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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
FRITzI SCHEFF
 STILL SINGING
She Now Entertains the Patrons of Tap Room
 in a Hotel

New York. Jan 18.-UP)- voice of Fritzi Scheff. acclaimed in the days when women wore bustles and the gasoline buggies were first appearing, as one of the greatest on the light opera stage, today en- tertained patrons of hotel tap room.
 Miss Scheff was made famous by Victor Herbert and she made one of his tuneful ballads the song everyone sang. The tune was Kiss Me Again." It once made lovers hold hands and still does.
 Miss Scheff needs $1,000 to pay off the mortgage on her home near Waterbury, Conn. Hence her job singing the old songs she sang on Americas best stages at the turn of the century in the tap-room.
 Fritzi Scheff was born in Vienna and came to New York to sing at the Metropolitan Opera at a then fabulous salary.
 Her life has been as glamorous as her songs. Baron von Bar deleben captain of the German Hussars, came to America, became postcard manufacturers, and married FritZi.
 Her next love was John Fox. Jr-he wrote "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine.' Then she mar ried George Anderson. Now she is Fritzi Scheff once more, alone and on her own.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
New Cuban President Giuen Great Ouation Enthusiastic Crowds Cheer Him as He Takes Oath of
 Ofice-AlI American Officials and the
 President Also Are Cheered
By LAWRENCE s. HAAS limited Press Staff COrreSpOndent

Havana, Cuba, Jan. 18-(UP)- Col. Carlos Mendieta, one of the strongest political leaders in Cuba, became provisional president today amid scenes of national rejoicing.
 The ceremony of taking the oath began at 12:30 D. m., while thousands milled around the Pres identia Palace in joyous disorder, contrasting to the bitter, blood rioting of recent months.
 The frantic mobs mauled Men dieta in their enthusiasm when he arrived at the Palace and the cere- mony. They poured into the build ing and the crush made 1t lmpos- sible for the supreme court justices to administer the path i'll the cab inet room.
 The silk-robed justices finally fought their way with Mendleta into the office of the secretary to the president, where the ceremony was held.
 Carlos Manuel De Cespedes, who was president for brief time af- ter the overthrow of Gerardo Ma chado, arrived to'take part in the ceremony and also was mauled by the welcoming crowds.
 After Mendieta had finished talk ing the oath, the crowds surged down the esplanade to the United States embassy, where they shout ed Vivas for President Roosevelt, Jefferson Caffrey, his representa- tive here, and the United States amba assador. It was the first time Americans had been cheered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
GOLD BILL WILL
 BE PASSED WITH
 GREATEST SPEED
President Anxious to Get Set for Any Proposed
 Trade War

Washington, Jan. 1S.-(UP). - Administration leaders decided to- day to push the dollar reValuation bill through the house this week in the belief that the foreign ex- change situation necessitates early use of the proposed $2.000, 000,- 900 stabiliza ton fund.
 In some quarters the desire to put the huge stabilization fund into operation quickly was viewed as portending a battle of billions be- tween Britain and the United States for control of foreign exchange.
 There were indications that ad- rninistri>. n officials were concern ed over the revived strength of the dollar which today brought the British pound sterling below $o for the first time in months. This was in conflict with the admins tration's dollar depreciation efforts.
 When the dollars strength was called to the attention of Secre- tory of Treasury Morgenthau, he remarked that he wished the stabilization fund could be put into use now.
 eve are going to pass the bill this week." Majority l. c a d e r Byrnes said, aroused by the com mittee disputes which are en- tangling the measure ill contro- versy. ...
 we should get the bill through so the president m ayuse the $2,- (Continue6 on Page Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
HEAVY BAIL BOND
 CALLED IN COURT
Daniel T. Burke Failed to Answer and $l5,OOO
 Was Defaulted

Boston, Jan. 1S--(UP)-Daniel T. Burke's $15,000 bail was order- cd defaulted in Suffolk superior court today when he failed to ap- pear to hear a sealed verdict which found him guilty of S24.OO0 rob bery at South Station. Burke, q Roxbury resident, had stood trial charged with breaking and enter ing and larceny of the $24,OO0 from n cashiers cage in Septem- Der. 1032. Last night, after three hours deliboratlOn, the jury re- turned a sealed verdict.
 When Burke's name was called this morning there was no re- sponsc. After some delay Judge John M. Gibbs ordered tho yer: dict opened, and lt was revealed ihnt Burke had been convicted
 Court ordered Burkb's ball de- fnultcd. A default warrant Tor Hurke'a arrest wnK issued.
 Montreal md Philadelphia hh- lhoriiieH wero ln the courtroom beanlIne of alleged crimes by burh" ln those cities
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18

Following the kidnapers' direc- tions. authorities found Bremer'a abandoned automobile a short dis. tance north of here.
 Members of the Bremen family summed police authorities. but rumors spread and finally news papers were asked to suppress the news until 12:30 D. m., today. to- safeguard the bankers life.
 The further progress of nego- tiations was secret, but develop- ments indicated that Bremers father, Adolph Bremen, rich head of the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company, was trying with others of the family to raise the money.
 A striking coincidence was the fact that the elder brewer was Q close friend of his business rival, the late William Hamm, ST, pres- ident of the Hamm Brewing Cont pany, whose son and successor. William (Billy) Hamm, Jr. 39, was seized last June T. for $100,000.
 The kidnapped Bremen is wealthy in his own right as president Of the Commercial State Bank. He ss married and has one child, Betty, g. His uncle, Otto Bremen, IS president of the American Na- tional Bank, one of St PauPs lars- est institutions. Adolph Bremen is an influential leader of the dem- ocratic party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
TAMMANY HALL
 \ BLAMED AGAIN

York, Jan IS. UP)-Tam- many nall was linked with the slot machine and policy game rackets, and charged with exercising illegal political control over news stand licenses to-day in the annual report of the Society for the Prevention of Crime.
 While all forms of gambling ex- isted in New York during 1883. the society's efforts were concentrated upon slot machines and policy games because they victimized the poor and encouraged children to gamble and steal" the report said.
 Tt is said that a prominent Tammany district leader, through his lieutenant, Is the connecting link between the policy gambling fAld politicians and police" the re- port charged Tt is common gossip that the use of slot machines Is a racket producing a very large sum for racketeers, politicians and pub lie officials"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18

"Its not a confession" he shouted in the heat of the argu- ment. "It exculpates Dr Wyne- koop. I should think you'd want the jury to hear 1t"
 The jury was excluded from the courtroom. In the interim juror with an aching tooth paid visit to dentist.
 Defense Counsel W. W. Smith argued bitterly with Judge David. He contended the statement was made after the ''cruelest, most in human treatment you ever saw"
 Prove that to the jury" said Judge David. Prove that to the jury. That's your job. I know of no law to exclude voluntary state ments."
 The jury was excluded immedi- ately after Police Capt John Stege took the stand. Stege explained the circumstances under which the confession" statement was made He said Dr Wynekoop understood, as did the Rev John Hopkins. who accompanied her, that any state ment might be used against her. He told of a preliminary inter- view before the confession"
 we talked of Earle Wynekoop's whereabouts and her movements of the day previous, the day of the murder" said Stege, a bluff broad shouldered officer.
 After the talk, we freed Dr Wynekoop and she went to her home without being in police cus- tody," said Stege.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
LIQUOR LAW WILL BE GIVEN TEST
 IN HIGH COURT
States Atty Acorn and Defense Lawyer Agree
 for Quick Decision

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 1S-(UP) The way for a supreme court test of the provisions of the state liquor law was cleared today when Judge Edwin c. Dickenson told attorneys he would reserve a test case to the high court.
 If the defense contention that the law does not prevent anyone, with or without license from selling liquor, is upheld special session of the legislature is con- sidered Q certainty.
 The case to be sent up involves Joseph Faro and Joseph Ferla, alleged speakeasy proprietors here.
 Hugh M. Alcorn, states attorney and Edward J. Daly, attorney for the defendants. both appeared ill Judge Dickenson's court today and the case. Daly had filed a demurrer to the information against Ferla and Faro, and AL corn explained that regardless of the outcome of >he superior court action the case would be appealed.
 "It is highly desirable that we get a decision in this matter as quickly as possible" Alcorn told Judge Dickenson. "If we argue the demurrer the decision will be ap- pealed either by me or by Daly."
 Judge Dickenson then instructed the attorneys to file their stipula- tions with him. after which he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
SACINARlO CASE
 WAS NOT TRIED
Was Postponed Week in Court TO-day--$l,OOO
 Is at Stake

A liauor raid on licensed beer tavern involving the possible Ior- feiture of a bond of $1,000 was staged yesterday afternoon by the local emergency squad at 3S Scovlil street. James Saginario, 35, al- leged proprietor was placed under arrest and faces the charges oI Keeping liquor with intent to sell and having a gambling machine in his possession. Two pints of alleged liouor and a pint of alcohol were seized as evidence. Captain Daniel J. Carson and Patrolmen Fred Hickey, Patrick Moylan and Ed ward Roach took part in the raid.
 A weeks continuance in the case was ordered this morning. If conviction results 1t is more than likely that the state liquor com mission will insist on the forfeiture of the bond of 1000 posted when the accused filed application for a permit to operate a. tavern and to sell beer.
 Anthony Rinta. alias Bosco. 4b, of 156 North Main street. obtained n continuance until February 1st. He was arrested on January 3rd when a large still was found in operation in Q one-family house on Birch street. It was of 750 gall lon capacity. Considerable mash was also seized.
 A fine of S2 was given to Will liam Parker of 63 Spring street. charged with violation of the bat- tery rental law. By coincidence Thomas McCarey, 90, of 3i Wood- tlc road was charged with n slmi- lar offenso. He was discharged. having made a satisfactory time payment arrangement with tho complainant.
 James Madden Of ss5 Albany avenue. Schneetady. N. Y. was lined eb and costs for th0fi. ii't wne found in possearlon Of ecvern | arlIclen allegod io have been sioien fr0sn local department store.
 Alex CnArle, si, of 90 Laval street, had hls case continued uii-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
REV THOMAS P. MULCAHY VERY
 SERIOUSLY ILL
Pastor of Sts Peter and Paul's Church Stricken
 on Visit to Florida

Rev Thomas P. Mulcahy. pastor of Sts Peter and Paups church of this city, was taken suddenly i'll early to-day in Sarasota, Fla, where he has been spending brief vaca- ton. A ruptured appendix has made his condition serious and d matter If concern to his parishion- CTS and many friends throughout the Hartford diocese.
 A telegram to Rev Nathan Conklin, assistant pastor, conveyed the news to-day of Father Null cahy's illness. The message was forwarded to Waterbury by Rev Richolas Coleman of Riverside, Conn, who accompanied Father Mulcahy to Florida. They are registered at the Sarasota Terrace hotel, Sarasota.
 Previous to taking charge of the organization of Sts Peter and Paul parish in the eastern sec ton of the city Father Mulcahy was pastor of St Cecilia's church on Scovill street. He is one of the best known priests of the diocese and his sudden illness came as a startling surprise to his friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
WYNEKOOP CRIME NOMINATED FOR
 MERCENARY GAIN
So State Declared in Its Statement = Son Is
 Still Absent
By HARRISON SALISBURY United Press Staff Correspondent

tObIHtSA AAVSS SsSshA w ~~ok
 Criminal Court Building, Chi- cago, Jan 1S--(UP)--The state to- dav presented its solution of the murder of Rheta Wynekoop, de- scribing 1t as a crime motivated by mercenary gain and committed by Dr Alice Lindsay Wynekoop with drugs and a revolver.
 Through testimony of insurance agents, the state showed that Dr Wynekoop obtained policies on her daughter in laws life not many days before the girl was found slain on an operating table in the basement of the Wynekoop home.
 The insurance policies and the need. of Dr Wynekoop for funds caused her to kill the beautiful girl, the state charged in Judge Joseph B. David's court room packed with eager women spec tators.
 Dr Wynekoop obtained 5000 double indemnity policy on Rheta's life less than month before the girls mysterious death. She tried to obtain other policies, the state showed through testimony of other agent.
 From this point the state expect ed to develop swiftly its contention that the woman physician carried the gruesome plot to its completion by means of chloroform and q re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
CITY WILL SELL $5OO,OOO OF ITS
 FUNDING BONDS
Matter Will Come Up at Next Meeting of Board
 of Finance

l. Sale of. $500.0o0 in funding bonds is likely to be proposed this after noon at the bi-monthly meeting of the board of finance. Controller Daniel J. Leary admitted today that the sale of the bonds was be- ing considered but was not in a position, he said, to say whether or not the proposition would be brought up at this afternoons ses- sion.
 However, from various opinions obtained this morning, 1t is pre- sumed that the, matter of selling of the s5OO,000 in funding bonds will be discussed this afternoon.
 The sale of $1,00O, 900 in finding bonds was authorized at the 1883 session of the state legislature. Last year the city sold $5O0,000 worth of the bonds, leaving a ball. ance of $500,0O0 for 1884. The act passed dictated that only $50O,0OO in bonds could be sold in each year.
 The interest and bond redemp- ton for 1894 runs near to the $1,000,000 mark. Therefore, with the sale of the final $500,000 in funding bonds authorized by the 1893 legislature, the city will be able to take care of the balance out of the cash in the municipal treasury.
 Should the finance broad ap- prove of the sale of the $5O0,000 in funding bonds this afternoon, the matter will go to the alder men at their next regular meeting. tention will be devoid by Controller Leary in ascertaining the condition of the money market so as to best serve the interests of the city. The best premium on the $500,000 in bonds. plus the lowest rate of in- terest possible, will be sought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
MANY LAWYERS UNDER EDICT OF
 THE PRESIDENT
Names of Attorneys in Both Parties Who Work
 at Capital on List
BY LYLE C. WILSON (COpYright. f034. by United PrcSsl

Washington, January 18-tUP1a - Further shake up in the demo- cratic national committee appeared likely today in the wake of Pres ident Roosevelt's new deal for the politicians.
 Revelation that Mir Roosevelt disapproves of national committee- men practicing law in the Capital was followed within 12 hours by announcement of two resignations. Robert Jackson resigned as secre- tary and committeeman from New Hampshire. Frank c. Wal ker, resigned as committee treasurer.
 Whether Arthur r. Mullen, nl- tional committeeman from Nc- braska, will resign has not been revealed.
 Meanwhile. a survey of the Cap- ital bar revealed dozens Of prom inent and once prominent big-wigS of both political parties now en- gagged in legal practices here.
 Mullen was the Roosevelt manager at Chicago and is prae- Using law here.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
SENATOR LONG
 CHALLENGED

New Orleans. La, Jan 16. UP)- Mayor T. s. Walmsley, head of the city political ring, to-day challenged Senator Tuey P. Long, to fist fight in the street on election day. next Tuesday. Walmsley. who explained Tulane university's football team Tn 1911, threatened to follow Huey Long back to Washington and cram his words down his cowardly throat, unless he takes back every- thing he hsas said about me. Senator Long ignored the chai- lenge.
 The senator's bodyguard. Paul Voitier, was rpeorted missing. with city detectives on his trail. trying to summon him to criminal court for an investigation of the registra- ton rolls. An investigation of alleg- ed illegal registration continued in court to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
SEIZE SON. OF ST. PAUL BREWER;
 $2OO,OOO RANSOM ASKED
Father Was Close Friend of Late William Famm Whose Son Also Was Victim

St Paul, Mnn January IS = (UP) - Kidnapers are holding Edward c. Bremen 36yearod banker and scion of wealthy and powerful brewing family for $20O00O ransom under penalty of death.
 Bremen was abducted yesterday morning while motor- ing to his ofice Two hours later revealed today the negotiations opened Bremers kidnapping the bold stroke of months against the wealth of St. PauPs brewers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
PRIEST DIED IN
 BED DURING THE HOURS OF NIGHT
Rev Michael Karam Was Founder of Our Lady
 of LOurdeS Church

Rev Michael A. Karam, 76, founder and organizer of Our Lady of Lourdes, died during the night at his home, GA Wall street. His death was discovered by Rev Fran cis Breen of the Sacred Heart church, who called at Father Karam's home about z o'clock this morning to find out why the we'll known clergyman had not appeared as usual to say his early morning mass.
 He had been in i'll health for some time, having suffered q shock five years ago, but friends said that he had appeared better than usual during the past few weeks. Girls who did housework for Father Karam reported that he made no complaints of not feel ing well when they were at his home early last night. Dr Edward Kirschbaum. medical examiner, Is Investigating the case.
 The body was brought to the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, where it may be viewed tonight. Tomorrow afternoon it will be brought to the Sacred Heart church, where the litany of the dead will be chanted at 7:30 tomorrow night. The funeral
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
WORLD CRISIS IS
 DRAWING NEAR
apan and Russia Are Ready to Jump Into
 Another War
BY FREDERICK KUH

Copyright 1884, by United Press)
 London, January 1S.-UP)- Authoritative dispatches from world capitals, bearing on the Far East ern situation and the tension be- tween Russia and Japan, led dip lomats to-day to forecast, world crisis by the time of the 1885 naval conference.
 With neither Russia nor Japan apparently ready for a showdown, months of political meneuvering are in prospect before the confer ence is seld.
 But the United Press was in- formed in Moscow on unimpeach- able authority that Russia believes the crisis cannot be long delayed.
 Russia seemed bidding for French, Polish, League of Nations and American support, Japan TOT German support.
 French and British viewpoints were complicated by their tre- mendous Far Eastern interests.
 Italy, in the person of practical minded Premier Benito Mussolini, semed likely. along with Britain.
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Final Nezg,s Flashes
sOME MISTAKE ABOUT HUBBELL

New York, Jan 18.-(UP)-James Ilerney, secretary of the New York Giants today pro- fessed amazement at a report from Shawnee, Okla, quoting Carl Hubbel as denying he had signed his 1884 player contract. Mistake some where" Tierney told the United Press. q wish you'd come over and let me show you the signed contract. We have hard and fast rule that players don't announce contracts and it's possl- ble Hubbell was not certain the Giants had made the announcement. Anyway, he's signed, okeh"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
BUS LINE TO BE EXTENDED

Hartford Conn, Jan 18-UP)-The pub lie utility commission today granted the North eastern Transportation company of Waterbury permission to extend its bus line out Bunker Hill avenue to Oak Hill avenue. The change will not effect schedules or fares, it was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
LEARN TO TALK AGAIN

Dover, O., Jan 18.-(UP) P)-Five-year-o Marjorie Ann Seikel today faced the prospect of having to learn to talk all over again. Majorie Ann had been unconscious for 26 days from in- iuries suffered when she fell off piano stool. She regained consciousness late yesterday, smiled bravely at her parents but was unable to talk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan. 1S-(UP)-Gov. ernment expenses and receipts of current fiscal year to Jan. 16, coms pared with the corresponding pee riod of the previous fiscal year: This Yenr Expenses Last Year $3,225, 25,010.067.17 $2,SSS,31s.S35.5d
 Receipts $1,605, 5,304,715.14 s1,092,972,709.73
 Deficit
 s1,619. ,3520s $1,795,346, ,125.s4i Cash Balance ...... $594,172,S3S.26
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
Confession OfDr.
 Wynekoop WiHBe Used As Evidence
Judge Allowed It in, But Said Alleged Confession Helped the Accused Woman - Defense
 Lawyers Bitterly Make Protest

Criminal Court Building, Chicago January IS -(UP) A confession" which police obtained from Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop few hours after her daughterinaw Rheta found slain tends to exonerae her of murder charges, Judge Joseph B: David said today.
 The major fight of the trial of the aged woman on charges of the murder of her daugternaw Judge David indicated he would admit the so-caled confession
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
THREE CONNECTS KILLED

Little Rock, Ark, Jan 18-(UP)-Prison guards killed three escaping convicts at Tucker prison farm today Reports reaching Little Rock said the guards opened fire on group of con. victs as they fled from a ditch crew. Names of the dead were not immediately available.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
sTONEHAM AND M'GRAW WON

Albany, N Y, Jan 18.-(UP)--Charles A. Stoneham, president, and John J. McGraW, former manager of the New York Giants, emerged victors today in their court ot appeals litigation over payment of SAP, ,827 .83 judgment obtained by Francis K. McQuade, busted treas urer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18

Winchester, Mass. Jan 18-(UP) Everett Kimball. 51. Boston lawyer and for 16 years a member of the Boston & Maine Railroads legal stan. died at his home here today after a brief ill., ness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
CLASH IN LISBON

Lisbon, Portugal, Jan 1S-UP) Police and troops warred on communists and syndicalists today who tried to start revoltion by calling 8 general strike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
FIRED ON GERMAN LEGATION

Warsaw, Poland, Jan 18--(UP)-An in- dividual named Bachman fired twice on the Ger man legation today, smashing window No one was injured. The man, believed to be Ger man einigree, was arrested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
Markets At Q GLance

Stocks steady in narrow range; trading light Bonds higher; corporation issues strong. Curb stocks rise moderately. Chicago stocks steady. Call money per cent.
 Foreign exchange lower. Wheat Olf fractions; corn and oats ease. Cotton dips more than SO cents a bale. Rubber holds gans Of 10 Co % points
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