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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
MURDER ATTACK
in PEQUABUCK
FAILED TODAY
Resident Tried to Kill
Wife, M0ther-in-Law
and Himself
(special to the Democratl

NcNSSSAAA W TIC OGIf1UCEabl
Pequabuck, April 6-This small
town, close to Terryville, was
thrown into a state of, furore for
a short time this morning as a re-
suit of knife slashing and at
tempted suicide, in the vicinity Of
the Andrew Terry Foundry, upon
a site known as Fiddlers' Green.
Joseph Friedvotich, about As,
lies at the Bristol hospital in a.
serious condition from severe
throat cash inflicted upon himself
with a large carving knife. His
mother-in-law, Mrs Mary Bancro-
witch, IS, and his wife, Sophie, are
under doctors treatment for
wounds about the chest and shout
ders resulting from the knife
welded by Friedvotich.
Neighbors Attracted +.
Neighbors were attracted to the
home by the cries of the women,
about Z o'clock this morning. They
discovered the two women highly
historical and exclaiming that
Friedvotich had fled into the woods
in the vicinity of the golf course.
DR. Ralph Long of Terryville was
summonded and administered
treatment. He notified First Select
man William, II. Eustace who in
turn called Police Chief George F.
Buckley of Terryville. Chief
Buckley summoned the emergency
fire department of Terryville, num-
bering about 10 men and started
for the scene of the slashing.
Found With Throat Cut
Chief Buckley and his emer-
gency squad did not stop at the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
HAVERHILL HAS
NO PEACE YET

Haverhill, Mass, April 6.-(UP0
Negotiations between, representa-
tives of 5000 striking shoe work
ers and officials of the shoe manu-
facturers' board of trade has been
suspended to-day, and a decision
by the National Labor board was
awaited as the fifth week of the
dispute neared an end.
Efforts to settle the strike be-
fore action by the National La
Dor board appeared successful on
Wednesday night when workers at
mass meetings accepted the rough
outline of an agreement whereby
the manufacturers offered wage
in return for the workers
promise to arbitrate all disputes.
But at conferences on Thursday
the two sides could not agree or
prices to be paid women stitch
ers, finishers, treers and wood
heelers. The strike has been con-
Quoted by the United Shoe ana
Leather Workers Union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
OLD SALOON FOR
RHODE ISLAND
Commission Recommends
1t to Legislature-The
Plan They Prescribe

Providence. r. L.. April g.
(UP) The old-time saloon would
be restored in Rhode Island under
liquor code amendments submitted
to the lower branch of the legisla-
ture today by the state alcoholic
beverages commission.
The amendments, to be voted on
at Tuesdays session would:
Permit beer saloons to sell
hard liquors over the bar.
2.-Provide that all retailers buy
their products from Rhode Island
wholesalers.
3.-Prohibit wholesalers from
holding retail licenses after De-
cember l..
4.-Provide that hotels and res
taurants must cease serving liquor
at ~ midnight.
5.-Permit saloon-keepers to sell!
package goods If they have obtain
ed package good licenses.
The so-called beer saloons are
now permitted to serve only 81
beer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
Final NezUs Flashes
REWARD AFTER 16 YEARS

Washington, April 6.-(UP)-Two mem
bers of the A. E. F. today were awarded decora-
tons for heroism in France nearly 16 years ago.
Walter E. Clinton, 1919 Eutlaw avenue, Lynn,
Mass, former sergeant, 103d Infantry, 26th Divi-
sion, was awarded the distinguished service
cross He was cited for re cuing wounded sol
diers during heavy bombardment at La Void
de- Chatel, July IA, 1918. David R. Swain,
former lieutenant colonel of infantry, 33d Divi-
sion was awarded the distinguished service
medal for his work as gunnery officer for the
division Swain, lives in Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
MANY REQUESTS
BY BOSTON MAN

Boston. April 6.-(UP)-Out-
right requests totaling nearly
100000 to relatives, employees and
friends, and public requests or
$4,000 are provided in the Will
of the late George Francis, VINO
left his native Wales with only
his fare and amassed 100000
fortune as Boston cafe owner,
Mrs Mary Lapworth of Lean
ington. England. Mrs Sarah James
of Bridhend, South Wales, and Mrs
Jennie Brown and William FRANCIS
of Boston, sisters and brothers OF
the deceased. receive $4,000 each.
Mrs Rachel NJ. Perry of Belmont,
Francis secretary, receives 5000
and the Francis home, and five
of her children receive $4,000 each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
ASSETS OF BANK
COULD. PAY ALL
THE DEPOSITORS
Merchants Trust Co Would
Have Quarter of Mil
lion as Surplus

Provided the assets of the Mer-
chants Trust Co could be reduced
to cash at their present appraised
value, there would be enough
money to pay all depositors of the
closed bank in full. and still Leave
almost quarter of a million dol
lar surplus, it Is revealed in the
figures taken from the six months
report of the receiver for the bank
filed in superior court to-day.
The total appraised value of the
assets as of April /, are $3,077,-
874.36. The total depositors'
claims are $2,S33,721.17. The diff
ference between the total claims
and value of assets is $244,152.19.
The total claims include savings
department deposits of $1,976,-
256.75; lire deposits Of $70,733.56;
commercial deposits of $691,SSS.32:
certificates of deposit $92,143.SS;
Christmas club accounts $669.9O;
attached accounts $1,9SS.76.
Thte report shows first mort
cages of the closed bank were re-
duced by $656,103.25 during the
period from Sept 80 to April 1.
This reduction was realized from
acceptance of Home Loan bonds,
sale of mortgages and assignments.
Savings department assets were
reduced $862,691.96 through as
signment to the receiver, the Citi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
WEEKLY REVIEW
OF ALL BUSINESS
Setting Fastest Pace in
Four Years Says Dun
and Bradstreet

New York. April 6.-(UP)-
Spurred by wage increases in many
Industries, retail trade is setting
the fastest pace in four years, Dun
& Bradstreet, Inc, said to-day in
the Weekly Trade Review.
Sales of furniture, housewares,
electrical refrigerators. rugs, mems
and women's apparel increased by
wide percentage this week, it was
reported, to the accompaniment OF
a 'veritable blast Of wage increases
from so many directions"
"The pay raises did not stop with
automobile and steel workers." the
Review said, "but extended to en-
ployes of manufacturers of metals,
textiles, surgical dressings. carpets,
steel cables, electrical equipment.
"As pay rises now are being
extended to such wide variety OF
industries, price movements in the
near future undoubtedly will be up
ward, with the exception of some
OF the foodstuffs, where irregular
fluctuations may bring the level
moderately lower"
The expected slowing down in
the pace OF retail buying follow
ing the most successful Easter In
four years has not materialized as
~ frsnr<i,,,a1 IN B page NY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
TWO MORE BANKS
LIKED The PLAN
PetitiOned for State Ex-
animation Plan Got
Start in Waterbury

New Haven, Conn, April 9 -.
(uP)- State banking department
supefyision of closed banks was
made possible for the first time to-
day when Superior Court Judge
Ernest A.. Inglis approved petit
lions OF receivers for three closed
banks for state examinations.
Receivers for the Mechanics
and Citizens Bank g. Trust COM
pany, New Haven, and Hamden
Bank Il Trust Co., were the first
group to act on suggestions OF SUI
perior court judges who recon-
mended the examinations at Q
recent meeting.
The judiciary felt II would be
beneficiai to both xlle suspended
institutions apd their depositors TO
have periodic examinations made
siepartncnf afforded to share the
Responsibility d, I'D justlls the I'M
sfiknli6n:' ana I<& II 4 E =. q q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
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MORE WORKING HOURS

Quincy Mass April 6-(UP)-
Working hours for the $500 men
now employed at the Fore river
plant or the Bethlehem Shipbuild-
ing Corporation will be increased
from 32 to SO hours a week effect
i've Mouday. 1t was announced to-
day. The change is in accordance
with an NRAj order.
The new work week will be five
days OF z hours IL minutes each.
III win iIierease eafnings bv IT,. : /.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
WATERBURY ELKS
PLAN AUXILIARY
FOR THE WOMEN
Will Be Called Emblem
Club m Many Cities
Have Clubs Now

Plans for the organization Of a
woman's auxiliary to the Water
bury Lodge Of Elks. to be known
as an "Em blem Club are about
to be materialized, according to In
formation obtained to-day. While
such an organization would be
identified with the Elks' Club, it
would not be affiliated with 1t.
An auxiliary to the Elks' Club
has been at the discussions stage
for some time. but actual ,fealiza-
ton OF the movement is.-expected
to result from meeting Friday
night at the club when Mrs George
Williams, Of Rockville, district
deputy, comes to Waterbury.
Mrs Williams is expected to OUT
line the aims and purposes of an
auxiliary and show how such an
organization can take the lead in
social life in the city. There are
about so Emblem Clubs identi-
fed With Elks' clubs throughout
the country. The movement was
first started in New England in
1927.
There are Emblem Clubs now To-
Gated in Danbury. New Haven,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06

The preliminary report was tha
second submitted by Splawn. spec
ial counsel to the committee. We
previously had given data on pub
lie utility salaries.
Telegraph by wireless or radio
would likely be consolidated with
the wire companies IL congress-
should permit" said Splawn, rec
ommending, however, that q care
full study be made first of the ques-
ton of monopoly in that field.
Splawn also said that some Of
the big companies are very much
interested in being permitted to
consolidate with other corpora
tions." He said that back of the
immediate urge for consolidation
are the financial difficulties of the
Postal Telegraph company"
The International Telephone and
Telegraph company, Splawn said.
is anxious to be rid Of the deficits
being accumulated by the Postal"
adding, however. that the Western
Union Telegraph company does
not appear to be particularly inter-
ested."
The holding company in the
communications field Is as pros
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
NEW POLITICAL
ENEMY OF LONG
TOOK THE STAND
Governor Parker Sided
Against Senator at the
Hearing To-day
BY RONALD G. VAN TINE
Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent


Washington, April 6-(U.P.) ~
A political enemy of long standing
former Governor John NJ. Parker
Of Louisiana, entered the lists
against Senator Huey p. Long to-
day in a renewal Of wrangling in
which long has been involved this
week.
Parker charged that Long had
spirited witnesses out of Louisiana
in proceedings against the senator.
there.
Parker, who is ~ but still ac-
tive, was q character witness for
Daniel d. Moore at the senate
finance committee hearing on
Moore's nomination as collector Of
internal revenue for Louisiana.
Parker was a candidate for vice.
president on the progressive ticket
with Theodore Roosevelt.
He told of incidents in the. turb-
ulent Louisiana political situation
where he had fought Long.
Both Long and Chairman Pat
Harrison of the committee. who
fought for six hours yesterday on
and off the senate floor with Wit
rolic verbal exchanges, appeared
willing to let the matter rest there
for a while. Both were good nat
ured and even Parker's accusations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
GIVEN SENTENCE

New York, April 6-UP)-
Leonard Caponella, 81, of New
York, otday was sentenced to from
6 to ~ years in Sing Sing by
County Judge James A. BARRETT of
the Bronx, for the Staying of
Harry Schwartz, IS, Bronx drug
gist, in 1898. Caponella had plead
ed guilty to third degree murder.
Angelo Tomarazzo, 30, and An
thony Renella, ri. two accomplices.
were sentenced yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
EDUCATION HAS .
DRAWN NEAR TO
SERIOUS CRISIS
Eight Facts Are Given to
Show How Schools
Are Handicapped

Columbus, Ohio, April 6-(UP)
blight primary facts stand out
in the picture of school distress
drawn here at the Citizens Ma
tional Conference on the Crisis in
Education. These facts follow.
with answers and comments as
given by speakers and commenta-
tors: N ss
l.. Twenty thousand rural
schools are closing permanently.
President Roosevelt (by tele-
graph) -. 1t is the responsibility
Of every American to see that the
schools stride forward.
2. Since the depression started.
100000 school children have
been deprived Of educational OPP
portunity.
Gov George White of Ohio-This
is a problem the nation must solve,
and that means every man and wo-
man in the nation, now, or face
disaster.
8. America is spending a billion
and q half annually to care for
100000 criminals and only $780,
100000 more to educate 100000
children.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
$1,000 IS PART PAYMENT

Washington, April 6.-(UP)-The skins OF
the food that the government was distributed to
the needy Checks for that amount were re-
ceived today by Relief Administrator Harry L:
Hopkins They represented profits on sale OF
cougar skins obtained in drive against preda-
tory animals by CWA workers in the state OF
Washington. "These checks were made out to
the u. s. treasury and will help pay back Secre-
airy Morgenthau for the $95O,00O,OOO he has re-
leased to us, = Hopkins said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
NEWHAMPSHIRE !.
TOWN IS VICTOR

Boston, April 6-(UP) - The
Canadian border hamlet of Pitts
burg, N. H., traditionally the
..snowiest" town in New England,
retained its mythical title during
the. past winter. reports assem- bled
lat the Boston weather bureau
showed today. ~ !.
Pittsburg had total OF 10 feet
inches of snow, other, coinmuni-
ties following in. this order: DAN
forth. Me-, IL feet 5 inches:
Pinkham Notch. N, H., II feet IL
inches; Van Buren,, Me-, II feet 10
inches; Enosburg Falls, VT, IL
feet / inch: MiIlinocket, Me. 10
feet 8 inches; Ripogenus Dam,
Me, 10 feet 8 inches: Greenviile.
Me. o feet 4 inch Jaekmar. Me,
8 feet s jiWhes; Winslow, Me-, 2
feet 8 iaehes> "a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
VIOLENCE IN MINE STRIKE

Charleston, w. Va, April 6.-lUPl-Vlo-
lence was used in the Logan county coal fields TO-
day as 1000 miners walked off their jobs in de-
fance Of an order by the United Mine Workers
officials not to leave the shafts Numerous fist
fights occurred between disgruntled miners. A
squadron Of state patrolmen was summoned and
deputies used tear gas in the Fairmont field to
scatter pickets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06

Alfredo Pellisero, steward for
Mrs Massie's cabin, said that on
midnight of Easter Sunday. while
the ship was bound for Taormina.
Sicily. he heard groans from her
room. He entered by force, he
said, and found Mrs Massie
bleeding at both wrists, which
had been slashed with safety
razor. 4,
Mrs Massie was removed to the
ships hospital, where she was
kept until the liner locked yester-
day. She was then removed to a
hospital.
The wounds were healing, the
hospital said, but her general ner-
vous condition would require a
months treatment before she can
leave.
Mrs Massie was married to Lieut.
Thomas II. Massie in Washington
seven years ago, when she was II.
She figured in one of the most
sensational assault cases of Hawaii
in 1881 when she was attacked by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
Telegraph Companies
And Radio May Unite
Into One Organization
Special Investigator Reports to Interstate Commerce
Committee If Congress Agrees Combine
alton Will Be Promulgated

Washington, April - (UP) - Consolidation of wire
and radio companies is likely if Congress permits Walter
M W. Spawn special investigator reported today to the
House Interstate Commerce Committee.
Splawns report detailing phases of the massive fnan
cia structure of communications utilities urged enactment
of the communications commission BILL and strict federal
control wire and radio company officials salaries
we'll as over holding companies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
STRIKES IN THE
STATE KEEP ON
Aviation Industry May Be
Next One-ROcky Hill
Is Still Restless
(By United Press)

Strikes. which have demoralized
several Connecticut textile plants.
today threatened to spread to tho
aviation industry.
A test vote will be taken by 1900
employees of the Pratt & Whitney
Aircraft company. Chance Vought
company and the Hamilton Pro-
peller company. all of East Hart
ford, before submitting demands
for wage increases, 1t was decided
last night by the executive commit
tee of the Aircraft Workers Of
America, Inc. If demands are re-
fused, it was said, a strike would
be called at a date to be deter
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
BANKERS SON HELD
ON SERIOUS CHARGE

Boston, April 6-CUP)-William
II. Henry, Jr, 20, son of the found
err and treasurer of the Minot Co.
operative bank in Neponset, today
faced charges of larceny of $15,-
900, from the bank. Employed as
clerk, Henrys alleged defalca-
lions were discovered after a GUS
toner complained at not receiving
paid up certificates. An inspection
of Henry accounts by two state
bank examiners revealed the short.
age
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06

Woman, Who Figured in One of Most Sensational
Assault Cases in Hawaii, SIashed Her Wrists
To-day on Board Vessel

Genoa, Italy, April - (UP) - Mrs Thaia Fortescue
Masse victim of the famous Honolulu assault case of 1882
was under medical here today after an apparent
attempt to commit suicide aboard the liner Roma in the
Mediterranean
Mrs Massie, who was divorced in Reno Nevada last
month"; Mediterranean cruise Officers of the ship
reported she seemed in extremely depressed state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Apr 6-(UP)-Gov-
eminent expenses and receipts OF
compared with the corresponding
period of the previous fiscal year:
This Year Expenses Last Year
"a, 967, 7O5, 250.62 $500. 4S5. 1888
Receipts
sass $50, ess.24 s1,5ss. ss1,s75.2s
Deficit
50, 62s .o44,5s2.ss s2.2s0.854.093.3l
Cash balance $40. $4.73S ,223. 634S2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06
DUNLAP LEADS CONN. CHAMP,

Pinehurst, N. G., April g. CUP George
T, Dunlap, Jr, national amateur champion, held
a lead Of up over Dick Chapman, Greenwich,
Conn. ex-national interscholastic titlist, at the
end Of nine holes today in the 36-hole final round
for the north and south amateur golf champions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-06

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-05
KIDNAPPED GIRL
REPORTED SAFE
Pretty Indiana Miss Will
Return Home Soon,
Police Say.
By United Press


NEWCASTLE, Ind, April 5.-Re-
turn home of katherine Cook, pref
| ty 18-year-old Kennard high school
senior repeatedly abducted from an
automobile March 81, was expected
today after state police told her
parents the girl had been found.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erskine Cook, Ken
nard, parents Of the girl, said they
had been informed by state police
men from the Pendleton barracks
that Miss Cook had been found safe
but did not disclose her where
aboutS.
The parents said they believed
the policemen were attempting to
locate Schuyler Jackson, 30, uncle
Of the girl accused of the kidnapping.
State police were asked to search
for the girl and Jackson after he
is alleged to have abducted her
from an automobile on state road
81, near Indianapolis.
Miss Cook was en- route to In
dianapolis with another uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Lightner,
Shirley, when the abduction oc-
CURED, police were told.
Jackson has been separated rom
his wife, sister of Mrs. Cook, for
two months and has quit his job in
an Anderson factory, according to
police information.
State police headquarters at In
dianapolis said today no report re-
garding the girls abduction or find
ing had been received here.
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APRIL 5, 1894
working on cwA project near the
woman's home, it was charged.

The United States Naval Acad-
envy originally was located in New
port, r. I.
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INCREASED CAR
OUTPUT, SALES
PACE BUSINESS
Improved Trend in Activity
Is Shown by Commerce
Department Report.
BIZ United Prcss

BIZ United Prcss
WASHINGTON. April 5. In
ereasing automobile output and
sales has had an important influ-
ence on the recent improved trend
OF business activity, the commerce
department April survey of cur
rent business said today.
The February adjusted index of
automobile production was the
highest reported since May, 1881
and output has been larger in
March. Automobile retail sales
values in February doubled the
January total.
Expansion in general manufac-
turing output in February was &C
companied by pronounced rise in
factory employment and pay rolls.
The latter gain of u per cent ex-
ceeded the total for last September,
the highest figure in 1888, and also
was the largest monthly gain re-
ported since 1919.
Farm Income Gains
Cash income received by farmers
from sales of farm products rose
nearly 5 per cent during the month,
allowing for seasonal trend and
was 63 per cent above a year ago.
increases in major distribution
series have not been as large as
those reported for production. The
February rise in freight carloadings
was in accord with usual movement.
Construction work, measured by
contracts awarded, declined during
February but rose in the first half
Of March. Iron and steel production
increased rapidly in February, but
leveled off by midMarch.
Textile industry improvements
continued at a slower rate with the
adjusted index advancing 5 per cent
in February. Three major produc-
ton groups, good products, lumber
and tobacco, recorded decreases. The
rise in coal production reflected
severe weather conditions and in
creased industrial demand
Retail Prices Higher
Wholesale prices changed slightly
III CHe IlVe weeks ended March "A.
The rapid rise earlier in the year
has been succeeded by irregular
movement. Retail prices, farm
prices and living costs moved higher
during February.
The movement of gold from Eur
ope tapered off, although gold re-
ceipts were heavy during March.
Excess reserves of member banks
have continued to mount to I'M
precedented totals. but expansion in
loans and investments has been con-
fined to government security hold
ings.
No change has occurred in the
new capital market and f1otations
have been few in number and
small in total.
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program began, Labor Secretary
Frances Perkins told a capacity au-
dience here last night.
The steady rise began to show in
February, Miss Perkins said, and
she had enough figures complete to
prove that by the end of March the
index had risen above the peak
reached last October, when employ
ment and production suddenly hit
the downgrade after seven months
unprecedented improval.
After the relapse" Miss Perkins
said, I'VE are now on the road
again, because we have maintained
Observation-Disclosures CWA. through
PWA and through NRA codes. We
have learned the wages of the low
income group must be kept up or
we can not sustain our machine
era"