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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
EVERY ATTEMPT MADE TO-DAY TO
 LOCATE BREWER
Family Became Hysterical and Was in Fear of
 His Life

London, Ontario, August Is ~ tUP)-The family of Kidnapped John s. Labatt, fearful of his Lie, and discouraged by unsuccessfuL attempts to contact his abductors today secretly sought new aven- ues of approach to his captors.
 Convinced that the kidnapers would not approach Hugh Labatt. brother of the kidnapped man, in Toronto, as they had promised. be- cause of the police and newspapers men at the scene, relatives seek a new contact for payment of l$150,- 900 ransom.
 Confusing information was given to the press. and apparently to poe lice also. in an attempt to divert attention from other avenues nf approach.
 One spokesman for the family told reporters that Labatt had left Toronto and returned here and had had a conference with legal other members of the family and officials of the brew cry.
 One Rumor Was False
 A check in Toronto disclosed that the information was false. Short ly afterwards. another member of the family admitted that Labatt had not been here but said it might have been MT McKenzie. who looks like the brother of the man.
 Members of the family felt it was reported, that if they could di-
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ANOTHER TRUCK
 WAS HI-JACKED
$4O,OO0 Worth of Woolen Goods Was Stolen At
 WestpOrt To-day

Westport, Conn.,, Aug. 16.-(UP) Hi -jackers today waylaid a truck containing s40.000 worth of wool en goods, Kidnapped Karl R. Carl son, Worcester. Mass. the driver, and after forcing him to ride In sedan for several hours with guns held against his sides, threw him into the street near the filth precinct station in the Bronx, N. r., state police were advised here today.
 Reports received here related that Carlson was held up at Fair field early this morning by five armed men in black sedan. Two of the men drove away in his truck while he was formed to sit between two others in the rear seat of the selan while they held their guns on him. After several hours. he told authorities, he was rushed out of the car.
 The truck, empty, was said to have been found abandoned in 115th street. New York city.
 Police believed the hi-jackers the same gang that stole $45.000 truckload of raw silks Aug. at Greenwich, Kidnapped the driver, Carl Johnson. Hawthorne. N. J.. and threw him out of their car near the 43rd police precinct in the Bronx.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
ARTHUR M. BROWN TO BE NOMINEE
 FOR GOVERNOR
Republican Leaders Have Decided on New London
 County Man

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 16-(UP) States Attorney Arthur M. Brown, New London County, has been agreed upon as the republi- can gubernatorial candidate in the November elections it was learned from a source close to state cen tral committee chairman, J. Henry Roraback. today.
 Except for the governorship, the balance of the slate is expected to remain the same as two years ago.
 Six counties already have fallen in line behind Brown, it was un- derstood, and only one of the leaders, still holding out for States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn of Hartford County. has refused to give his consent to the nomination. Hartford and New Haven counties are yet to be heard from.
 Brown Was Persuaded
 Brown. not identified in any way with the machine, refused to be candidate several months ago, but has been persuaded to aban- don a lucrative private law prac- tice to endeavor to lead the party out of slump, started four years ago when Governor Wilbur l. Cross was drafted from Yale. Uni versity to carry the democrats to their first victory in IS years.
 The argument that Brown was little known outside his owr, coun- ty was said to have been met by Roraback with the terse- reply:
 Neither was Cross"
 Danalier Sidc-Tracked
 The bid of Secretary of State John A. Danaher for the attorney generalship was said to have been squelched by leaders who re- fused to abandon Warren B. Bur rows, who was drafted four years ago. Danaher will remain on the slate for the secretaryship and the rest of the ticket will find. barring convention upsets. Roy c. Wilcox for lieutenant-governo J. William Hope. treasurer. and Anson F. keeler. comptroller.
 The boom of Fairfield County leaders to put Albert E. Lavery on
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
Veracity Of Prisoner And Police At Stake
Negro Claimed He Was Given Bad Beating By Two Of6cers-Used Knife Before the Licking Say
 . Officers = Case Continued

Charges that two policemen gave an unmerciful beating to an ar rested prisoner as they had him at the police box waiting for the patrol wagon to arrive were made by witnesses in city court this morning, after the officers had previously testified that they had used force only when the negro under arrest had drawn a knife.
 The arrested man was Willie Simmons, 30, of 34 French street, who appeared in court this morn ing with badly puffed eye and with the back of his head band- aged. He was arrested Saturday night and charged with drunken ness and resistance.
 Officers Admit Clubbing
 The officers were Patrolmen John Walsh and Joseph Collins, who admitted that Simmons had been clubbed but declared 1t was done only after the negro had taken a knife from his pocket and cut Patrolman Walsh's fingers.
 After hearing testimony In the case for an hour and quarter. Judge Edward Mascolo continued it for a week. During that period both prosecution and defense VIII attempt to secure new witnesses.
 "This is a serious case" stated Judge Mascolo. "both for this man
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
MOTHER OF THE
 PRESIDENT HAS
 RETURNED HOME
She Had Splendid Time Across the Sea Visiting
 Many Places

New York, Aug. 6-(UP)-Mrs. James Roosevelt so year mother of the president, returned on the He de France today happy to be home again despite triumphal visit to England and France. but somewhat concerned over whether Franklin" will like the tweed suit she bought him.
 "I do hope he will like it." she said anxiously. '"The cloth is love- ly. Of course, it is rather heavy for Washington
 As usual my boy Franklin monopolized Mrs. . Roosevelt's thoughts. Conversing with an ami nation that belied her years, she told of the interest in the presi- dent manifested by persons she met in Europe.
 That's why thew made a fuss over me-" she said.
 There was a great deal in the papers about you when you were abroad" reporter remarked.
 "Isn't that complimentary" re. piled Mrs. Roosevelt. Tt takes the newspapers to say beautiful things atlput people,"
 She was asked about her visit with King George and queen Mary of England.
 "We chatted most pleasantly about different things" she said. -"Both the king and queen were most interested in Franklin and the king said he had met him dur ing the war when he was assistant
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
POLICE GUARDED HOME IN DREAD
 OF KIDNAPERS
Threat to A bduct Two. Year Old Nephew of
 the Bride

Woodstock, Vt, Aug. 16.-(UP) I'll Hill," ancestral home of the bride, was guarded against kid napers here late yesterday during the society wedding of Laurence Spelman Rockefeller, grandson of John D." and Miss Mary French of Greenwich, Conn.,, according to reports today.
 Neither the bride nor groom, it was understood, was aware of the pEeda utions. taken to- Insure. the safety of, John French. Sd, the formers two-year-old nephew. Lit tie Johns parents are in London and only yesterday he talked with them over the transatlantic tele- phone.
 Deputy Sheriff Ernest H. Schoen- feldt disclosed that he and a de- tail of Vermont state police had been quietly guarding "The Hill" for the past 10 days-not only to watch wedding gifts valued at $100,000 but to balk any possible attempt to abduct the child.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
DEMOCRATS WILL NAME DELEGATES
 THIS EVENING
States From Each District Already Completed--They Will Vote As Unit

Waterbury's delegation to the democratic state convention in New London next month will be bound by the unit rule. In other words, the votes of the thirty-six delegates from this city will be cast as one. Town Chairman John II. Crary, it is expected. will act as chairman of the local group which will be elected tonight at the city convention of the democratic party in the municipal building.
 Talked with today, Chairman Crary stated that it has been the custom here for many years 10 send the delegations to the state convention with the unit rule bind ing them. Tonight's city convention is expected to be brief viewing the fact that there is no contest for places on the slate.
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Final NezQ,S Flashes
NED MORGAN WAS BURIED

was buried today, as simple and as inconspic- uously as he had lived in 1l9 years. A plain pine box was lowered, without ritual, into grave in Potters field. Neds "baby daughter" Mrs Eliza Reddick, GA, brought him to Cleveland II years ago. He was eight years past the century mark then and had outlived five wives, six children two grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild- latter by IA years. Morgan was born on a plantation near Richmond, Va, in 1915, held by slaveowner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
NEW HAVEN IS
 AFTER SUSPECT

New Haven, Conn.,. Aug. 1G-(U P)-Detectives left here today for New York city to identify a sus- pect. believed to be Ralph Mele, wanted here in connection with an automobile theft, who was picked up in that city yesterday. Authorities said he would be ques- toned concerning the shooting of a father and son during a filling station holdup at Woodbridge two years ago. He was to have been arraigned in criminal superior court Feb. 2, 1883 but forfeited Q $15,00O bond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
JON NLlNDBERCH JUST TWO YEARS
 OF AGE TODAY
Was No Celebration At
 Summer Home of His Parents e. .s,,

North Haven, Me, Aug 16.- (UP)-Jon Lindbergh, son of Colonel and Mrs Charles A. Lind bergh, was two years old today, and he treated the occasion with as little ceremony as his father did his famous flight to Paris.
 It was understood that no special observance of the birthday anni- versary was planned at the Dwight w. Morrow homestead where Jon is spending his second summer. His parents flew to New York Monday after vacationing here most of the past five or six weeks and it was reported that they might not return again this summer.
 The Lindbergh heir. whose birth August 16, 1882, followed by only a few months the tragic death of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
JACKSON'S NAME TO BE REPLACED
 ON VOTING LIST
Native of This City, Who Is Now Employed At
 Washington. D. (.

Thomas A. Jackson, a native of this city who went to Washington, D. C., short time ago to work in a federal government depart ment and whose name was re- moved from the local voting list because he was recorded as having left town, will be reinstated as an elector here, the registrars stated today, and will have the right to use absentee voting privi- leges. This makes MT Jackson the first Waterburian to apply for ab- sentee voting privileges. Under a change in the states constitution, absentee voting will be permitted in Connecticut this year for the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16

27-year-old mother of two chill dren charged with being an ac- complice in the staying would be allowed to plead to a second de- gree murder charge.
 Grant said that Mrs Gift had decided to testify against Mrs Coo.
 Byard made his motion for dis missal of the charges on grounds the defendant had been "mistreat- ed" by police.
 Police Are Accused
 He charged that police ques- toned the defendant for three and a half days and that she was not permitted to sleep. He said that the woman was taken to Crumhorn mountain and confronted with Wright's body.
 Defense counsel also moved for a mistrial, but was overruled by Judge Heath.
 Mrs Coo, 42 year old blonde, sat calmly as Grant stirred the little courtroom with the revelation that her co-defendant would be permit ed to plea to the lesser charge.
 Byard also said that the officers
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16

Three times yesterday the mys- terious visitor appeared at the Hotel room. Once, he spoke in whispers with a police inspector and was heard to say: Ut won't embarrass you"
 It appeared more and more likely that he might be an emis- sary from the millionaire brew er's captors.
 Newspapers Blamed.
 Contact seems impossible so long as the newspapers stand in the way" V. P. Cronyn, London society man and nephew of the abducted brewer, told reporters.
 "All the Labatt family wants is a chance to free MT Labatt and return him to his anxiuos wife and children.
 It was learned that a former employe of Labatt's breweries, Goldie Prodgers, living in London, had only three fingers on one of his hands. police were satisfied that Prodgers had nothing at all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
DEAN BROTHERS SUSPENDED

St Louis Mo, Aug 16.-(UP)-Offcials of the St Louis Cardinals today indefinitely sus- pended Dizzy and Paul Dean, striking pitchers, upon refusal of the brothers to meet the clubs terms After an hours conference with the Deans in the front office, Manager Frank Frisch came out to announce the indefinite suspensions. President Sam Breadon and Vice President Branch Hickey have squarely backed me up in this matter, giving me free hand," he said "The fines imposed upon the Deans will stick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16

Tama, la, Aug. 16.-CUP)-The beat of drums sounded through the Tama Indian preserve today, call ing chiefs and braves of the Mes auakie tribe to their annual pow WOW.
 For the next three dys the ways of the white man will be forgotten as chieftains in brilliant headdress receive the dignified delegates of Winnebago, Pottawattomie and Sioux tribes for one of the most impressive ceremonies of Redmen in the Midwest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
MARRIED TO-DAY

Hollywood, Calf, Aug 16-(UP) Marion Nixon, screen actress. and William Setter. director. will fly to Yuma, Ariz, and be married sometime today, friends said as the couple remained in seclusion.
 Miss Nixon recently was divorced from Eddie Hillman, wealthy Rev. erly Hills polo player. Setter for merly was the husband of Laura La Plante, film actress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
Markets At c GlnnCe

Stocks up fractions to more than point in dull
 trading. Bonds irregularly higher; U. s. governments and
 rails firm. Curb stocks rise fractions to points. Chicago stocks higher. Call money per cent Dollar firm in major currences. Wheat up 4 to B cent; corn unchanged to up H;
 oats steady. Cotton unchanged to up points. Rubber holds gains of IF to 23 points. Bar silver unchanged at 1924 cents an ounce. Copper cents pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
PANCBORN AND TURNER ENTER

Dallas, Tex, Aug 16.-(UP)-Clyde Pang born, noted distance flyer, announced today he and Roscoe Turner will participate in race born is piloting Michael F. Shannon, Elks execu- tive, on a 10000 mile tour of the United States. Pangborn, wartime army pilot, won the flight Is Tokyo in October, 1881. His home is in Wash ington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
One Woman WiH Testify Against Chun1 For Murder
Court Room At Cooperstown Excited as Attorney For Mrs Eva Coo Asked For Mistrial- Supreme Court
 Justice Refused the Motion

Cooperstown, N. Y, August 16 = (UP) - Supreme Court Justice Riley J. Heath today denied plea for dis
 issa of the murder indictment against Mrs Eva Coo house propretress charged with the insurance staying her handy man, Harry Wright.
 Defense Counsel James J. Byard sought the dismissal after District Attorney Donald H. Grant, in his opening argument the jury, revealed that Mrs Martha Gift
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
Appeared 7uice At The Hotel Room Occupied By Brother Of Victim
Was Escorted Into the Hotel By Four Police Detec- tives-May Be the Contact Man of Kidnapers;
 Detroit Officials Heard From

Toronto Ontario, August 16 - (UP) A dark, mys- terous young who twice had appeared at the hotel room of Hugh Laba brother of the kidnapped Canadian millionaire put another appearance today accompanied by four police detectives.
 The man, quite young and swarthy with unmistak- able souched of walking escorted to the Labat room The police guard let them in without questioning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
SHE FOLLOWED HER HUSBAND

Cheshire, Mass, Aug 16.-(UP)-Exactly one month after her husband committed suicide, Mrs Rose Betolotti, 26, mother of two young daughters, ended her life by drowning in Hoosac lake here today A farewell note, written in Ital- ian and found in the kitchen of her home near the lake, was translated to read: You'll find my body in the lake as I'm going to meet Basilio." Her husband, Basilio, 33, killed himself with shotgun July 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
THE TUNNEL By L. M. Met cClanahan

More than four thousand manu- scripts are read every month to provide you with these short stories, no two themes of which are the same. Every day the U,aterlal's also different. Read today's story, for it's Rn incl 6ent that could happen every daS. You'n find the characters real just like men and wo- men of your own circle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Aug. 16 (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts of the current fiscal year to Aug. l4th, compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year: M This Year Expenses Last Year $711,72Z123,s7 s443.72S,0s7.04
 Receipts
 sssc, ,sO2,lss.1s - s2s4,7sl.sos.5a ssso, ,s24,ss751 $17s,ss6.27s.52 Cash Balance ..... $2,31l, ,S54,267.54
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
Every night he watched them

as they sat just. ahead of. him in the car. But this night angry words passed between them. Terry re- scented her going to a party. She explained that it was the boss recep- tion; that she couldn't very well escape going. He wasn't convinced. Be- sides she was engaged to him. They moved apart. Mr Mott leaned over. The car entered the tun- mel. Within the car 1t was dark. MT Mott :. But turn to page 15 to- day and read what MT Mott did to bring these young people together. The title of the story is
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Showers for Tonight;
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-16

The fifteenth anniversary of the
American Legion was celebrated
in an elaborate manner in the Lee
gion home last night and proved
to be an outstanding success IN
every way.
How, when and where the Lee
gion came into being, and the pur-
poses and ideals of the organfza-
ton, were briefly explained by
Past Commander p. B. Roberts,
who acted as master of ceremonies
for the occasion.
General P. ]. H. Farrell, a dis
tinguished visitor to the post, who
has the distinction of having serv-
ed as a post commander of another
post for seven consecutive years,
was introduced by Past Command
err Roberts and gave a brief adj
dress in which he related some in
teresting and amusing incidents of
the World War that tended to ce-
ment the bond of comradeship
and fellowship established at that
time by the service men and wom-
en-.
Mrs. Benjamin Sawyer, winner
of the recent Legion Beauty Pa
geant, was guest of honor and was
introduced by Mr.. Roberts. She
was awarded the privilege of blow
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-16
MANY BARGAINS
AT HUB STORE

Among the new things that have
arrived at the Hub Store this week
is a new assortment of Spring
and Summer dresses for Easter
wear. These are being advertis-
ed in today's paper.
William Mendell, manager of
the store, has obtained the latest
in style and color that is to be
found in the New York style
center, according to word receiv-
ed from his buyer in that city.
The dresses are in all wanted
sizes for ladies, misses and chill
dren, marked at prices which have
caused favorable comment from
those who have already examined
and purchased an Easter frock
from this collection.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-16
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Anniversary Celebration American
Legion Was Outstanding Success

ing out the fifteen lighted candles
on the beautifully decorated birth
day cake.
The three bugle calls that meant
so much to the service man were
explained as follows: pay call,
which was heard only about once
month and meant to come and
get the "hard earned dollar per" !;
recall, which called the men back
from their arduous duties, and
mess call, which was heard three
times a day and in the parlance of
the service meant "come and get
it," At the conclusion of this
explanation, Leroy Voght, post
trumpeter, sounded this old famil-
lar mess call and all were invited
to partake of a splendid repast
prepared by the entertainment
committee and Ladies' Auxiliary.
The hall and tables were beauti-
fully decorated for this occasion
and reflected credit on the part of
those who served on the commit
tee. A seven piece string orches-
ira furnished good music through
out the evening and several old
selections and wartime melodies
were sung. accompanied by Mrs.
J. G. Piodela, president of the
Auxiliary, on the piano.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-16
AlumnGe Reunion
Easter Monday

The Alumnae Reunion of the
Convent of Mary Immaculate, to
be held this year on Easter Mon
day, will nave greater significance
as this will be the silver jubilee
of the organization.
Exercises will be held in the
parlor of tire Convent starting at
s o'clock sharp with memorial ex-
ercises for the departed members
before the beginning of the pro-
gram. Father DOugherty will
say benediction in the Convent
chapel.
Graduates who have not pre-
viously attended Alumnae meet
ings are especially invited to at
tend this session, states Mrs. E. j.
Bayly, secretary of the organiZa-
ton, Those who expect to at
tend are requested to get in touch
with the secretary.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-16
Mrs. A. r. Miller Hostess At5i..l
Luncheon For Church Officers

The retiring officers of the
Woman's Auxiliary of the Pres
byterian Church were delightfully."-
entertained at progressive lunch
con yesterday at the home of the
retiring president, Mrs. A. R. Mil
Ter, in the Airport Apartments.
The afternoon was spent in MAX
ing out the yearly reports.
The members who were guests
of Mrs. Miller on the occasion
were: Mrs. VIM. White, Mrs.
John Gekeler. Mrs. G. E. Russell,
Mrs. w. E. Huston, Mrs. Charles
Curtis, Mrs. J. F. Leach and Mrs.
]. F. Landlord.
The installation of new officers
will be held during the Sunday
evening services in the church,
March 1S.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-16
SPECIAL SERVICES
AT MISSION HERE

E. H. Brooks of Jacksonville
arrived in Key West recently for
the purpose of conducting evan
gelistic meetings at the Pentecost-
al Mission on Olivia street, and
will carry on this religious cam
paign indefinitely, it is stated.
Mr.. Brooks, it is shown. has had
considerable experience in re-
ligious work, having spent five
years in South China in the mis-
sion field, besides having travel
ed extensively in this country in
connection with evangelistic work.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-16
COLORED CHURCH
UNIT FORMS CLUB

According to announcement
made by A. T. McCaskill, pastor,
and NJ. A. Moreno, recording
steward, Glass Eight, of the New
man M. E. church, met at the
parsonage Wednesday evening
and organized the Busy Bee Club.
The officers elected were (:
Roosevelt Sands, president; Erskin
Sands, Jr., secretary; Isadore Rob
inson, treasurer, and Harry Wood,
chairman of the program COM
mittee.
The pastor also announces that
beginning Sunday, March Is,
there will be services each night
at the church until Easter Sun
day.