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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
FAMOUS LITER OF
this STATE HAS
BEEN PARDONED
Bessie Wakefield to Leave
State Farm at Mantle
for New Home

Mantle. Nov 7-(UP) Bessie
Wakefield, Conneciicut's most ia
nous lifer, will leave tho state farm
for women here tomorrow free af-
ter 10-year fight for liberty Mrs
Wakefield. now a., was sentenced
TO life Imprisonment when she was
convicted in 1914 of completely IN
the murder of her husband, Will
liam o. Wakefield Last night the
board of pardons granted her n
full pardon.
Back at the farm here after her
personal appearance before the
board at the state prison In Weth-
crsfield. Mrs Wakefield was inform
ed OF the boards action. Miss Eliz-
abeth Munger. superintendent OF
the farm brought the news. Mrs
Wakeheld's first reaction was a
stunned unbcloving silence. Then
as full realization OF the message
came to her she wcpt with JOY
Miss Munger said,
Mrs Wakefield and james Plew
were originally convicted OF the
Wakefield murder and both SEN
fenced 10 die. Pl6w was executed
but the idea of a woman dying on
the gallows aroused such 'sympa-
thetic interest that women leaders
hocked TO her support, A new trial
eventually was ordered by the
state supreme court and the result
was the life sentence.
since her conviction Mrs Wake
field through women friends, has
made yearly efforts to obtain a
pardon. Prominent among those
who fought the cause for her were
Caroline Ruutz, Rees. famous edu-
Gator. and Mrs Ernest Thompson
seton writer and explorer. both OF
whom live in Greenwich. Mrs
Wakefield probably will 20 TO the
home Of friends in Pennsylvania, 1t
was said today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
PATENTS ISSUED
TOLOCAL PEOPLE
Naugatuck Inventors Also
Mentioned in List An
nOunced in Capital

Four Waterbury men and four
Naugatuck residents have beer
granted patents in Washington, D.
G. Tho local men include George
B. Coe, who has designed an APP
paratus for working metal, Lu-
relic Guild, who has perfected n
food warmer and Kenneth w.
Ray and Fl. w. Gould, who have
invented copper zinc silicon alloys.
Mr. Coe is connected with the
American Brass company. Mr.
Guild has assigned his patent to
the Chase Companies. Inc. Mr.
Ray and Mr. Gould have assigned
their rights to the American Brass
company.
The Naugatuck men are Ralph
r. Halstead, Albert w. Holmbcrg
and John A. McGavack and A. A.
Nikitin. Mr. Halstead has perfect
ed method of artificial disper-
sion of plastic materials. Mr.
Holmberg, who has assigned his
patent to the Naugatuck Chemical
company, has received patent on
adhesives. Mr. McGavack and Mr.
Nikitin has assigned their rights
to the Naugatucli Chemical com
pany on new process on adhe-
sives, also.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
.CABLECOMPA
DISCUSS CHANGES
Economy Among Principal
Topics OF London Meet
ing To-day

London, Nov 7.-UPl-Heads
Of the world cable and wireless
companies discussed to-day funda-
mental changes In communica-
tions.
Economy, cooperation and re-
adjustment Of mutual relations, in
Guiding the saving of unnecessary
rents, avoidance of unnecessary
duplication of transmission chan
nels, and "modernization" of long
standing British-American con-
tracts We're among the topics dis
cussed, 1t was said authoritatively.
Discussion of the British American
contracts, 1t was explained, con-
cerned the ACCESSIBILITY of altering
some clauses in view of recent
British amalgamations.
Scope Of the conference Of the
"big four" companies represented
was limited, it was insisted, par
ticularly the possibility Of increas-
reached at the International Tele-
graph conference at Madrid last
year.
1t was said also that despite the
desire in some quarters for forma-
tiOti vi Ill
or mergers these subjects We're not
discussed since respective govern
ment telegraph regulations would
make them impossible.
There was lengthy discussion, 1t
was learned, regarding the posi-
bility of revising contracts some
of which were signed SO years ago.
A number of clauses in these con-
tracts, 1t was explained. were OBJ
solete owing to the British amalga-
nations.
Participants in the conference
were Sir John Pender, chief of
Imperial and International Com
munications. Ltd; Newcomb Carl
ton. chairman of the Western
Union Telegraph company; David
Sarnoff, president of the Radio
Corporation Of America, and Frank
w. Phelan. vice president OF the
International Telephone and Tele-
graph company and all American
\.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
Cross Replies To
Park City Critics
Charges Bridgeport Post Trying to Make Political
Capital Out of Highway Project

Hartford, Conn, November t.
(UP) - Criticism in Bridgeport OF
the plan to start construction OF
the Merritt Highway at the New
York State line and pave eight
miles of the double parkway, drew
a reply from Governor Wilbur l..
Cross today.
In a letter addressed to the edi-
tor of the Bridgeport Post Governor
Cross charged the paper was trying
to make political capital out of the
highway project.
you go so far as to say that !
have never shown any particular
interest in the project" the, gov
ernor wrote. This is quite untrue.
My associates know my interest has
been active and continuous ever
since was elected governor. / am,
however, writing you this letter
mainly to recall to your memory
that at the last session of the gen.
eral assembly there was introduced
an act establishing the Merit,
Highway and providing for the ap-
pointment by the governor of af
commission to be known as the
Merritt Highway authority, which
shall build, hold. operate and main
tain a highway from the New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
ROOSEVELT WAS
GIVEN PRAISE

Paris. Nov 7-(U.P.) - Foreign
Minister Joseph Paul Boncour in q
speech to-day praised President
Roosevelt's brave fight for econ
omic recovery.
II admire the vitality. endurance
and energy the people OF the Uni
ted States are showing to overcome
the most widespread and dramatic
crisis In their history" he said.
The speech was made at the I'M
yelling of a statue of the Marquis
De Rochambeau. French naval
hero of the American revolution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
VOTING HALTED
in Mine TOWNS
Early BallOters Then Set
Up Picket Lines at
at Polls

Uniontown, Pa, Nov 7-U.PD-
Voting was halted In six mine
centers to-day pending the arrival
of deputy sheriffs because early
voters were challenged. They es-
tablished picket lines at the polls.
'"If we can't vote, no one else
WILL" leaders of the picketS declar-
ed, as they surrounded the polling
places and turned later arrivals
away.
The points affected were Repub-
lie, Cardale, Filbert, Orien, Thomp-
son, and Royal, all about 10 miles
from Uniontown and centers of
recent strike disorders.
: Sheriff Harry Hackney was no.
titled and dispatched details of
deputies to the scene. Meanwhile,
election officials closed the polls,
and no votes had been cast up to
1880 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
BOSTON HAS SIX
CANDIDATES In
MAYOR ELECTION
One of the Most Bitter
Campaigns Has Been
Waged By All

Boston, Nov 7-(U.P.) - Boston
was choosing mayor to-day from
six candidates who had waged one
of the bitterest campaigns in the
city's history. So tense was the sit
uation as an estimated 100000
voters flocked to the polls under
murky skies that Boston's full force
of 22O uniforced policemen were
assigned to guard polling places
a-.ainst Illegal balloting and pos
sible disturbances. Though the con-
test was admittedly close, William
j. Foley was the pick of many i'm
partial observers as the winner to
succeed Mayor James M. Curley
who by statute cannot succeed
himself. Both Foley and Curley arc
democrats, but the election is being
conducted along non-partisan lines.
Besides Foley, 46-year-old dis
trict-attorney of Suffolk County
and former legislator. the candi-
dates for the office, which carries
a four-year term at $4,000 a year
were: Malcolm E. Nichols. 81, re-
publican, lawyer, former legislator,
who was mayor of Boston from
Ii. 1929, Judge Sullivan, former
80, republican, state senator, law
yer. Frederick w. Mansfield, sc,
democrat, lawyer, one-time state
treasurer, twice unsuccessful cam
didatc for governor, who polled
$4,000 votes against Mayor Curley
in 1929. Judge Sullivan, former
finance commissioner. John f.
O'Connell, 81, democrat, lawyer,
former congressman, and father of
II children. ,
Foley has the endorsement OF
both Mayor Curley and the demo-
cratic city committee. The good
government association is officially
behind Mansfield, though some
members appear to favor Park
man. Nichols has had the support
of the republican city committee,
with Sullivan and O'Connell wag-
ing single handed fights. The CAM
paigns have involved purely local
issues with an almost unprecedent-
ed amount Of mud-slinging.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
IS ACQUITTED OF
KILLING CHARGE


Worcester, Mass. Nov 7--(UP>
Joseph A. Ford. 20, of South
bridge was acquitted by superior
court jury here late yesterday OF
a charge of manslaughter in con-
nection with the death of his for
mer friend, John M. Thomas, rs,
also of Southbridge. The jury de-
liberated only IS minutes.
Thomas died IN hospital Oc-
tober 16, two days after he and
Ford had engaged in an alteration
at q Webster dance hall. The quar-
rel started when Thomas offered
Ford's girl companion cigarette.
The state contended that Ford
struck Thomas with his fist. knock.
ing him to the street, where his
skull was fractured on the pave
ment. Ford denied having struck
the blow. He claimed Thomas was
drunk when he fell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
SILK STRIKE HAS
NOT YET ENDED

Pawtucket. Il. L.. Nov. 7.--UP)
The Blackstone valley silk strike
spread to ~ mills and total Of
5000 operatives today when 1900
additional workers of the Royal
Weaving company's plant Joined
the walkout forcing shutdown Of
the plant. The 400 other employees
Of the big Pawtucket plant Joined
the strike yesterday.
The silk workers are demanding
revision of their code 80 that they
will work 30-hour week. instead
OF 40 hours. and so weavers will
average $40 a week and other
trades VIII earn corresponding
wages. They have refused to accept
the ruling of the national labor
board which, about n week ago.
gave weavers an average Of $25 for
a 40.hour week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07

Judge Newell Jennings finished
at ! o'clock to-day his charge to
the jury hearing the four civil ac-
tons asking $4,000 against the
Laube Motor lines in superior court
and then instructed them to go to
lunch for an hour before starting
their deliberations.
The plaintiffs are Michael
Krause asking $4,000; Helen Las
kow asking $4,000; Alex Laskow
seeking $4,000, and Harry Laskow
asking $4,000. All seek to recover
for injuries they suffered when the
automobile In which they were rid
ing was struck by the defendants
truck at Greenwich, September 8,
1892.
Attorney w. C. Strong Of Green
wich and representing the plaintiffs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
PROF. OF GERMAN
DIES OF HURTS

Worcester Mass, Nov 7--(UP)-
Dr Charles Brewster Randolph, IS
professor of German at Clark uni.
versity. died at City hospital today
Of injuries suffered Sunday wher
struck by an automobile while
crossing Salisbury street.
Miss Marjorie c. Stake of Wor.
cestcr, driver of the machine, told
police she had sounded tho horn
but Randolph failed to heed II.
Following his graduation from
Wabash college in 1895. Randolph
taught at the preparatory school
of the University of Illinois. He
received his masters degree at
Harvard in 1902 and his doctorate
in 1905. DR. Randolph joined the
Clark faculty In 1908.
He leaves d wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07

State line across Fairfield county
to the New Haven county line.
"A hearing on the bill was held
May 10, last, before a committee
Overwhelmingly republican, and the
bill never was reported out of COM
mittee. should welcome any
information you can give me to the
effect that leaders of the republi-
cah party have changed their
minds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
HIGH HONORS FOR
CROSBY HIGH GIRL

Sylvia Ryack. former resident of
this city, has been named official
school historian at. Walton high
school, New York city. She at
tended Crosby high school here,
acting as literary editor of the
Argus, and has attended Walton
high school since September Of last
year.
Requirements for the post are
recommendations from teachers,
character, dependability and abil-
ity. Miss Ryack was chosen by q
committee Of Ave teachers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
MAY DROP NRA

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 7-CUP)
Wholesale abandonment Of the
NRA by the 1875 members of the
Indiana Restaurant Operations as
ISOLATION was threatened today.
The associations executive com
mittee drew up a resolution pro-
posing this action which will be
submitted to county vice-presi-
dents Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
CHIEF INTEREST
IN CAMDEN. N. J.

Camden, n. j., Nov 7-(U.P) -
Chief interest in Camdens election
to-day centercd around the vote ON
the proposal that the city purchase
q $10.000,000 municipal water
plant.
The campaign for and against
the proposal created unusual inter-
est for n city election and early
ballotlng was heavy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
HEALTH BOARD
MORBIDITY REPORT

'rhe morbidity report OF the
state board Of health for the past
week shows one case of scarlet
fever In Waterbury and two OF
whooping cough. The report shows
marked decrease of sickness dur
ing the past week in all parts of
The state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07

Torrington. Conn, Nov. IT,
(UP).--Whiie his nelghbors were
shoveling snow and ice from their
sidewalks yesterday. Michael J.
Heron's grandchildren were clip
ping roses IN his garden. The roses
bndded several days ngo and were
10 full bloom during the storm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
EXCITEMENT OF
KIDNAP FATAL

Bridgeport, Conn, Nov 7--(UP)
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow for stephen II. Tomlinson,
90, assistant treasurer of the II. O.
Garfield company, who died yester-
day of a heart attack induced BY
the excitement of being kidnapped
during a payroll holdup last week.
Tomlinson and ii. archibald
Mayse, vice president OF the COM
pany, were robbed of $G,672 by two
men who stopped their car at the
entrance to the factory and forced
them to drive to the outskirts Of
the city where they were bouni
and gagged and left In wooded
section of the main road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07

Tense" Darrow said. II advised
those interested In the young mans
case that ! would undertake TO de-
fend him II they wish me to-"
Darrow said he had received no
answer yet to his communication
offering aid.
Murrel Is charged with attack
in.< Blanche S.alls. birmingham
Ala. girl. The charge rs in the fed
eral court and Is punishable by
death. a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
CHANGE OF NAME
FOR TEA PARLORS

A certificate Of change Of name
from the Bluebird Tea Room, Inc,
to The Greystone Co. was filed to-
day at the town clerks Office. Tho
signaturs to the certificate are Carl
ID. Olsen and Edward L. futile,
majority stock holders
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07

The police department was tip.
ped off early this afternoon Of a
sensational hold-up in the Bunker
Hill section, gun play, gasoline sta
ton manager, victim of stick-up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
Jury Hears Counsel
In Damage Suits
Arguments in Four Actions Against Laube Lines
Completed This Morning

and Attorney John III. Cassidy APP
pearing for the defendant, COM
pleted their arguments to the jury
at 1915 o'clock when Judge Jen-
nings commenced his charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
Marriage Intentions

Donald II, Gregory of 1927 Ham
ilton avenue and Alice X. Lunny of
1897 Hamilton avenue.
Albert j. Sugrue of 1879 North
Main street and Adelaide Gentle
of 245 Bishop street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
investment Trust Quotations
&. I. CULHANE CO.. INC.
6S Center Street

bid AsKe
American & General
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Secs Corp SO pfd =. SO 40
Associated National
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Associated Standard Oil
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British Type Investors
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Century Shares ...... 15h 167
Dividend Shares 49,. 1.12 IL
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First Custodian Shares 800 32
Fixed Trust Shares A 7.9l
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Incorporated Investors 1916 17.S
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Shares .....l..., 2.19 "a
Second '1nternational
Sec A com ...... / 3
Second international
Sec 81 pfd ...... a. 81
Spencer Trask Fund 14$ 49,
Trusted N. Y. Bank
shares 49,. 1905 1.s
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Two Year Trust Shs LAM 157
U. s. Elec Light & Pow
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07

Air mail between Amsterdam.
Holland, and the Federated Malay
Gtsfes - srrrea sino ra DidIv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
LATE REALTY NEWS
Quit CLAIM, Deeds

Quit Claim Deeds
Frank Lombardo to Anthony
Lombardo.
Samuel AZ. Andrew to the Colon
ial Trust Co, trustee for Trinity
Parish. ta4E.l "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07

Airpinnes are searching for gold
ln Tho wild regions Of western AUS
fra1ia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07
FORMER STAR IN
FOOTBALL ACCUSED

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which she had written her name
and telephone number. The incl
dent, she maintained, had no bear
ing on their acquaintanceship.
The bond hearing was held be-
fore u. S. Commissioners Paul
Lockhart.
Miss Rails, who came to San
Antonio to visit with relatives
shortly before the alleged attack,
and her sister, Margaret, were ac-
companied to the missioner's
home in the federal building by de-
partment of justice agents.
The complaint which resulted in
the young officers arrest was sign
ed by the agents. 1t was learned
the complaint was drawn after Miss
Rails had revealed incidents Of the
attack to the federal officers. The
offense carries the death penalty
upon conviction.
w. Il. Smith, Jr. district attor-
ney. directed the questioning of the
woman witness. Under cross-exam-
nation Miss Rails testified Lieut..
Murrel acted penitent after the at
tack. She said he suggested un-
mentionable acts after having al
legedly attacked her, that she rear
soned with him and that the lieu
tenant said he regretted the sug-
gestions and his actions.
He was so mad he cursed at
himself" the witness said.
Miss Rails was still on the witt
ness stand when Commissioner
Lockhart ordered the case post
poned until mid-afternoon.
1t was indicated the commission
err would return his verdict on
whether Murrel should be freed on
bond to Federal Judge II. j. Nc
Milan who Is expected to return
here tomorrow from I'll Paso. The
federal Judge VIII determine final
action In the case.
Chicago. Nov. 7.--CUP).-Clar-
epce barrow, fatherly dean of Am.
ei1can defense counsels, told the
United Press today he was pro.
pared to handle the case OF Lieut..
John II. Murrel. star fullback OF
the 1880 Army team held 6n a
charge of attacking young won
an at San Anfnuta NlNy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07

Hardin; Manchuria. has build
fro hoOm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-05
Georgia Chain Gang To Pay WaterDilIe For Pttsburg
TAl. Sporting Wort
We'll, We'll, Waterville!
s, JOHN A. cLuNEY

There's no denying that the Wa terville club, even from the single standpoint of being new entry, put plenty of life into the City Amateur baseball league this sea- son. Starting the season, only with the idea of getting into the Sunday play at Hamilton park, the packers of the boys from the sixth voting district, led by Art Kramer, whipped together an outfit that not only made a good showing but won the title in its first season out. After all, when you think of the Waterville entries in basket ball and baseball leagues in this city over the past decade, 1t just does not seem compete without some 'ville representation In there. But to win the title in their first at- tempt In years, Is something we'll to be proud of. Heads up base- ball both on the field and from the bench seems to have account ed for 1t, plus the fact, that 1t was q red letter day for them, when the Oiler board of strategy an- nounced the signing of the Winsted wingman, Speed" Conway, who happens to be ono of those rare combinations, q hard hitting pitch CT, who Is q threat at bat or in the box. His work for the past pair of Sundays against Brooklyn was nothing short of sensational, and, more important, he seems to wear his laurels well. Water- vile has a young, scrappy team, on its toes every minute. Let's hope 1t gets to Pittsburgh. and that It's success there Is somewhat t in proportion to its great league season just concluded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-05
BRITISH BOATMAN
 WANTS ANOTHER
 RACE WITH WOOD
Hubert Scott-Paine in Close But Losing Finish
 to Gar Wood at Detroit
By JAMES c. AUSTIN

Detroit. Mich, Sept 5-CUP)- When Gar Wood attempts the eighth consecutive defense of his world speedboat supremacy in 1884, he will face a larger and more powerful British boat than the diminutive Miss Britain III which he defated in tho Harms worth trophy race on the St Clair river yesterday. t>
 Red-headed Hubert Scott-Paine of England, jubilant in defeat, said last night he intended returning to the Unietd States next year for another crack at the Harmsworth plaque with an enlarged edition of the Miss Britain III. G
 The jovial Briton was pleased with the performance of his boat. It lost to Woods big, powerful Miss America x by 22.33 seconds over the 35-mile run. It was the closest finish in any Harmsworth contest since Wood entered com petition fin, 1880. Moreover, Scott Paine did something no other challenger ever accomplished against Wood-inished both races, yesterdays and the first heat on Saturday. Victories in two straight heats gave Wood the series.
 Close Enough
 Woods average speed was S6.- 937 miles an hour, while Scott Paine averaged S5.7s9. At no time did the champion appear more than q quarter of mile ahead Of the challenger. and the crowd of 125,0o0 along the shores received an unexpected thrill after Woods easy win Saturday. No records were broken.
 Wood praised the British chal- lenger for his fast boat and excel lent driving in the "closest Harms worth race ever run.
 My boat did more than ex- pected," Scott-Paine told the Unit. ed Press. 'Tt was the hard est race ever made. Frequently dur. ing our Ave trips around the course I had the throttle wide open, mak. |. ing 105 and 1o6 miles an hour. At that speed. roughness of water on the Canadian side caused difilcul- ties" ....'... MY"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-05
It Takes a Big Pirate
 To Cut Down a Giant

With the Braves series he. hind them, and n profitable series 1t was, Bill Terry's New York Giants certainly looked like the World Series entry from the National league, as they headed for Pittsburgh for q flvc-game series and q seven md onc- half game lead to work on. Travis Jhclsson's stellar play, moro than made up for the sudden loss of John. ny Vcrgez. while theses twirl. CTS. Schumacher. ParInalcc, Fitzsirninons and Hubbell have been holding up like q Chicago gangster. Having beaten the Pirates in ii of f7 starts this season, the Giants do not seem to he worried too much, cs. pccialIy with the Braves in third place at this writing, and only 20 more games to play, including five with the Reds, tho current ccllar.smellers. A World Series championship against Joc Cronin's Washing. ton Senators would he a real flock of feathers in Bill Tcrry's sombrcrO.