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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
New York Sun Hundred Years Old To-day And Is
 Celebrating The Event

Days unusual young reporters, and circulation rose rapidly. Richard Adams Locke's famous moon hoax" a detailed narrative of the supposed discovery of flying men. lunar buffalo and other weird beasts. by Sir John Herschel. the British astronomer. carried the cir- cuiation to i9.000 before the hoax was exploded.
 In 1888. the paper was bought for si75,ooo by a syndicate headed by Charles 4. Dana, a former ed. itor with Horace Greeley. Until Dana's death in 1897. almost every article published in the Sun showed the influence of this mas ter journalist The Sun passed successively to William M, Laffan, William (. ReIek. and Frank A. Munsey, under whom 1t absorbed the Globe and became solely an afternoon newspaper. As q part of the Munsey estate beaueathed to the Metropolitan Museum Of Art tho Sun was acquired by William T. Dewnrt. long associated with Munsey IH his magazine and news paper enterprise. Dewnrt mutual ized the paper, several hundred ef its employees now owning ifs stock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
Hummel Was Chosen By the Regulars and A. N. Colgrove, Picked for Con- troller, Was Backed By Pape Forces Registrar Dillane Seems Sure of Office
Secret Meeting Held Yes- terday Placed Hunime1 in Saddle for Mayoralty Regulars Have Won Right to Conduct the City Campaign

Former Prosecuting Attorney Emil Hummei for mayor: ex.Post- master A. N. Colgrove for controls ler-this makeup appears to bo the one that will receive the sup- port of the regular organization and the Pape forces in Tucsdny's z. 0. ?. primaries and in the ensu- ing city, town and school conven- tons. This represents comprom- ise between the two forces in tho local republican camp, with Attor- ney Hummel ag the organisations Colgrovo as the papc forces eicc- ton for the next highest place.
 This was taken to indicate today that the organization had won It's light to control tho ticket by get ting its man for chief executive. despite concerted efforts on the part of the Pape faction to have colgrove picked. Furthermore. the organization Is now practically as- sured that Registrar of Voters Thomas r. Dillane will be nomin- ated, securing this favor by agree Ing to give minor posts on the tic- ket to some of the Papo factiou.
 An effort Is now apparent to uni-. " the split 6. o. D. fofces SO that a strong front will be presented on election day. The joining of the two forces Is believed the result of Q threat that state leaders would step in to dictate methods If the Brass City republicans found it im- possible to agree and get on the Job.
 The selection of Hummel Is the RAassit Af A k.AA Ixs h al terday afternoon at The Elton. Re- publican Town Chairman Conway called In the five ward leaders and told them that while he did not object to them carrying on organ- ization work t would be better for the party to have the picking of the ticket to have such efforts cen- tralized without ignoring the town In such activities. t
 It is rumored that many of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
TOLD STORY OF
 DISTRESS AND
 WENT TO DEATH
Lured By the Tale to Third Floor of Bsilding, Man Was Beaten Dead By Thieves

Philadelphia. Sept 2--(UP)- Lured to q third floor bedroom of q rooming house by story of dis. tress and Restitution. Harry Colds. man, 67, a well-to-do store fixtures dealer, was beaten over the head with q whiskey bottle and stran- gled to death with his own neck. tic.
 His assailants emptied his pock- cts of money and stole Q $1,600 stick-pin. His body was found last. night in a room rented two weeks ago by Charles Miller. 36, and his attractive brunette wife, Blanche, 23. Miller, cabinet maker, had been employed Q week by Goldsman recently.
 Miss Pauline Rosenthal. book. keeper in Goldsmans office. told police a woman who said she was Mrs Miller" called Goldsman by telephone yesterday. She told of distress and that she and her hus- band were to be put out of their apartment for non.payment ot rent, Miss Roserthal said.
 Goldsman left his office and other persons living in the build ing said they had directed the businessman to the Miller apart ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02

New York. Sept 2-(UP)-The New York Sun, the first successful "one-cent" newspaper in the world. to-day completed 100 years of live iy existence. and celebrated the occasion with centennial anni- versary number of l04 pages. A 23-year-old printer, Benjamin IF. Day, revolutionized American jour nal!sm in 1888 when he produced the first thousand copies of his lit- tie paper. and. to the amazed scof- fing of other publishers. gave the public the local news in place of the six.penny sheets. filled with heavy political articles and month- eid foreign news.
 It seems there was an Irishman
 -who had fought six duels. The Sun took his story as q "human interest" article and played 1t up. Little police court happenings were featured. A melancholy" suicide occasioned by an asfair of the heart" in 6 New York hotel re. ceIyed prominence together with news. via the packet ship congress. from Vera Cruz, Mexico.
 The readers enjoyed the short spicy events as written by Ben
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
DROWNED IN SAD TRAGEDY AT
 LAKE IN MAINE
BOAT : SHO ED HEELS
 TO THE OTHERS

Detroit, Mich., Sept. 2- (CP)-That ancient craft, Fl Lagarto, an 1f.year.old hull powered with f0.ycar-old cn- zine, today held a leg on the gold cup, second ranking tro. phy of spccdboat competition. She left . fleet of crack mod ern boats in her wake in the gold cup classic yesterday. Owned and driven by George Refs of Lake George, N. Y., Fl Lagarto won two 30.milc heats on the Detroit river and finished second in the third.
 Under the American Power. boat Associations point sys. tenn of scoring. Fl Lagarto made a total of 1,1sf points, while Dclphine ", one of the Horace F.. Dodge F1otilln, came second with 1,f22, and the Dclphinc VII, third with GAS. The Delphinc W was the cup defender.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
American Federation of Labor Says It Is ln- creasing at the Rate of 5000, ,000, ,000 a Year All Due to Result of NRA
FIRST SIGNS OF
 GREAT PROGRESS
BY RICHARD L. GRIDLEY United Press Financial Cor.
 rcspOndent)

Washington, Sept 2-(U.P.) - New purchasing power is pouring into the American market at the rate of more than $5,000, 100000 q year as a result of MIRA activities, the American Federation of Labor said to-day in its monthly survey of business.
 Titled first signs of progress". the monthly bulletin was the most optimistic issued by the federation since tho start of the depression.
 "As September begins', 1t said, i've can already sec clear signs of real progress. Since the speculative rise of business was checked in July, figures are beginning to re. veal . solid foundation for bus mess advance.
 The survey said 2.033,000 people went back to work from March to July; that incomes of workers rose
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
Two Women and Son of One of Them Sank When Boat Was Cap. sized Early To-day One Man Was Rescued After He Failed to Save One of Women

sebago Lake. Me. Sept 2-(UP) Three persons were drowned and another was rescued when the rowboat in which they were riding capsized suddenly on the lake here early to-day.
 The dead:
 Mrs Anna Gates, Woburn, Mass.
 Mrs Harold L. Hodgdon, Port land, Me.
 Kenneth Hodgdon, her son, also of Portland.
 The fourth member of the party, Harold Mccarthy, 31, of Wolias. ton, Mass, was rescued by two New York vacationists. Harold A. Soth- ern and Craig M. Kenney, who went to his aid in sea sled and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
PROMINENT MAN. OF LITCHFIELD
 SUED BY WIFE
Walter Scott Halliwell Gentleman Farmer, Is Charged With Cruelty and Intemperance

winsted, Conn.,, Sept 2-UP)- Charging her husband, Walter Scott. Halliwell, gentleman farmer of Litchfieid, with cruelty and inn temperance, Lillian J.. Halliwell to- day filed suit for divorce. She at- tached property valued at $1,500,- 900. She asks alimony and custody of their one child.
 Hailiwell, according to the di- vorce petition. has an annual in- come of $120,000 from trust fund. has $300,000 in personal property and cash. owns a $50.000 home in Litchfield and also a $500, 900 home at Southern Pines, S. c. The case was set for hearing at the Septem- Der term of court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
IS RECOVERING
 FROM AMENESIA

Seattle, Wash. Sept 2-(U.P.)- Bernard Bitterman. 27 year old de- pertinent store executive, was re. covering in q hospital to-day from amnesia which caused his strange disappearance from Denver. Colo. August 24. and led to reports he had been Kidnapped.
 On learning his identity late last night Bitterman teiephoned relatives in Denver. His brother-in- law was due here from Vancouver. B. C.. to take charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
DEMOCRATS IN CONVENTION AT
 KANSAS CITY
Young Democracy Finds an Interloper in Hall and He Is Thrown From the Ranks

Kansas City. Sept. e-UP)- Young democrats considered amid much excitement today what was to be done about a New York re- publican who nasqueraded as "the lone delegate from Alaska" and stirred up . rebellion in their con- vention.
 John NJ. Hoizworib. unsuccess- fui republican. candidate for Con- sress in 1880. from the New York Westchester district, was eyicted from last nights session of the young democrats convention. By presenting forged credentials he was aiieEed 70 have participated in the most private conferences of convention leaders. iie fostered an attack on the 'cnnned speeches of dlgnitares. including govern. kcontinusd en Page a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
BOBBY PEARCE IS CHAMPION OF
 THE NULLERS
He Also Holds a Check for S5,OOO Which He Re. ceived at Toronto Last Night

Toronto. ont. Sept ?.-(UP)- Huge Bobby Pearee of Australia today held the worlds profes- sionai scuiiing championship and a cheek for S6.000 following his debut last night as a professional oarsman.
 Pearce. former olympic cham. pion, wrested the title from Ted Phelps of England. in q dual race over a three-uiIe course before 4S.000 spectators at the Canadian exhibition grounds.
 The six-foot blond Australian finished more than | quarter mile ahead of the defending champion, covering the course tn the remark. ably fast time Of 70 minutes go ss4 seconds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
FAMOUS FLYER
 OF ITALY MEETS
 VERY SAD DEATH
General De Pinedo, Burned Fatally, When Machine Crashed as He Tried to Take Off
BY DEI,os SMITH

Fioyd Bennett Field, New York. September D. (UP) = The spec tacular career of Francesca De Pinedo, one of the most daring of world aviators, ended in q burst of flames today when his Bellanca monoplane crashed as he was talk ing off on Q nonstop solo flight to Bagdad.
 The famous Italian pilot had launched his hevily loaded plane down the concrete runway at 7:01 .. m. It attained terrific speed. then began swerving under its cargo of l.027 gallons of gasoline. Once 1t left the runway. but De Pinedo, without decreasing his speed, brought 1t back.
 An instant later 1t lurched off It's course again. De Pinedo strove nightly to bring 1t back, but had lost control. The plane missed the administration building. where q number of spectators were gath. cred on the plaza and crashed against a steel fence. Then there was a flash of flame as the gaso. line caught fire.
 Spectators raced across the field. almost certain De Pinedo could not
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
JOHNSON HAS
 PROVEN LOYAL
 TO PRESIDENT
That Caused Split Which Ended in Dudley Gates Retiring - Some Good Developments in NRA
BY II. 0. THOMPSON United Press Stan Correspondent)

Washington, Sept 2-(U.P.) - Loyalty to President Roosevelt's s program was established to-day as the deciding factor in a wide- open split between Administrator Hugh S. Johnson and his assistant Dudley Gates. over labor and other policies of the NRA.
 In an exchange of blistering statements. Gates sought to center tho quarrel that led to his resigna- ton as assistant NRA administra- tor for industry to disagreement over the attitude of the admins. tration toward unionization of in- dustry.
 Johnson, angry at Gates inter- pretation brought in the question of loyalty and said Gates attitude was "in violation of the statute
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
GRAND LIST FOR CITY WAS MADE
 PUBLIC TO-DAY
Local Assessors Sent in Their Annual Report Which Shows Some Interesting Figures

waterbury's total grand list Is s1ss,777.537. exemptions bring the total taxable amount down to $170,282,3s5. there are 11.672 dwelling houses in the city-this and other interesting information are contained in the annual report of the local assessors made to the state tax commissioner this week. Penalties for failure to sign the lists last year raised the grand list $406.647, the report also indicates. As in years past the number of horses, mules, carriage, wagons and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
New Purchasing
 Power Pouring
 Into The Market
S50,000 SUIT AGAINST THE
 CONN COMPANY
Mary Gybey of Yonkers Asks Damages for Be- ing Injured By Trolley in July l93z

The Connecticut company has been named defendant in a $6o.0oo civil action filed by Mary Gybey of Yonkers, N. r., in superior court this morning as a result Of alleged permanent injuries sustained when c trolley of the defendant struck and knocked her down as she was crossing the trolley tracks along the Post road in Norwalk, July 8, 1882.
 The plaintiff alleges that on that date as she was crossing the tracks in Norwalk trolley operated by an agent of the defendant struck
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
HURRICANE IS
 MOVING FAST
 TOWARD TEXAS
Rushing Across Gulf of Mexico After Ripping Path From East to West in Cuba
By LAWRENCE S. HAAS

(Unltcd Press Staff Correspondent) ]
 Havana, Sept. 2-(UP)-A hur- ricane moved at 14 miles an hour across the Gulf of Mexico toward Texas today after ripping q path from east to west over Cuba, caus- ing great daniage but taking little toll of human life.
 Though communication with some provincial towns was still so- vercd, reports to date showed but three known dead.
 seventy.three persons were in hospitals here.
 Tho heaviest death list was that of looters. Soldiers killed five in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
ON WAY TO SYNAGOGUE

Fairfield, Conn, Sept 2.-(UP)-Nathan Sacks, 51, was injured fatally today while on his way to the synagogue. He was hit by car driven by Peter Fill, Jackson Heights, N, Y, as he crossed the Post road. Fill was held under $1 1000 bail pending the coroner's inquiry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
Form Irish Party
 in Attempt to
 Dust De Valera

Dublin, Sept 2.-CUP) - A united Irish party" was formed today with the aim of busting President Eamonn de Valera on a platform that includes a plank pro- viding for Ireland to continue as a member of the British common wealth of nations. owen O'Duffy, chief of the banned fascist blue shirts, heads the new party, which includes also the Gaelic league party of former President William T. Cosgrave and the National Gen. ter party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
SEVERAL STATES
 MAKING PLANS TO
 CONTROL LIQUOR
Some Governors Have Named Commissions to Study Various Methods -Canada's Experiment Is Being Scrutinized By Some of the States
By RAYMOND CHAPTER

ICUVyrIRHt IV0o, ny UHItcu PFCssI
 Washington, Sept. 2-(UP)-1n more than a dozen states prepara- tions are being made for now legis- lation to control the return of H. quor after the 18th Amendment is repealed.
 Several governors have appoint ed commissions to study various methods of control. Canada's ex- pertinent Is being scrutinized. Ex- perience there Is handling liquor Is expected to be reflected in some of tho state legislation to be turn ed out in the coming months.
 Plans in various states for fu- ture action are outlined in reports
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
Final News Flashes
SAD WEDDING MORNING

Quincy, Mass, Sept 2. -(UP)-An hour be- fore he was to have been married, City Council Tor Arthur V. Drohan was stricken with abdom- His prospective bride was Miss Louise M. Gal lagher, daughter of Attorney and Mrs Daniel J. Gallagher of Ashmont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
BRITAIN BACKS UP AUSTRIA

London, Sept 2.-(UP)-Great Britain to- day informed Austria that no objections would be raised to the creation and maintenance of an auxiliary military force for protection against "the terrorist campaign conducted against the present government of Austria"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
REPORT OF BOY SCOUT

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept 2.-(UP)-A report turned in by Boy Scout who was one of many boys canvassing Pittsburg in drive to bring all employers under the blue eagle contained the following remarks: Mature of business Gam bling joint" Reason for not signing-Too busy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
MAY ENFORCE COAL CODE

Washington, Sept o. (UP)-Negotiati for an MIRA bituminous coal code appeared to- day to have reached unexpected stalemate which may compel the decisive administration action before the troubled industry adheres to the blue eagle.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-12-18
Former Resident Dead

Otis A. Strass, SO, former resident
of indianapolis, died Saturday at st.
Vincent's hospital, after an illness
Of several weeks. He was on visit
to Indianapolis. Since 1926 he has
made his home in Los Angeles.
Mr.. StraSS formerly was a mem
Der Of the Columbia Club and the
Indianapolis Athletic Club. Funeral
services were to he held at 1870 this
afternoon in the Hisey & Titus flu
neral home. Burial was to be in
RuSSiaVille.
Mr.. StraSS is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Irene StraSs.
Burial at Shelbyville
The body of Mrs. Deloris Irene
Cook, 80, who died Friday at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tip Cherry, 1909 Arrow avenue, was
to be taken to Shelbyville this morn
ing, where funeral services were to
be held in the Forest Hills Gene
terry chapel.
Mrs. Cook came to Indianapolis
six months ago to, make her home
with her parents. She is survived
by her parents; her husband, Jesse
Cook; two brothers, Marshall and
Tip Edwards Cherry, and a sister,
Miss Alberta Cherry.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-12-18

ASO1AL 01hOOLo
Shortridge IS. Marion, 10.
Manual. Is; Warren Central. 10.
Cathedral 10: COnnersville. IS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-12-18
Mrs. McCutcheOn Bowls in
Grand Style Against Men

For the fifteen games played the champ
had a total of 2,944 an average of 1886
and Ais pins per game. After watching
Mrs. McCutcheon on the drives. one is i'm
pressed with her accurate delivery. During
the fiye games rolled at the Pritchett
drives. she hit the head pin every time
and only had three balls to cross over into
the IL side. Her spare shooting also was
very confidently performed ana her only
error left the 4-pin standing from a Al
leave. This star will be at the different
women of the city the art of bowling. and
If her own form is an indication. our
guess IS that the girls will be taught that
control and tootwork are the most essential
needs for big scores.
The Elk Boosters were returned the win
1000 scratch sweepstakes that ended with
Win ! graaa total Of s,iss which ih niSSS-
Five. that had held the lead from the
opening squad. until the Booster team
passed it. finished in second place with
totals were; Indiana Wheel and Rim
sos; Cook Goldhlume, 3,o24; La Fend-
5ieh Cigars; Sois; Garfield Post No. So.
SOS, White Furniture. 1895, and the
Indiana Wheel and Rim team of the CITY
League, 1887. An entry of seventy-eight
teams rolled in this meet.
The popular Delaware League that has
cared for two poor children. in the Clothe-
-a-Child campaign. also has provided for
the members Of the league 10 enjoy the
spirit Of the season. When they bowl
Tuesday night; total of fifty gifts will
be made to the league boys for various
fests during this session. Red Haugh Is
the live wire leader OF this loop and 1t
is through his untiring efforts that this
sixteen-team league is forging to the
front.
The Alley Owners 400 scratch doubles
sweepstakes IS scheduled to get under wav
next Saturday. Play viii continue sun
day and Monday. Saturday. Sunday and
Monday Dec. so 81 and Jan. J. play will
be resumed. the winner being decided after
the New Years day session. Entrants will
roll en- the Pritchett Recreation, st. Philip
Hotel Antler. Illinois. Central and Uptown
alleys. The entry fee is So per team for
each set rolled. In addition TO cash
awards and two wrist watches. special
daily award OF So will be paid TO the
team having high total each set. No
team can win more than. one Of these
awards. The opening series are to be
rolled on the Pritchett and st. Philip
A; g. alleys
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-12-18
BoWIerS' Honor Roll

The bowlers of indianapolis are
responding in their usual big
hearted way in The Times Clothe-a-
Child-for- Christmas campaign and
the honor roll has reached a total
of sixteen children cared for by the
ten pin FASTENERS.
Only one more week remains in
the drive and any league ttct
wishes to care for a boy or girl can
secure instructions from The Times
Slothe-a-Child Editor. Those on
the bowlers honor roll to date are:
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Meyer. Pritchett
alleys, two children.
Delaware League, Delaware alleys, three
children.
Avalon League, Pritchett alleys. two
children.
Evangelical League. Pritchett alleys. one
child.
Pritchett Recreation League. Pritchett
alloys, child.
SaarS-Roebuck BOwlers one child.
tuesday Night Ladies' League, Pritchett
alleys one child.
Block Optical Ladies' League. Pritchett
alleys, one child.
South Side Business Mems League,
Fountain Square alleys. one child.
indianapolis Water League, Pritchett
alleys. one child.
Chevrolet Employees League. Indiana
alleys. one child.
gostoffice League, Pritchett alleys. one
child.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-12-18
LOVE SIGNED UP
AGAINST INDIAN

Billy Love, Of Lexington, KY, who
pinned Harry Bu1Tis in last weeks
show, will meet Chief Little Wolf,
Canadian Indian grappler. on Fri
day nights wrestling bill in Tom
hnson hall, Promoter Jimmy McLe-
more said today.
Love lost bout to the Indian
last summer and is anxious for an
other go at his old rival. Promoter
McLemore is seeking two additional
bouts for Friday nights exhibit.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-12-18
JOHN C. CLARK
TO Be BURIED
IN CROWN HILL
Last Services for Druggist
Are Scheduled for
PIP. M. Today.

Funeral services for John c.
Clark, 63, 2140 North Alabama street,
were to be held at 2 this afternoon
in the Flanner & Buchanan fu-
neral home, with burial in Crown
Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Clark died Friday at his home.
He was the operator Of the phar-
macy in the Claypool. which was
founded eighteen years ago by Mr..
Clark and John Cade. Mr.. Clark's
son, Ralph N. Clark, was associated
with him in this business.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-12-18
Rites Set for E. S. Wood

Funeral services will be held at
2 tomorrow for Ezra S. (Tom) Wood
48, 831 Dawson street, who died yes
terday in the Methodist hospital
Burial will be in Grown Hill Gene
terry.
Mr.. Wood had been employed at
the Link Belt Company for twenty
three years.
Surviving him are the widow, Mrs
Mamie Wood; the mother, Mrs. Her.
riott Wood, brother, Frank Wood
and sister, Mrs. Rebecca Ruther-
ford, all of indianapolis, and a
sister, Mrs. Verna Bragdon, Law
renee.
Funeral services will be held at l
tomorrow in the residence of Mrs.
B. w. Gentry IS Woodland drive.
for her father, John Harris, IS, who
died yesterday. Mr.. Harris was born
in Mooresville, and lived in Martins
vile before coming to indianapolis.