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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-02-12

Mark Alston, chairman of the parade
committee of the Hamilton George
Washington bicentennial committee
in which he invites the council to en-
ter decorated automobile or float
in the parade, February %, opening
Of off the Washington celebration. it was
moved and seconded that all of the
delegates turn out in the Washington
birthday parade, if not in automobiles.
to walk The motion carried.
Under the head of reports of dele
gates the following reported
BARRIERS reported putting in plenty
Of time like all the rest.
Bakers reported organization in
good shape, but they must contend
with outside non-union bread coming
into the city. Delegates were asked
to take notice and carry back to their
respective unions, to buy union bread
| Machinists reported union in good
shape but no work. The White Star
garage is the only union garage in
the city.
Milk and ice cream wagon drivers
reported organization in good shape.
Also reported that the Dig, Webb and
Dixie dairies are non-union, and ask
ed the moral support of all union
families concerning these three
dairies. In purchasing milk see that
the driver wears the button.
Metal polishers are all right but
very little work. The Majestic prod
ucts are non-union.
Molders 68 reported membership
good and all are paying dues, bat
| there is no business.
Musicians reported that they ap-
pointed a committee to line up all
non-union orchestras. The ladies'
band has been placed on the national
unfair list.
| Plasterers report no work.
Plumbers reported that the nom
union plumbers are starving with the
union plumbers, and there is no work.
: Printers reported that several print
ers have been laid off.
On motion 500 was transferred
from the picnic fund to the general
fund.
The trustees reported on conditions
around the labor temple. A few
nights ago the front door was jammed
and the lock broken. The matter was
referred to all the officers of the
council, and it appears that someone
is going to be prosecuted for the
deed A meeting will be held this
week concerning conditions around
the temple.
Delegates from Molders' Union re-
ported that at the last meeting the
members of the organization were of
the opinion that Casey, the janitor of
the temple, should pay dues to the
molders from which he holds a with
drawal card, and that the trustees
of council should take it up with him.
| Several of the delegates gave their
opinions on the matter, and after
some discussion it was moved and
seconded that we inform the dele
gates that we have nothing to do
with the janitor paying dues. The
motion carried
Molders' delegates also reported
that the trustees of 68 would like to
meet with the trustees of council.
Thursday night was set for the
meeting.
Charles Hosea reported on the
automobile committee. A few tickets
are yet to be accounted for
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-02-12
Drawing Fire From Sun

The focusing Of the suns rays by
curved mirror surfaces was known to
the Romans and Greeks, and this Ia
said to have been employed at the sug-
gestlon Of Archimedes in the battle
Of Syracuse, when the suns rays were
focused on the wooden ships and set
them on fire.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-02-12
A Kindly Assurance

"You talked all through my solo,"
said the musician, little resentfully.
"Oh, that's all right" said the self
sufficient sage. Il wasn't saying any
thing you would care about hearing"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-02-12
MINERS APPROVE
CAMPAIGN TO WIN
WORK INSURANCE
Convention Makes Demand
One of Unions Objectives,
Along With Six-Hour Day
and Five-Day Week.

Indianapolis (ILNS)-The six-hour
day, five-day week and unemployment
insurance were set out as detectives
of the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea in biennial convention here, the
convention voting them into the
unions, constitution. BY the conven-
tion's action these three principles
now become "objects of the union"
The resolution on unemployment in
surance instructs the international
officers to seek the cooperation of the
labor movement for the presentation
of unemployment insurance legisla-
ton to congress and the state legis-
latures.
The principle of government owner
ship was endorsed in a resolution
favoring the federal acquisition of
public utilities and basic industries.
Other Resolutions Adopted
Other resolutions adopted by the
convention included one favoring re-
stricting of convict labor, another to
seek legislation in West Virginia to
curb child labor, support of miners
in Kentucky, West Virginia and Ten
nessee in their efforts to organize; in
dependence for the Philippines; state
and federal guarantees of bank de-
posits; election, instead of appoint
ment, of federal judges; and raising
of a memorial to Mother Jones, ia
nous labor crusader, who died in
1890
The convention registered opposi-
tion to the recognition of Soviet Rus
sia until the ''soviet government
recognizes the right of the American
people to manage their own affairs
without interference from Russia"
By almost unanimous vote the con-
vention approved a resolution asking
for legalization of the manufacture
and sale of good" beer. There was
no discussion and only two or three
noes" were heard in the vote on the
resolution, which supported the policy
of the American Federation of Labor
in urging modification of the Volstead
law
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-02-12
SPECIAL SESSION URGED

The California State Federation of
Labor, at the recent meeting of it's
executive council in San Francisco,
again urged on Gov. Rolph the need
of special session of the legislature
to deal with unemployment relief.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-02-12
Danserous Tonic

"Why don't you speak to the land
lord about the roof"
HE might begin to speak about the
rent"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-02-12
FORMER /. T. U. OFFICIAL DEAL

John W. Bramwood, veteran labor
man and secretary-treasurer of the
international Typographical Union
from 1896 to 1908, is dead at the age
of rs.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-02-12
Poor Papsf

Wife-How do you like my new
gown
Husband-Terrible. That's my way
Of hooking at It.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-02-12
That for You

Young snob-You are the first inter
esting person have met this morning.
Shs-Rsslly-you are luckier than l..
-Moustique, Charlerof.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-02-12

Europe is full of would-be Caesars.
Those who take the law into their
own hands trample it under their
feet.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-02-12

The one remaining minaret in
Cairo, belonging to the Mosque of
Sultan Hassan, is the tallest in the
Egyptian capital. 1t is $50 feet high.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-02-12

The best way to study the Ameri-
can language is to drive past traf-
fic cop when the sign says stop.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-02-12
Attacks on Lewis Beaten

Attacks on President John L. Lewis
and his administration were defeated
by overwhelming majorities, the con-
vention voting down demands for
resignation of the international Off
GERS; abolition of supreme judicial,
legislative and executive authority of
international officers; curtailment of
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-02-12
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17
DE VALERA AND PLANS
 REVIEWED
The Man and the Prob- !. lens He Is Trying to Solve Met Bitter Conl- ment in House of Coni-
 mons

2 London, June 17-(UP)-The union of the Irish Free State with northern Ireland and recognition of United Ireland" as a republic Is the ultimate aim of the Ramon De Valera government, Dominions Secretary J. H. Thomas revealed to-day in the house of commons.
 Thomas said that during De Valera s recent visit here, the Free State president was told that no British government ever would agree to such suggestion. Thomas statement was made after he had received a .communique from Dub- lin outlining the Free States posi- tion on disputed questions. 7 Thomas revealed that the Free State accepted the principle of arr bftration on the question of land annuities, but made important qualifications"
 The dominions secretary's an- nouncement was made during de- bate on the dominions office appro- priation in which Thomas made a lengthy review of Anglo-Irish me- gotiations and reiterated .Britain's stand that the treaty of 1921 may be altered only by mutual agree ment.
 Thomas said that if the Free State withheld money legally and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17

Tt was the worst experience ever had" Leonard Rumble. en- gineer of the tanker, told the United Press. The screams and howls were terrible. I can still hear them ringing in my cars, I'll never forget 1t till my dying day."
 Bremen from all parts of Mon- treal fought the oil fed flames. As the debris swirled and smashed on the docks, they were caught. At least three-including Fire Direc- tor Raoul Gauthier-were killed.
 'I saw Montreal fireman who was playing hose on the burning ship struck in the back of the head by n large piece of timber" Rumble said. "He fell face down, the hose twisting and whirling on the ground like big snake.
 We rushed to his aid but be- fore we could reach him his cloth- ing was afire. He was dead"
 Signal flares aboard the vessel were ignited. They shot up in hap hazard and eerie display over the fire and ruin.
 Many of the injured are in q critical condition and may die. Members of the crew. those not
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17
WOLF OF WALL STREET BROKE
 AND IN PRISON
David Lamar, Once Called $4,OOO Cigar Money, Couldn't Pay Bill of $683.lZ

New York, June s17-(UP)- David Lamar, "the Wolf of Wall Street." one time master of mill lions, and opponent of sJ. F. Nor gan. E. H. Hartman, James J. Hill, and the other giants of Amer ican business. to-day sat In a cell in the Tombs, a pickpocket to his left, burglar to his right. and felons and lawbreakers all around him.
 Failing for the first time in his career to raise bond and charged only with defrauding Kenneth Springer, Bayside, N. r., of $6S3.12. (In his day of glory, Lamar called S4.OO0 "cigar money'') he was sub hitting with excellent grace to a humiliation he never experienced before. His gray hair was well brushed. He was carefully dressed. In one hand he held straw hat, in the other malacca stick.
 At police lineup, g. detective eneered:
 .You're old and broke."
 Lamar met the statement with a contemptuous smile/ It was the smile he would have bestowed upon a crude and impudent menial In the days when he was master of ! $50,000 mansion fin Pittsfield, Mass, or when he was master of an ornate town house on Manhat. tan,s Fifth avenue, or distributed $1,000 bills to the accompaniment of champagne corks.
 Lamar Is 64 now. He was sub ject to an investigation into a stock "washing' scheme several years ago. accused of a deal similar to the one for which he is now held, failure to deliver stock to a client. There was a time when these petty deals were beneath Lamar's notice. but the Wolf of Wall Street is old now, and has lost his teeth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17
JUDGE DECIDES
 AGAINST ALCORN IN DISARMAMENT
Justice P. B. O'Sullivan
 Says Disbarment on.
 Grounds of Immortality Is Not Permanent

Hartford, June 17-(UP)-Supe- rior Court Judge Patrick B. O'Sul- iivan has ruled that disbarmcnt on grounds of immorality need not permanently prevent man from practicing law if his moral fiber has been strengthened.
 The judge overrulcd the demur- Ter of States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn against the petition of Ed ward w. Broder for hearing on reinstatement to the bar. Broder formerly one of Hartford's leading lawyers, served q jail sentence after a scandal involving a prominent socety woman and brokers wife. She was divorced and Is now Bro der's wife.
 Alcorn contended Broder was forever disbarred when the su. preme court ordered him. "indefi- nitely" disbarred. The judge dis agreed.
 "Whatever status may have been set for the. applicant by the su- preme court" said. Judge O'Sulli- van, twas established solely for the purpose which confronted 1t at the time, with no contemplation for changes which might occur in the future"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17
NOMINATIONS COMMENTED ON
 BY CITY PEOPLE
It Is a FMty-Fifty Comment Because Democrats and Republicans Slick to Their Own Knitting

Re-nomination of Her bert Hoover for president and Charles c. Curtis for vice-president at the republican national convention yesterday in Chicago. brought forth various opinions today from the leaders of the local democratic and g. Q. p. organizations. The plat form adopted at the national ses- sion was also the subject of com ment.
 While Mayor Frank Hayes, when interviewed, stated that he would withhold comment at this time with the promise of delivering his democratic attacks on the g. Q. ?. nominees and the party platform at later date, ex-Mayor William E. Thoms and Town Chairman John H. Crary were of the opinion that the republican party, as far. as this city is concerned, will have a difficult task in holding the voters this fall.
 Ut was expected that the re- publicans would re-n0minato Hoover and Curtis.' said ex-Mayor Thoms. ITO do otherwise would have created even more unfavor- able comment on the present re- publican government than is now the case here and elsewhere In the country.
 l "But the party, apparently thought in adopting its prohibition plank, that there was one more
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17
OLD TIME ACTOR AND CARTOONET
 DIES IN DARIEN
Charles s. Abbe Was 73 and Had Played Parts With Edwin Booth and Other Stars

Darien, Conn. June 17 -- (UP)
 - Blood poisoning from an ab- cessed tooth has caused the death of Charles s. Abbe, 73, famous az q cartoonist and actor on stage and screen.
 His illustrations for such maga- zines as Life and Puck were wide " known at tho turn of the cen- tury. on the st9gs he played im- portant roles with Edwin Booth. Mrs John Drew, Maude Adams, William Gillette, Billie Burke and Alfred .Lunt. He created the role Of "Cappy Ricks," Peter B. Kinc's famous shipping character. He, played in "Wesk of the Water TcWer's and other moving pictures.
 A native of Windham, he stud- fed art in the New York Academy of Design. After seeing several stage performances. he determined to De an actor. He obtained work in Boston as a clerk in. a whole sale house and waited for an op. portunity to present Itself. This came when he was sent one day to cojtect bills at Boston TheAteS. where s'Michael strogoff'' wes playing. A super failed to appear and he was drafted for tho part.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17
BUNKER HILL IS
 CELEBRATED IN BOSTON TO-DAY
Rain Did Not Interrupt the Plans That Had Been Made for Annual Event

Boston, June 17.-(UP)-This was Bunker Hill day. the 157th an- niversary of the first great battle of the War of Independence and rain did not discourage Boston from going ahead with the celc- bration at Charlestown. Buildings were decorated with bright-colored bunting and flags were flying from almost every home in the district in honor of the glorious seven- teenth."
 The program to-day included a parade, with. more than 1000 members of military and civic or ganizations in line. fireworks. games and a band concert. The Bunker Hill Monument association held its annual exercises at the monument early to-day, when the washington ode" was read and wreaths placed on the statues of Prescott, Warren and Putnam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17
IRON STUFFED
 TURNIPS WERE
 USED IN ATTACK

New York June 17.-(UP)-The coast guard cutter Daphne tied up at its pier here today after a hec- tic battle with two rum runners in which iron-stuffed turnips, paint pots and assorted vegetables were exchanged and the liquor crafts were damaged by collisions with the government vessel. The rum runners, the Ganeff and Mary F. Ruth. limped into Halifax, charg- ing that the guardsmen didn't fight fair, that they had stuffed vege- tables with iron bolts then had de- libcrately rammed their boats.
 Captain Randolph Ridgley. Jr. commander of the New York coast guard division, laughed at the charges. "The turnips started in the rum boat" he said. "Our men don't eat turnips. They have good chow and used it. The collisions occurred when the rum runners laid down a smoke screen and. running without lights. tried to cross the Daphne's bowl"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17


 Ex-Mayor William E. Thoms of this city. who is a member of the platform committee of the national democratic convention, will leave for Chicago. the scene of the party conciave, in a few days. He Is leaving in advance of the other members of the Connecticut dele gation in order to attend a meet ing of the resolutions committee in Chicago next Thursday at the Con- gress hotel.
 Every other state in the Union will be represented at this session. also. It is expected that the com. mittee, when fully assembled, will set up a tentative platform for presentation when the democratic national convention opens on the 27th. Ex-Mayor Thoms will, of course, favor wet plank in the platform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17
Thirty of the Crew Were Asleep at the
 Time-DOck Workers We're Hurled
 Into Air By Fatal Explosion
FIRE DIRECTOR OF MONTREAL
 WAS ONE OF THE VICTIMS
By GILBERT DRAPER


 Montreal June 17-(UP)-A series of explosions the British oil tanker Cymbeine to-day killed at least 21 men and caused property damage of than million dollars For hours after the explosions fires burned white hot the Canadian vickers dock where the Cymbene had been tied for repairs Rescue attempts seemed futile and at mid-mornng the casualties were announced known dead 21 injured s. Almost all of those reported missing earlier have been accounted for, officials said
 STARTED BEFORE DAWN
 The explosions occurred before dawn while the Gym beine lay it's dock most of it's of 30 asleep aboard On dozens of workers for the Canadian Vckers company
 Suddenly there deep from the center fuel tank the tanker The concussion felt and down the terfront Fire spat up through the craft Two other p!osons followed rapidly.
 Members the crew, their clothing ripped from their nd Many of the dock wormen believed have eaped nfo the water --
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17
British Oil Tanker Wrecked With Three
 Terrifying Blasts
SCENES WORSE THAN WAR SAID
 THE SURVIVORS
One Man Saw Men Blown Up During Wartime, But To-day It Was Very Much Worse

Montreal. June 17- UP) )- Scenes worse than during the war" were described to-day by sur- vivors of the explosion aboard the British oil tanker Cymbeline.
 T saw mon getting blown up during the war" said H. McGon- egal of -Wallsend, Tyne, England. But that was nothing compared to what I saw this morning.
 q was awakened by terrible noise. was half asleep. Someone shook me and told me to get out of the place. Barefooted and in my night clothes, l rushed for the end of the ship, but the flames forced me back. then ran to the other end and fought my way to safety.
 "The screams of the burning men were ghastiy. I saw several men being literally burned to death but the flames kept me from helping them."
 W. EspAn of South shields Eng land, said: II saw several stevedores trying to get out of the flames. screaming with agony. As ran I saw the charred bones of other victims"
 Ordinarily, the crew said, the ladder by which some of them es-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17

Shanghai. June IT = (UP) The bullet riddled body of R. K. Helm, of Danbury. Conn, was found today at the side of a road outside Shanghai. A Chinese boy, who discovered the body. said he saw the body dumped from an au- tomobile. Helm had been shot in the lungs. Police were seeking another American, whom they said was a known enemy of Helm. Helms father. Robert Helm. was said to live at Falmouth Foreside. near Portland. Me.
 Danbury, Conn, June 17-(UPl = Rodney Keeler Helm. who wa. murdered in Shanghai today. had not lived here since he was four years old, but he had many rela. tivss In Danbury and vicinity and was a frequent visitor in the city before he left for China IS months ago to work for the Standard Oil Company. He sent word recently
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17
DEMOCRATS ARE NOT CHEERLESS { . BUT VERY HAPPY
',osevelt, Ritchie, Shouse and Other Leaders, See Success Ahead, After That Republican Janl- bOree

New York, June 17-(U. P.) - :overnor Franklin D. Roosevelt has fired broadside at the re- Iublican administration on both foreign and domestic policies in the current issues of Liberty Magazine and Golfers weekly.
 Writing In Liberty. the New York governor said washington has embarked upon the policy of prop ping up European finances to avert repercussions in America. But 1t has not summoned up the moral courage to tell the nations of Flu rope that they must acknowledge the debts which, their governments owe the United States.
 "When international trade began to languish the administration at tempted to revive 1t by restoring
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17
TWO WOMEN DID THE WORK THAT
 SAVED CURTIS
Mrs Dollie Gam, His Sis= ter and Mabel Walker Willebrant Won Him His Denomination
BY MAXINE DAVIS Limited Press Correspondent

Chicago, June 17.-(UP-Two women did much to save Charles H. Curtis from the limbo of dis carded ice-presidents.
 His fighting sister, Mrs Dolly Gam, carried on a campaign for months, with a driving whirlwind finish, to have him retained as rum ming mate of President Hoover.
 Mabel Walker Willebrant. hero inc of 1928, and loyal despite diff ferences with other members of the party, went to bat when defeat seemed imminent for Curtis yester- day, helped prevail upon the Penn sylvania delegation to change its vote, and give the aging vice-presi- dent re-nomination.
 Curtis entire career has been af- fected by the political loyalty and support of women. Mrs Alvin T. Hert, ce-chairman of the repub- lican national committee. was largely responsible for his place on the ticket four years ago when she made a fight characteristically more effective than spectacular to name him as second on the Hoover (Continued on Page p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17
BODY OF DANBURY MAN FOUND RIDDLED WITH BULLETS ON
 ROADSIDE NEAR SHANGHAI

that he had left the Standard Oil Company and obtained work In Shanghai bank.
 Portland, Me. June IT -- tUPl
 = Rodney Keeler Helm, found shot to death in Shanghai today. was the son of Robert Helm. Portland natter. The father was at his shop when notified of h!s sons death. and received the news calmly. Helm. a native of Dan- bury. Conn. attended the Portland schools and was graduated from high school in 1926. He later at- tended Boston University and Uni versity of Iowa. from which he was graduated in 1880.
 He1 secured an overseas position with the Standard oil Compan, shortly after graduation. being To- cated at Tientsin. A short time ago he took position with the Raven Trust Company at Shanthaf He had written to his parents regularly. He was an only child