of the left femoral artery and femoral vein, with resultant exsapguination re- ceived when deceased was stabbed by Ceasar Mascla in the quarrel at the corner of America and Francis streets, and that said death was caused by the criminal act of said Ceasar Mascla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31
Judge Jennings
 Denies Motion
The $l5,OOO Verdict in Favor of Arnold French
 Stands

Judge Newell Jennings denied the motion to set aside the $i5,000 verdict awarded Arnold French of Torrington against the W. w. Mertz Co of Torrington and the Tracy Bros Co of Waterbury in a decision handed down in superior court to-day.
 The plaintiff was allowed the verdict for permanent brain in- juries he suffered when he fell in the Mertz store in Torrintgon while carrying a 300 pound desk to the second floor. The desk landed on his head. The defend- ants through their counsel, Attor- ney Waiter E. Monagar sought to have the amount set aside as being excessive, no evidence of negligence and contributory negligence on the part of the defendant. Judge Jen- nings upheld the contention of At-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31
OBITUARY


 MARIANO. - Mrs Margaret (sasso) Mariana, age 32 years, wife of Anthony Mariana died this morning at her home 69 Seymour street after a brief illness. She was born in this city and had al- ways resided in the Town Plot section. She had a pleasing dispo- sition and was a devoted mother. Mrs Mariana was a member of the Children of Mary Sodality of Our Lady of Mount Carmel churcb and was popular among the younger set of the section.
 Besides her husband she is sur vived by one son, Robert, her par ents, MT and Mrs John Sasso; five brothers, Charles, Thomas, Michael, William and Pasquale Sasso and one sister, Mrs Peter Massonett all of this city.
 The. funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 6 time to be announced later. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 BALL - Miss Abbie F'innettt Ball died last evening. She wai born November 24, 1888 in Water. bury the daughter of Argus P. Bal and fiddle Durant Ball. She IS sur. vived by her mother and father three brothers Bennett, J. of Pougf keepsie, N. Y., Henry D. of Water. town, and William r., of Cheshire three sisters, Mrs Annie Dedrick | of West Haven, Mrs Mary r. Ser. | gin of Wolcott, and Miss Sarah M | Ball of Waterbury She was ( member of Trinity Episcopa l church.
 Funeral services will be helt | from the Alderson Funeral Home Thursday afternoon. Services VII be private. Burial will be In Buck'' Hill cemetery. Rev Henry Baldwir Todd will ofliclate.
 TTANNERY-Mrs Maria Ellen McGeever Flannery of Rimmon Hill, Beacon Falls, died this morn. ing at her home. She was born in Ireland but had been q resident ot Beacon Falls for 4S years coming from Bridgeport. She was q mem- Der of st Michaels church in Bea. con Falls.
 Mrs F'lannery Is survived by four | bOHb, JOHu As MCIccvcI VI iScoSuIl Falls, James D. McGeever of thtf ford and Michael B. Flannery Of Percy J. Gould of Beacon Falls one brother, Michael McGlone oi Philadelphia, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Thurs. day morning at S:30 o'clock from the home to St Michael's church | in Beacon Falls at Q o'clock. Burial will be in St Michael's cemetery in Bridgeport.
 FITCH - Francis S. Fitch. age | 76 years, died yesterday at hii home, ibO Kingsbury street. He Is survived by his wife. one daughter and two grandchildren all of this city. The body was re. moved to the Arthur J. LunnS | Funeral Home. 25 Central avenue Funeral arrangements will be an. nounced later.
 | BROWN--Mrs Emily c. Brown age 0s years, wife of George r Brown, died sunday evening at her home, I'll Church street, Bristol after q long illness. She was born in England, but resided in Brlstol | practically all her life.
 Besides her husband, she is sur. vived by three daughters, Mrs VII. liam IT. Armitage of Bristol. Mrf Ashley l.. Bishop of Plainvilie and Mrs Fred &. Pickford of South Glastonbury; one aon, George oi Bristol: and six grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held to-nior. row. afternoon at 2 o'clock and will | be private. Rev Wilkins, rec. 1 tor of Trinity Episcopal church ir | Bristol, will ofIiciate. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery, thii city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31
Assailant Held
 In $1,O0O Bonds
Thomas Hardy Charged With Attack on Daniel Grafton
 Victim in Serious Condition

Bonds of s1.00O were named to- day in police court in the case of Thomas Hardy, 23, colored, of 20 Adam street extension charged with assault with intent to kill. The victim of his attack, Daniel Grafton, g, of 37 Vine street. was reported to be in a serious condi. ton to-day at the Waterbury hos- pital. x-rays were taken this morning to determine whether or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31
Flyer Bromley Has Started Off
 Again on Trip

Amarillo. Tex, May 31-(UP)-Ar- mold Bromley left for California in his black and red monoplane at S:52 .. m. CST., to-day, planning to follow the trans s-continental western air route to Burbank, Calf.
 Whether he will continue to seat tie and make a third attempt to fly to Toklo probably will depend upon the success of Seattle attor- neys' effort to-day to induce spon- sors of a $30,000 Tokio flight prize to extend the June tlme-limit on the offer.
 He was held here by q mechan- ical defect in his plane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31
ONLY AMERICAN HOPE

Saunton, England. May 31-(U. P.)--Mrs Leona Pressler Cheney of Hollywood, Cal. became the only American hope In the British Wo- mems Golf Championship when to- days second and third rounds of play saw elimination of Miss Vir- ginia Van Vie of Chicago, and Mrs Glenna Collett Ware of Phil adelphia,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31
HALTED ROBBERS

stamfordf Conn, May 31-(U. P. Police believed to-day they had halted a series of warehouse burg laries after arrest of nine men charged with being burglars or ac. cessorles in large-scale operations.
 The last three were arrested af- ter $1,000 worth of malt and sy- rups had been stolen from a ware- house Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31

not one of the victims lungs had been punctured by a knife. Graf ton was also painfully cut about the shoulders, chest and arms.
 Hardy has been identified by Grafton as the one who used the knife on him. The accused has made no denial of the fact that he resorted to the use of dangerous weapon in his battle with Grafton. He claims, however, that he was attacked and was obliged to de- fend himself.
 Hardy was ordered held on the charge of assault with intent to kill pending a hearing next Saturday morning. He was unable to raise bonds to-day and is being held at police headquarters.
 The authorities at the Water bury hospital are inclined to the opinion that Grafton will recover. His wound while painful Is not be4 lieved to be of a fatal nature al- though one of his lungs was en- dangered by the knife thrust.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31

The United Kingdom purchased more zinc in 1881 than in any pre- vious year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31

torney Clayton l.. Klein that tho jury was right in its decision. Trau- rig and Traurig also appeared for the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31

It Is estimated that 100000 new households will be created in Germany before 1940.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31
DIED

4m DIED s FpTCH-In this city, May 90, 1882, Francls Y. Fitch of 60 Kingsbury street. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. MAnIANO--In this city. May q, 10s2, Mrs Margaret (sassol Mari; Thursday morning, time to be an. pounced later. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 this city. May 31. riannery Iysi 's Of Beacon Faiis. funsr. ai Thursday morning at s:5O o'clockstO St Michael's church, BeA- con Falls. Burial in SC MlchaeFs cemeteryy Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31

Siam has a new tax on salaries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31

Oxygen saving life Mellon of Philadelphia unique device erected in Northern b- the baby lobar pneumonia impossible Cooled fed the child continuously through Nurse pictured with her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-31

Remember there are I86 cash prizes to be awarded to those sendingin the best titles i'm the opinion of the judges. HERE ARE THE SIMPLE RULES q OV E R N | N q THE CON TIE ST | You are not required to buy any- thing.
 v Write your title with your name and address plainly on ono side of paper only, preferably on sheet of paper the exact size of . Budweiscr Malt Label.
 st You can use more than one word for your title.
 Do not use tho word s"Tcam- work" in connection with your en. try.
 5 No titles will be accepted that bear . postmark later than mid. night June 15, 1882.
 B In case of ties, full amount of award will bc paid to each of the tying contestants.
 . Do not enter moro than two titles.
 1t Suggestions must bc mailed tos "Budweiscr Malt Contcst." An. heuscr- Busch, Inc., St. Louis. znspOrt1nt: U you send q Bud. sUeiser Malt can label scitIt your en. try you WtIl receive an attractive Bud,oeiser Malt novelty saUings bank, regardless cf sehesher or not you spin ore cf tIse IS6 pvises. These littls banks pill be sent to every contestant scho sends q label. But ren.e n Der, tt Is not necessary tO send label to enter the contest or to ViH c prise.
 Tho opinion and decision of tho judges will be final. No communi. cations will bc answered other than those selected by the judges. This contest is open to everybody except employees and executives of An- hcuser- Busch, Inc., members of their families and their advertising agency.
 COystest Judges
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 Msyor ef City ef Se. Louie
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 Pvssldsns, Advertising Club sf St. Lsuis Inc. St. LOUis
The Washington times., 1932-03-03
SLEUTH
SCANS CASE

CHICAGO, March 3 QN.SJ.
Patrick Roche, chief investigator
for the States attorney here,
declined today to comment on a
report that he has been enlisted
to aid in the search for the kid
naped Lindbergh baby.
Nevertheless, it was learned that
both private and public investi-
gators were delving into Chicago'S
underworld in search of clues to
the sensational kidnapping mys-
terry. Roche's highly trained un-
dercover agents were believed to
be among these investigators.
Famed throughout the country
for his achievements in solving
kidnapping mysteries, Roche eX-
pressed the belief that the kidnap-
ing of Americas most famous in
fant was carried out by highly or
ganized professionals. He said:
"The Lindbergh kidnapping
certainly was not the work of
amateurs or beginners. 1t was
Skillfully planned and executed" .
1t was considered possible that
a Chicago ransom organization,
headed by Louis "two-gun" Alterie
might have had some connection
with the New Jersey baby theft.
The Washington times., 1932-03-03
K|DNAP|NGDONE:
BY AMATEURS

Federal crime detection experts
expressed the opinion today that
the kidnapping of the Lindbergh
baby was the work of amateurs"
and not that of organized crimi-
mails.
It was pointed out that pub
licity wrecks the plans of kid
napers. They usually prey on
wealthy but obscure people who
pay without Summoning police.
Organized or expert criminals, it
was said, would never have picked
on the Lindbergh family, knowing
that such action would create a
nationwide furore and wavc Of
resentment.
One Federal authority said:
"There are hundreds of chill
dren in New York city whom
they could have kidnapped and
held for $4,000 and the money
would have been paid at once.
To kidnap the son of Colonel
Lindbergh for $4,000 was moth
ing short of suicidal"
The Washington times., 1932-03-03
Hear Anne Lindbergh's Sob, Stamp Out
Kidnap Racket, Elsie Robinson s Plea

for any kidnaper anywhere to
find refuge.
Far.Spreading Roots
Somewhere today the Lindbergh
baby is being hidden. Two per-
sons know where it is. More
than two. And then, still more
For the kidnapping racket has
spread its roots far and wide.
We cannot, at this moment, lay
hands on the two who know where
the baby is. But we can lay hands
on some who know of kidnapping
of some who are connected,
however remotely, with kidnapping
Arrest those others! Put leni
ence aside. and temporizing
aside. arrest the rats. Arrest all
the rats. Strike, as we have never
struck before!
Answer Anne Lindbergh's sob
with a blow that will leave its
mark on the dens and the run
ways of vice forever!
kidnapping must go!
There can no longer be a foot
hold in this country for these
beasts!
The Washington times., 1932-03-03
U.S.BOATSH HUNT
'K|DNAP' SHIP

NEW YORK, March 3 U.N.SO.
The seas were being combed to-
day by a flotilla of Coast Guard
patrol boats and volunteer craft
for a 30-foot cabin cruiser re-
ported to have aboard a baby
who may be the kidnapped Lind
bergh infant.
The. cruiser was sighted by a
rum-running vessel about 80 miles
off Scotland Light. The latter
is five miles off Sandy Hook.
The ru1n-runner was hailed by
the cruiser. The captain of the
+ latter shouted out that he would
like to buy a compass as his own
instrument was out of order. He
waved a $100 bill to show he
meant business.
AS the rum-running vessel
drew alongside, the cries Of q
child were heard coming from
the cabin. The cruisers skipper
Immediately slammed shut the
cabin hatch and shifted the
vessels course.
Two men were seen aboard the
cruiser.
The vessel was dirty white with
a narrow green stripe just above
the water line. The portfolios of
the cabin we're draped. The let
ter *" could be seen on the
stern, but the number following
could not be read.
The Washington times., 1932-03-03
GARNER'S NAME
FILED IN NEB.

LINCOLN, Neb., March 8 G.N.SO
Names of three more Presiden-
tial candidates - Representative
John N. Garner, of Texas; Gov
ernor William H. Murray, of Ok
lahoma, Democrats, and Senator
Joseph P. France, of Maryland,
Republican-today were added to
the Nebraska primary ballot.
Campaign workers for the three
filed petitions asking for the pref.
erential vote of the Nebraska
delegation at the national con.
ventions.
The Garner petition carried
nearly 5000 names. Eight hun
dred signed for Murray. Since it
is said President Hoover's name
will not be filed here, France is
the only Republican Presidential
candidate in the State.
The Washington times., 1932-03-03
OHIO K|DNAP| inc
BARE Of CLUES

NILES, oN16, March 3 GNs).
James De Jute, sr., prominent
Niles contractor, today awaited a
message from the two men who
dnaped his 12-year-old son,
James, jr., while he was en- route
to school yesterday.
An airplane search for the kid
napers proved futile after all
roads had been secured by the
child hunters. The plan covered
an area of so miles before re-
turning.
The mother of the missing lad
was near collapse.
Authorities advanced the opin-
Ion that the kidnapping was we'll
planned and that the father
would receive a demand for ran
som.