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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20

tinuously up to the time of his ill., ness.
 His service as a clerk was mostly In the registry section at the main office and at the Waterville sta tion. For the past four years he was clerk at the Waterville sta- ton.
 He resided in this city for 40 years. the son of George and Olive (Milford) Wilcox. He was a mem Der of Townsend Lodge of odd Fellows and the Letter Carriers Association.
 Postmaster Albert N. Colgruye in commenting upon his demise this morning stated He had an excellent record and was faith ful and loyal employe. He was well liked and highly respected ry his fellow employees and the pub lie of Waterbury and will undouth- edly by missed by both his associ- atcs fin the postal service and the patrons of the office"
 He Is survived by his wife. Laura A. Jsbell; one son, Walter C. of Milford; one daughter, Mrs Henry Raleigh of New York city; and q brother, Frank N. Wilcox of sharon, Conn.
 Friends may call at the Alder son Funeral Home tomorrow eve ming between 2 and 9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20

tCOIlLlHucu ITOIH EdRc garded as hostile will bow in &C., quiescence and fall back on the safeguards of the proposed amend- ment which forbids shipment of liquor into dry states. Repeal forces count on a quick succession of favorable votes in eastern states legislatures. A race Is on to be the first to ratify with Governor Ritchie of Maryland and Governor Green of Rhode Island, the two states which refused to ap- prove the 18th amendment, press- ing to head the new procession.
 First action Is expected by vets in legislatures now in session in Maryland, New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Massachu usetts, Connecticut and Ohio-all hostile toward prohibition. Vets also look expectantly toward Missouri. Wyoming, West Virginia, Wiscon- sin. Michigan and California.
 United Press correspondents in state capitals reported the outlook regarding ratification as follows:
 California--Action likely when legislature reconvenes, Feb 28 as both houses have by comfortable majorities adopted resolutions ask ing that repeal be submitted to state conventions.
 Connecucut--Speedy action fore- cast. INil pending to empower governor to call state convention within three months after amend ment is submitted by congress.
 Florida-Likely to act favorably when legislature meets in April.
 Gcorgia-Action uncertain. Bill favorably reported to house which would legalize beer with tax of 50 cents per barrel, the whole subject to ratification by counties desiring 1t.
 Indiana-Gov McNutt favors im- mediate action.
 Iowa-House has largest wet ma Jority. Senate showed majority of 5 on test vote last week. Action problematical.
 Kansas-No chance of action. Strong opposition to expense.
 Kentucky---No legislature until 1934. Gov Laffoon opposed to ex- pense of extra session.
 Maryland-Gov Ritchie is in race to make Maryland first state to ratily.
 Massa in race to be first to ratify.
 Michigan-Ready to race, also. Gov Comstock has a beer mug on his desk.
 Missouri-Test votes indicate both houses favorable.
 Nebraska--No action expected.
 New Jersey--In race to be first.
 New York-Set for quick action.
 North Carolina--Action uncer- tain.
 Ohio-Ready to act.
 Oklahoma--Repealists claim a fighting chance only. after reverses in house.
 Oregon-BiIl to set up ratifica- ton convention beaten in senate last week. House regarded hs more favorable. Outcome uncer- tain.
 PennsyIvania-House favorable but senate less certain.
 Rhode Island-In race to be first to ratify. Never ratified original amendment.
 Texas-May create convention but convention approval doubtful. Utah--ActiOn uncertain. Virginia-Legislatu does moi meet until 1884 and Gov Pollard is opposed to special session. West Virginia--Sentiment fav- orable but legislature has only ( month to so.
 Wyoming-BilI to call convention passed legislature and ready foi ] Gov MilIer's signature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Attempted Assassin
 Of President-Elect
tContinued from Page D

, and unhurried voice why he had attempted to assassinate MT Roosc- welt.
 stomach trouble which had bothered him for a long time first prompted his hatred for "presi- dents and kings" the assassin said, his dark eyes flashing. He said he did not know that Mayor Cermak was one of those who fell under the volley of pistol shots he fired at the president elects automobile.
 Tt was all because of my stom- ach," he said referring to his at tack. "tI was because my father put me to work for q capitalist when I was q little boy"
 "I decided to make him suffer" the assassin continued. apparently referring 10 the capitalist"
 'I wanted to make it fifty-ffty. Since my stomach hurt, I had to get even with q capitalist
 He shrugged and his voice raised suddenly to q high pitch which made his broken English difficult to understand.
 T kill the president he said in q shrill voice.
 "Don't you want to live?" the judge asked.
 Again the shrug. "T don't care. I sick. My stomach almost burning up."
 The judge questioned him con- corning She shooting.
 Iangara responded willingly, say ing that he did not attempt to fire on MT Roosevelt until the presi- dcnt-elect had finished short speech, made from the back of an automobile, and slid back down to the seat
 There were too many people in front of me-" Zangara explained. "T wanted to aim good-straight at him. I had to wait" He paused then elaborated on his explanation.
 "I wouldn't shoot anybody else except they got in my way while pistol pointed at Roosevelt.
 Aren't you sorry for what you did?" Defense Counsel Raia asked.
 No, not sorry not sorry about nothing" Zangara said defantly. Haven't people been nice to you in this country?" Judge Collins asked.
 No. nobody kind to me-" Zan- gara replied
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 ------------------ terday, and a bulletin early today said she was sleeping peacefully. To countcract widespread ru- mors that Mayor Cermak's con ditlon was more critical than was suspected. his physicians inserted In one of the bulletins the state ment that i've feel that his prog resS Is slowly but steadily toward recovery"
 Governor TIorncr was optimistic when he looked into Mayor Ger 1 mak's room last night, found him asleep, and departed for his train.
 "I wouldn't be leaving tonight unless was absolutely sure the mayor will be okay," he said.
 Mayor Cermak's temperature early today was 99 6-10, only slightly above normal. Physicians explained that because of absorp- ton of injured tissue, slight fever was to be expected.
 Dr. r. F.. Moore, a member of the sanity commission that exam iHcd Iangara, announced that "It will be gratifying 10 our future president to know this man does not represent the many millions of sane people who have asked him to be their leader during the next four years"
 What Doctor Said
 Miami, Fla, Feb. 20-(UP)- The "full recovery" of Mayor Anton J. Cermak of Chicago, was predicted today by Dr Frederick Tice. famous Cook county heart and lung specialist.
 After cOnferring with the physicians and surgeons in charge of Mayor Cermak. looking over records, and after my own exam- ination. 1t is my opinion that he is slowly but gradually improving" Dr. Tice said.
 Physical examination reveals no evidence or pneumonia or con- gestion.
 While there is some evidence of heart strain there Is nothing to cause anxiety. believe we can look forward to full recovery of Mayor Cermak.
 ROOscvcIcs Thanks
 New York. Feb. 20 UP) = Presidcnt-elect Franklin D. Roose- welt mailed q letter of thanks yes- terday to Mrs W. F. Cross, of Miami. who dehected the aim of Giuseppe ZaDGara and possibly kept Mir Roosevelt from being hit by bullet. He also addressed an expression of gratitude to the thOusa nds who have congratulated him upon his escape from harm.
 The letter to Mrs Cross:
 Tt is hard for my to find words 10 convey to you my appreciation of your herolsm and my gratitude for your prompt and courageous action in attempting to prevent the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
$500 Judgment
 By Stipulation

A stipulation judgment in the amount of $820 in favor of Angel ina Codianni against Albert Hum- mel and David Y. Gilyard, was filed in the common pleas court to-day The stipulation is settlement of the claim by the plaintiff, six years old, for injuries she suffered when run over by the automobile of the defendant Hummel, operated by the defendant Gilyard.
 Tho plaintiff who sued through her father, was crossing Jefferson street. October 20 1892. when she was hit by the car. She was se- verely injured about the body and arms. Attorney Robert D. Larkin signed the papers for the plaintiff and Attorney A. B. O'Keefe signed for the defendants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Bronchial Infections
 Are Dangerous

Don't let them get . strangle hold. Fight germs quickly. Crsomulsion com. pines tho best helps known to modern science. Powerful but harmless. Pleasant to take. No narcotics. Your druggist will refund your money if any cough or cold no mstter how long standing is not re
 lsvsd by CEeomulsicn. (adv.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20

joining stretch of highway, which
 includes a very dangerous stretch
 of curve. It is possible, it has been
 learned, that the highway depart
 ment will seek to cut off the curve and continue the walling in of the steep hill. The final decision on this matter depends. 1t is understod, on the makeup of the state highway departments 1934-1935 budget.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20

Zangara fired at Mir Roosevelt. They are Mayor Anton J. CermaK of Chicago, and Mrs Joseph H.. Gill. both of whom were reported somewhat better to-day at Jackson Memorial hospital. Their condition is still serious, however. and should one of them die, Zangara would be charged with murder.
 The sherIff's office indicated Zan- gara probably would be sent to Raiford penitentiary, although he may be held here in the skyscrapef jail until the outcome of the wounds of Cermak and Mrs Gill Is certain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
CONNECTICUT EXPECTED TO
 PUT IT OVER
Gov Cross Says When Congress Passes Repeal He Will Ask for Quick Approval Here
By GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. United Press Stan Correspondent

l ny NAbOAhoA1 Aes AsAOAeAeAkCe Ohks
 United Press Stan COrrespondcnt)
 Hartford, Conn, Feb 20-(UP)- Speedy action on repeal of the eighteenth amendment is expected in Connecticut.
 A bill providing for the calling of state convention to act on the repealer already has been in- troduced. Governor Wilbur l.. Cross. pointing out that the state never ratified the amendment, hopes 1t will be the first to vote for repeal.
 Connecticut's legislators also have provided for repeal action by offering bills which call for repeal of the state prohibition law and setting up of a commission to handle the sale and distribution of liquor when and if 1t again becomes legal
 Connecticut Is wet" Governor Cross said. Tt was ono of the few states that did not ratify the eight eenth amendment, and 1t always has voted wet. When am notified that congress has passed the re- pealer I will immediately bring the question before the general assem- bly, and ask for quick action."
 The bill calling for a state con- vention to act on the repealer was offered by Raymond A. Baldwin, republican majority leader of the house. Under it's terms tho mem- bcrship would correspond, in num- bers. 10 the members of the legis- laturc. That Is, each town would have as many members in the con- vention as they now have in the general assembly. It would em- power the governor to call the con- vention, preferably at once, and in any event, within three months af- ter the bill was passed. The con- vention Is either to ratify or reject repeal
 The way for state liquor law re- peal is provided in bills which were introduced by Senator Austin b. Barney, republican, Pennington and Representative John Thoms, democrat, Waterbury.
 Epaphroditus Peck, republican house member from Bristol, looked into the future, visioned the return of beer, wines and whiskey, and of- fered 8 bill which provides for a board of seven, named by the gov ernor, which would act in much the same capacity as the old excise boards. The bill provides for liquor stores and state dispensaries. No liquor could be drunk on the prem ises, under the terms of the meas ure. Thus, return of the old saloon Is blocked
 Peck advised the liquor board, when named to contract for and lay in a good supply of "sufficlently aged, pure, strong whiskey."
 None of the bills has been acted on in committee yet.
 Boston, Feb 20-CUP)-Gover- nor Joseph B. Ely has entered Mas sachusetts in the race for the dis-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
WILCOX, POSTAL
Served As Clerk In 'Ville Station
 Past Four Years
COgrOve Lauds Long Service-'Eiad Excellent Rec- ord and Was Faithful and Loyal EmpIOye, Says Postmaster in Commenting Upon Death

Waiter Rodney Wilcox, 64, of 7s Revere street. who served as a regular clerk in the local post off, flee since October 16, 1922, died this morning at the Waterbury hospital. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon. at o'clock from the Alderson funeral home. 70 Central avenue. with burial in Pine Grove cemetery.
 He was appointed a substitute carrier on July 1 1899 and a regu- lar carrier September l. 1900. He was transferred to clerk on Octo- Der 1G. 1922 and has seryed con
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in the event it is passed by the

house.
 Should the house pass 1t as ex- pected to-day, the governor will immediately send a special message to the legislature asking 1t to take the necessary steps for setting up a constitutional donvention. He said his message. would emphasize his desire for speedy action.
 Ely spent the week end at his Westfield home working on the snecial message.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20

Boston, Feb 20-(UP)-Gover- nor Joseph E. Ely has entered Mas sachusetts in the race for the dis- tinction of being the first state to ratify the Blaine repeal amendment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Mayor Cermak
 Is Improving

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Action Already
 Started on Repeal

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The Washington times., 1933-05-23
Baseball's That Way

A bit of irony creeps into the
flashing to the fore of Cecil
Travis as a capable coverer of
third base in the absence of Os-
sic Bluege.
Up to the time. Of his disabil-
ity, Bluege was having one Of
the best springs Of his career,
says Clark Griffith. He was go
ing like a house afire out West
and showed less effect of the
many lay-off days caused by
rain than any of the remain
der of the team.
Incidentally Griff attributes
those days Of idleness as the
cause of the indifferent pitch
ing the team has received, but
believes consistent warm
weather and fewer lay-offs will
bring the local hurting staff
around to its proper form.
He believes that by the time
Washington's several double
headers will have come around,
the hurlers will be equal to the
task of steaming the onslaught,
but hopes that in the meantime
the batters will not fall off in
their speciality.
The Washington times., 1933-05-23
EASTERNF ACES.
WESTERN

Eastern battles western in the
interhigh school baseball Battle
of Also-Rans" at Eastern Stadium
today and Eastern is a wide IA
vorite to win. Third place is at
stake.
Cecil Hale is expected to twirl
for Eastern, with Jack Ready
heaving them in for Western.
Both clubs are noted for their
socking ability.
Thursday Central and Roose.
velt tangle. A win for Central
would give it a chance to tie for
the title with Tech, should Roose-
velt knock off the Manual Train
ers in their long deferred game
next Monday.
Lynn Woodworth's crew usually
manages to spring an upset each
season, and the fans are waiting
for this years.
McNamara and Chewing staged
one Of the most remarkable scho-
lastic pitching battles on record
yesterday when Tech and George
town Prep had to call q % game
at the end of the eleventh inning.
Mcnamara allowed only three hits
and Chewing five.
Bethesda Chevy Chase was no
match for Central nine yesterday,
bowing, 10, as Moran let them
down with two hits.
The Washington times., 1933-05-23

NEW YORK, May 23.-Jump-
ing Joe Savoldi, former Notre
Dame football star, had squared
accounts today with Ed (Stragler)
Lewis, four-time wrestling cham
pion who had defeated him at
Madison Square Garden last
week. Savoldi was married for
the third time when he was wed
to Miss Lois Poole, of Henderson,
KY, in La Porte, Ind, on Sun
day.
In the same ring last night,
Savoldi dropkicked Lewis for a
neat goal after 43 minutes and I
seconds of graphing. Savoldl,
from a kneeling position, jumped
feet-first at the pudgy veteran
and kicked him squarely in the
face. Lewis, dazed, was pinned
to the mat with a body hold.
Previously Savoldi had claimed
the title by virtue Of a disputed
victory over Jim Londos in Chi
cago. He again was claiming the
championship today, but it was
pointed out that Lewis, during
the intrerim between his two
matches with Savoldi, had been
defeated by Ed (Don) George IN
Boston.
The Washington times., 1933-05-23

Fischer all over the lot during
the early innings. In the first two
runs were scored when Kuhel
walked and Manush, Cronin and
Harris singled in succession.
Three runs in the fourth drove
Fischer off the mound while a
marker in the seventh off School.
boy Rowe, Fischer's rescue man,
proved to be the margin of vic
tory.
The Tigers opened against
Whitehill with two runs, scored
one more in the fifth and added
two in the eighth to total their
five markers for the day. Elon
Hogsett pitched the eighth for
them after Thomas had struck
out Pinch Hitter Rhiel, up for
Rowe in the Tiger portion Of the
eighth,
The Washington times., 1933-05-23

They are Ossie Bluege, thirc
Sacker, and Goose Goslin, right
fielder, both of whom pulled leg
muscles, Bluege for the second
time inside of 10 days.
"The only permanent cure
for a charley horse, such as a
leg ailment is called, is rest"
says Trainer Mike Martin in
viewing the subject. Therefore
1 believe CrOnin plans giving
both Bluege and GOslin a long
period Of rest in order that
they may never have a re-
turn of their ailments when
they get back into the game
again."
Bluege hurt his leg in the
seventh inning of yesterdays
game when he pushed down a
sacrifice bunt advancing Dave
Harris a base. He did not com
plain of it much, but it was no
ticed by everyone on the team
that he'd done something out
of the ordinary. Manager Cronln
relieved him in favor Of the
rookie, Cecil Travis. in the eighth
Goslin Pulls Muscle
Goslin pulled his muscle in the
eighth running down to first
base after getting a free ticket
to that bag from Pitcher Elon
Hopsett. Sam Rice ran for him
and later appeared in right field
in Detroit's part Of the ninth.
Crest will bring both OsSie
and Goose around" was Man
ager CrOnin'S comment on the
situation after the game. yep,
Dave and Sam will play In the
Outfield while Cecil Travis will
occupy third. It's best to work
things this way rather than
force the injured pair into &C
tiOn too early, now that they've
gotten themselves into this
spell of misery"
And so it will be for the next
three or four days, or while the
Griffs finish up with their West
ern rivals. Harris in center, Rice
in right and Travis at third,
that's the dope.
And, oh yes. The Griffs won
a hard-fought ball game from the
Tigers yesterday, 6 to S. with
Earl Whitehill getting credit for
his fourth victory Of the season.
No, the Earl did not last the
full route but pitched one of his
best games this spring, limiting
the Tigers to nine hits during the
first eight innings and being with
drawn from the box in that frame
only because Manager Cronlr
deemed it best to have Tommy
Thomas pitch to the right-handec
hitting Rhiel, a pinch hitter, in
the eighth.
Tommy Hats 'Em
Tommy looked good in his re
lief effort. as he not only struck
out Rhiel, but Pinch Hitter White
in the ninth, following it up BY
retiring both Gehringer ano
Stone, leftrhanded batters, in the
ninth for the old ball game.
The Griffs, in the meanwhile
won the decision by batting Car
The Washington times., 1933-05-23
Mr.. sarron Knew

Pete Sarron, Jimmy TWINS
paperweight scrapper, could
have told Washingtonians ahead
of time that Ben Chapman was
sooner or later going to tangle
with Buddy Myer.
Pete and Ben used to play
professional basketball on
Birmingham team and see
much of each other when the
Yankees are in town.
"The funny thing about it,"
says Pete, "is that all along 1
thought Chap was kiddin' be-
cause as q pro basketball player
he didn't seem to have much
fight in him."
Does that make it look as
though the spiking at second
base on Black Tuesday was pre-
mediated, or just premedi'
tated?
Speaking of spikes, an &C
quaintance of ours played golf
recently with Ty Cobb, and in
the shower room noticed Cobb's
body from the waist down is
a mass of wound marks which
time has not eradicated.
"NO, not exactly replied the
former Georgia Peach. Those
are just souvenirs Of hard
ball playing. You always heard
a lot about the punishment /
handed out on the base paths,
but you never heard about the
punishment 1 was taking, didju? ?
The Washington times., 1933-05-23
Dunbar High Nine
NeGrS S. A, CrOUn

Dunbar High School nine
moved up to within one notch of
capturing the South Atlantic
scholastic baseball championship
by defeating Cardozo High 3 to
2, yesterday.
The game was hard fought with
both teams getting across a run
in the first inning and the third
inning. The Poets winning talley
came in the fifth frame. Shelton
on the mound for Cardozo fea-
tured the game with a triple.
Baggs started for Dunbar but was
later F:olaced on the mound by
Washington.
The Washington times., 1933-05-23
DUNDEE SEES
RAYMOND AS
WINNER

The Alexandria Day Nursery'S
knockout card goes tonight at
Portner's Arena, featuring Roy
Manley and Lew Raymond,
junior welterweights, in an eight
round melee on top.
Underneath them is a pair Of
slugging middleweights, Henry
Irving and Ken Overlin, who are
meeting for the first time. Irving
holds a victory over Joe Finazzo,
while Overlin stopped Finazzo in
three rounds.
Hopes to End Streak
No less an authority than Joe
Dundee, colorful former welter.
weight champion of the world,
came forward with the statement
yesterday from Baltimore that
Raymond would put an end to
Manley's winning streak by knock
ing the local boy out.
ProclaimS Joe:
II have no interest in Ray
mOnd, except promoting him in
my shows in Baltimore. But
from the way he looked to me
in the gymnasium Saturday
afternoon, I know of nobody
in this neck of the woods who
can lick him now"
Raymond is fresh from a vic.
tory overy Jimmy Hayes. He has
also whipped Tootsie Bashara
conqueror of Manley. Roy's
knockout over Ray Bowen.
Meeting a CIouter
Billy Strickler, probably the
only local fighter over a span OF
three years, who has never been
on the canvas, meets a right-hand
slugger in Red Journee, Norfolk
clouter, in the main preliminary
scheduled for eight rounds. Jour.
nee knocked out Lloyd Phelps re
Gently.
Chief Perry Knowles, the color.
full Seminole Indian from Goldie
Ahearn'S stable, clashes with
Willie Essinger in the six-round
opener.
Knowles whipped Young Rapsi
in Baltimore a few weeks ago,
and is fast rounding into shape.
The Washington times., 1933-05-23
Wrestling Results

At New York (Garden)-Joe
Savoldi threw Ed C'StranglerD
Lewis, Glendale, Calf. Len Ma
caluso, East Aurora, N. Y, pinned
Jack McArther, California. Ro-
land Kirschmeyer, Oklahoma,
tossed Jerry Monahan, Ireland.
Mike Mazurki, Cohoes, N. Y,
threw Jack Russell, Oklahoma.
At New York broadway Arena)
Jim McMillen, Chicago, tossed
Dick Ranies, Dallas. Vic Christy,
California, threw Tiger Nelson,
st. Louis.
At New York (Sports Club
Arthur De Kuh, former heavy
weight boxer, drew with Carlos
Henriques, Cuba. Paul Berlen-
bach, former light-heavyweight
boxing champion, threw Frank
Harone, Kansas City.
At Montreal-Ed C"DonD
George, Buffalo, won from Joe
Malcewicz, Utica, N. Y, two out
of three falls.
At Wilmington, Del. - Mayes
McLain, Iowa, threw Jack Wash
burn, California.
At Philadelphia-Jack Sherry,
Cleveland, tossed Charley Manoo-
gian.
At Camden, N. J.-Rudy DuSek,
Omaha, won from Fred Grob-
mier, Iowa, two out of three
falls.
At Lancaster, Pa.-Ernie DuSek,
Omaha, threw Lou Plummer,
Baltimore.
At Sacramento. Calf. Jim
Browning. Missouri; threw Doc
Wiser.