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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
REPUBLICANS IN MAD SCRAMBLE
 OVER CONTROL
Charges Continue to Be Hurled Back and Forth
 By Local G. o. p.

Further stinging charges from the camp of the reorganization forces; nonchalance on the part of Town Chairman T. E. Conway, head of the regulars; Fifth Ward Chairman Charles J. DeBisschop, the continued center of attack and criticism by those sponsoring a change in the makeup of the present g. o. D. regime; and an- other resignation, that of woman reported from the town committee this. in compact form, repre- sents the outlay here today as the "in" and "out' republicans of the city continued their back-and-forth battle for supremacy in the coming party primaries, scheduled for next Tuesday.
 Bitterness Grows
 Bitterness increased today be- tween the organization and reor- ganization forces, chiefly due to the hectic fifth ward meeting of republicans last night at g.o.p. headquarters on Harrison avenue where, with Ward Chairman De- Bisschop presiding. the reorganiza- tions stole the center of the stage with their demands for resignation of DeBisschop and Chairman Con- way.
 F. Refusing to entertain pointed and specific motions offered by representative of the fifth ward reorganization group, Chairman DeBisschop threatened to call up- on Sergeant James Fitzgerald and his assisting policemen who were on duty at the meeting much to the surprise of practically every body present. Outnumbered by the reorganizationists, Chairman DeBisschop was forced to postpone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
HUEY LONG TRIED TO GET SEABURY
 FOR CLEANUP
Wanted New York PrOber to Hit New Orleans
 City Government
By I, I, FEMRITE

United Press Staff Correspondent
 New Orleans, Aug 23-(UP)- Huey P. Long approached Samuel Seabury, famous investigator oi the Tammany Hall administration of New York city, to conduct q similar investigation of the New Orleans municipal government and was rebuffed, it was reliably reported today.
 Long also approached Ferdin- and Pecora, who conducted the senate investigation of Wall street, and was turned down just as coldly, it was said.
 While the Kingfsh's political ma- chine planned to take over this metropolis September to rule like a conquered province, Congressman J. Y. Sanders, Jr. appeared for the intervention of the national house of representative. He asked that a congressional committee be sent into "Hitlerized Louisiana" to watch the September II congress sional primary.
 Intent upon discrediting the old regular democratic machine which has controlled local government for years, by exposing open vice and gambling always existing in this liberal. French city, Long was said to seek the dignity of name rep resenting unquestionable integrity.
 The investigation, authorized by the recent special session of the legislature, which Long thorough ly dominates, has been repeatedly termed a method of distracting at- tention from a planned coup of the Long machine at the congressional primary. St Bernard and Jefferson parishes, adjoining New Orleans.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
CAPONE REMOVED FROM THE WORLD
 IN NEW PRISON
First Public Enemy to Be- come Resident of New
 Devils Island
BY JAMES A. SULLIVAN

D A. hA1 IAN
 United Press Staff Correspondent)
 San Francisco, Aug 23-As iso- lated from the world as though he were castaway on a desert isle. Al Capone, once No 1 gangster, be- gan a ney. type of existence today in the new federal prison on AL catraz island.
 Capone has been in other prisons but never in one like the old Span ish fortress washed by the swift currents of San Francisco bay. AL ready called the American Devils Island" the prison is designed to cut its inmates off completely from the world.
 Federal authorities, charged keeping Capone six more years for violating income tax laws, desired his complete isolation. That is why he and 66 other federal prisoners are there. Eventually. the number will be increased to 200.
 Gloomy old Alkatraz is a mile and one-fourth from the nearest shore. Watch towers project from the castlelike battlements. Tn those towers, on ceaseless vigil, are steed- eyed guards with high powered rifles. No boat, no swimmer, no air plane may approach within 800 yards.
 Already the legend of isolation and close guard, is spreading. A tale told along the waterfront of a sportsman whose small catboat sprung a leak near Alcatraz last week. He started to swim, pushing the boat before him, toward the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
HI-JACK GANG
 WAS BROKEN UP

Philadelphia, Aug. 23-CUP)- With the arrest of Samuel Ben jamir, A, of Philadelphia, police today contended they have broken one of the hija cking gangs which have been proving on motor trucks along the Atlantic seaboard for more than year.
 Benjamin, charged with receiv- ing and disposing of stolen goods, was alleged by police to have been the agent here of gang of ten men who have been arrested in New York.
 The gang hi-jacked a truck of the A. and J. Motor Lines, Inc, of Worcester, Mass, on August 16 near New York. abandoning the truck after taking its load of silk which was valued at $7,000 accord ing to police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
JOHN TOBIN WAS ASSAULTED AND
 FIVE ARRESTED
Youths Taken Into CustO- dy Admit They Were in
 HOld=Up

Five youths, one under 16, are hetd under bonds of $1,000 today for their alleged part in the slug ging and attempted holdup of John H. Tobin, 50, of 7S6 Hamilton ave- nue, last night. Four of the ac- cused are charged with assault with intent to commit robbery and the fifth. the minor, is charged with incorrigibility.
 Those arrested, all clean-cut appearing boys, are: Kenneth Thompson, 19: John Chaput. IS; Birt Quilter. IT; Max. Radican. IS:
 Black Jack In Evidence
 The black jack used in slugging MT Tobin was in the hands of de- tectives who investigated the case today. It is vicious looking weapon, weighing about two pounds and much more potent appearing than the regulation black jack used by police.
 All five youths. four rounded up today, are understood to have ad- mitted being involved to Lieuten- ant William F. Pollard. and De- tectives William F. Foley and Con-
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FOUND DEAD IN
 HIS OWN HOME

Guilford, Conn, Aug 23--(UP)- A garageman called at the home of George w. Spencer late yesterday to inquire why he had not gone to work found him dead with a shotgun wound in his chest.
 Medical Examiner F. Dewitt Smith said he committed suicide by placing the muzzle of the gun against his chest and pushing the trigger with billiard cue. Spencer left a note addressed to his wife asking forgiveness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
DEMOCRATS ARE
 IN HARMONY FOR CONVENTIONS
They Will Be Held This Evening to Appoint
 Their Delegates

Harmony and, of course, the re- sulting fomalrity will mark the pro- cedure tonight when three local democratic conventions take place to elect delegates to the democratic congressional, probate and county district convention. Town Chairman John H. Crary will call the con- ventions to order in the city hall, beginning at o'clock and continu- ing until all three sessions have been gotten out of the way.
 Thirty-six delegates to the fifth district convention will be elected at the local congressional session A similar number to the chrievalty convention will be named at to- nights meeting of local county session delegates. Only IS delegates from this city will be elected to the probate district convention.
 The congressional district con- vention will be held in Torrington,
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SECRET CALL TO POLICE

New York; Aug 23.-(UP)-A secret call for volunteers willing to work night and day un- til solution of the $427,OOO armored car robbery was sent out by telephone to all detective dis tricts. Perturbed by orders to "break this case or be broken yourselves" numerous detectives applied for the assignment. About 60 were se- lected and sent to the Coney Island area. Most of them were young, comparatively new men un- known to the gangs of that district
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
Final NeWS Flashes
$5O,OOO ASKED OF FOX

New York, Aug 23.-(UP)-A $5O,00O ex- tortion plot against William Fox, motion picture executive, was revealed by the United States at- torney's office in Brooklyn today with the arrest of suspect at Hewlett, N. Y. Name of the sus- pect, taken into custody by department of justice operatives is unknown, the federal attorneys office said. First information was that the pris- oner had demanded $50,000 from Fox under children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
HISTORIC HOME
 IS BEING SOLD

Plymouth, Mass. Aug 23-(UP) Furnishing of the Governor Ed ward Winslow house, whose origi- nal occupant was governor of the Plymouth colony in 1636 and 1644, went under the hammer today. Sale of the furnishings, valued at ESQ., 900, at public auction, was ordered by Mrs Grace Martin of Brookline, stepdaughter and sole heir of the landmark. The house, which con- tains IS rooms, was brought here from England and assembled in 17S4. In it Ralph Walro Emerson. essayiSt. was married.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
GROWING VERY ILL

New York, Aug. 2s-(UP)-The condition of Edward W. w. (Dad- dy) Browning. millionaire realtor. was described as "very low" to- day at the hospital for joint dis eases, where he has been confined for more than a month after a cerebral hemorrhage. He suffered a relapse yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
SEARCH PUSHED
 FOR BANDITS IN
 GREAT ROBBERY
Former Policeman is Be- ing SOught--All Detec=
 lives Put on Carpet

New York, August 2S-UP)- Extraordinary search for bandits who made off with $427,95O from an armored car in Brooklyn swung back to rum running gangs of the prohibition era today on the basis of three clues.
 A few minutes after a council of war at police headquarters of officials directing the 1S,00O uni formed and detective forces, an alarm was broadcast for detention lon sight" of Jack Mccarthy and William Bailey, both allegedly for mer lieutenants of the slain Vannie Higgins, rum running czar and kin of the late Jack Legs" Diamond.
 Both are wanted for questioning.
 In addition, police in New Jer- sey and Pennsylvania sought sus- picious automobiles, one reported carrying three men and federal re- serve bags.
 Another Suspect
 Simultaneously, it was made known that New York city police are making every effort to locate the John Donahue who gave a fictitious address in registering a
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
GENE TUNNEY TO GET JOB

Montreal, Que, Aug 3.-(UP)-Gene Tun- ney, former heavyweight boxing champion, said today he had been offered post in the na- tional recovery administration in the United States. Tunney would not divulge details but said the offer came from Gen Hugh Johnson, MIRA administrator Tunney made the state ment to reporters when he arrived in Montreal He is visiting friends here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23

The cable, signed by Rabbi stc- phen s. Wise, and other delegation members, said the delegation was profoundly shocked by the state- ment of the American Jewish committee, which coming at this time, is a direct challenge to the forces of Jewish democracy, and bound to strain relations to the breaking point"
 Only One Objective
 'Henceforth," the message said. there can be for us only one ob- jective in America as elsewhere: namely, the building of Jewish community through the expression of the popular will, and a fight to the finish against all who oppose it."
 The message was considered the first blast in a campaign to induce American Jews to support the World Congress. It pointed out that representatives of Jewish peo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
RECORD SILVER LOAD

Southampton, Eng. Aug. 23.- liner President Hard ing tonight took on board a record shipment of silver for the United States. The shipment consisted of 12.134 bars. weighing 400 tons and valued at $1,500,00O Approximate ly $7,500,000). It required from 40 to 50 freight cars to bring the bullion from London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
FIRE AT WHITE HOUSE

Washington, Aug 2S.-CUP)-A large part of the Washington fire department rushed to the White House today to quench fire which burned one small pile of sawdust in the front yard and nothing else. When the sawdust caught fire, the ca utious operator of power saw being used in connection with enlargement of the executive of- fees, pulled the alarm. The fire department did the rest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
American Delegation Al Jewish Conference
 Very Much Incensed
to Finish For Its Disavowal of Geneva Organiz- aton-Latter Votes to Keep Up Boycott

Geneva August 23 - (UP) - The American delega- on at the World Jewish Conference today cabed to the American Jewish Congress threatening flight to the finish" against the American committee for it's disavowa of the Geneva organization.
 Meanwhile the plenary convention unanimously adopted resolution continue the German boycott for another year. and to hold World Jewish Congress August 1885,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
Industrial Unions To Cause Big Labor Fight
Such Union Would Gather in All Trades in Any One Industry Instead of Having Separate Unions
 For Each-Leaders Disagreed
BY H. o. THOMSON United Press Staff Correspondent

Washington, Aug. 23-UP)-
 The American Federation of La bor, recognizing the necessity for changes but hampered by it's form of organization, has been endeav- bring during the last year to revise its policies for a more effective form of labor leadership.
 The most significant change has been to encourage industrial unions.
 Industrial unions are those in which all workers in a given indus try are accepted to membership in one union, regardless of the type of work they do. The traditional A. F. of L., method of organization is by crafts-machinists, plaster CTS, electricians formed into unions without regard for the industry in which they are employed.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23

The trio freed pending arraign- ment tomorrow in city court are Kenneth Thompson, 19. of 26 En- glewood avenue, John Chaput, IS, of 67 Englewood avenue, and Bart Quilter, IF. of 75 Plank Road.
 All but the 15 year old boy are charged with assualt with intent to commit robbery. The youngest of the quintet is charged with in corrigibility.
 Two of the quintet set upon MT Tobin, cousin of Attorney John F. Tobin, while he was walking along Hamilton avenue, near Sco- vile Mfg. Co. barracks at Il o. clock last night. After slugging him with a heavy, vicous-appear-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
Three Youths M,
 Tobir, Affray Are Free Under Bonds
They Were Released From Custody Under Bonds of $l,OOO Each = Two Others Unable to Obtain
 Bonds Detained At Police Station

Three of the five youths arrested today in connection with the suggng and attempted holdup of John H. Tobin former paymaster the International Silver Company near his home at 786 Hamilton last night were released from custody under bonds of $0O this afternoon The remaining two Max Redican 18 of 281 Homestead avenue and 15-year-od youth were still at police head quarters unable to raise the bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
Markets At c Glance

Stocks dull and irregular; alcohol shares firm. Bonds irregular; U. s. government issues rally from
 break. Curb stocks dull and steady. Chicago stocks quiet and mixed. Call money per cent. Dollar steady in major currencies. Wheat unchanged to off A cent; corn up b to %;
 oats steady. Cotton rallied to gains of to points. Rubber steady around previous closing levels Bar silver unchanged at 49N cents an ounce. Copper cents pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
SEVENTEEN WERE DROWNED

Algiers, Aug 23.-(UP)-An automobile sight seeing bus carrying IS passengers, crashed ported drowned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
More Pictures Of Quintuplets

Keen interest has been aroused in Waterbury and vicinity in the copyrighted pictures of the famous Dionne quintuplets, pub lished in the Waterbury Democrat yesterday. Today another series is presented on page 10 and tomorrow and Saturday there will be other views. Judging from the reader interest. the pie lures have aroused more comment than any feature in many months.
 For Today's Pictures
 SEE PAGE 10
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-23
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Aug. 2s (UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts of the current fiscal year to Aug. z1, compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year: This Year Expenses Last Year $S07,S14,61S.1S $516,S7s,266.bS s4as,s74.414a7 ssos. .4s5.os4.os
 Deficit
 ss7s, ,2o3.ss os.s24.1s1.53 Cash Balance ..... $2,214,256, ,2zb.00
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The Weather

Fair-Mild Tonight;
 Cloudy on Friday Fnll Weather Report Page 2.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-08
JAMES KELLEY,
NOTED EDITOR,
DIES At IS

CHICAGO, June 8.-The news
paper world today mourned the
death of one of its most dis
tinguished characters - James
Kelley, whose work as manager Of
the Chicago Tribune brought him
worldwide fame. He died at his
Lake Forest home yesterday from
a cerebral hemorrhage.
At the time of his death Mr..
Kelley was vice president of the
Pullman Company. He was Sc
years old.
During his newspaper career
Mr.. Kelley was credited with
some of the most classic scoops"
in newspaper annals. Perhaps his
most famous feat was his trailing
of Paul o. StenSland, defaulting
Chicago banker. He followed the
banker to Morocco and brought
him back to trial and conviction.
After Mr.. Stensland was pardoned,
the editor lent him a hand in
starting anew. :,
In 1914 Mr.. Keeley quit the
Chicago Tribune and bought the
Record-Herald and 1nter-Ocean
and combined them. He sold the
paper to william Randolph
Hearst in 1918 and it became
the Chicago Herald and Elk
aminer. He then entered the
advertising and publicity counsel
business and several years ago
Joined the Pullman Company.
Funeral services will be held
tomorrow at II a. m. in the
chapel at Graceland Cemetery.
He will be buried in the family
lot there.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-08
SILVER SPRING
DOCTOR DIES

DR.. winston r. Haynes, we'll
known Silver Spring physician
and surgeon, was found dead from
a heart attack in his home early
today.
A nurse in the Haynes home
said he found the physician lying
on a cot in the dining room and
Immediately called a local phys1'
clan, an associate of DR.. Haynes,
who pronounced him dead.
Police Immediately began a
search for DR.. Haynes wife and
three children, who left home sew
eral days ago on a visit. The
nurse and friends Of the family
did not know where they went.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-08
ROW ON ASSETS
Of BANK HEARD
BY COURT

FREDERICK, Md, June S.-The
Frederick County Circuit Court
today had under advisement evil
dence presented yesterday at a
hearing on the appraised value of
assets of the closed Central Union
Trust Company.
H. E. Meeks, chief bank exam
liner of Maryland, was examined
at length in connection with the
appraisers report, which he sub
mitted and in which he placed the
value of stocks, bonds, mortgages,
notes, ETC., of the closed bank at
1888, 602.26, estimating total
claims at $1O.792, 483. 80.
At the time Of the banks clos
ing, they appeared at an ap-
praised value Of $14,528,S41.67.
Mr.. Meeks was questioned by at
torneys representing 1877 dissent
ing depositors who have filed a
petition claiming that the ap'
praisal made by him is too low.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-08
NATHAN PROBES
KURz DEATH

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, June
S.-Harold Nathan, assistant to
Edgar Hoover, director of the
bureau of investigation of the De-
partment of Justice, today
assumed charge Of the inquiry
into the murder of Fannie Kurz,
whose battered. unconscious body
was found in Battlefield Park
here several weeks ago.
Milton Brown, her sweetheart
who was also brutally beaten, is
gradually recovering in Mary
washington Hospital. He has
failed to throw any light on the
identity of his assailants. Several
clues he has given investigators
in lucid intervals have proved
worthless.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-08
COUNTY BEGINS
AIMS HOUSE
REBUILDING

rebuilding" Of the Prince
Georges County aims house was
begun today in the starting Of q
$4,000 project to perfect the In
stitution. The work will be ex-
tended over a period of two years.
Members of the Board Of County
Commissioners, after inspecting
the home yesterday, agreed that
the work was necessary.
Plans are to use a portion OF
the main structure, built during
the Civil War, for the care Of con-
valescent and INDECENT cases Of the
county that are now sent 10 DIS
trict hospitals.
Medical Aid Authorized
The move is a direct answer OF
the commissioners to the county'S
Community Council demand that
the board arrange relief for aged,
INDECENT and properly certified
relief.
Classified as "relief cases" the
patients will be separated IN Two
wards, one for each sex. Inc
commissioners also authorized the
purchase of medical supplies Tor
emergency cases, a point which
nr w 6 Ritchie staff physician,
has pleaded before the commits
sioners for many months.
The home can accommodate
many more than the 81 aged per-
sons now living there, it was
said. Seven of that number are
colored, one a woman.
Nurse to Be Employed
The home is composed of three
buildings on a 125-acre tract, IS
acres of which are titled for food
supplies. It adjoins the site Of
the first jail in Prince Georges
county.
A practical nurse is to care for
the ''hospitalized" cases. Sanitary
facilities are to be improved and
the private road to the institu-
ton improved by the county.
Although the project will not
be completed during the term OF
the present commissioners, the
next administration will see the
value of continuing the improve
ments, said Ormond w. Phair,
chairman of the board.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-08
Tablet Dedication
HOnOrs Gen. Barnett

The late Maj Gen. George Bar
nett will be honored by his friends
and comrades of the United States
Marine Corps late today with the
dedication of a bronze tablet in
his memory at the Washington
Cathedral.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Mrs.
Henry L. Roosevelt, and other dis
tinguished guests will be present
at the ceremony which will take
place at 4::3O o m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-08
SlvansO11's Brother
Dies in D1NUiIIe at 70

DANVILLE, Va, June 8.-Fol-
lowing a heart attack last Tues
day, William G. Swanson, 70,
brother of Secretary Of the Navy
Claude Swanson, died here yester-
day in Memorial Hospital. Mr..
Swanson, a Well-known farmer in
Swansonville for many years, re-
Gently had been employed in the
cloth department of the Dan
River Mills.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-08
DEATH CLAIMS
SPORTSMAN

Death claimed one of washing.
toms wealthiest sportsmen late
yesterday. He was Frank McCor-
mick. who died in Sibley Hospital
Of heart attack. He was AZ years
old.
Mr.. Mccormick, known as ''Hon-
est Frank" is reputed to have
amassed and lost many fortunes
on horse races. He is survived by
his widow, Mrs. Jennie Mccormick.
The body is resting in Ryan's
funeral parlor, BIT Pennsylvania
Ave. S. E..