davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Montana labor news., 1933-09-28
FLAYS
FARM CREDIT
IN TELEGRAM

80" O0R
81. He has been out over the district
answering calls and requests from
practically every corner. He states
that he visited q of the 80 counties
in this congressional district since his
return.
The congressman is thoroughly con-
WINGED that the farm credit admins
tration is not successfully administer
ing the emergency farm mortgage act.
In IN interview with him today on this
subject he said:
81 remained in Washington 80 days
after the special session adjourned
using my every effort to see that this
district and Montana received their
just desserts under the many relief
and recovery acts which had been
passed by the special session.
"Among other things I spent much
time and effort with the farm credit
administration to have them put the
emergency farm mortgage act into
operation according to its intent and
spirit. | was convinced before | left
the capitol, and have had no occasion
to change my mind since, that the act
was meeting a reactionary administra-
ton; the "old set-up" was and is still
administering it. The keen hand of
the federal reserve, acting as if we
had had no change of administration,
is directing agricultural credit. I'm
der such program, very little credit is
extended to farmers and ranchers I'M
less the proceeds find a direct channel
to Wall st. through the chain bank
systematic offspring of the federal
reserve. | do not believe the emer-
gency farm mortgage act can be sue
eessfully put into operation until it is
divorced from these influences, and [
hope such action may soon be taken.
Before | left Washington, | had prom.
Uses that such action would be taken
before now.
"Effecting the execution of various
emergency relief and recovery legisla-
ton has undoubtedly so engrossed the
presidents time that either of two
reasons may have caused the delay in
breaking the stranglehold of the fed
eral reserve on these funds that were
designed to be loaned to deserving
farmers and ranchers; first, it may
have been impossible for him to get
to these matters before now, and, sec
ond, his advisers on the execution of
this act may be allied with the money
powers of the nation; however, in
either case l deem it my duty as a
representative from one of the largest
agricultural districts in the nation, to
advise him in unmistakable terms
that the act is not being administered,
according to its intent and spirit, in
my district; also l would be derelict
in my duty if l did not give him my
reasons for such statement; hence the
Montana labor news., 1933-09-28
FARMERS ORGAN
IZE C
UNION--MONTANA
Continued from page one)

elected at the time were Mrs. H. E.
Stone, vice president; Elwyn Metzel,
secretary-treasurer Lester Rice, con
ductor; H. B. Miller, doorkeeper, and
A. j. Rife, Charles Johnson and H.
Townsend, members Of the executive
committee.
Mr.. Garrison was elected delegate
to the state convention.
Several committees were appointed
and the gasoline committee consider
ed and accepted the plan submitted by
Mr.. Wheeler of the "Gasoline Con-
sumers' Cooperative Association of
Montana" 1t was recommended that
all Farmer Union members sign with
the association.
The legislative committee adopted
and presented the following resolu-
tons:
1. Resolved, that we pledge our
whole-hearted support of the Frazier
bill and demand its enactment.
2. Resolved, that we demand that
the federal government take over the
entire banking and credit system as
a public utility to be operated for the
benefit and protection of the people.
8. Resolved, that we demand the
enactment of legislation as embodied
in the Swank-T Thomas bill which in
.sures ost-of-production for the farm
er of the portion of his products that
is consumed in the domestic market.
A. Resolved, that we demand a
steeply graduated federal income, gift
and Inheritance tax to the point of
confiseation to prevent the accumula-
telegram. If | should be called upon
to furnish specific instances in sup
port of what l said in that telegram,
| am loaded to the guards. Reprint
from Lewistown Democrat News,
Sept. Is, 1888.
Montana labor news., 1933-09-28

times
as many homeless youths hit Pitts
burgh during the first three months
of the New Deal as in the same per-
iod of 1882, says Travellers Aid.
Women are beginning to ride the
freights with men," the society adds.
Montana labor news., 1933-09-28
ACTTO
BE MAIN ISSUE AT
AL
Confined from page oneJ


again before the entire nation the
idealism of our movement.
LabOr's Goal to Be Set Forth.
1--WE shall be able to center Amer
lean attention on our program as a
movement for cooperation in indus
try, for the sterilization of industry
and as necessary to national recovery
as the very materials that go into
commerce in the form of food and
clothing. We shall show that our trade
unions are vital as a part Of the new
industrial administrative machinery
and that every new union formed in
the workshops of the nation is a new
element of stability, a new unit in
the great labor guarantee of sound
practice and progress through Coop
GRAFTON. We fight battles and we shall
continue to fight battles. But these
battles are fought when there is no
other method of preserving the right
to function peacefully and co-opera-
lively. Our goal is an industry OPP
Grated for service to the nation and
its people, guided through the process
es of organized order and our cOnven-
tiOn will, | am confident, make that
clear"
Montana labor news., 1933-09-28

ton of private wealth dangerous 10
society.
5. Resolved, that we demand the
retirement of tax exempt securities
and a stop to their further issue.
6. Resolved, that we notify the
president and congress of the United
States that the farmers of the nation,
through their own organizations, de-
mand a seat around the council table
in drafting a program for the relief of
agriculture.
7. Resolved, that we support the
Wheeler silver bill.
8. Resolved, that we ask the coun-
ty commissioners not to use or buy
machinery for road work that may be
done by farmers.
All Of the resolutions were approved
by the union.
It was decided to adopt the Roch-
dale plan of cooperative marketing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
WATERBURY TO BATTLE OVER
 JUDGESHIPS
Tomorrow Will Witness the First Real Scrap For the Judges of Our City Court
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY
 Democrat Stan Man)

State Capitol, Hartford. Conn, February g. Especial to the Democrat) Tomorrow is Wa terbury Day before the judiciary committee. Every resolution con corning tho Waterbury city coutt or the court of common pleas of that city has been assigned for a hearing during the afternoon. the legislative bulletin revealed today.
 City court judgeship resolutions that will be heard include those affecting Judge John F. McGrath and Maurice Gruskay, republicans; Edward Mascolo, Senator Joseph A. Hackett, and Walter Monogan. democrats. Two resolutions df- fecting the court of common pleas are those remaining Miles r. Nc: Mfr, republican, deputy judge, and naming William k. Lawlor, deputy judge.
 1t is expected that democratic administration leaders from Water bury will be present at tho hear ing, which is scheduled to start al 1880 o'clock, to support the resolu' tions naming Mascolo and Lawlor However, 1t was learned today tha there will be Q largo delegation o l'w'nterbury pc6ple,e both 'd cniocrat and republicans, present at the Ju dietary committee hearing to urg' the rcappointmcnt of Judge Mile! r. McNiff to the court of common pleas.
 On the grounds that Judge Ed ward J. Finn is a democrat, 1t is pointed out that Judge McNiff, whc presides with him over the com. mon pleas court, Is apt to secure
 lContinued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
DAMAGE SUIT FOR $lo,o00 TO
 BE EXCITING
Local cern Suing Surety Co. and Alleging a Former Employe Was Short in Funds

Alleging that a former employe who held an important position appropriated to his own use funda amounting to several thousand dollars, the Homo Investment Com pany ot Waterbury today filed m superior court a suit asking $l0,. 900 damages against the National Surety Company of New York city, to recover the losses suffered. un- der the terms of the indemnity bonds issued by the New York company to the Waterbury plain tiff.
 According to the complaint. re- turnable in March, the Surety com: pany issued to the plaintiff n bond in the sum of $10.000 under tho terms of which the defendant agreed to "indemnify the plaintiff from any loss suffered through larceny, theft. embczzlement. for. gery, misapproprlation. wrongful traction, wilful misappropria- la . ton or other fraudelent or dis- honest act or acts. committed by any one or more of the employees of tho plaintiff covered by the said bond"
 (Continued on Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
ROOSEVELT AND AL SMITH MIGHT
 FORM COMBINE
May Unite to Take Charge
 of New York and Dust Curry End of Tamfnany
By FREDERICK A. STORM ,I'ujtcd Press Stan Correspondent

United Press stan CofrcslNuuc"'
 Miami, Fla, Feb S-tuP?-A definite indication that President. elect Roosevelt will lend htmscil to a movement to break the power of John Y. Curry. leader Of ram many Hall. was seen to-day m au- thor,tative reports that James A. Ta arley would retain his position as democratic state chairman In New York after he becomes postmas' ter general in the cabinet which will assume office March I.
 Farley will remain both state and national chairman, 1t was un- derstood and will retain his close control over the maintenance or the political machinery Of the democratic party.
 An attempt by Curry and upstate New York democratic allies to break the power of the Roosevelt. Farley organization over state democratic patronage was defeated in the New York legislature re- gently. There have been wide spread reports in New York that the Roosevelt wing of the party would unite with the Alfred p. smith adherents in Tammany Hall to eliminate the Curry faction which is held responsible Tn some qua-ters for the James J. Walker administration of New York city affairs.
 Curry and his allies opposed MT Roosevelt at the Chicago conven- ton, supporting Smith to the end. but in the New York city scan- dals Smith has shown little sym pathy with the present leadership
 tContinced on Page p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
MASCOLO WILL BE BACKED BY
 THE OFFICIALS
Reported To-day That Mayor Hayes and Town Chairman Crary Will Be At the Hearing

Attorney Edward Mascolo will have the backing of the democratic administration in Waterbury for the office of judge of the city court when the hearing on ,judgeships be. fore the Judiciary committee of the state legislature is called tomor- row afternoon in Hartford 1t was learned today.
 It was reported that Mayor Frank Hayes and Town Chairman John H. Crary will attend the judi ciary committee meeting and will recommend the appointment of At- torney Mascolo for judge of the local city court.
 Both leaders, according to the report gleaned from an authorita- tive source, are behind Attorney Mascolo for his long and ardent service in the democratic party. It is expected tha tthe barrister's rec ord as one of tho leaders of Italian extraction In the party will be out lined as well as his strong run for
 (Continued on Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08

Bergin issued the statement af- ter he and Senators Joseph F. Cooney, of Hartford and Harvey Thompson of Middletown. constl- tuting a steering committee of the senate, called on Governor Cross today.
 At that time the governor reit- erated his demands that the demo- cratic senate refuse to take action on minor court iudgeships until the district court bill had been dis posed of.
 His statement was taken as con- firmation of the rumor n demo- cratic "od guard" senator was prepared to deal with the republi- cans for the prlvlliGe .ofscentroasnts judgeship patronage.
 Senator Bergin said he recog- nized that legislation and admin istra ton often is the result of com promises, but added such com- promises, entered Into by all mem bers acting through duly dele- gates representatives was a far cry from deals made by single individual.
 A deal supported by "only q smal group of senators which per mits the individual to designate either himself or county pet to name all the judges in all the minor courts of the whole state will be fought to a finish, Bergin said
 If anything more vicious can be conceived, tell me-" he con- cluded.
 He refused to amp!ify his refer ence to q county pet"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
BLIZZARD THAT
 STRUCK WEST
 CAUSED DEATHS
At Least 25 Are Dead and Untold Suffering Was Left in Trail of Storm

Chicago. Feb s--(UP)-- Death, suffering and privation rode the gales of a blizzard that whipped across the upper North American continent today. At least 25 lives were lost and intense suffering among the unemployed and poverty stricken was intense.
 Greatest loss Of life, was reported in the Chicago area where the storm toll was seven. The extent of the blizzard was shown in the reports of deaths. which came from southern California. western Penn sylvania. and most of the Inter vening states.
 Temperatures sank to 2S degrees below zero at Fargo. N. D.. today and forecasters saw no immediate relief Sioux City. Ia. and St Paul Aiinn,, reported 2i below, pmana, Ncb.. ik below. and hfoline. H., n below. in the face Of biting cold the anowfaIi in most sections hnd abatcd and highways were slowly cleared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
While They Are Battling For Judgeships a n d Other Officials, There is Another Movement on Foot to Get the Places in Probation Part of Court

An agitation has been started in local political circles to bring about a complete new deal i;l the personnel of the city court. The matter of judgeships remains ufi- settled, but a new drive that Is likely to overshndow a few of the candidacies for appointment as prosecuting attorneys and clerks is that aImed at the office of proba- ton officer. Several suggestions have been made relative to replace ing Mrs Irene Piercey, woman pro. bation officer, and also the veteran guardian of youngsters, Nicholas Combcilack. The interest in the luttcr's position Is not evidently us keen as that manifested for Mrs Picrcey's office, which is Il very important one, If handled care. fully.
 With semi official encourage ment several women nre consider ing themselves potential candidates for the position now held by Mrs Pie t:ey. Her status us probation officer has often been confused with that of police woman, but Mry piorcey has held to 1t that sho has charge only of delinquent children or young women. She haa nothing to do with the un- forSinute members of the female sex. who arc. brought In on the charge of intoxicatlon or any other complaint of q more serious na. turc.
 ,'he remuneration for the office Includes l,good sitlnry and q splcn- did allowance for office expenses and the operation of sans automo,- bIio. hsL.@4 s5x & F
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
NAUCATUCK HAS ITS JUDCESHIP
 FIGHT TO-DAY
The Case is Almost Similar to That of Waterbury Three Democrats a n d Two Republicans
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY
 (Dcmocrat Stan Man)

State Capitol, Hartford, conn Feb S.-At 1880 o'clock this after noon the Judiciary committee opened its hearings on resolutions concerning the borough court of Naugatuck. Bills naming Clare mont l. Tolles and Harry Scho- field, republicans, judge and deputy judge. respectively, of the borough court; Henry J. Freeman and John Brannigan. democrats, judge and deputy judge; and John r. Me- Donough. democrat, judge, were to be given consideration.
 The McDonough resolution had not previously been scheduled Tor q hearing to-day. but the leEisla-- tive bulletin this morning listed 1t with the other Naugatuck judge ships. It was introduced by Sena- tor Joseph H, Lawlor of Water. bury who was unable to attend the Judiciary committee hearing owing to the fact that tho appro- pria tions committee of which he IS n member was also in session.
 The Freeman and Brannigan
 (Continued on Page 2)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
HOOVER SPEECH
 TO BE WATCHED
 ONLINCOLN DAY
At That Time He May De- clare His Intentions For the Next Presidential Roll
BY RAYMOND CLAPER United Press Stan Correspondent

Washington, Feb S.-(UP)- President Hoover's Lincoln day din- nor address in New York Monday night Is awaited as his parting message to his party and to the country.
 Hc may or may not intimate whether he has hopes of being the republican presidential candidate in 1036.
 That Mir Hoover will seize this occasion to rally the disorgunizcd forces of his party Is generally ex- pected. Wide differences have de- veloped within the party ns to stra- tegy during the early period Of tho Roosevelt administration.
 The earlier idea of initiating the Shouse Raskob Nicholson heavy ar tillcry base here appears to have lost much favor. Senator James E. Watson. retiring republican senate leader. says the repubH- cans will mot set up any smut machines or plant any mud bat teries to besmear the incoming president us did the democratic party upon the inauguration Of
 (Continued on Page p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
WILL PROBE THE TRAGIC DEATH
 OF MRS BRIGGS
Coroner MOnzani is Not Satisfied at Statements That w ere Made By Parties Interested

Contradictory statements made to the police authorities relative to the circumstances In connection with the death late last evening or Mrs Margaret Briggs, 5S. of 1909 East Main street, victim of an au- tomobile accidents, were respon- sible today for Coroner John T. Monzani declaring that very ex- haustive investigation would be made before any official comment wns given out on the case. Jacob Albert. RED. No. 5. driver of the car involved in the accident. Is at liberty at present on his own recongnizance. He and several others will be questioned by the coroner to prove or disprovc the various statements made shortly after the accident. Mrs Briggs was struck and fatally in- jured as she was crossing East Main street, near Silver street a- bout 8 o'clock Albert filed his re- port at 9:15 o'clock stating that he was driving at n rate of 15 or 20
 tContinued on Page p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
Local Probation
 Office Drawing
 Some Attention
TO INFLUENCE THE
 COURT JUDGE

Bridgeport, Feb S--(CP)- When David Sherman Beach. 20, of Bridgeport. calmly ad. mittcd he had tried to influ- cnce Judge Carl Foster, super. Tor court, In a law suit, hc was fined $50 for contempt of sourt today.
 "Did you send me these doc. umcnts with a view to inllucn. cling my decision In this casc?" Judge Foster demanded.
 "Why, yes. your honor. l did" replied Beach. "Thc plaintiff deserves judgment"
 Judge Foster said 1t was nc. ccssary to declare the case q mist rial. Beach was n friend of the plainflff, Frederick r. Mcckcr. of Wcstport, who was suing his brother. Samuel Mecker, for property
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
Markets at a Glance

Stocks rally irregularly in dull trading. Bonds irregularly higher; rails irm Germans
 strong. ,... Curb stocks advance slightly under lead of utilities Chicago stocks quiet and steady. Call money 2 per cent.
 Foreign exchange easier; sterling steady Wheat buIges almost a cent; corn and oats firm Cotton steady at gains of nearly 50 cents bale. Rubber dull and slightly lower.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
ARE
 SUSPENDED FOR
 TAKING BRIBES
Three Fall River Men Took Money and Six Sacks Of Liquor From Truck Driver

Fall River, Mass, Feb S.-(UP) Three Fall River policemen have been suspended in the face Of charges that they solicited and ac- cepted gratuities from run runners. 1t was revealed today. Those sus- pended were Patrolmen Reuben Wood. Ernest Dufresnc and George Christensen.
 Dr owen l.. Eagan. chairman Of the board of police. charged that the three officers. while om duty, held up a liquor truck here three weeks ago and received from the driver sum of money and six sacks of liquor. The officers will be given a hearing next week, the chairman said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
Majority Leader Of Senate Issued Def
 To The Deal Makers
Senator Frank s. Bergin Told the Traders With Republicans, That Filibuster Tactics Would Be Used By Democrats
USED BITTER WORDS IN
 ANNOUNCEMENT OF TRADERS

Hartford Conn, Feb S-(UP)-A threat to tie up the general assembly through ibusterr tactics if lone senator or small group senators tries to dictate the pointent of democratic judges made to-day by Ma iority Leader Frank S. Bergin of the senate.
 'f any deal is perperated shall oppose it and every beneficiary of it long as have speeches left and my sneeches fail there are dozen in the senate with louder voices and equally strong convictions who will be heard" Bergn said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
SALARIES FOR ALL EMPL0yES
 WILL BE CUT
State Capitol Heard the Report To-day-Budget Recommends Goo d SIashing All Around
By WILLIAM J. MORlART1 ' , .fDcmocrat Stan Man)

State, Capitol, Hartfor.d. ,;s Conn n ! Feb S--( Special to The Democrat) .--Information gleaned to-day al the Capitol revealed that startling reductions in the salaries of all state employees are recommended in the budget for the next two years to be sent to the committee on appropriations, of which Sena- tor Joseph H. Lawlor of this city Is a member, tomorrow.
 These salary slashes range from 9 to IS per cent and will affect every employe, no matter what his
 tContinued on Page p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
Franklin D. Roosevelt and
 John N. Garner Were Officially Declared Elected - Conn. Vote Cheered as It Was the First For Hoover N

Washington, Feb. s--(Up) --The house and senate, in Q boisterous joint session today, discovered amidst cheers and rebel yells that Franklin D. Roosevelt and John N. Garner have been elected presi- dent and president of the United States.
 Presided over by vice. President Curtis, defeated candidate to suc- ceed himself. the two branches or congress heard four frock, coated
 (Continued on Page S)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
GOVERNOR CROSS IS ADAMANT ON
 PARTY POLICIES
Tells Delegation From the Senate Democrats Just Where He Stands in the Matter

Hartford, Conn, Feb S-(UP)- Governor Wilbur l.. Cross was adamant to-day when n senate steering committee called at his executive office to talk over results of yesterdays caucus. to which the governor sent q statement insisting his district court bill be given pre- cedence over judgeship resolutions
 The committee, composed ol Senators Cooney. Thompson and Bergin, were told, 1t was under stood, that all judgeship resolu- tions must be tabled until after the legislature disposes of the court measure. Then, 1t was un- derstood the governor said the senators could make deals fl they wished. but as unit and not as individuals.
 The committee was to report back to the democratic senators after adjournment of to-days ses- sion.
 Hartford, Conn. Feb S-(UP)-- Democratic "old guard" and thew guard" factions apparently were drifting further apart to-day de- spite the efforts of Governor Will bur l.. Cross to bridge the gap by insisting upon strict adherence to party pledges.
 The governors endeavor to bind tho IS democratic senators to unanimous support of his proposed district court bill, which would de- prive politicians of much of their patronage, and thus prevent re-
 fContinued on Puge 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
STATE OF BADEN,
 WAS SHAKEN UP
 BY EARTHQUAKE
It Extended Almost to the Swiss Border No Deaths Reported From Any District

Karlshure. Germany. Feb s-(u P)-A severe earth shock was felt throughout the state of Baden to- day, from Karlshuhe southwest, almost to the Swiss border.
 The shock was most violent at Rastatt. 30 miles from here. near the Rhine. Hundreds of chimneys were toppled over. and wall of tho local barracks was smashed. No deaths had been reported. A stone cross fell from Q church tower at the village of Kuppen- helm. The population in part of the quake area fled from houses. seek ing safety in the open.