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The Washington times., 1934-10-08
To RULE
ON NJ CRACKEN
BY International News Service

BY International News Service
The United States Supreme
Court today agreed to review the
case of William P. MacCracken,
former Assistant Secretary Of
Commerce, sentenced to 10 days
in Jail by the Senate on a con-
tempt charge in the famous air
mail inquiry.
Mr.. MacCracken's conviction
was set aside by the District Cir
cult Court of Appeals. and the
Senate then appealed to the high
est court.
Mr.. MacCracken was tried and
convicted by the Senate for re-
fusal to produce documents bear
ing on air mail matters before the
Black air mail committee of the
Senate.
After his trial and sentence by
the Senate, Mr.. McCracken filed
a writ of habeas corpus, contend
ing that the Senate could not
force him to divulge papers re-
ceived in confidential relation of
attorney to client. The District
Supreme Court dismissed the writ,
but the Appeals Court ruled that
because Mr.. McCracken had de-
stroyed the air mail papers de-
sired, the Senate was powerleSs to
act.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
DEATH TOLL
ESTIMATED
At 500
Wounded Believed to Number
More Than 1000 in Three
Days of Revolution
ny International News Service

The government of Premier
Alexandra Lerroux continued to
claim today it had crushed the
Left Wing revolt, but bitter fight
ing continued at Barcelona and
other points throughout Spain.
The situation remained parti-
cularly serious in the northern
provinces, where women Joined
peasant rebel armies and engag-
ed with troops and civil guards.
Censorship was relaxed for the
first time, strengthening belief the
revolt had been crushed, but with
the opening of lines of commun-
ication came new reports of san
culinary rioting and pitched bat
Ties between troops and insur'
gents.
The death-toll was officially be-
lieved to be 800, but some reports
placed it as high as 1000.
Reuters News Agency eStim-
ated the death toll at approx
mately 500 and the wounded at
1000 in the nationwide fighting
since Friday.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
VANDERBILT
CASE KEPT
SECRET
Justice CareW Again Bars
Press, Public; Guardian
of Gloria TeStifieS

NEW YORK. Oct. 8 GN.s).
For the second time within a week,
Justice John F. Carew today
barred press and public from the
Supreme Court room where a
legal battle is being waged for the
custody of Mrs. Gloria Morgan
Vanderbilt's 10-year-old daughter,
Gloria.
The hearing then was resumed.
with DR.. Stuart L. Craig on the
stand. He was to tell just how
sick little Gloria was last year
when she underwent a tonsil
operation, at a time when her
mother was in France.
Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney, the
former Gertrude Vanderbilt, is
seeking custody of her niece on
the ground that the child's mother
mo longer is a suitable person" to
care for Gloria.
Press, Public Barred
Last Tuesday Justice Carew
barred press and public from the
cour t-r DOM because he was
shocked" byetestimony describing
a scene In mas. Vanderbilt's bout
d01r In Cannes, France. There
was no hint as to why he ordered
today's hearing held behind closed
doors.
Mrs. Vanderbilt's own mother,
Mrs. Laura fitzpatrick Morgan,
was to testify against her at the
conclusion of DR.. Craig's testi-
mony.
Several of the principals ar
rived in court early. Mrs. Wander
bilt was accompanied by her older
sister, Mrs. Benjamin Thaw, jr.
Clad in a different ensemble for
the sixth time in as many days,
Mrs. Vanderbilt was dressed en-
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Many. Lives Believed Lost
AS Revolution Spreads

ID M A d r. I'D, Oct. 3 u.N.SO'
Heavy fighting between anarchist
rebels and Federal troops spilled
new blood throughout Spain to-
day as the government strove
with but small success to pacify
dissenting elements.
Barcelona and dozens Of other
cities were scenes of new battles
and grave disorders, raising a
death toll which already stands
officially at more than 800.
Warship Is Sent
Reports received here said war
ship was steaming toward Geltru,
Villanuera Province, scene Of
heavy fighting, and would open a
bombardment on the rebels as
soon as it reaches the scene.
Official assurances that the
situation was under control in the
AsturiaS were vitiated by dis.
patches telling of serious disorders
in the neighberhood Of Oviedo.
Government troops were reported
to have opened savage onslaught
against the insurgents, forcing
evacuation Of several villages upon
warning they would be shelled.
The harassed government OF
Premier Alexandra Lerroux plan
ned a special cabinet meeting to
day to reorient itself and deal
swift and harsh punishment to
the leaders of the bloody uprising.
Hope for Peace
But the new series of sharp and
sanguinary conflicts caused the
meeting to be postponed in the
hope that the next "a hours will
restore peace, which the surrender
of President Luis CompanyS Of the
Catalonia Generalidad yesterday
failed to do.
Madrid itself remained outward
~ quiet, but extreme precaution-
airy measures were taken when the
National Confederation of Labor
Joined the general strike. Virtual
~ no workers returned to their
Jobs, but a greater number Of
stores, restaurants and cafes were
open than in the closing days of
last week.
Today'S clash in Barcelona, pre-.
cipitated by an attack by anarch.
lists upon civil guards, lasted IS
minutes. There were no estimates
of casualties.
Fierce fighting also occurred at
Varuelo in the Province of Valen
clio, where miners from the sur
rounding hills surprised the town
by force. The mayor and several
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Rogers
Says:

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct.
Last Saturday was alb
sent from these parts in this
paper. Teacher, / can't tell q
lie. wasn't sick, or away
from a telegraph station.
Friday afternoon after watch
ing Paul Dean almost shut out
Detroit. 1 rush to the hotel,
write my piece and predict
that Detroit was still plenty
tough.
Then 1 start rushing off to
my old home in Oklahoma and
forget to file my telegram.
1t never happened before. So
I can only plead old age.
But here is what really hurt.
The world moved along Sat
urday (even better) than any
other day lately. I tell you it's
surprising how many Of us it
can get along without. I don't
want to appear rude, but /
actually believe it could get
along great without all Of us.
Yours,
WILL ROGERS.
P. S. That world series is
getting really hot. I got to 80
get the finish Of it.
Copyright, 1884. by McNGuSht
e.. Syndicate. Incl
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
Profit Stand
OfNewDea[
Doubted
By FRANKLIN G.. SARTWELL

BY FRANKLIN c. SARTWELL
Accumulation in recent speeches
Of Administration spokesman of
the thought that the New Deal is
not attempting to destroy the
profit motive" in American en-
terprise is taken by those in
Washington who are in touch with
the situation to be the last and
ultimate response of the Demo.
cratic party to the attacks made
upon the theorists and expert
mentors who are devoting their
talents to the more abundant
life"
The energy with which adher-
entS of the New Deal had form
erly attacked all it's critics as be-
ing destructive and later as de-
Tending property rights as against
human rights is now being de-
voted to a defense of the Ad-
ministration's attitude in regard
to profit" it is declared.
Observers SkepticaI
Politically minded persons in
Washington are somewhat skep-
tical of the now professed devo-
ton Of the Administration to the
profit motive" despite the per
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The Washington times., 1934-10-08
Wind Hats Plane
$4,000 Feet in Air

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 Q.N.S).
When an airplane comes to dead
stop $4,000 feet above the ground
the occupants aren't in any
danger. -.
Not, it was explained today, if
they are bucking such a terrific
wind as greeted Pilot Charles
Stoeffer and Photographer JACK
Kuhn when they scared at that
height over Manhattan Island yes
terday.
Pilot Stoeffer had the engine
throttled to 100 miles an hour.
The ship went backward. He
popped it up to 100 miles an hour
and it stood still, and there it re-
NAMED for IS minutes, moving
hardly a foot.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
GOLD ACT TEST
WINS REVIEW
By international News Service

By International News Service
The Supreme Court today
granted a petition for review OF
the constitutionality of the act Of
Congress wiping out the gold
clause in private contracts.
The court acted on petition OF
Norman c. Norman, of New York.
in a suit against the Baltimore
and Orio railroad.
Great sums of money were IN.
volved when CONFESS outlaWed
gold payments on private con-
tracts.
The case will be set for oral
argument, before a final declS'
ion on the merits is rendered.
The Congressional resolution OF
June S, 1888 made all private
obligations payable in currency
instead of gold. This act, Nor
man commended, violated the con-
stitution by impairing q con-
tract.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
VEN|RE MAN
CITES MOVE
TOF|X JURY
"Louie CoIumbo" Named BY
Newspaper Route Agent at
Trial of Three

An accusation Of attempted
curry fixing" made in District
Supreme Court today by a pros
pective juror in the trial of three
men on gambling charges pre-.
cipitated an investigation by the
District Attorneys office and a
search for a reputed local gam
bier.
When called to the jury box
for examination of his fitness to
sit in the case, Charles M. Pow
ers, route agent of a local news
paper, informed Justice James
M. Proctor that he had been ap-
preached by Louie Columbo"
and told it would be worth
while" if he voted for an &C.
quittal of the three men.
"C0IumbO" Hunted
Excused from service in the
case, Mr.. Powers was taken to the
office of Assistant U. S. Attorney
John w. FINELY, who was as
signed to investigate the accusa-
ton. A short time later Lieut..
George M. Little. head of the
police vice squad, departed from
the courthouse to search for
Louie Columbo" :,
The trial Of the three men con-
tinued despite the accusation.
The defendants are: Rudolph E.
Sutton, Walter r. Schmitt and
Louis Newman.
They were arrested February
in a raid in the 100 block Co.
lumbia Rd. N. w., and are accused
of setting up gaming table and
accepting bets on horse races
Police trapped 10 persons in the
raid.
Beard Case Pr0bed
The case is being prosecuted by
Assistant U. S. Attorneys Roger
Robb and John R. Fitzpatrick
while the defense is being con.
Quoted by Attorney Robert /
Miller.
Meanwhile the District Grand
Jury opened an inquiry into
charges of gambling against Sam
Beard and IL other men who were
arrested in a raid last Friday al
the Mather Building, 900 block G
st. N. w.
The establishment occupied 8
six-room suite in the building, pc
lice said, and was deliberately
equipped with telephone service.
Jury Names Listed
Police said the place was known
as the National Amusement Com
pany," and was believed to be fur
nishing racing information service
to many small gaming establish
ments.
Among papers seized in the
place, the raiders reported, was g
list of the names and address Of
the present grand jury, which was
sworn in a few days before the
raid.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
loss At CRAPS
BRINGS SUIT

Suit for $5,2S9, allegedly lost
in a craps game in the Maryland
Athletic Club, just over the Dis
trict line, was filed in the Cir
cult Court at Upper Marlboro
today.
The suit was brought by
Arthur B. Lambright of Washing
ton and names as defendants
Jimmy LaFontaine, well-known
local sportsman, Joseph Hofstet'
ter and Isaac Rowland.
It is charged that the money
was lost at various times between
April /. 1881, and January 81,
1888.
The October term of court
opened today with 40 civil cases
on the docket.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
Lindbergh TeStifies
Before Grand Jurors
BY JAMES L. KILGALLEN

PENNINGTON, N. j., Oct. 8
GN.SO.-Col Charles A. Lind
bergh, whose baby was kidnapped
and slain two and half years ago,
appeared here today to testify be-
fore the Hunterdon county grand
jury which is hearing evidence
which the State is convinced will
result in the indictment of Bruno
Richard Hauptmann for murder.
Lindbergh was hatless as he
stepped out of a motor car in
front of the little courthouse. A
crowd of several hundred persons
gaped at the scene.
On one side of Colonel Lind
bergh was Col. H. Norman
Schwarzkopf, superintendent of
the New Jersey State Police, who
has handled the New Jersey in
vestigation of the crime since
it's inception. On the other side
of Colonel Lindbergh was Sheriff
John H. Curtis.
Colonel Lindbergh lowered
above both men as he walked
slowly through a lane OF spec
tators, up the courthouse steps
and into the building.
Nothing to Say
His jaw was tightly set and
his lips compressed. He had
nothing to say to the small army
of newspapermen.
Colonel Lindbergh wore a light
grey suit, white shirt and dark
tie.
He went before the grand jury
at once. He testified for only is
minutes. At 11:45 a. M, he
emerged, went at once to his car
and was driven away.
The grand jurors, most of whom
are over 40 years of age, showed
up at the historic Hunterdon
county courthouse a few minutes
before 10 a. m.
Some of them posed for pictures
on the courthouse steps. They
then went to the courtroom on
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The Washington times., 1934-10-08
Woman Escapes
Death in Subway

NEW YORK, Oct. 8.-Sally Ad'
Ter, %, escaped death Saturday
when, either falling or jumping
from the platform Of the Nevins
Street station, Brooklyn, she lay
just beyond a rail as an I. II. T.
train Numbered past her. Uucon-
scious, the young wom n was
taken to the Jewish Hospital for
treatment for shock. Upon recov-
cry she was unable to recall her
experience.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
Auto Death Rate
For Year Rises
By International News Seryica


Reckoned by an index estab-
lished no units of 100000 people,
automobile fatalities increased in
the United States from 21.9 per
cent in 1882 to 1913 per cent in
1888, the Commerce Department
announced today.
Last year 1888 people lost
their lives in auto crashes, while
$3.50 died in this way in 1882.
New York State led the list with
2,784 deaths, California was Sec
ond with 2,233 and Pennsylvania
third with 2.190. On the city
list, New York was first with
1,146 deaths, while Chicago and
Los Angeles were second and
third with 8S2 and 1853, respec-
lively.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
Goslin Tries to Sock
Umpire InHOtelROW

Goslin, with nothing but peace
in his heart, approached KLEIN in
the busy lobby to tell him that ne
meant no characterization in the
eighth inning of Saturdays game
in st. Louis when he rushed UP
to the umpire just after Hank
Greenberg hit a double into the
right center pavilion to suggest to
KLEIN that it could easily be ruled
a home run.
KLEIN is alleged then to have
told Goslin that he thought that
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The Washington times., 1934-10-08
Maryland Lacks
Funds for Insane

BALTIMORE, Nd, Oct. Sap
proximately 800 insane patients
in Baltimore city hospitals should
be cared for at State institutions,
Gov. Albert C. Ritchie declares,
but sufficient funds are lacking.
Should the next budget be e
pared by him, Governor Ritchie
said, he would insert in it an ap-
preparation covering the required
charges,
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
BY KIRK MILLER
Times Sports Editor

NAv1N FIELD, DETROIT.
Goose GoSlin, idol of Washing
ton fandom, was restrained by
baseball writer's and spectators
crowding the lobby Of the Book
Cadillac Hotel this morning from
taking what is commonly called
a poke" at the veteran National
League Umpire Bill KLEIN, when
the Goose was rebuffed verbally
oy KLEIN for trying to act the
part Of a Southern gentleman.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
Safe
In Spanish Revolt

AL Americans residing in Spain
are safe, according to advices
transmitted by Ambassador Bow
ers from Madrid to the State De
partment here. The department
announced Bowers is in close touch
with the American consuls in the
Spanish cities. it,. 49,.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
Blonde HeiresS
Lands in Manila

MANILA, P. l., Oct. 8 Q.N.S0.
There was a band on hand at the
Manila docks today when Coletta
Mulvihill Green arrived in the city
where her mother resides, but the
band wasn't on hand to greet the
beautiful blonde heiresS. The
band was there to honor Mon
signor William Piani, Apostolic
Delegate, and Coletta, apparently
in a huff, slipped away, managing
to evade newspapermen who were
anxious to talk with her.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
HAUPTMANN
JURY HEARS
Indy
Judge Denies Defense Move
to Review Record of
First Hearing

Bruno Richard Hauptmanlo,
Lindbergh case suspect, suffered
two reverses today as legal machin-
cry of two states moved to enmesh
him in the nations most notorious
crime.
In New York, a motion by his at
torney to inspect the minutes Of
the grand jury which indicted him
for extortion was denied on the
ground it was merely a move to
obtain information"
At Pennington, N. J. Judge
Thomas Trenchard informed a
grand jury before which Col.
Charles Lindbergh appeared that
If the Lindbergh baby was killed.
either accidentally or intention
ally, in the kidnapping the grand
jury must indict for murder.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
Two Thieves Steal
n. Y, Strike Fund

NEW YORK, Oct. 8.-Union
funds amounting to $3.50, which
had been collected from working
members of the Brotherhood Of
Painters to defray expenses Of go
organization campaign and Of a
reserve for handling strike difficult
ties, were stolen Saturday by two
armed men who held up messen.
ger of the union in a hallway at
266 Eighth Avenue.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08

$1,000 fans in the stands. School,
boy Rowe, 22-year-old giant of
the Arkansas hills, who beat the
st. Louis Cardinals here last
Thursday, will pitch for the
Tigers.
Series Best Duel
Opposing the Eldorado boy
will be Paul Dean, younger
brother Of Dizzy. Paul beat the
Tigers down in st. Louis Friday,
winning the lone victory scored
by the Cards on their native
heath.
If Rowe and Dean both pitch
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Hawaii Air Mail
Lauded by Farley
By International News Service

Postmaster General Farley, in
a radio broadcast to Hawaii, today
congratulated the islanders on the
Inauguration of air mail service
by Inter-ISland Always, Ltd,
which was recently awarded the
contract for this service. Mr..
Farley said that. including the
Hawaiian mileage which will be
added to the service today, the
United States air mail Is now
being flown regularly q total Of
28,795 route miles.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
Cotton Crop Placed
At 9,443,OOO Bales

On the basis of condition of
$50 per cent of normal on Oct.
1, the United States will have a
cotton crop this year of about
9,443,O 900 bales of 500-pound gross
weight, the Crop Reporting Board
estimated today. The indicated
yield Of lint cotton is 1859
pounds per acre.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
HAMPDEN SYDNEY

HAMPDEN- SYDNEY Chambers 1852; Rucker, SO-56;
Harris 216s; steed 1878; Harris, 253; Mccann, 2o5o
Williams 1855; White 1854; MCGUIRE, 1858; Roberts, 1884,
Thacker IT. Hail. ST. j. Williams 1850; Hodgdon, Il;
Hyde, SO; Pedgo, 10; Clawell, Stone Rogers.
AMERICAN UN1vERsITY-Book, 2; Branson' IT. Briggs,
&c. Carroll H. Corkan 49, Edwards 2 Fox 49, Britton 49,
Hausborough 25; Mccarthy, 49, Maard g. Palmer Sachs
72; spratt "a w. Thompson 70; Warner, 10.
Where two numbers indicated for Hampden Sydney
the first for red jerseys and the second for white erse
oFF1C1ALs-Referee Compton (Randolph Macon); umpire
Early (NGami); head Gnesman, Kinsman (Indiana). =.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08

WHEN CHARLEY GEHRINGER knocked a home
the rghtfied pavilion in the fifth game of
ready at the home plate to shake hands with him.
The run helped the Tigers to trim the Cardinals by
the of to and take the lead in the champion
ship Photo by international News Photographic
Service.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08

By FRANK BUCK" O'NEILL
Times Staff Writer
NAVIN FIELD, DETROIT
Mich, Oct. 8.-The big push OF
the world series is on today with
The Washington times., 1934-10-08
American U. VS.. Hampden-Sydney

AT AMERICAN U. FIELD, 2:3O P. M
AMERICAN U.
The Washington times., 1934-10-08

Fair tonight; Tuesday fair and Sigh
warmer. Full weather report on Page 8.
MEAN TEMPERATURES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-17
POLICEMAN SUIT FOR SONS DEATH
 HAS BEEN ENDED
Officer Thomas McElligOtt
 Had Sued Town of ROx= | bury for Sl0,OOO

The $10,000 civil action of Thomas. McElligott, administrator of the estate of his son, Thomas. against the Town of Roxbury, was settled out of the common pleas court today when withdrawal of action papers were filed. The suit which had attracted the attention of the legal fraternity because of it's unusual angles, as instituted by the plaintiff. who is 8 member of the Waterbury police department, to recover for the death of his son.
 The son was 16 years of age at the time of the fatality. He was riding in an automobile owned by John M. Dooley of Roxbury and operated by his son, Joseph, May 18th, 1882 The car as rounding a curve on the Painter Hill road about p. m. when it turned over and struck maple tree, killing young McElligott instantly.
 It was alleged in the complaint that the Town of Roxbury was negligent in that it permitted dangerous condition in the road to exist. The complaint set up that the defendant had done some re- pairing on the road and left soft shoulder, unprotected at the curve, by fence or guard rail.
 (Continued on Page 2.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-17
Samuel msuU Lands
 Back m Greece To-day
SeriO=COmic Situation Has Put the Government in
 More Trouble Will Not Be Delivered at s.,-4..e Once to the United States .q- .>,..
By ANTHONY KEDRAS JYuitpd PppsS Staff COPrpSnOnden

(On1teU HreSS stan COffeSpOnOent)
 Athens, March 17-(UP)-Sa uel Insull, a bitter and disillusioned man, was returned to Greek juris- diction and custody today, after a desperate flight to escape deporta- tion to America.
 His bold flight, on the eve of election from his Athens sanc- tuary, epded when the little Greek steamer, Maiotis, acting on the orders of an angry government, steamed into Praeus harbor.
 His return, far from ending the serio-comic situation that nearly resulted in downfall of the gov- ernment, provided new problems for the harassed cabinet. Ques- tions of next procedure brought a sharp division of opinion among high officials.
 At request of Mrs Insult, how informed the fugitive one time Utilities magnate that he would not be delivered at once to United States detectives, hoping thus to calm his nerves.
 Insull was reported highly dis tressed," but an official denial was made that he had gone on a hun ger strike."
 Two strong factions existed within the government as a result of his peremptory return. One group insisted the former finan- cier must be delivered forthwith to the United States. The other strongly opposed another formal arrest, considering this tantamount 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-17
JAMES A. FARLEY HAS ASSISTANT
Emile Hurja Will Help the Chairman of Demo-
 cratic Committee

Washington, March 17-(UP)- Reorganization of the democratic high command continued today with announcement by National Chairman James A. Farley of the appointment of Emil Hurja as his assistant. Hurja who had been serving as an administrative as- sistant to Public Works Adminis- trator Harold L. Ickes resigned to accept the new post.
 The move by Farley gave rise to two speculations-that Farley in- tended to continue his chairman ship indefinitely leaving Hurja to carry on patronage matters of that he planned to resign shortly a~d give his position to less experi- enced politician with Hurja assum- ing the burden of the political work.
 The whole readjustment is in line with President Roosevelt's de- termination to divorce office hold CTS from political positions. Since Farley is both postmaster general and democratic national chairman his course of action has aroused wide discussion.
 Hurja has been a political ai . of Farleys since the postmaster general took office. He was credited with handling patronage matters in the REC and then was assigned to the public works office.