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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
$lS,OOO IS LOOT
 OF FIVE BANDITS

sparkhill. N. r.. Feb 1s--(U.P) -.Five bandits held up the National Bank of Sparkhill to-day and es- capped with loot estimated at $1S,- 900.
 The bank had just opened for the day and Cashier Harold Tanner had taken the money from the vault when the robbers entered. The bank .is insured against loss.
 Each bandit carried q sub machine gun. Three remained on guard outside the entrance. The other two forced Tanner. three cm- piOycs and a negro woman custom CT to lie face down on the floor while they collected the money.
 The bandits then backed from tho bank. jumped Into an auto mobile and drove toward the New Jersey line,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
WHISKEY LOADED
 LANUCH SEIZED

Newport, R. l.. Feb, s.-(UP).- The occan-golng. launch Josephine with e load of 500 cases of alleged fly illicit alcohol valued at several thousand dollars was captured here early today in one of the most i'm. portant seizures since renewal of the coast guard fight against rum runners. ono man was arrested but i've other of the alleged rum run. ners fled.
 The patrol boat CG-192 sighted the Josephine off Brenton's reef outside the harbor and followed her into the dock. It was seized at the wharf and man who gave only the name of Dodge was ar. rested. New London coast guard headquarters ordered the CG-192 to tow the Josephine to- Providence. The war against the illicit liquor traffic was reinstituted a week ago after Rhode Island licensed. deal. CTS nnd authorities had complained against the flood of untaxed liquor being landed unmolested in this region. sAs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
REP THOMS BILL ON AUTOS MEETS
 SOME ATTACKS
Measure Would Slash Auto Registration Fees-Op-
 position Against Bill

Representative John D. Thoms' bill. slashing the automobile regis- ,tration fees In Connecticut ap- proximatoly 50 per cent is already being actively opposed, by various interests in the state. While the bill is being heartily supported by the average automobile owner, pro- paganda designed to weaken his measure and those of other legis- lators cutting down registration costs Is being circulated, 1t was learned to-day. Representative Thoms' bill does not provide. for any increase in the gasoline tax to take the place of the proposed de- creased registration fees. On the other hand, other bills set up a schedule of gasoline tax jumps.
 According to some. information sent out by, those opposing the registration fee cuts and the gaso- line tax increases, the Connecticut highway system is practically all paved with a high type surface: the proposed increase in gasoline taxes would be a burden on those least able to pay; and an increase in the ssAA pOt 82iiOH WOutu pEOUADAy bring little, if any. increase in to- tai revenue.
 The opponents of the proposed gas tax increase contend that con sidering the large amount of gas which car owners in the adjoining states now purchase in Connecticut, in order to take advantage of this states lower tax rate, 1t would very actually cause decrease in the total revenue.
 There are several bills now pend- ing before the. legislature pertain ing to registration fee cuts. How ever, Representative Thoms of this city has not asaed for any extra tax on gasoline in his proposed The opponents of the gasoline tax measures contend that while the registration fees are high In Connecticut now the cost to the average auto owner under any new schedule Increasing the gas tax would be even more expensive. The average auto owner now pays. 1t Is contcnded, $18.42, a year in gaso- line taxes and $17 for registration fees. Under any new set up. 1t is claimed, the average gas tax paid by the individual would be $20.13 and the average registration would be SIP.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
FORMER CONVICT
 BEATEN TO DEATH
Body Carried to Hospital But Was Dead-Three
 Suspects Held

Boston, Feb 8.-(UP)-The body of man identified through fingerprints as that of Joseph (Red) Sweeney, 3S, Brighton ex- convict, arrived at City hospital in a taxicab to-day after he had been shot and bludgeoned to death in a south end night club.
 Police said Sweeney was under indictment charged with criminal offense In Middlesex county. He had been slugged twice on the head and shot at least once in the chest. On the body police found 100 grains of Q narcotic.
 Detained for questioning were three men and q woman who said she had lived with Sweeney as his wife for the past six years.
 Two men accompanied the body to the hospital. There they car ried 1t into the accident ward and said to the doctor in charge:
 Take care of this man, will you? He's been shot"
 A policeman who chanced to en. ter the ward saw the body, recog- nized one of the two men who had brought 1t, and flashed an alarm to headquarters. Meantime the pair had explained that they found the victim on Fremont street near the Meroptoliatn theater. While the officer was notifying headquar- ters, one of the two men fled but police know his name and a search for him was ordered.
 The other man remained at the hospital and was detained, as were the taxi-driver and q man arrested two hours later at a south end club.
 Police said this club apparently was the scene of the killing. Tables and chairs were upset and on the floor were blood stains only part ly concealed by sawdust.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
ELEVEN STORES
 ARE DESTROYED

Boston, Feb. s.-(UP).-The Allston shopping district was mcnaced early today when q three alarm fire raced through stores on Harvard avenue. causing dam age estimated at $S5.000. Police said the blaze started in the base ment of a tavern operated by John J. Dorgan. Bremen with gas masks fought to keep the flames from reaching the Allston theater and other nearby buildings.
 Interiors of q creamery. but ter and egg store. fruit store, two vacant stores, a liquor store, q market. Q women's wear shop, a shoe store and haberdashery were ruined. Other shops also were damaged by smoke and wa- ter. Several firemen were overcoIhe c but returned to duty after first aid treatments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
DEFENSE RESTED SHORTLY AFTER
 THE NOON HOUR
Lawyers Believe They Had Put Up Most Amazing
 Defense Wall

Remington. N. J., Feb. s.-(UP1 The defense today brought to U close its case in behalf of Bruno Richard Hauptmann, accused of the murder of Charles A. Lind bergh, Jr.
 The defense rested after pre- senting testimony designed to show that Hauptmann is innocent of the murder because he was at his homo in the Bronx on the night of the crime.
 Evidence also was presented in an effort to show that Hauptmann was at home on the date of the Lindbergh ransom payment of $50,000 and on another date when he was alleged to have passed one of the ransom bills.
 Throughout the latter part of It's presentation of testimony, the de- fense sought by inference to show
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
HAS CAUSED ARREST
 OF MANY PEOLPE
Prominent Men in High
 Positions Are Trapped in the Drive

Rocky Mount, Va, Feb 8-(UP) Treasury agents. breaking up what was described as the nations biggest moonshine whiskey ring, went into the Virginia mountain liquor country today with warrants for 34 persons. including nine pres ent and past officials.
 Already under arrest or due to be arrested were the prosecuting attorney of Franklin county. a fed eral agent, former sheriff, four deputy shcriffs. a former member of the legislature, and a former prohibition agent.
 Franklin county was named in the Wickersham commission re- port as ono of tho greatest moon- shining districts in the country.
 Beginning In 1928, investigators charged, a corrupt ring, virtually enslaved small mountain moon- sinners, grasped the product of countless stills and with system- atic orga nization distributed mil lions of gallons of whiskey through surrounding sections of Virginia and parts of North Carolina. West Virginia and Tennessee.
 Thirty-FOur Indicted
 The "A persons and one corpora ton were indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury at Harrison-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
William J Dunphy Is Named Commissioner
Governor Cross To-day Appointed the Popular Local Druggist to State Commission of Pharmacy;
 Term Will Be for Five Years

William J. Dunphy, president of the Waterbury Druggists associa- ton and former police and fire com missioner, was today appointed to the state commission of phar- macy for a term of five years by Governor Wilbur l.. Cross. He succeeds commissioner c. Thurs ton Gilbert of Darien, whose term expires June 1, 1885.
 The commission of pharmacy consists of five persons, each of whom is a licensed or registered pharmacist of at least 10 years practical experience intthe prac- tice of pharmacy, actively engaged in such practice in this state at the time of appointment
 The Connecticut Pharmaceutical association annually nominates a list of six persons on or before June l., from which the governor appoints one commissioner who holds office for five years from the first day of June in the year of his appointment.
 The commission Is charged with the responsibility of adopting rules for the performance of its duty. and also for the conduct of the business of retailing or dlspehsing of drugs, medicines and poisons. The commission has the power to compel attendance of witnesses by subpoena and may administer oats in any manner within it's jurls- diction.
 Four times year, or more often if actually necessary, the commits sion conducts an examination of applicants to become registered pharmacists. All candidates must be graduated from a recognized col- lege of pharmacy.
 The commission registers all drug stores and stores selling pa- tent medicines and drugs in sealed packages where such stores are not under the direct supervision of registered pharmacist.
 The commission Is empowered to hold hearings upon complaints as to anl violations of the statutes within the scope Of it's activities and may thereafter suspend or re- yoke my license either to practice pharmacy or to conduct a phar- macy. The commission is' also
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
UNITED STATES
 AND BRITAIN

New York, Feb. 8.-(UP).-The Earl of Lytton. former viceroy of India and chairman of the Man. churtnn commission of the League of Nations. believes close coopera- ton of Great Britain and the Uni ted States is essential 10 world peace.
 Lord Lytton made his first of a series of American addyesAes in town hall. He was introduced by John w. Dayis. presidential candi. date in 1924.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
FAY WEBB VALLEE WAS ILL TO-DAY
 AS TRIAL OPENED
More Spicy Testimony Had Been Expected
 After Yesterday

New York, Feb S.-WP)-Fay Webb y4lIee, was. III to-day and could not take the stand to recount the vagabond :. lovers alleged neglect of their Central park love nest and of his alleged adventures with other women.
 All indications had pointed 10 another stormy day in Justice Salvatore Cotillo's courtroom which ycsterday was often turned into bcdiam. Justice Cotillo occaslon- ally Joined in the loud. verbal bat ties between opposing counsel, but for the most part sighed, looked bored, and made the inost5of 1t.
 Hyman Bushei, Rndy's counsel, had more phonograph records on hahnd with. which to confront Mrs Vallee if she testifies. These rec ords are of various telephone con versations she held ;, with Gary Leon, adagio dancer, and Flushed said they would be clearer than the record played yesterday which was, noisy but incoherent. -
 Although opposing counsel dared" one another several times "t --
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
COLLEGE YOUTHS
 FOR THE LEAGUE

New York. Feb. s.-(UP).-- College students throughout the. country voted by a slender margin for the United states entry into the League of Nations serni-fin9l returns in the Literary Digest's peace poll showed today.
 The vote from 115 institutions was:
 For league entry ......... .4b,72o Against '...........r..: .4b.42b
 A more than two to one major. ity believed the nation could avoid participation in, a future war. Of 9i,O56 voting, 7G,t3i said they would bear arms if the United States were in:aded. But In event of the na- ton Invading another country only 16,i02 would fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
GRANITE MEN TO
 MAKE PRO OTEST

a 1I l
 Washington Feb. s.--(UP).- Senator's nDd representatives from granite producting states today perfected an orga nizatIon which Will attempt 10 obtain revocation of a treasury order. which would virtually eliminate use of natural stones in new federal buildings.
 The treasury order called for use of concrete and other artificial materials Instead of natural stone wherever possible.
 X The granite advocates. were es. peciaiiy anxious to obtain early cancellation or modification Of this ruling in view of the fact thst numerous postoiiices and other fed. erai buiidihgs probably will De con. AtructeA under tho protected now q. .O0osDeO.vyo works fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
HAUPTMANN TO HAVE HIS ALIBIS
 UNDER ATTACK
Prosecution to Hurl Ali Its Powers to Break
 Them Down

Bennington, N. J., Feb. 8.-(UP) Bruno Richard Hauptmann's de- fense against chargers he murder cd the Lndbergh baby ended to- day and the state of New Jersey opened vigorous attack on credi- bility of the defendants alibi wit nesses.
 Two alibi stories were hit by damaging states evidence.
 Benjamin Heier. who said he saw a man resembling lsidor Fisch leap over the St Raymond's cemetery fence on the night the Lindbergh ransom was paid. was eight miles away from that spot at about that time, the states first rebuttal witness declared.
 Elvert Carlstrom, the young Swedish boy who said he saw Hauptmann in Christian Frederick Isen's bakery on the night of the Kidnapping, was actually in Dunel- len, N. J., on that night, and never
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
KIDNAP.CHASE OF
 30 YEARS ENDED

Sheffield, Eng, Feb 8--fUP)--A k,dnaping case of 30 years ago nearcd It's end here. today.
 Henry Ross, 70. awaited trial on the charge that he Kidnapped John William Whitnear, {, on Oct 1S. 1904, from Sheffield.
 The prosecution. outlining It's caae In court yesterday. said that Ross asked permission of the boys parents to take him fishing, and did not return.
 Years later, 1t was alleged. Ross and the growing boy were found living together as father and son in Newark, N. ]. under tho names of Harry and John Single.
 Ross was committed for trial and allowed bail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
Testimony Of Former WaterburyMan Is Also Giuer1 Smashing BlolUs
Ebert CarlstrOm Was Not in the Bronx on Night of Kidnapping But Was in Bed-Witnesses for
 Fisch Showed Him Far From Scene

Pennington, N. J., February - (UP) - Calling wit at the rate of ten minutes the state of New Jersey blasted away with rebutal testimony today in an attempt to break down Bruno Richard Haupmann defense against charges that he committed the Lndbergh crime
 Perhaps the strongest state counterattack the de- fense testimony directed at the defense claim that dor Fsch involved in the Kidnapping and that he left the ransom money with Hauptmann.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
START OF ATTACK
 UPON MEXICANS
Connery of Mass. Shot the First Bolt Into That
 Government

Washington, February 8 - UP) - Chairman William r. Conpery of the house labor committee to- day accused the Mexican govern ment of "using it's military forces in age-old efforts of organism and atheism" He proposed to the house American withdrawal of recognition unless religious perse- cution ceases" and charged that Josephus Daniels was cooperating with the tyrants of Mexico to enslave the Mexican people"
 "The Mexican people are under the lash of oppression" Connery said. '"rhe government. is striving to obliterate the name of God from the minds of little children. Com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
Final Nelus Flashes
PRIZE FIGHTER SEES FIRST WIFE

Rome, Feb b8-(UP)-The Reconciliation" of Enzo Fiermonte, prize fighter, and his wealthy bride, Mrs Madeline Force Astor Dick seemed an uncertain matter today. They crossed the ocean together, but Fiermonte landed at Genoa while his wife went on to Naples, expecting to meet him there. At Genoa, however, Fiermonte was greeted by his first wife, Tosca It looked like reunion as Fermonte embraced his three year-old child, Giovanni.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08

Mrs Erna Jung testified that Fisch was at her house from D. m. until 11:45 p. m. on the night of the Kidnapping.
 The defense rested at noon. Its last witnesses sworet hat a rail in the ladder used by the kidnaper bore no relation to board in Hauptmann's attic.
 TAs state contends Hauptmann took a piece of wood out of his att tic to Snake the ladder.
 Attorney General David T. Wil- entz then began rebuttal. The first defense witness he attacked was Benjamin Heier, who said he was fitting in his parked automobile on the night of April 2, 1932-- when the Lindbergh ransom was paid-outside St Raaymond's cem- etery in the Bronx.
 Heier said Isidor Fisch leaped over the cemetery wall, raR into
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
Am bassador To Mexico Attacked M House To-day
JOsephus Daniels, Former Secretary of the Navy, Was Target Representative Connery of Massachu-
 setts Opened Attack-Plenty of Fireworks

Washington February - (UP) = Charges by Repre- sentative William Connery democrat that tyrants of Mexico enslave the Mexican people," touched off a storm of heated debate today in the House.
 North Carolina representatives jumped to their feet when Connery had concluded fiery denuncaton of Mexico "relpinus nersecuonn and sought defend Daniels
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 8--(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Feb 6. compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year: Thia Year Expenses Last Year $3.170, ,498, ,955.53 $3.724.184.451,59
 Receipts
 s2.122. .s59. .SOO.O6 $1,752,512, ,o7e.47 s2.047 .639, ,155.47 $l.971.s72.375.l2 s2.2ss. .4e7, ,sa5.OI sl.27s.5ss.4 .41s.so
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
CONSTABLE GOOD SHOT

Chicago. Feb 8--(UP)-Edward Dews. n quick shooting rural con stable killed one man and wounded another last night as they attempt cd to kIdnap Louis Kaplan, 43. partner In a motor sales agency in suburban Glenview. The man killed was identified as Tony Pen ma, 24, once charged with robbery. The wounded man is Vito Messina, 28, police character.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
LIEUT-GOV LOST AGAIN

Frankfort. Ky, Feb 8.--(UP)-- Lieutenant Governor Albert Is Chandler to-day convened the Ken lucky legislature in special session n in defiance of Governor Ruby Laf- loon. Chandler apparently was de- feated, however, in efforts to as- semble enough members to vote on q compulsory primray law which Laffon opposes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
SON OF FORMER MAYOR DIES

BrO0kline, Mass Feb b8.-(UP)-Frederic Fitzgerald youngest son of former Mayor John r. Fitzgerald of Boston and brother-in-law of Chairman Joseph P. Kennedy of the federal se- curities and exchange commission, died at his home here today after "a fortnight's illness
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
Markets At q Glance

Stocks hold gains of fractions to about points
 in dull trading. Bonds steady; U. s. government issues strong. Curb stocks rise fractions to points. Chicago stocks higher. Call money per cent. Dollar steady in foreign currencies. Wheat gains M to B cent; corn up N to h; oats
 up H to H. Cotton advances about 50 cents bale. Rubber up 37 to 43 points. Bar silver unchanged at 53N cents an ounce. Copper cents . pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08

ava ASAA0SOS former secretary of the navy.
 Rep Alfred Bulwinkle charged Connery with not attempting to get the ''reaI facts"
 "Josephus Daniels was rocked In the cradle of democracy and never in any action, would do anything to enslave the people of any na- tion," Bulwinklc said.
 The debate rocked back and forth with Rep Martin Sweeney, d., O., championing Conncry and half a dozen others accusing Con- nery of mot trying to get the facts."
 "The people of Mexico today are suffering under the lash of oppres- sion, Q lash yielded by a tyranni- cal group, a minority in power in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08
DOUBLEDAY HAD BIG ESTATE

N Mineola L l., Feb 8-(UP)-A gross estate of $1 128,249.5 and net estate of $995,- 942.88 was left by Frank N. Doubleday, former president of the publishing firm of Doubleday, Doran and company, when he died January 30, 1884, a transfer tax appraisal filed in surrogates court revealed today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08

Washington, Feb 8-UP)- Proposals to use the $4.8S0.00,000 work relief bill as an imitation measure were defeated today in the senate appropriation com mlttee.
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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-01-30
Senate Defeats Entry Of World Court;
House Upholds Extension of NRA

ment his vital S4.SS0, 100000
works relief bill and the economic
security program receive. If they
are assured of passage he plans
to drop the cares of state again
for another of the vacations which
has enabled him to refute the the
DRY that the presidency is killer
of men.
Meanwhile he was hard at work
preparing legislation to give con-
gress before he leaves-so busy,
in fact, that he dispensed with
the traditional birthday party of
intimate friends who were with
him when he ran for the vice
presidency in 1920 on the ticket
with James M. Cox.
The RFC extension measure,
offered by the house as a small
atonement for the senate's fiout-
ing of the presidents wishes, will
keep the recovery organization
created under President Hoover in
existence until Feb. l, 1887. 1t
also would broaden RFC powers
in making loans.
The house also received a re-
port from Rep. Adolph SABBATH,
D., Ill.,, head of a committee IN
vestigating real estate bondhold-
ers protective committees, charg-
ing widespread fraud and dlshon-
estY.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-01-30

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 CUP
American adherence to the world
court today became a dead poiltl-
cal issue.
Rejection of the protocols for
world court entry will probably
end the administrations efforts to
chain American participation in
the court. The vote, SO for adj
berence, to SO against, late Tues
Jav was a stunning defeat for the
Roosevelt administration.
WASHINGTON, Jan: 80. (UP)
Congress worked overtime yester,
dow Go the senate 20 hand President
pnyn,seveIt the second major defeat
n NJ his term by rejecting adher-
VI a 70 the world court, and the
bnnso to uphold his wish that the
p DYE be extended two years more.
M While y the President would have
,;,,e w ma acceptance of the world
l mt as a present for his 5Srd
S IGJ today, he apparently
e On satisfied with the general
les aGsress of administration meas
pros on Capitol Hill, for it was
Sunrae,red authoritatively he contem-
ICES LIS slipping away for Today
pa" pa rruise in Florida waters next
i''G Tbe trip depends on what treat