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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-08

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
NEW MILFORD HAD TWO FIRES VERY
 EARLY TO-DAY
Old Lady of 75 Victim of One Blaze-NOne Hurt
 in Other

New Milford, Conn, Dec 27.- (UP)-Mrs Mary Elizabeth Haght 75, perished when flames destroy ed her home here early today. !,
 Her son, George 50, forced to jump from a second story window after a vain effort to save the aged woman. was severely burned.
 The home, a barn and several farm animals were destroyed at an approximate loss of $5,000.
 Almost simultaneously another fire broke out at the home of Ern- est Hoyt in another section of town, forcing seven persons to flee in the bitter cold in their night clothing.
 All escaped injury and were sheltered by neighbors.- The house was destroyed and the loss estimat at $12,000s @3
 The fire at the Haght home was believed to have started from an overloaded stove. George Haght, the only other person in the house, was taken to New Milford hospi- tai in a serious condition. 2f
 At the Hoyt home a third alarm was sounded to summon apparatus but the blaze had progressed too far to save the structure, MT and Mrs Hoyt, a son. MT and Mrs Wal ter Jacobson, their, son-in-law and daughter, occupying separate flats, were aroused in time to flee to safety.
 The cause of, the latter fire was not determined. t'@
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
EDNOR HOTEL IN
 ASHLAND BURNED
All Adjoining Buildings
 Were Gutted==One Whole .,a Block Gone

Ashland, N. H.. Dec 27-(UP)- Fire famed by winds of gale pro- portions swept the Ednor hotel and adjoining buildings today, leveling an entire block before 1t was brought under control.
 Damage was estimated at more than $100,000. x; About a score of guests escaped uninjured from the 50-room wooden structure.
 Two nearby dwellings. a drug store and two adjoining garages were destroyed by flying embers.
 Ashland firemen were : re-en- forced by companies from nearby Plymouth, Bristol. Laconia and Holderness, workers of two Ash land mills and scores of volunteers from surrounding communities.
 Zero weather hampered firemen the water freezing almost as quick ly as it was poured on the burn ing buildings.
 Workers at the Continental Pa per company and the Packard woolen mills were dismissed from the mills to battle the flames which for a time, threatened the. entire town.
 An easterly wind, however, blew the embers away from the most thickly populated section.
 Cause of the fire was not inn mediately determined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
BRAKEMAN TOOK
 THE FULL BLAME

Toronto, Ont, Dec a7-(UP)- Brakeman E. Lynch of the holiday excursion train struck by Can- adian National Flier near Dundas, and in which 15 persons were killed, threw the switch that caus- ed the fatal accident, railway of- ficialS announced today in for nal statement. Lynch, thinking his train idle at the station. was on the main track, threw the switch to shunt the speeding flier to other rails, the statement said.
 His mistake brought the fiier hurting into the rear of the ex- cusion train which was loaded with holiday seekers.
 A hot crank-pin on the excur- sion train engine caused it to pull into the siding, the statement said. Lynch volunteered to walk back along the tracks to Bayview. from where he was to have sent a re- quest for another locomotive. As he approached the switch connect- ing the main line and the siding he saw the fiier approaching. Thinking his train was still on the main track, Lynch threw the switch In Q frantic effort to avoid O collision. The fiier took the switch, turned from its clear course and crashed into the standing special. telescoping the last two | cars.
 Not until Lynch heard the crash did he realize what his action had done. He has been employed by the railway for 10 years. He made no effort to conceal hIs action from officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
WOMAN CONVICT
 DECIDES TO EAT
Given Life For Death of DOctOr-She Wanted
 Electric Chair

Muncy, Pa., Dec 27-UP)- Frances Sepse, 2S, serving life sentence for the staying of Dr Paul R. Hess, of Reading, was to. be transferred from the Women's 1n- dustrial home here today to the State Hospital for Insane at Nor ristown flor treatment"
 The transfer was recommended by lunacy commission named by Judge Forrest R. Shanahan, af- ter Miss Sepse refused to eat for eight days.
 According to officials at the home here, the woman went on a hunger strie December IT, ending her voluntary fast only on Christmas way when she was unable to re- sist the tempting aroma of a tur- key dinner.
 Dr Franklin Wilson, superintend- ent of the home, said she insisted that she be freed or else put to death.
 The dark-haired, dark-eyed young woman shot and killed Dr Hess in front of his office at Read ing on Jan 8. At her trial she startled the court and her counsel by refusing to testify in her own defense.
 When she was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment she cried out, "I'd rather die in the electric chair"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
KING LEV!NSKY
 HAS ONE CHANCE
If He Knocks Out Max Baer He Gets Title Un-
 officially.

Chicago. Dec 27-fUP)-If King Levinsky, the erstwhile fish ped- dler. knocks out Max Baer in their four round bout at the Chicago Stadium tomorrow night he prob- ably will be acclaimed as the ''un- official worlds champion"
 Baer's fight with the Kingfish will make the first time in ring his tory that champion has risked his title in a no-decision contest.
 The Illinois boxing commission. which will refuse to recognize Levinsky as a new heavyweight cham pion in the event of a knock out victory. made it clear that at least Baer's prestige will be al stake.
 Baer himself had a lot to do with the looming importance. of the fight when he asked that six ounce gloves instead of eight ounce mitts be. used.
 eff this is going to be a fight let's make 1t a fight" he said.
 The Kingfish grinned.'
 "I hit harder than Baer and it's all in my favor" he said.
 Chairman Joseph Timer of the boxing commission informed the fighters that in case of a knockout the referee will count out the vic. tim but will not give decision. Nor will there be decision if the bout goes it's four round limit. Newspapermen will decide the winner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
GERMANY DENIES
 TROUBLE RUMORS


 Berlin. Dec 27-(UP)-Rumors of disturbed conditions in Germany are being spread abroad deliberate ly to exercise an evil influence on the voters of the. Saar by making them believe a scandalous state of affairs exists in Germany, a gov- erifment spokesman said today. Commenting on French reports of mass arrests and executions In Germany, the spokesman said:
 "I can state officially that rumors that 5000 to 4.000 have been ar. rested and 2s0 executed are on- tire>faise.
 "Brueckner tIIelmuth Brueck- ner, deposed governor of sllesiaD is in the state hospital because of 2 nervous breakdown which occurred immediately after his arrest. Ills wife is allowed to see him daily. which shows that rumOrh 0t hla death are entirely Bnfounded,
 "ThePo were 800 arrests carly Co the month in connection with an nnti.h0mOaaxna drive, of those, goo have been released and the others are held for investigation"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
EPISCOPALIANS
 AGAINST MOVIES

New York. Dec. 27.-(UPl The drive against indecent motion pictures was supported by the Protestant Episcopal church today in recommendations to Gov. Herr bert H., Lehman for legislation to eliminate alleged abuses.
 Elimination of block bookinE and laws to establish higher moral and social standards were urged by the New York diocese. It was suggested that the governor mi&ht incorporate helpful suggestions iu his message to the legislature 8k the coming session.
 At the same time the church'9 letter was made public, a forecazk was made that fewer and bettez films would be produced next ysaF> Joseph M. Schenck. president o9 United Artists. said the drive for cleaner pictures had aided the ina dustry.
 Schenck predicted that 131& would be marked by an attempt z<4 popularize grand opera through 5<& incorporation into film dramas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
TWOPATROLMEN
 IN THE LINEUP

New York, Dec 27.-CUP)- With a scornful jerk of his thumb, Acting-Captain Daniel Curtayne indicated two patrolmen in the police lineup today as "a pair of dirty, lousy rats."
 "They are the kind of loafers who would kill policeman" he said to Patrolmen Joseph C.. Colombo and John Lewan, charg- ed with burglary. shifted uneas- fly in the spotlight.
 The patrolmen were arrested by Sergeant Charles, Kenney, who became suspicious because they wore the insignia of the 4th Pre- cinct and were in the territory of the 9th Precinct, Elizabeth street.
 When they were unable to give a good reason for their presence. Kenney looked into Colombo's se- dan and found 109 boxes of candy stolen from the Margarella Candy company.
 Both denied any theft was in- volved. They said they found the candy in front of a building near Wooster and Broome streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
NEW ENGLAND IS SWEPT BY GALES
 LIKE HURRICANE
Buildings Were Shaken Up and Several Were
 Thrown Down

Boston, December 27- (UP) - A record gale, approaching hurri- cane force. swept Boston and other New England points during the night. leaving death and destruc- tion in its path.
 Two were known dead, buildings were battered, entire cities and towns in the greater Boston area were plunged into darkness and scores of lives were imperilled by fierce winds which, according to the weather bureau, reached a 66-mile velocity = the highest in Boston's history.
 Attempting to walk to her sons home in the face of the gale. Mrs Cora B. Bartlett of Boston col lapsed and died at Wakefield.
 Peter Gladsea, 26, a deckhand on the S. s. Jane Christensen. was blown off a pier, and drowned in Boston harbor.
 Another man. Philip Carr, AS, Gloucester fisherman, was swept into the harbor while walking along Boston fish pier and was rescued by fellow fishermens
 flashing winds blew signs from buildings, felled chimneys. shat tered windows, and uprooted trees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
SENATOR HINTON
 AGAINST BONUS

Washington. Dec 27.-(UP)- sherman Minton, Indiana's new democratic senator. walked Into the Capitol today, discovered he had not office and sat down to wait for clerks to find him quarters. g
 While waiting, he read Senator Huey P. Long'B autobiography.
 CT don't know that fellow. Long. and wantt Q find out about him" he said. N.t.
 Minton said no intended to watch his colleagues ln the next congress and "try to And my way around"
 He reiterated campaign asser- tions that he would not support proposals for payment of the sol. dlors' bonus 10 fable bodied mon"
 "rm willing 10 go along with anyone in distress" he said. "but there'H no sound argument for pny- ing ihe bontn Go fellows iike me-
 AmntcN ia An American. Legion mcFdbcr and e4Fvcd overseas In the war.
 .'i'm m debt and eould uae inc money. he anld. ,but I'm moi sIafv|ns. 4 Iet of people ere"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
THIRTEEN WERE KILLED TODAY
 BY EXPLOSION
Locomotive Drawing Work Train Blew Up-S0nle
 Were Scalded

Powellton, w. Va, December 27 locomotive of a min ers' work train exploded today, killing at least 12 miners and the engineer and firemen. Forty-one miners were injured.
 The locomotive was hauling the one-car train to Mine No. of the Koppers Coal Company where the miners worked.
 Between 75 and 100 workmen were in the coach. E--S
 Terrific force of the blast killed some. Others were scalded to death as live steam roared into the coach.
 The injured were removed to Coal Valley hospital at Montgom- cry.
 One died there. Several others were not expected to live.
 Most of them are suffering from burns and lacerations,," a hospital attendant said. "A few have compound fractures. We have not yet been able to make an exact survey"
 The train makes daily runs from Powellton, Montgomery and other villages in this mining community.
 The blast occurred at 6:3 a. m. Within an hour anxious wives, rela-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
JUDGE EDWARD J. FINN UPHELD BY
 SUPREME COURT
Decision in Common Pleas Court of Year Ago
 Supported

A $2,000 verdict recovered by Alexander Markiavicus of Water bury against the L. E.. Bunnell Transportation Company of New Haven in the common pleas court here over a year ago. is upheld by the supreme court of errors in decision handed down today. The sum was awarded the local man for injuries he suffered in an auto mobile crash at Chase Parkway and Highland avenue October 8, 1892. The high courts decision, written by Associate Justice John W. Banks, with the other judges concurring. finds no error in the case. s
 Markiavicus was driving easerly on Chase parkway and the de- fendant's truck, operated by An- thony Funaro. was proceeding north on Highland avenue. The plaintiff claimed he entered the in tersection at the rate of IS miles an hour while the overhead traffic light was green. while the truck of the defendant came into the inter- section at rapid rate of speed and against a red light, to cause the collision.
 Fried Before Judge Finn
 The case was tried before Judge Edward J. Finn and a jury in the common pleas court. Attorney Pas quale DeCicco and Attorney Frank J. Mcdonald appeared for the plaintiff with Attorney John H. Cassidy representing the defendant. After deliberating nearly seven hours. the jury came in with a $2.- 0000 verdict for the plaintiff. Be- fore coming in. however, the jury reported a disagreement. They
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
EIGHT MEN WILL FACE HEARING IN
 COURT FRIDAY
One Suspect in Robbery Case Was Freed For
 Lack of Evidence

With the cases of the alleged hold-up men and burglars arrested last week in sensational crime drive slated to come before city court tomorrow, police and Prose- cutor Charles Summa were in con- ference this afternoon for the pur- pose of preparing specific charges to be placed against the men to- morrow. One of nine arrested as suspects last week, Alphonse Com forti, 19, of 613 North Main street, was today set free when evidence against him was believed to be in- sufficient, and nolle of his case was entered.
 The other eight men will be presented before Judge John F.. McGrath on charges of robbery wit hviolence, with the exception of one who at present is charged with burglary. Specific crimes were not to be charged to the eight suspects until after today's con- ference. The warrants under which the men are now held do not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
STATE SENATE TO HAVE TROUBLE IN
 ORGANIZATION
Three Parties Have Then Own States as Regards
 the Officers

Organization of the state senate on January 9th appeared ratl1ex impossible today as the dernocratz. republicans and socialists am nounced that they had respectlV8 choices for the post of presidenf pro tempore of the upper body of the legislature. The democrats, i& is also understood. are constder~ ing a re-caucus as a result of tho objections of Governor Wilbur h Cross to the slate of proposed ofil~ cers put across at the recent dezI@ ocratic caucus in Hartford.
 The democrats have selectea Senator William Hagearty of New Britain as their choice for presi~ dent pro tempore over the gover~' nor's objections. The socialists har@ announced that they will offer one of the three members they have In the senate for the post, also. The republicans are planning to present. the name of Senator John F. Lynch of West Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
EXPLORING PARTY
 IN NORTH BORNEO

Manila, P. l.. Dec 27-(UP)-An American exploring party en route to the Himalaya regions to capture a banda, rare carniverous animal. arrived at Simporma, British North Borneo. today after a hard fight against strong currents and high winds in a partially disabled boat. In the party were William Hark- ness. noted archeologist; T. K. Griswold, ethnological expert: Capt B. c. E. Tate and LeGrand Gris- wold. Their launch. the Faraon. reached Simprona as a searching party was organizing to look tor them. The storms had driven them off their course. as their original destination was Bungao Beach in the southern Philippines. The pan. da which they seek is an animal resembling black and white furred bear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
Final Ne,us Flashes
BANK BANDITS BUSY AGAIN

Marysville, O., Dec 27-(UP) - The Marysville Commercial bank here was held up at noon today by three men who obtained be- tween $10,OOO and $15OOO. The trio escaped in a small coupe driven by fourth member of the band. Seven bank employees and customers were forced to lie on the floor while the men rifed cash drawers and the vault George Scheiderer, assistant cashier, was forced to open the vault. Two customers who appeared as the bandits were leaving also were forced to lie on the floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
WANT FRANCE TO REFUSE

Paris, Dec 27-(UP)-The &C., ademy of the navy, composed of ship builders and form high naval officers, demanded today that the government refuse to agree to renewal of the Wash ington naval limitation treaty in its present form. Under the Wash- ington treaty, the United States and Great Britain are allowed five tons of warships to each three for Japan and each 1 3-4 for France and Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
MANUFACTURER IS SUICIDE

StoningtOn, Conn, Dec 2I-(UP)-- Thomas Whitridge Cutler, 63, treasurer and member of the board of directors of the Atwood Machine company, this town, was found dead to- day in Stonington harbor by Warden F. Laverne Burdick, who was making an inspection of a waterfront sewer. Death was suicide according to Dr F. D. Hewes. He had been in good health relative said. He is survived by son, two sis ters and brother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
INCENDIARY WAS BEING SOUGHT BY
 POLICE OF CITY
Believed Responsible For More Than 25 Recent
 Fires Here

Search for firebug whose work has been responsible for more than 25 fires in the past two months, one of the blazes. resulting indi- rectiy in the death of a North Main street man, came out into the open today after police and fire off, cials had been conducting the fu- tile hunt in almost complete sec- recy. Damage done by the pyho- maniac's work is estimated at thousands of dollars, while several menacing fires were halted just in time to prevent them from being major confiagrations.
 The veil of secrecy was lifted yesterday when Fire Marshal Dem his J. Lahey announced that | double fire at 100 North Elm street the night before was of highly sus- picious origin, and that he planned
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
TRAIN WRECK AT COLUMBUS

Columbus O., Dec 27.-lUP)-Two men were killed and 10 passengers were injured to- day when Pennsylvania Lines Cleveland-Cin- cinnati passenger train ran through locked switch as it approached Union station. The dead are A. B. Eckles, Cleveland, division road master for the Pennsylvania, and Engineer H. S. Beach, Columbus, who was crushed to death when his locomotive careened into a string of cars and overturned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27

Professor z. A. Clevenger of Indi- ana as chairman, and Dr. B. As Renick, Texas; Prof. Herman Died@ richs, Cornell; George A. Rider Miami U. (Ohio); and c. F. Beli~ heimer of Gettysburg as members.
 Half a dozen men interested in college sport took part in the dis~ cussion. H. J. Stegeman of the Uni- versity of Georgia said no definite steps could be taken against re- cruiting and subsidiZing until g clear definition was possible, and schools could differentiate between legal and illegal recruiting. Stege~ man said he was opposed to guar anteeing athletes employment be- fore they were enrolled.
 Could Not End Scouting
 Ben Oakes of Montana U.. said absolute control of recruiting and subsidizing was impossible. We tried to end scouting" he said, "and you see how well it worked
 Professor Diedrichs defended
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
ERROR IN CLAUSE

Paris, Dee 27-(UP) Excite. ment in foreign embassies at the prospect Of q special tax on fires lgnern working in France was end' cd today by | government ans nouncemNnt that a clause providing for the tax was inserted Co the 1888 budget ln error. Employers would have been forced iO pay tnK Of between five and 0 pereent on nai' nlies they paid co nonstfeneh hefkefA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
WASHINGTON MONUMENT BURCLARS

Washington, Dec 2T-(UP) - Burglars have been at work on the tip of Washington Monument t--555 feet high-contractors renovat- gold-plated, platinum-tipped lightning rod points have been stolen from the very top of the nonu- ment. Each point is worth $S and the loss is about $666. How the thief managed to make away with the points, was not known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
Reduced Power Rates Going To Congress
President Will Probably Read His Own Message About the Battle He is Making Against Power
 Companies of Nation
BY MACK JOHNSON United Press Staff COrreSnOndentl

Washington, Dec 27.-UP)-- President Roosevelt plans to enlist the aid of congress in his cam paign to reduce power rates, it was learned to-day from authorita- tive sources.
 His message to congress next week, which he expects to- deliver in person, probably will contain recommendations for a broad plan of national power development, ii was said.
 That the president has long con- templated a legislative program to regulate private utilities was re- vealed to-day in the annual re- port of the federal trade commis- sion, which disclosed a letter from the president on this subject.
 The letter to the commission $ retiring chairman, Garland s. Fer guson, was dated April 26 and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
LIBBY HOLMAN TO
 GET SIX MILLION
 DOLLARS FOR SON
She Has Accepted Offer Made From Estate of
 Late Husband


 Winston Salem, N. C., Dec 27.- (UP)-Libby Holman, the singer whose marriage to 2. Smith Rey- holds, young tobacco heir, was cut short by his mysterious death in July, 1892, to-day accepted an offer of $6,0O0,O00 from his estate for her infant son, Christopher Smith Reynolds.
 Robert c. Vaughn, appointed by the court to act as next friend" for the baby, filed an answer in court to a settlement proposed by 2. Smith Reynolds brother and two sisters.
 Acceptance was with the ap- proval and consent of Mrs Eliza beth Holman Reynolds, who is the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
UnethicaI Recruiting
 Charged d---Subsidizing' Of AU College Sports!
Dr Howard W. Savage of Carnegie Foundation Spoke of Backsliding-Rev John F. Ofiara of Notre
 Dame Defended His College Stand

New York, December 27 - (UP) = The need for a clear definition of what constitutes unethcal recruiting and substituting of college athletes stressed today at roundtable discussion between members of the National Collegiate A. A. and American Football Coaches Associations
 The informal discussion heard by the commItte6 of five appointed by the N C. A. A. to draft just such definition The committee appointed months has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Dec 27-(UP)-Ctov< ernment expenses and receipts f1E the current fiscal year to Dec 24<H. compared with the correspoEdi1& period of the previous fiscal year: Thls Year Expenses Lne4 Xe4K $3,4ss,l69.14e.39 s2,54i.so6. .6Qi.Q5
 Receipts si.sss,sls.ssa.7S a si.ass,sse.sf1-t5 si.sss,s5a,a5g.s4 q ,Oss,o1o,sss.1s
 Cash Balance
 s2.5s4.4es.si6.bs si.ts0.s60. .t72. fz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27

A son, George, 50, was burned the elderly woman. Several farm animals also perished when flames spread to a nearby barn.
 At Worcester, Mass, five fire men and a watchman were in- jured and burned by a hot-air ex- plosion in a sawdust chute at 9 mill machinery plant. Fireman James A. Power was critically burned.
 The lives of more than a score of persons were imperiled at Ash- land, N. H., where flames de- stroyed the Ednor hotel, routing 20 guests and leyeling an entire block