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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-25
BODIES FOUND

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-A patrol boat radioed to the Coast Guard here late this afternoon that it had picked up nine bodies, ten miles south of where the Ward liner Mohawk went down.
 Seaplanes radioed they had sighted five bodies in the ocean near where the boat sank. Four empty lifeboats were seen south of Seagirt, N. J.
 With this late information, the possibility grew that 49 persons lost their lives in the wreck. Eff teen are known to be dead, and 32 are missing. One hundred and sixteen were rescued.
 Women survivors, arriving here on the Coast Guard cutter Algon- quin, are hysterical. Nearly half Of the 94 on the Algonquin are suffering from injuries and expos ure.
 Capt. J. E. Wood of the Mohawk, a veteran Atlantic Coast skipper, is among the missing.
 Capt. Edmund Wang of the Talisman placed the blame on the Mohawk. He said the vessel sud- denly veered across the Talisman's bow.
 A Mohawk seaman is quoted as saying the steering gear went haywire"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-25
Col. Lindbergh
 Watches Hauptmann As He Testifies

PENNINGTON, N. J., Jan. 25.-Col. Charles A. Lindbergh sat upright in his chair today and looked unwaveringly at the witness as he gave his testi- inony-
 Mrs. Hauptmann gazed stead fly at her husband.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-25
SMITH sEATTLE-BOUND

Interested in mining ventures in Fairbanks. M. Clifford Smith is on the passenger manifest of the Northwestern, bound for Seattle He joined the boat at Seward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-25
WORLD AWAITS STORY

PENNINGTON, N. J., Jan. 25.- Bruno Richard Hauptmann went back on the witness stand this morning to tell the remainder of his story the world was waiting for yesterday when his testimony was interrupted to allow two de- fense witnesses to testify they were employers of Mrs. Hauptmann in a bakery. They would not swear positively however, that Haupt- mann called for his wife on the night of the Kidnapping.
 Hauptmann said he was at home on the night of the Kidnapping.
 Pale and Grave
 Hauptmann was pale and grave whom he was brought into the courtroom this morning. Mrs. Hauptmann came in and chatted with him before he went on the stand.
 The defense announced before the court session they would pick the States testimony to pieces, bit by bit. The State announced it was ready to refute any important alibi statement by the defense.
 Probable Testimony
 The prosecution, it was announc- ed, expected Hauptmann would bring in the dead Isadore Fisch. his former business partner, thus accounting for possession of the ransom money with the tale Fisch entrusted it to him before he sail ed for Germany last year and also expected testimony would be given that Fisch had enough of Haupt- mann's letters and handwriting specimens at the time of the kid naping to enable him to initiate his writing in the ransom notes.
 Begins His Story
 Hauptmann's eyes swept the courtroom as he took the stand.
 Under questioning, and in a heavy marked accent, Hauptmann said his wife had savings account when they were married and she continued to make deposits.
 Hauptmann told of business transactions and finally that he was worth approximately S9000 in
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-25
SNOW SLIDES
 THREATENING Residents in Idaho Section Ordered to Move by
 Authorities

SPOKANE, Wash, Jan. 25.-Res- idents of the Couer d'Alene dis trict in Idaho, have been ordered to move from their homes be- cause of threatened snow slides.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-25
l17 Known Survivors Suf- fer from Cold in
 Icy Waters
FREfCHTER KNIFES
 PROW INTO CRAFT
One Lifeboat Still Missing Third Disaster
 for Line

SEAGIRT, N. J., Jan. 25.-Two seamen are known to have per- ished and more than forty persons are unaccounted for after collis- ion between the Ward Lines Mo- hawk and the freighter Talisman in the icy waters off the New Jer- sey coast last night.
 The vanguard of IF survivors, many of them in a serious condi- ton after struggling through frigid waters, were taken to New York by the United States Coast Guard cutter Champlain.
 Lifeboat Missing
 Guardsmen and other workmen reported here that there was one of the Mohawk's lifeboats missing. Whether the missing lifeboat holds the IA passengers and 30 members of the crew still unaccounted for was not determined this morning.
 The Mohawk sank soon after the crash.
 This accident marks the third major sea catastrophe to effect a Ward Line vessel in recent months.
 Hope Expressed
 Rescuers expressed the hope that some of the missing persons might be aboard the Talisman, which is limping into Brooklyn with her bow stove in.
 Two seamen from the Mohawk were known crushed to death when the prov of the freighter knifed into the two million dollar liner five miles from here.
 PACIFIC COAST PASSENGERS
 NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-Six Pa cific Coast residents were aboard the Ward liner Mohawk wher struck by the freighter Talismar last night off the New Jersey coast They include:
 Chief Radio Operator Russell Mc- Donald of Seattle; Marvin Trum- ly, printer, of Cromwell, Ore; ane Delmar Gould, ordinary seaman of Weston, Ore.
 The other three are from Cali. fornia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-25
"| DID NOT" IS QUICK REPLY TO
 MANY CHARGES
Defendant in Elem ington Trial Responds Read
 fly to Questions
POSITIVE DENIAL or
 KIDNAPPING, MURDER
Never Saw Baby, Dead or Alive - Explains His
 Brokerage Accounts

BULLETIN - FLEMING TON, N. J., Jan. 25.-Bruno R i c h a r d Hauptmann today hurled a gutteral crisp "I did not" to every detail of the States charges he kidnapped, murdered or collected ransom for Col. Charles A. Lind bergh's baby.
 'I never saw the baby alive or dead" he declared.
 Hauptmann d enie d each and every step of the States case, stealing of the child, murder, writing of the ran som notes, construction of the ladder, handling of the baby's sleeping suit or collection of the ransom money from Dr. John F. "Jafsie" Condon.
 aupt { mann said Isad0re Fisch left him $14,600 of the ransom money with him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
LABOR MEN WILL
 ANSWER TO-DAY

Washington, April 13-U.P.)--- Labor union officials were to give Secretary of Labor Frances Per- kins their answer to-day to pro- posals by rubber companies for preventing q strike affecting 35.000 workers in-Akron plants. Labor leaders conferred with department of labor officials until early to- day. They indicated q reply to peace proposals would be made to-day. Conferences between Miss Perkins and officials of Firestone. Good year and Goodrich companies end- ed earlier in the evening. Miss Perkins expected to meet with both groups again later to-day for another discussion of the plan for averting strike.
 The plan Miss Perkins said was "along lines' of the companies agreeing to hold plant elections or dered by the National Labor Rela- tons Board, without waiving legal rights to have the orders reviewed in federal courts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
KIRK REUNION IS
 ENJOYABLE PARTY
World Traveller Returns to Meet Former Bucks
 Hill School Pupils

Reunion of Miss Elizabeth Kirk, noted world traveller, with pupils she taught at the old Bucks Hill school 4D years ago featured last nights meeting of the Bucks Hill Community club. There were II of the 70 present who received a part of their early educational in' struction in the classes conducted by Miss Kirk. It was a real re- union for both the pupils and the guest of honor who described q recent round the world trip and showed souvenirs in the form of snapshots taken at odd corners of the many places she visited.
 Among those present who were given primary instruction by Miss Kirk were Atty. William k. Law son, Walter Smith, Miss Anna Platt, Mrs. Matthew conroy, Eliz- abeth Wymms, Henry Norton, Victoria Liebreich, William Tyr rcll, Mrs. Randall Frink, rMs. Sar- ah Lawton and Anna Faber.
 Roy A. Ferris, president of the association was Tn charge of tho regular monthly meeting at which plans were discussed for road im- provements in the section. l.. Keefe and Margaret Reichenbach were accepted as members. Plans were also formulated for the pre- sentation of an entertainment on April 2$th and the proceeds will be used for the betterment of the club. More than 70 members at tended the meeting and refresh ments were served by Lena Schmidt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
"The King Is Happy"
 Delights Audience
Pupils of Mrs Elizabeth ROmaine Happily Cast in
 Pleasing ROIe-At Women's Club

the part of General Volmar and a jolly little fellow with a pleasing personality appeared in the person of John Pracny to play the happy man.
 ''The Wedding Cake"
 The natural manner in which the small spinsters played in "The Lavender Ladies' the play given to make the king happy. had 8 strong appeal to the audience. Colorful costumes made in uniform design added to the outstanding performance of the youngsters.
 Although older in years. the girls participating in the second produc- ton, '-The Wedding Cake" also presented an interesting bit of drama. The play combining mys- tery and romance held the atten- ton of the audience throughout. A clever stage setting of a small town depot added to the atmos- phere and q well arranged thunder and lightning storm brought out the mysterious situation in marked manner. In the first episode of the play clever acting was evident in the roles of Judge Mobrey played by Marjorie Spearo and Marion Gray played by Gertrude McGrath An entangled tale of the stolen emerald was unraveled in delight full manner by the girls playing praise being given to all of the girls who participated.
 Principals in Play
 Those taking part in the one- act play, 9Th King Is Happy were: Pauline Libby, Drucilla Ford, Cynthia Rittenband. Mary Alice Stokes, .Ricka Greenberg, Ed. ward Harrington, Thomas Summa Alfred Sullivan. Ruth Lux, Fred erick Lux. Germaine Fitzmaurice Lois Holcomb. Robert Jessel, Vir- ginia Walsh, Charles Gilyard, John Pracny and Edward Vastola.
 "The Lavender Ladies" were: Adrian Cantor. Joan Vanasse, Mir fam Frank, Lois Rutman, Gloria Freedman, Florence Thomas, Anne Moore, Marcy Cantor, Rita Jacobs Selma Ruth Greenblatt. Elva Rempfer. Shirley May Weed. Med. elise Dzinsky. Blanche Divigard Elaine Ruggiero, Lois Greenberg and Frederick Dauch.
 The cast of "Wedding Cake" in- cluded: Gertrude McGrath. Doris Dzinsky, Marjorie Spearo. Nancy Norton. Maizie Solomon. Dorothy Schaeffer, Frances Dzinsky, Doris Swanson. Olive Dumouchel. Mary Alice Redding, Dorothea Kanzan- jan. Rosemary Bowling, Kathryn Wolff and Margaret Libby. Members of the orchestra which | furnished music are: Cecil De- mers. Rita Monnerat and Anna r O'Neill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13

at Crosby high school by Principal Louis A. Thibodeau. Heading the list was Tommy Kane with al. en- viable average of 95 per cent Or better in four major subjects, q ing.
 But the story shows that a newsboy, in addition to his labors along that line, can adcquateI; find time who nhis route Is finished to sit down after supper, do his homework and come out on top of his respective schools honor list without much trouble.
 Tommy Kane, in addition to studying and delivering Democrats daily, finds time to peddle maga- zines, take piano lessons and play baseball and other outdoor sports just like all other regular kids, Incidentally Tommy likes moving pictures and is an ardent stamp collector.
 Then too, to prove to all that the lad who drops in with your Democrat each evening without whining or fussing, is a household asset, let one. and all known tha Tommy Kane, who has been ped. ding Democrats for six years, pays for his own piano lessons with tht money derived from his newspapeI carrying. ..
 Tommy Kane helps to carry the load at his home and gives scrvice to all his customers with smile in his heart. Many people fail tt really take an interest in theil paperboys, but should. At heart they're all striving to make them selves few pennies and helr their dear ones at home, just like Tommy Kane. Tommy has not 'et the success of his accomplishments at Crosby affect his head and his intentions of serving his Demo- crat customers for long time ta come. Mark these words and keep your eye on Tommy next year when you hear anything men toned about the Crosby high school sophomore class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
CULBERTS0NS IN
 LEAD AT FINISH

New York, April I3-(UP)- Ely Culbertson credited his self styled papa mama" bidding sys- tenn today for 16,130 point vic- tory over r. Hal Sims in their 150- rubber contract bridge match.
 The marathon contest ended fin handshaking and congratulations that belicd its advance billing as a grudge battle. One of the main is- sues in the match was which sys- tenn was more ofiicacious for hus- band and wife partnerships. Just what else was at stake neither of the principals would disclose.
 Twenty-seven sessions were held with the match starting on March 25. Mrs. Sims and Mrs. Culbert- son missed only one afternoon Of play. That day Culbertson lost about $750 to Sims at 25 cents a point. During the match the Gull bertsons lost considerable from being late. They forfeited $25 for each tardy appearance.
 In the play last night an incl dent occurred that gave new con fidence to those who make mis- takes and are not experts.
 After spirited bidding by the Culbertsons which ended at four spades the dummy went down.
 "Why, darling" exclaimed Cul- bertson, this is not our system. We do not make psychic bids"
 Tt was not psychic bid," cx- plained Mrs. Culbertson. T just had my heart with my diamonds mean my diamond in my hearts --wes' yway, 1t wasn't psychic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
ACCUSED TO FIGHT
 EXTRADITION HERE
Passer of Alleged Worth= less Check Held in New
 York City

Waterbury police were notified today that Urban A. Woodbury. a salesman arrested yesterady in New York. would fight eXtradition to Connecticut and Waterbury. Wood- bury has been sought for some time and Is now held for bail amounting to $1.000. The accused passed a worthles scbeck at the Elton hotel last summer for which the amount is said to be $150.00. In order to have him brought to this city for court proceedings and action against him it will now be necessary for Governor Wilbur l.. Cross of Connecticut and Gov. Lehman of New York state to sign the necessary papers for the transfer.
 Woodbury was arrested In New ark. N. J., few days ago on q similar charge and was released when he made restitution to the department store pressing the charges against him.
 When returned to this city he will be charged with obtaining money under false pretenses ant passing q worthless check.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13

The appeal of a child was most evident last evening when the pu- pils of Mrs Elizabeth Romaine gave a pleasing performance of two plays before large audience ut the Waterbury Women's club.
 Small children ranging from five to fourteen years were featured in the first production, "The King Is Happy" a fantastic comedy. in two scenes. The four princesses of the court portrayed by Pauline Libby. Drucilla Ford, Cynthia Rittenband and Mary Alice Stokes gave com mendable performance and kept the theme of the play alive throughout the evening. Duchess Marie, played by Ricka Greenberg, tended an air of sophistication to the dignificd court as did Lady Rosamond, court beauty, played by Ruth Lux. One of the features of the first scene was the appearance and dialogue of the two pages. Alfred Sullivan, attendant of Lord Grantbosom. and An Ling. page of Lady Rosamond. Strong character and vivid portrayal of the ardent suitor were brought out by Charles Gilyard in his splendid acting of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13

Contrary 10 report published in another newspaper, the siA business concerns, which have re. fused to distribute the Mutual Aid pledge cards to their employees are not "good sized concerns" Will liam M. Harris, Mutual Aid ad- ministrator, said today. He said the firms in question have never before contributed to the fund and that their refusal to do 50 was therefore, not unexpected.
 With the exception of one large gasoline company, all of the con cerns are small local firms and the actual financial gain which would accrue to the fund by theii acceptance of the pledges would be small, MT Harris said. He add ed, however, that he believed the public should be made aware oi their refusal to contribute 10 sup port of the relief fund. He named two cleaning concerns among those who refused the pledges.
 Greater Support
 MT Harris states that returns from the new cards to date would indicate that they pledges would find greater support than at any previous time in the history of the rr1d. He said that several firms
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
BOTH SIDES ARE
 MAKING CLAIMS
Pacifists and Patriots Had Warm Times at Parades
 of Yesterday

Los Angeles, April 13-UP)- Paciflsts and patriots" today claimed victories in yesterdays student "anti-war" strikes which drew 5000 students in this area into demonstrations that with stood attacks of amateur hog call CTS, impromptu vigilantes and po- lice blackjacks. Two Los AngeleC junior college coeds were recov- erinG from the effects of police black jacks which placed Los An- geles and Chicago apart as the only cities where violence accom- panied the nationwide walkout of approximately 80,000 students. The two girls, Flora Turchinesky, IT.. and Esther Kleinman, 19, were beaten unconscious in scuffle with a police "red squad" when the officers tried to break through campus anti-war meeting.
 The otherwise peaceful demon stration immediately was plunged into an indignant gathering. Eel low students carried the uncon- scous girls from the scene. Angry youths sought the officers, who re- treated from the school grounds, The nine policemen later said they "got frightened" when students began to swarm around them. Two newspapermen, standing with in few feet of the girls, said the police charged through, swing ing blackjacks." Twenty persons were injuried in the scuffle and police bore marks of hand to hand battle with students, includ- ing scratches from fingernails of coeds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
MRS GORDON IS
 STILL MISSING

Harrington, Conn, April 13-- (UP) - Authorities today were without tangible clue as to the whereabouts of Mrs Andrew Cor don. attractive young society matron and mother. who vanished Wednesday night after leaving home to go to drugstore and was believed to have been overtaken hy an amnesia attack.
 Only small searching party re- newed the hunt today, recombinG the woods surrounding this fash ionable suburb of the greater Hart ford area. and continuing to draS Pennington river. The search had been abandoned temporarily last night because of a downpour oi rain and blustery weather. Hei husband. son of a prominent Hart ford society family, although refus. ing to give up hope for her safe return, was persuaded to get q nights rest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
FILM STARS ARE
 GOING OVER SEA

Hollywood, April 13-CUP)--Mi- chael Balcon, British film pro- ducer, was on his way home today from his "raid" on Hollywood taJ. ent. He had the contracts of four players. The Gaumont- British exe- cutive signed Madge Evans. c. Aus brey Smith, Richard Dix and Helen Wilson. Miss Vinson is now on her way to England. In addition, he still has negotiations pending for the services of Boris Karloff, Mati- reen O'Sullivan, Peter Lorre and Walter Huston. One writer, Rian James, also was signed. "Soon after my arrival" Balloon said, .l saw Hollywood producers recog- nized the value of talent loans to exploit the names of American players in England. Tho producers desired to borrow British players from us so the arrangement works to the advantage of both coun- tries."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
CROSY DEBATERS
 WIN STATE TITLE
Defeat Meriden High in Finals for InterschOlas=
 tic Championship

Upholding the negative side, Crosby's debating team last night defeated Meriden in the finals of the state matches for the trophy of the Connecticut Interscholast!c Debating league. The subject was "Resolved: That the Federal Government Should Adopt Policy of Equalizing Educational Oppor- tunities by Means of Annual Grants to the Several States"
 Included on the winning team arc Josephine Russell, Anita Hart, Norbert AleksIs and Florence Emmett. Judges were F. l.. Ke- hoe. Wallace Bartlett and F. R. Feidler. Kenneth Blake was chair man. Tho affirmative team met Enfield last night at Enfield hign school. Members of the group are Helen Pagan. Ralph Pascussi, Jo- sephIne Donahue and John Ans klatis. John Kinney of the faculty is coach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
42 Irish-American
 Members Given OK
Applications Accepted Last Evening - Stress Fact
 Club Is NOn=POlitical- Sinking Fund Established

It was again indicated at meet ing of the Irish Am erican Social club at Eagles hall last night that the organization is civic and so- cial, not political. The fact that the club has been successful on this account was further proven when 42 new applications for member ship were accepted. Last night the organization went on record as be- ing opposed to the birth control l bill now before the state legisla- ture. The sentiments of the group were expressed by Thomas Reidy, head of the board of trustees, as | he summed the act up remarking 1 that the passage of such bill | would strike out the the root of l civilization. Resolutions will be l sent to State Senators John D. Thomas and George A. Culhane. A committee including Atty. John l.. Gaffney, Fred J. Carr and John F. Barry was appointed to act upon the matter.
 Further resolutions were adopt ed to endorse the passage of q congressional act for the issuance of stamp bearing the name and photo of Commodore Barry, found- CT of the United States Army This stamp has been considered in Washington but as yet has not come up for passage. Commodore Barry was an 1rishman, and the honor to his memory would serve in accordance with the club in the advancement of individuals of the Irish and Irish American race.
 Relative to future publicity of the organization 1t was voted that all future press releases will be in Arthur J. Lunny, Thomas Rcidy and John r. Barry.
 A unanimous vote was raised for the creation of q sinking fund and the vote was passed after a discussion on the improvements of the same.
 Mrs Vcrdon Speaks
 Mrs Margaret Verdon, EZRA welfare supervisor. was the guest speaker at the meeting. Mrs Yer don, a native of Ireland, reposed on people and places of the Emer- aid Isle and told of visits there in the past eight years. The speaker outlined the social welfare work which she Is engaged in and of the conditions of the present day that require emergency relief. She di. vided the sources of funds into three divisions. those of the munic- ipal, state and national and describ- ed the purpose for which each was used. Mrs Verdon told of calls re- ceived during the course of her work and explained that pride foolish as 1t may be, Is pushing these reople down further who otherwise would find the relief agencies stepping stones of assist ances ever q temporary bad break The old days are gone, said tho speaker, and methods have chang ed. Mrs Verdon concluded her re- marks with a wish for the prayers of those in attendance that she may continue her work well. The guest speaker was presented with a bouque' of roses by Miss Mar garet McKenna, president of the Ladies Auxiliary.