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The Washington times., 1933-03-18
TRIES To SLASH
WRISTS WHEN
CAPTURED
Aged Widow of Wheat King
Near Collapse After Ex-
tortion Threats

CHICAGO, March 18 Q.N.SO.
Trapped by Evanston police as he
sought to carry out $50,000 ex.
tortion plot against Mrs. James A.
Patten, widow of the multimil.
lionaire wheat king" Axel Peter.
son, landscape gardener, today
was under a close police guard.
Mrs. Patten, unnerved by the
series of five threatening letters
demanding the money, was in a
serious physical condition at her
home in suburban Evanston. For
two weeks the aged widows pala-
tial home has been under special
guard.
A score of police and detectives
under Chief of Police William o.
Freeman we're hidden about the
Patten home last night at the
hour appointed in the last threat
letter for payment of the cash.
The letter instructed the widow
to meet the writer on the street
and pay over the $4,000.
Suspects Trap
Policewoman Vera Everett,
garbed in Mrs. Patterns clothes
and carrying a revolver and two
dummy packages of money, left
the widows home as Peterson ap-
preached. Suspecting a trap the
55-year-old gardener turned and
went to his home, three blocks
away, where he was arrested.
At police headquarters Peterson
admitted writing the extortion let
ters, adding that he needed $4,000
to save his home from foreclosure.
After signing a confession the
gardener made an unsuccessful
attempt to kill himself by slashing
his wrists.
Evanston police planned to
turn Peterson over to Federal au-
thorities for prosecution, mas
much as the five letters were sent
through the mails from a Chica-
go substation.
Worked For Dawes
Peterson had been employed as
a landscape gardener by several
prominent Evanston residents, in.
Guiding Charles G. Dawes, former
Vice President, and the Pattens.
The gardeners letters demand
ed the $50,000as a "loan" to be
paid back in 1885. In one of the
extortion notes the writer re-
ferred to his acquaintanceship
with the late James Patten.
Peterson's second letter said
that "the gang are on guard"
and a subsequent note warned
that if the wealthy widow in
formed the police, 1T would be
too bad for you" The fourth
note informed Mrs. Patten that
"a pineapple is ready"
Although shocked to the point
of collapse, the 75-year-old widow
summoned authorities and turned
the letters over to detectives.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
BOY, IS, JAILED
AS DEBTOR

CHICAGO, March 18 G.N.S).
He won't have any recess and no
occasion to draw funny pictures
of the teacher on the blackboard,
but William Weber, 15.year-old
schoolboy, vino has been com
mitted to a debtors cell for six
months, is not going to fall be-
hind in his studies.
William today was industriouslv
pursuing his assignments, which
are brought to him daily from
Fenwick High School by Jail
school teachers. The Jail teachers
give him the advice and aid he
would ordinarily get in the class
room. And they take his papers
each day to Fenwick High School
to be graded.
William was sent to Jail be-
cause he could not pay a $4,000
judgment resulting from a motor
accident. His father is likewise
unable to pay the debt. and as
long as the injured party pays
$3.50 per week board, a debtor
can be kept in Jail for six months.
Then he can apply for release
under the PauperS Act.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
Detroit Bank Probe
BY House Urged

Declaring a congressional in
vestigation alone could dispel the
mystery surrounding the First
National, and Guardian Trust
Bank tragedies in Detroit, Rep.
resentative Dingell (D) of Mich
lgan today appealed to House
Democratic leaders to sanction
the inquiry.
Dingell proposed the investiga-
lion in a resolution to create a
special committee of five House
members named by the speaker.
He asserted his measure carried
the backing of many Michigan
members, who believed the
inquiry might prevent recurrence
of bank failures. He said he did
not act until he felt the situation
to be hopeless" He added:
81 had not intended taking
any action until 1 was con-
vinced that the situation, so
far as salvaging the old banks,
is hopeless. Now that they
have appointed cOnservatOrs, it
is clearly apparent that a
wreckage of the old institutions
is all that is left"
The Detroit banking situation
will be laid directly before Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Judge William
Connolly of Michigan, here with
former Gov. Alex Groesbeck, is ex-
pected to seek the Presidents per-
Sonal aid in clearing it up.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
PERSH|NG'S PAY.
UNDERF|RE

A call upon Gen. John J.
Pershing to return to the Treas
ury more than half of the $21,-
500 retirement pay he receives as
General of the Armies was placed
in the Congressional Record TO-
day by Rep. John j. McSwain
CD of South Carolina, chairman
of the House Military Affairs
Committee.
While Gen. Pershing is subject
to is per cent pay reduction
under the economy bill passed by
Congress. McSwain said the gen.
eral should return to the Treas
ury "all but about $4,000 or
$4,000 a year." McSwain said:
"If Gen. Pershing needed the
S21,5OO, as Gen. Grant needed it,
it would be a different ques-
tiOn. But Gen. Pershing has
no family dependent upon him.
His child or children must have
inherited millions of dollars
from their grandfather, the
late Senator Francis E. War
rem. 1t is reported that Gen.
Pershing received royalties
from his book aggregating
about $25O,OOO.'
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
DEPOSIT Split,
DETROIT AIM

DETROIT, March 18 GN.S0
Release of $32,OOO.0OO to dspos,
itors of the First National Bank
and Guardian National Bank, pos,
sibly Monday, was announced to-
day by conservators appointed by
the Treasury Department.
Paul c. Keyes and B. c.
Schram, the conservators, said
they expect word "at an early
date" permitting them to pay out
the rest of the 10 per cent set
aside for depositors. as we'll as
money deposited in the two banks
since the State holiday began.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
CERMAK HEIRS
GET S250,000

CHICAGO, March 18 GN.SO.
The will of the late Mayor Anton
Cermak, showing an estate of
$25O,O0O, was offered for probate
today by Attorney General Otto
Kerner.
The document, drawn up in
May, 1929, showed a vast shrink
age since the will was made, at
which time Cermak planned $780,
600 each for his three daughters,
a 100000 trust fund for his
grandchildren, and other bequests
aggregating $750,000.
Bohemian, Polish, German,
children's, and old peoples chari-
ties are among those to receive
about $4,000 or $4,000 each, after
which the residue is to be divided
into equal shares.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
Beer to Return to Hoboken?
It's Never Been Away

HOBOKEN, N. j., March 16
G.NSD.-Bee-like activity noticed
elsewhere as many cities prepared
for legalization of beer failed to
ruffle the usual placidity of this
shipping center today because Ho-
boken, insofar as beer is con-
cerned, has always been as wet as
Kansas is arid.
Unlike other cities, Hoboken al
ready has its equipment in place
and modification of the Volstead
Act will merely place the Federal
stamp of approval on one of it's
thriving industries. But whether
the new law would have any ef-
feet on the beer business here was
a question only those nearest the
subject could answer.
75-Bar Goes Full Blast
Stepping off the ferry from
New York City, it is only a hop,
skip, and a jump to the 75-foot
bar of one of Hoboken'S we'll
known clam broth houses. Five
bartenders were at work. Ed was
drawing off large glasses of foam
ing suds at the shiny cooler and
tossing them the length of the
bar with a deftness that comes
only with long practice when the
reporter approached. The re-
porter called to the bartender:
"Well, Ed what do you think
the new beer bill will do to you
fellows on this side of the Hud.
SOM"
"Huh?-Oh nOthin'."
"DOnt you think it's going
to keep the elbow benders from
New York away, when they are
The Washington times., 1933-03-18

able to get beer at the corner
grocery or drug stOre?"
"Naw, we'll still get 'em.
They like it over here. They
always could get it in the speak
easies in New York, but they
come here just the same.
NO QUESTIONS ASKED
The bartender continued:
"When you came through
those swinging doors, did you
have some mugg put you
through the third degree? I'll
say you didn't. When you
ordered a beer, did 1 look you
over and then ask who sent
you? No Stree. Every man
that comes up to this bar gets
a glass of beer-and every
third is on the house."
Business had slowed down a
little and the other barkeeps took
of the lull to join in
the conversation. Charlie in
terrupted:
"DO you think a fellow who
likes to quaff beer in the old
fashioned way is going to get
his suds in a grocery store
when he can come to a place
like this one here. Just look
at that free lunch-cOrned beef
and cabbage, piping hot, and
any kind of sandwich you can
name."
The reporter looked, then
acted.
Halfway through the sandwich
he named, he asked:
"Will it sell for a nickel a
glass;"
Ed answered:
"What's the difference? They
still come over and they'll still
be coming over"
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
ENDS
HASTE To PASS
NEW BILLS
RebeIIious Members Serve No.
tice They Must Have Time
to Consider Work
By GEORGE r. HOLMES

The machine gun-like rapidity
with which Congress has acted on
important legislation during the
past week slowed down perceptibly
today, and rebellious members
served notice that hereafter they
are going to demand more time
for consideration.
They swallowed the banking bill
at one gulp under the pressure Of
a great emergency, with few of the
members even having read the
bill.
They gave President Roosevelt
sweeping powers to cut salaries
and veterans compensation al
most as quickly, and jammed the
beer-for-revenue bill through in
jig-time. But there a halt was
called.
Dizzy Pace Abandoned
The legislative pace hereafter
is not going to be so dizzy. Re
publicans and critical Democrats
alike have been murmuring
against the record breaking
speed. It was reflected yester-
day in the Houses refusal to
enact a bill granting Federal re-
lief to non-member banks of the
Federal Reserve System, despite
the word that President Roose-
velt wanted speedy action.
When both houses reconvene
on Monday, it will be for a long
stretch, probably until June l
or later.
Earlier intentions to pass
emergency legislation and then
recess while definite legislative
program was being prepared
have been abandoned.
Congress is going to stay on
the job and work on the Roose-
welt program, which embraces
not only farm relief and unem-
ployment relief, but railroad leg
islation. permanent reform in
the nations banking system, and
some curb on speculation.
Program Mapped Out
In consultation with party
leaders in Congress, President
Roosevelt has mapped out a par
tial program, the high points OF
which are:
/. Legislation to aid the
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The Washington times., 1933-03-18
Students to Dance,
ShOW School Work

Presentation of school certifi-
Gates and the eleventh annual
reception and dance Of the
Americanization School Associa-
ton of the District will be held
Tuesday evening in the United
States Chamber of Commerce
auditorium. Students will pre-
sent a musical program and an
exhibition of school work.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
POStmQSter's Faith
In Texans Justified

HOUSTON. Tex, March 18
CU.S0.-Postmaster Roy Nichols,
today told how he bet $111,544
on the integrity of Houstonians
during the banking holiday-and
won.
Without the authorization Of
the Post office Department,
Nichols indorsed checks for stamps
for that amount, standing good to
the Government for the stamps.
He deposited the checks Tues
day. Wednesday six came back.
He sent them back Thursday.
Today they were all good.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
R.F.C, BANK AID
ASKED IN BILL

A fight for legislation to au-
thorize R. F. c. loans to banks in
the hands of conservators was
started here today by Representa-
tive Brown CD of Michigan.
Brown, recently named to the
House Banking and Currency
Committee, is trying to have that
body agree to an amendment to
permit such loans, but is meeting
opposition, including that of the
committee chairman, Representa-
tive Steagall CD of Alabama.
He proposed his plan as an
amendment to the bill now in COM
mittee which would permit non
member State and other banks to
obtain Federal Reserve loans.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
CIVIC MEET MONDAY

The West End Citizens Associa-
ton will meet Monday night at 8
o'clock in the Grant School build
ing, G Street between Twenty-first
and Twenty-second Streets North
west, Robert D. Lyons. presiding.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
London Exchange
Stocks Close Dull

LONDON, March 18 G.N.SO.
Stocks closed dull on the London
exchange today with foreign
bonds inactive. Gilt-edged securi-
ties advanced. Oil shares we're
easier. The pound sterling closed
at $3.463s, up 1s of cent.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
SCHOOL LECTURES LISTED

A series of lectures will be
given to parents and friends Of
the pupils of Cardoza High
School this spring, in the school
auditorium, Ninth and Rhode
Island Ave. N. w.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
S S228,000,000
\. !, GOLD BACK

NEW YORK, March 18 G.N.SO.
A total of 1928, 100000 in boarded
gold was received at the Federal
Reserve Bank of New York in
the ten-day period from March
Z to II, inclusive, it was disclosed
today.
RICHMOND, VA, March 18
U.N.SO. Gold returning to the
local Federal Reserve Bank and
its two branches at Charlotte
and Baltimore since beginning of
the banking holiday today
reached a total of $23,899,000.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-18
Princeton Players, Alumni And Student Body Stirred
 Up By CriSler Advance
Teams Tangle Saturday for Second Time in zS Years Columbia Weak on Reserves, While
 Injuries Haper Tigers
By JACK CUDDY

By JACK CUDDY
 United Correspondent) New York, Oct 18-(UP)-More than 10000 fans are exported Palmer stadium at Princeton J. Saturday to see the Columbia Lions and Princeton Tigers in the weeks most important eastern football game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-18

BY PHIL SINNOTT
 NEA Service Stan Correspondent
 Seattle, Wash - When oregon bucks up against Washington here, october 14, they'll gaze on the only .'quadruple threat" in football - Art Ahonen, the slim, silent Finn from Ironwood, Mich.
 Right now, judging by his per formance last year. and his work for University of Washington against weaker teams, he looks a cinch for All-American or at least All-Pacific Coast honors. Whether he can carry on against the strong CT teams of the Coast Conference remains to be seen.
 To kicking, passing and running, Art adds the fourth threat by req son of his ''coffln corner booting-- a careful placement of the ball out of bounds well within the enemy's 70-yard line.
 Light But Able
 Coach Jimmy Phelan rubbed his chin collectively when Ahonen, weighing 156 pounds, showed up for football last year. The lad was willing, gritty and fast-hut oh, so night: Phelan carried him as q second string halfback. And he de- livered when he was in.
 Ahonen's "coffin corner'' kick from Washington's 45-yard line out of bounds on Stanford's 12- yard stripe killed Stanford's worst threat in their 1882 joust. His short passes also were effective. He went into action against U. c. l.. A. last year, too, and his 6S-yard run stood the spectators on their toes.
 This year, the little man from Ironwood weighs 1858. And with . year of varsity experience behind him. he's showing serious signs of running wild.
 B In Washington's first game this season--against Gonzago-Ahonen successfully passed from Washing tons 46-yard line to fellow half. back--Ross Pederson--on Gonza- gas 10-yard line, to score the first Husky touchdown of the year. He turned In some running, too. that scored touchdowns. And despite the fact that the field was sea of ican record for ''coffin corner' kicking when he stood on his own 39-yard line and booted the wet bali 75 yards--out of bounds or, Gonzaga's 9-yard line.
 Against Idaho, Ahonen's long kicks kept the vandals very much in their own territory. Going in aft CT an Idaho touchdown, Ahonen ran the kickoff 22 yards, and two of his passes--37 and 27 yards re- spectively, gave Washington a touchdown in four plays.
 After the ball got to the Idaho S3-yard line, Ahonen skirted end for another touchdown.
 Which. with some bunting, short gains, and interferences between, Is fair days job for the slim. si- lent little fellow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-18
STATE JUNIOR LOOP COURT CHATTER

The Meriden entry, with an ar ray of high school stars, will be coached by Ralph Gunli, and will be considered preseason threat.
 Jim Samalia, prominent Danbury the circuit, finds 1t hard getting tC meetings on time.
 Sam vicotsky, who led the Car roll Cut Rate five of New Haven last year, will pilot the strong Jew ish Celtics of that city in the league this year.
 Clarke Cooke, popular president of the loop, has spent considerable time in getting arrangements com- pleted.
 The Cadets, Waterbury's rep resentative quintet, will probably find the league competition more keener than that they met last year.
 William DOolin, the leagues basllful secretary. who has trans- he conceived the idea of forming . league, is recuperating from a recent illness.
 Joe Valorski of Hartford. who has the distinction of being the youngest pilot in the circuit, is chairman of the board of directors.
 Gene Smith, formerly connected with the senior loop and present treasurer of the junior league, is the Danbury Times-Stars sports editor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-18
WRESTLING
(By United Press)

At Boston = Steve Passas, Hartford, Conn, threw George Dusette. Vermont; Charlie Allen. Boston, defeated Kred Bruno, New York (Brunodisqualified); Max Mephisto, Germany. threw K. O.. Conley, Texas; Stewart Spears, Boston. drew with Dr Altschuler, Chicago, Gus Bryan, New York, threw Mike Tellegen, Boston; Bill Curry, Chicago, drew with Paul Adams, Georgia.
 At Worcester, Mass = Jim Brown, Missouri. drew with Joe Malcewicz, Utica, N. Y. (90 min- utes); Count Zarynoff, Boston, threw John Spellman. Providence. R. I; John Malmberg, Worcester. threw Deacon Hobbs, oBston; Char ley Hanson. Minnesota, drew with Gene Ledoux, Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-18
Lorqe Litter OF Tigers Aait Chance To CaO Columbia
COLLEGE FOOTBALL

pected to see much service ixf the t1ssle with Fordham Saturday.
 HARVARD
 Cambridge. Mass, Oct. 1s.-- (UP).-A stationary scrimmage against the freshmen, who used an offense and defense similar to that of Holy Cross was held by the Harvard varsity yesterday in prep aration for Saturdays game, Rain and mist brought ear1y darkness, but Coach Eddie Casey inserted q white ball and the squad was given 8 long, hard workout.
 HOLY CROss
 worcester, Mass, Oct. 1S.-(UPl "A line averaging more than 200 pounds was being groomed at Holy Cross for the Harvard gae Satur- day. In addition Coach Dr Ed An- derson plans to perit the team to open up with all the plays In its repertoire when 1t eets the Crim- son on the first objective game. Yesterdays workout was cut short because of rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-18

This encounter between two pioner gridiron rivals promises 10 be bitter. Both outfits are primed with ambitions to win sea- son in the championship division. They are rated two of the out standing teams in the east.
 Old Nassau is favored to win, averaging last years 20-7 beating. me schools resumed grid relations : last year after a lapse of 27 years.
 Doping It Gut
 The Tigers have the edge be- cause of a more impressive recent record and because of a wealth Of reserves. They can muster 40 men of first squad rating against Co., iumbia's 15. Moreover, the foot ball fires are flaming at Nassau, famed by Coach Herbert O.. (Ffitz) Crisler, who arrived from the midwest below the start of the 1892 season. The improved brand of player material this year and the spirit of the squad reflects that Princeton is vividly football con- ecious.
 Tthse Princeton Tigers actually have hopes of going to the Pasa- dena Rose Bowl this season If they can score their first major victory under the Crisler banner by beat ing Columbia Saturday. The Lions are rated the most formidable op- ponents on their schedule.
 Despite this psychological furor in New Jersey, Lou Little's smart, experienced and speedy Columbia eleven might have lined up at even money against the Tigers were 1t not for last weeks unexpected diff faculties in bowling over Virginia. This took the edge off the Lions impressive opening 39-0, win over Lehigh. However, it made the Blue and White players fighting mad.
 Lions All Set
 Both squads should be virtually at full strength. Coach Little Iis- ures every Columbia player will be available. Eddie Brominski, right half. has recovered from leg in- jury and will start. Owen Me- Dowell was expected to arrive to- day from Texas, where his father waa seriously i'll. He may take his regular post at end. Princeton has three regulars on the unavailapie list. Danny Hinman, first string center, will not play. He has broken bone in his foot. US doubtful if Fudge" Rulon-Miller, a fullback, will see action because of e lame back. Ken Willis, a quarterback, has a clipped ankle.
 It's somewhat early for either squad to be thrown into such an important game. but both coaches have brought their charges along rapidly. Although Columbia IS short on reserves 1t Is long on sex- perience, and if it's regulars can last against the constant stream or fresh Tigers, it may be a close contest.
 Young Blood
 Crisler is depending largely up~ on Princeton sophomores, who were grounded in the modified Stagg Fundamentals last season. They performed brilliantly in the first two games, particularly that wivel-hipped back, young Garry Le Van, and other backs: Spofford, Pauk. Constable and Kaufman. Cliff Montgomery will be Colum- bia's backfield Sparkplug. assisted by such backs as Brominski, Man iaci, schwartz, Chippendale and Barabas. Little change will be made in either forward line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-18
Farmer New Head
 of N. E. Golfers

Boston, Oct 1S.-(UP).-Mal- colm Farmer, athletics director at Yale. was elected president of the New England Golfers association at g meeting at the Oakley Country club last night9 He succeeds Oscar N. Flather of Nashua, N. H., who held the office for five years.
 Other officers elected were: First ce-president, Henry A. Went worth, Brae Burn; second vice president, John A. Gamm ons, Providence, R. l.; secretary treas urer. Raynor M. Gardiner, Boston (re.elected).
 The 1884 championship, 1t was decided. will be held in Connecti- cut, at a date and club selected by officials of that states organ ization. At the same time it was voted to recommend that the sec tional qualifying round for the na- tlonal championship be held at the Rhode Island Country club at Hyatt. R. l., next year.