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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-24
GIRL is BEING HELD

ST. PAUL, Aug. PA pretty st.
Paul girl, name withheld, seen with
VanMeter several times, is under
arrest. She lives few blocks from
where he was shot and he may
have been on the way to her home
when he was killed.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-24
STOCK PRICES
MOVE UPWARD,
FAIR TRADING
Packing Issues and Spec
ialties Draw Following
@Steels Better

NEW YORK, Aug. "a = After
early hesitancy, stocks moved high
er in less active trading today.
Packing issues and other special
ties drew a following.
Steels and utilities improved.
Today's close was firm.
Sales totalled 650,000 shares.
CLOSING PRICES TODAY
NEW YORK, Aug. 24-Closing
quotation of Alaska Juneau mine
stock today is 20, American Can
1905, American Power and Light
81, Anaconda 1874, Armour B 63A
Bendix Aviation 1873, Bethlehem
Steel 81, Calumet and Hecla 81
Curtiss- Wright 3, General Motors
319s, International Harvester 289s
Kennecott 20A, United States Steel
36B, Warner Pictures AS, Pound
$507h, Nabesna bid 80. ask 1.02.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-24
WOMAN'S TIP

ST. PAUL, Aug. 24.-Dislike Of
relatives for an unidentified woman
and her new companion. caused
Homer VanMeter to be put on the
spot, the police divulged today
The relatives became suspicious
of the woman's boy friend and re-
ported him to the police about two
weeks ago. An investigation dis
closed the gunman's identity which
led to his death last night.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-24
TRIGGER man
is KILLED IN
STREET FIGHT
Associate of Late Desper-
ado Runs Into Offic-
ers' Gunfire
HOMER VANMETER
DROPS DOWN, DEAD
Pretty Girl Under Arrest
Relatives Believed to
Have Given Tip-off

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug.
"a. The police announce
they shot and killed Homer
VanMeter, gangster and as
sOciate of the notorious John
Dillinger, last night.
VanMeter was accosted on
the street near the State
Capital Building. He respond
ed with two pis toll shots.
Other police, concealed near
by, opened up fire but were
forced to discontinue shoot
ing for a brief period as a
woman got in the line of fire.
Falls Dead
VanMeter ran across the
street into an alley where he
fell dead.
VanMeter was one of the
occupants of an apart ment
here last. March when Dill
linger and Evelyn Frechette
shot their way to freedom
with a machine gun. Van
Meter escaped through a rear
building after engaging a
Federal officer in a duel. He
was not seen by officers since
then until last nights fatal
encounter.
Fifth to Die
VanMeter's death marked the
death of the fifth member of the
Dilllnger gang in recent months.
v M ter was Dillinger's body
guard and known as an expert
trigger man.
Evening star., 1934-07-26

Newspaper advertising in the last II
months strongly indicates that ma
ttonal recovery Is a permanent and
not q temporary movement Is that
this steady increase implies steady,
reasoned Improvement among the
people themselves. Such a situation
has al the elements Of a continued
and permanent recovery"
Mr. Mathes. who is president Of J..
M Mathes. Inc. cited the record Of
newspaper advertising volume since
1929. showing what actually hap
pened To what he calls the buying
pablics news columns -"
The barometer Of newspaper ad-
vertising volume" he said. began to
sink in December. 1929 It feil stead
iIy throughout 1880. 1891, 1882 and
up 10 and including July 1898. In
August. 1893. after long preparation
and in the face OF bank closings and
general gloom. the tide turned. News
paper advertising volume began to
rise In September it held about
even In every month since then 1t
has gone steadily up. and II is still
rising The recovery has been at
about the same rate Of speed as the
long slump"
gCopyTigh' 1924. hv the North American
Newspaper Alliance, lnel
Evening star., 1934-07-26
b1etress and an3onr the people be-
comes instantly ooTtcus.
Effects Of Brezk-oH. /.

TO sharpen the picture. imagine
viazt would happen 70 business and
the country a. a whole X you arose
tonorrow morning to find that all
advertising. svery line Of y. every
where. had been wiped out overnight.
and there would be no more adyer-
tisin9.
The results would Be far more
calsmftous than the results Of clos
inE ali the banks Production and
distribution OF all classes Of goods
would Be practically paralyzed. There
would be no incentive to develop new
and improved products. because the
public would have virtually ne way OF
knowing about them Volume sales,
which make for low prices, would be
impossible. Prices Of everything
would increase tremendously.
Such q state OF affairs is. Of
course tnconcefvaois ] only mention
II TO emphasize the importance Of
advertising as the national market
place. Advertising. In short is news:
and fully as important as any news
there II.
Advertising yolume-and particu-
larry newspaper advertising, because
II has a day-by-dsy reaction-is
highly sensitive barometer Of condi-
tions throughout the country. II re-
fleets accurately and quickly the tenn
per, tempo. buying habits and buy
ins power OF 125, 900 900 people.
Steady Improvement.
Specifically the reason say that
the steadily increasing volume Of
Evening star., 1934-07-26
SLAYING SUSPECT
VICTIM OF ride"
Body Of Samuel serps, Wanted
in Philadelphia, Found in
Chicago Street.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. July 26.--Apparently at
the end Of one-vay ride, the body Of
Samuel serpa, 81, was found in q
street last night with an inch-long
wound in his right temple. 1t evi-
IDENTIFY had been tossed from speed
ing car.
Serpa was wanted. police said. In
Philadelphia and Camden. n. j. for
several murders, including the killings
of Edward D'Alonzo and the shooting
OF Policeman Stockberger. both in
Philadelphia.
Serps, who also used the names Of
Sylvano and Salvatore Serpa. was
suspected of completely in the killing
Of two Camden, ". J.. women. His
identity was established by finger
prints.
He served sentences. authorities
stated. in Minneapolis and was Fed
era1 prisoner in Dubuque, Iowa, for
narcotics law violations
Police believed he was killed either
In a dispute over division Of loot or in
retaliation for some old crime.
Evening star., 1934-07-26
ADVERTISING GAIN
RECOVERY SIGN
New Yorker Says Perma-
nence OF Improvement Is
Indicated.

NEW YORK. The steadily In
ereaxing volume q Newspaper ad-
vertising In the last IL months strong
ly indicates that the national re-
coyery is permanent and not a
temporary movement, IN the opinion
Of james NJ. Mathes, advertising au-
thority.
There are many sound reasons for
this conviction. said Mr. Msthes
"Chief among them is the importance
Of advertising volume as a yardStick
with which TO measure the extent
and character OF recovery.
When you consider that day-by-
day advertising is the only Nation
vide market place where producers
distributors and consumers can easily
and frequently meet N DO business,
the primary importance Of advertising
as q measuring rod Of conditions In
Evening star., 1934-07-26
Gloria Stuart TO Wed.

HOLLYWOOD, July rs Glpl.--Gloria
Stuart, film actress. and Arthur
Sheekmsn. movie gag" man, said
yesterday they would be married
Saturday at Aqua Caliente. They
announced their engagement one
week ago.
Evening star., 1934-07-26

last night In trafnc accident ct
Wilmington.
Sunday, 10 years old and the son
OF Harriet Mason Sunday. Los An
geles. was in an automobile with Miss
Patsy Carman. Glendale, police said.
when the machine collided with an
automobile driven by Irene Bray Of
Long Beach.
Evening star., 1934-07-26
SUNDAYS GRANDSON, 1s,
DIES or CRASH INJURIES
Descendant of Noted Evangelist
In Auto Accident In Cali
fornia City.

Ry the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, July 26s-John NJ.
Sunday. grandson of Billy Sunday,
noted evangelist. died early today at
the Seaside Hospital in Long Beach.
police reported. from injuries suffered
Evening star., 1934-07-26
Ships Cod Liver Oil.

Norway shipped TO the United
States last year nearly three times as
much cod liver oil as in the same
period of 1892.
Evening star., 1934-07-26
KELLY TIRES ARE DoUBLY GUAR

NELL IENES ANE -
always for the life of the tire
all defects in workmanship and materials To-day double
by guaranteeing Kelly Registered and Standard Tires
alro hazard for IL monthst
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
MOTORIST FINED
 ON TWO CHARGES
Car Ran Down Policeman {; Accused Alleges Officer
 Hit Him

Fines of $25 and costs each On counts of reckless driving and operating a car with defective brakes were imposed in city court today after a lengthy hearing on Michael Battiste, 30, of Baldwin street, whose car struck and slightly injured Patrolman John Pannone at the intersection of South Main and Meadow streets Wednesday night. An appeal to the court of common pleas will be made by Battiste through his counsel, Attorney John Monzani, it was stated after the accused had been found guilty.
 Patrolman Pannone and several bystanders agreed in their testi- mony that Battiste's car had swerved against the officer, knock ing him down and had then pro- ceeded for 30 feet before coming Ito full stop. Battiste retaliated by claiming that Patrloman Pan. none had struck him with his nightstick and then with his fist while he was still seated at the wheel of the car. Witnesses failed to corroborate this allegation.
 Atty. Monzani cross-examined the state witnesses at length, ask ing Patrolman Pannone if tests of the cars brakes the morning after the accident had not shown that they were in good condition and if he had not said so. Patrol man Pannone refused to admit that the brakes were in good con. dition and denied that he had said they were. Patrolman Edward Roach, who was present when the brakes were rested, said they were pretty good"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
France Has Issued
 Peace Ultimatun1
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progress here. He had been in Paris only few hours when the speech was made; 1t was an. nounced at once that he would leave to-day. Berlin said his visit was a personal one.
 There have been reports that Great Britain was ready to accept as legal-after the fact-the re- ported German defiance of the re- arming clauses of the Versailles treaty. Laval said he was not.
 Threat of Troops
 In discussing the Saar, Europe next big political threat. he hinted strongly that if there was any dis order French troops would be there, by order of the League of Nations, to police it.
 TO Germany the invitation was in effect to return to the league and disarmament commission and take it's place among the nations which are negotiating regional treaties to insure territorial integ- rity and safety from attack.
 AS to Italy, Laval said that France ardently desired friendship, and would seek to forward the rapprochment which has been fore cast.
 As to the Soviet Union, he said that the Moscow government was fully in accord with France on means of keeping the peace--"in dividing with us the initiative in consolidating the peace of East ern Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
November School Honor Rolls
WALSH

The following honor roll for November has been announced at Walsh school by Principal Arthur Buckman:
 Grade 3 = Edith Santaguida, Joyce Cestar, David Blacker, Vir- ginia Ricci, David Goldman, Rob- ert Boucher, Eols Damboski, Fila mena Pelosi, Dorothy Hunter, Rose Mary Famiglietta, Domenic Rosa, Wade Huber, John Denardo, Mich ael Fibre, Robert Mazzaluppo. Stanley Eazarsky, Antanette Fall cone, Alice Fomenko, Jeanette Allard, Wanda Eschenko, Marion Albonsky, Janet Merrilees, Jose phine Santaguida, Frank Valentino, Jennie Fusco, Edward Berech, Joan Hunter.
 Grade 4 = Antoinette Pizzo, Alphonse Pelosi, Walter Klemmer, Lester Lineburgh, William Mckee man, Nora Grezoronsky, Louis Bi- anco, John Goldson, William An derson, Eleana Sciullo, John O'Lear, Chester Klimasewski, Ar1- toinette Tartaglia.
 Grade 5 Joyce Mulcrone, Elizabeth James, Madeline Baker, Marion Sedletski, Raphalina Biz anco, Lena Guarino, Helen Rosa, Joseph Yadorola, Helen Tchaker- ides, Edith Paternoster, Joan Manson, Marion Nowakowski, Mary Blacker, Edward Chmielinski, Ernest Andreano, Herman Somma, Guy Collella, Walter Sadowski, Virgilio Morini, Catherine Parziale, John Daniels.
 Grade 6 = William Davidson Genevieve Grzyboski. Joseph Arots, Marguret Rosa, Carl Zooleck, Marie Biondi. Henry Gosiorowsky, Caro- line Fiammia, Hazel Lawlor, Mill dred Goodson, Paul Leasak, Teresa Ella, Lauretta Flammia, Sebastlan Veneziano.
 Grade 2 - Margaret James, Robert Mausolf, Charlotte Trenka' Frederick Barowski, Paul Schweit- ger, Mildred Kaercher. Anthony Genovese, John Haiday, Irene Du- glenski, Eraldo Colbassani, Vic tor Dambrouski, Susan Andreano, Frank Guarino, Kurt Klemmer, Carmen Donnorumma, Crane Hu. Der. Mafaldo Massotta, Gina Di Rattista, Frank Lewcudowskl, Charles Schoonmaker.
 Grade 8 = Doris Manson. Patsy Denardo. Robena Tucker, irving Silyerman. Statia Saroka, Martha Ostrowski, Beatrice Rosa, Ferdi- nand Secola, Walter Nowackowski, Arthur Richmond, Edward Koraw- Iotny. Nicholas Bliga, Natalie Caru- so. Helen Pacovich, Leonard "a Mama, Wanda Majeski. Josepnlne Morini, Eleanor Paparozza, Car mella Pelosi, Henry Summa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
DEVON RED MEN
 MEET TONIGHT
William Saunders to Rep- resent Waterbury at
 HOusatOnic Tribe

Devon, Dec 1--Williann D. Col gan will be installed as Sachem of Houeatonic Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men, this evening at the charter meeting of the new Devon tribe. Morethan 500 members of the order from all parts of the state are expected to see the install lation of the officers of this new est state branch.
 Three degree teams-from Rock vile, Hammonasset and Norwalk are expected to be present to ex- emplify the adoption degree and assist the Great Council officers in the institution of the tribe.
 Louis B. Peck, organizer of the new tribe, has announced that the charter now contains about 150 names. Golgan is past exalted ruler of the Bridgeport lodge of Eiks.
 Great Council officers who have signified their intention of being present include Great Sachem Har- " Wallace, Great Senior Sagamore Edmund P. Taylor, Great Junior Sagamore Fred l.. Nelson, Great Prophet l.. T. Moran, Great Chief of Records William Saunders of Waterbury, Great Keeper of Wam- pum c. c. Hummel, Great Sannap J. J. Connor, Great Mishinewa J. J. Coffey, Great Guard of the Wigwam Philip Simon and Great Guard of the Forest George Kreh.
 This tribe is the first one to be formed in the state in over 10 years. Others beside Colgan who will probably take office are Thomas Riso, Roy Mraz, Harry Lister, Arthur Ruhlan, Arthur Morrison, Nelson Cox, and Victor Kristie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01

Judge Harry J. Beardsley will be the speaker at the Forum of the Second Congregational church on Sunday evening, December ? at z:30 p. m. His subject will be ''The American Vest and will be illus trated with sixteen hundreed feet of motion pictures. Judge Boards ley has spent considerable time in the west and has taken motion pie lures of exceptional merit. He has made study of the Hopi Indians and has one of the rare motion pictures of the Hopi ceremonial dance. His pictures are no super- ffcial traveloguc but the record of a very real people. Judge Beardsley talks like neither tourist nor a travel lecturer, but as a man im- pellcd by interest in his subject to record and share it with others. No one should miss this opportun- ify for vivid enlightenment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01

Plans for big celebration in honor of St. Patrick's day were dis cussed at a meeting of the Irish American Social club in Eagles hall last night.
 Edward Loughrain, president of the Irish-American Social club was named chairman of the St. Pat rick's day celebration for Water bury and Thomas Reidy was chosen secretary. Chairman Loughrain stated it is the plan of the club to make this years celebration the greatest in the ciyt's history. A pro- gram consisting of mammoth parade, speakers and banquet will be observed. The cooperation of the people of the city is urged by Chairman Loughrain.
 Mayor Frank Hayes will be ask ed to serve along with other prom inent men of the city on the re- ception committee.
 Other committee chairmen nam ed last night include: Parade, Cap
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
Sl.5O IS TAKEN
 IN STORE BREAK

One minor break and what ap- neared At first to have been burg lary attempt but later proved to be only an accidental breaKage S. Or d store window were found py police last night.
 The break was at the First Ma tional store, >705 Cooke street, which Motor Patrolman James Sammon discovered had been broken into: A hurried , cneck.up sr 2 cash register was missing, but q further check was being made to- day to see if any merchandise had been stolen.
 The broken window was at the store of Angelo Migro. 1s6 Bishop was a burglary but learned from neighbors that a drunk had fallen against the window, shattering the glass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
VIM J. DOWNEY
 DIED YESTERDAY
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 thew J. Smith who was appointed superintendent of Brookside home.
 For a quarter of century MT Downey was an officer of the local Bartenders Union and before pro- hibition was manager of the bottl- ing works division of the Hellmann Brewing Company. During prohi- bition the union was kept intact, largely through the efforts of the deceased.
 MT Downey is survived by his widow, Mrs Martha Downey; two sons, William J., Jr, and Hugh James; one brother, John Downey; and two sisters, Miss Mary Dow ney of Thomaston and Mrs Robert Sears of Waterbury.
 The body was removed to the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street. Funeral arrangements had not been completed this morrl- ing. The funeral is expected to take place Monday, however.
 Tribute of Officials
 "The passing of Superintendent Downey. takes valued public servant from our midst" declared Mayor Hayes when informed of the death. ''As head of the public welfare department Mir Downey conducted his duties in an honest. fearless and conscientious manner. His work in the department was most stringent due to the economic conditions which threw much added responsibility upon his shoulders. However, MT Downey proved him. self equal to the task"
 Town Chairman Crary said: it is hard for me to explain my feel ings because of the fact that when a person has had pleasant dealings with a fellow worker for 30 years death comes as a severe blow. The democratic party will feel the pass, ing of Superintendent Downey ana I. myself, will miss him greatly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
CUILFORD COURT
 FREES LOCAL MEN


 Guilford, Dec. 1.-After short trial before Justice of the Peace C.. c. VanTuyl here last night, Capt. E. Malcolm Stannard of the Con- necticut Nautical Academy, David Marsh and Sugmund Scholsky of Waterbury, truckers, were allowed to go on nolles of charges of violat- ing old "blue laws" regarding working on Sunday.
 The three men were arrested last Sunday when someone complained that truckers were moving the fur niture of the Nautical Academy from this town to New London, to whore it hadr been previously an- nounced the academy was to move. Constable Henry c. Hill was sent to the place and when he found the trucks being loaded arrested the truckmen and also Capt. Stan nard.
 Other legal difficulties imnedi- ately arose with result the furni- ture was not moved. In court to- night it was explained there had been no intent to violate the law and nolles were entered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
MILL PLAIN CHOIR HOLDS REHEARSAL
All Members Requested
 to Be Present at Church Tonight

All members of the Senior choir of the Mill Plain Union Church are urged to attend a special rehearsal at the church tonight at 7:3O o'clock. which will be under the direction of Frederick Wilson. church organist. This rehearsal was postponed on Thursday night due to Thanksgiving falling on their regular meeting night.
 Services will commence tomor- row morning at 10:45; Sunday school at 9:SO, and the Young Peoples Forum at o'clock, up until press time 1t was still unan- fiounced who the speaker would be, due to Rev Todd attending a busl- ness meeting out of town.
 Plans are rapidly getting under way by members of the East Side Community club to hold their secs ond dinner dance which will be held at Waverly Inn. On December Eth. 1t will be two years since this club was first organized and met with the full approval of the East Finders. The club has worked hard both in aiding the unfortunate families. also trying to remedy the traffic situation, which due to their efforts a rotary system has been set up in the section.
 MT and Mrs Thomas Driscoll or woIcott street celebrated their 25tn wedding anniversary on TnanKs- giving day, with many local and out-of-town friends offering them felicitations.
 MT and Mrs Ralph Richards of Flushing, N. Y. were the guests oi MT and Mrs Joseph Famiglietti oi Courtland avenue on Thanksgiving
 john Ryan of Melrose avenue, was a spectator at the annual Col. gate and Brown classic on Thanks giving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
BUNKER HILL

Principal Ralph w. Darlington of the Bunker Hill school has re- leased the following report and conduct honor roll for November:
 Grade SS-None.
 Grade SW Howard Horton, Norma Berluti, Helen Pritchard, Dorothy Hess, Everett Beeman, Norma La Vigne, Doris Le Page, Richard Beadle.
 Grade 7B-Shirley Foster, Thora Miller, Thelma Branch.
 Grade 7F-Geraldine Jones.
 Grade 6F-Helen Ciriello.
 Grade 6K-Margaret Hodgkin- son, Lillian Pritchard, Evelyn Blake.
 Grade 5D-Jeanne Auray, Doris Braman, Bernice Foster, Joseph Cavanaugh, John Ferguson. Rich ard Welton.
 Grade 5P-None.
 Grade 4 Nazzenino Mentucci, Joan Dillon, Irma MacKerracher, Robert Auray, Vincent Maloney, Mary Harder, Ruth Palen, James Solomita.
 Grade S-Joyce Rogers, Lila Martin. Judy Little, Justine Van asse, Robert Milne, William Zieg- Ter, John Solomita.
 Grade 8 = Above 95 = Walter Angle.
 Above 90-Dorothy Hews, Helen Pritchard, James Carroll, Anson Stocking. Norma Berluti, Howard Horton.
 Grade 7-Above 95-John Dixon, Werner Larson.
 Above 90-Franklyn Finnan, Robert Lowell, Margaret Sheehy. Grade 6-Above 95-Lillian Prit- chard.
 Above s0-Margaret Hodgkin- son, Grace Ford, John Beecher, John Lewis, Shelley Croft, Evelyn Blake, Florence Smith.
 Grade 5-Above 95-Doris Bra man, Jeanne Auray.
 Above 90-Joseph, Stewart Eidel Mary Austin. John Ferguson, Ber- nice Foster, Richard Welton.
 Grade 4-Above 95-Jane Hurl- burt, Joan Dillon.
 Above 90 - Margaret Collins, Mary Harder, Robert Auray, Irma MacKerracher, Gladys Neuswanger Robert Manpel. Norman Canfield, Ruth Palen. William Webster, Jam ice Niver, Virginia Hoadley. Whit man Moody.
 Grade 3-Above 95-Joyce Rog- CTS.
 Above 90-John Solomita, John Hathaway, Judy Little, Lila Martin, Justine Vanasse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
HUMAN SKIN
 KILLS GERMS

Cshicago - (UP) = Mans skin is the most remarkable disinfectnig agent in existence, experiments of University of Illinois medical re- search scientists indicate.
 A series of tests under the di- rection of pr Lloyd Arnold of the University College of Medicine showed that 98 per cent of thou- sands of bacterial which had been placed in contact with human skin disappeared within ten minutes.
 Dangerous bacteria, such as those of lockjaw, boils, typhoid and dysentery, vanished as quick ly as did the more harmless ones.
 However, the skin has certain minute never-sterile areas where the germs do not disappear" Dr Arnold reported. -Four such areas are under the fingernails, the thin line which marks the junction of the lip with the membrane lining of the nostrils, and the rim of the eyelid where the outside skin meets the inside lining.
 Dirt almost completely destroys the disinfecting qualities, the ex- periments further showed. The percentage of bacteria which dis appeared from unclean skin sur faces was almost negligible in ev- cry case, the scientists found.