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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
RAMBLING STORY
 ABOUT HARDING

Washington, Feb 15-(UP)--A ran, biin. story involving the prob- able poisoning of President Hard ing was placed before the house patents committee today in It's in- vestigation of an aircraft patents pool. The story was told by James V. Martin, aircraft designer. Garden C.ty, L. I. Committee members said they placed little credence in the tale and were not inclined to inves- tigate- 1t further. They pointed out that Martin offered no evidence.
 Martin mentioned q man whom he identified as being "instrumen:. tal' with former Attorney General Daughcrty and Secretary of the Navy John Weeks in depriying the government of $5,0O0.000.
 Tho $5,OOO.00O. Martin testified, was due the gocernment from "thp Wright company" as result O. wartime transactions.
 This activity, Martin declared. 'led to the murder of Jess Smith and probabl poisoning of President Harding"
 Martin made a number of charges against the ''aircraft trust" which he maintained passed mil itary sccretas to Japan and was frl- directly responsible for the oustitg of Gen William Mitchell from the s.i nDy air corps. Martin said he had invented IT basic airplane m. provements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
KENNAMER CASE
 WILL LAST LONG

Pawnee, okla, Feb 15. (UP)-- Phil Kennamer's counsel to-day sought to clear him of murder charges on the plea that his love for girl, his fear of being killed and moment of insanity caused him to shoot John Gorrell, Jr.
 The defense at Kennamer's mur- der trial called the first of more than 50 witnesses in an effort to show:
 1-The slain dental college stu dent plotted to kidnap the girl Phil ioved-Virginia Wilcox-and Fred to extort $20,000 from her.
 2-That the 19-year-old son of U. S. Judge Franklin E. Kennamer shot in self-defense during strug- gle, with his life or Gorrell's in the balance.
 3-That Kennamer was insanely irresponsible for his actions when Gorrell was killed at Tulsa last Thanksgiving night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
Local 7auer1, OlUners
 reGoing Hartford
All Owners of Taverns in Waterbury Will Meet Mon- day Afternoon to Discuss Liquor Measures;
 100 May Visit Assembly Next Wednesday

Waterbury's tavern owners, In hopes of putting through legisla- ton favorable to them will meet in special session at Moose Hall Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at which time every local member of the Retail Beer, Wine and Liquor Merchants association will be urged to go to Hartford next We'd nesday afternoon to attend the hearing on the various liquor bills in the general assembly. The local delegation, which off, cers hope will include 100 or more, will be led by President John De- fancy and Secretary William Sul- livan of the local chapter.
 Officers and members of the local branch were quick to point out today that they will give no whatever to the bill intro duced at the request of the Con- nectlcut Tavern Owners Associa- ton, the organization formed by B. Jackson Ryan of Thomaston some months ago and whicn nas caused noticeable splits Tn the ranks or the tdNeEu hICh Ah oS. eral parts of the state. The piii at the request of Ryan's demands almost every. thing - exclusive sale of draught bee for taverns, liquor over the bar, equal rights for all permittees, whether hotel, tavern. or res- taurant.
 The bill supported by the Merr- chants Association asks for sale of strong liquor over the bar in taverns, but also gives extra privi.. leges to hotels, restaurants ana stores. It has not only the backing of the entire state or' but of hotel men. res- taurant owners and the package store group. In fact, the bill was drawn up by joint committee representing all these groups.
 Are Not With Ryan
 Waterbury tavernmen, none of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
.AUPTMANN' LOSES HOPE
 OF ESCAPE.
Hope Dwindles But He In- sists He Is an Inc :.
 nOCent Man
HIS ATTORNEY ASKED
 HIM TO TELL ALL
Many Believe, A m Ong Them Reilly, the True
 Story Not Revealed
BY SIDNEY B. WHlPP1.E

BY SIDNEY B. WHAPF1iE (Copyrlght, 1885, by United Press)
 Pennington, N. J., Febru- ary 15 = (UP) = Bruno Richard Hauptmann has lost all hope of escaping the cleo tric chair, but will die insist ing he is innocent of murder ing the Lindbergh baby, the United Press was informed today by a source close to the prisoner.
 Authorities hopeful for a con- fession leading to an accompllce already are doomed to disappoint- ment. Even his chief counsel, Ed ward J. Reilly. was understood to have asked Hauptmann since he was condemned to death Wednes. day night. to "tell me all". Haupt- mann insisted he was innocent, that he would never confess, that he had nothing to confess.
 The prisoners stolid front. par. ticularly as displayed at his well- staged interview with reporters in which he appealed to the public for funds to. carry out his appeal. is merely 0 mask. Those closest to him know 1t conceuls tho deep. est of terror and the hopelessnes. that closed in upon his mind
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
OLD AGE PENSION MEASURE MEETS
 WITH SUCCESS
Was We'll Discussed at Session Thursday; Will
 Probably Pass
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY | Especial Legislative IeepOrter)

State Capitol, Hartford, Feb 15. For the first time in history the people of the srate of Connecticut to-day stood assured of old age pension legislation. Yesterday af- ternoon, for the first time since old age pension agitation has been in existence, the Judiciary committee of the legislature sat in public hearing before gathering of more than 500 persons and heard not q dissenting voice against the bills pending in the legislature providing for old age security.
 Waterbury played Q prominent part in the hearing as William NJ Harris, executive secretary of the Lincoln House association and member of the Connecticut com mittee on Old Age Pensions, and Charles II. Campbell, communist organizer of Waterbury, spoke on behalf of setting up pensions. However, their endorsements were directed at different measures.
 Many Proposals
 There were three main proposals before the judiciary committee. One was the bill set up by the state old age pension committee of which Mir Harris Is Q member. Ar- other measure considered was the one introduced Jointly by SenE- tor c. c. Costello of Groton and Representative John J. McGarry of New London. The third bill IS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
GERMAN REPLY
 WAS FAVORABLE.

Berlin, Feb 15-(UP)-Ger- many's reply to French-British proposals for consolidation on peace has made 1t possible to start a series of negotiations whose mo- tive is the re-entrance of the reich into Europe's councils, 1t was in- dicated on reliable authority to- day.
 1t was said here, and confirmed in other capitals unofficially, that the German reply, handed yester- day to the British and French |ambassa dors, accepted completely, in principle. a proposal for an air defense league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
POLICE SUPT IS INDIGNANT OVER
 CHARGES MADE
Local Italians Says Police Discriminate Against
 Their Nationality

Vigorous denial was made this morning by Police Superintendent Joseph H. Mclean to charges made yesterday by the Italian-American Federation of Societies and Clubs. through President John DePastino, that Italians are held for question: ing at headquarters longer than prisoners of any other racial ex. traction. The superintendent de- clared that the charge was abso- lutely unfounded and stated that he was at Q loss to understand how such an accusation could be made.
 We care nothing here for the nationality of prisoners" he de- clared. "Whether he's Italian, Irish. Lithuanian, French or German in extrac ction 1t doesn't make any diff. ference; he's either released or placed under Q formal charge. If q charge Is placed against anyone, he iS presented in, city court. Some times, eases are continued under bonds, and if the prisoners can't raise bonds, then naturally they're held unti! the time for their hear ings. But there's no such thing as holding Italians here longer than anyone else, or discriminating against them in any way. As for Italians who can't speak English well being held any longer than others, that's just as absurd"
 In, regard to the charges made in yesterdays statement by the Italian Federation that Supernum erary Nicholas Menzillo had been dropped from the force without reason, the superintendent explain ed that such procedure was en- tirely up to the board. He pointed out. however. that Menzillo was dropped only when he had reach. ed the legal age limit of 40 years. Menzillo's claim that a birth ccr- tifcate from Italy showed he was not yet 40 when dropped is now before the police board. the super intendent said, and must be acted on by that group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
EMPEROR OF THE
 ETHIOPIANS IS
 VERY CONFIDENT
Believe League or His Big Mountain Army Can
 Beat Italy y
By D. A. SANDFORD World Copyright, 1885, by

OhltCu HN5oy
 Addis Ababa, Abysinia, Feb It. (UP)--Emperor Halle Selassie l revealed today that he Is depend . ing on the League of Nations and on an army waiting back in the towering, formidable mountains Of his ancient country to see Ethiopia through It's crisis with Italy.
 His tone, in receiving the United Press correspondent, was pacific. But in concluding one of the few public statements he ever has made, the emperor said:
 we will not be coerced nor in- timidated into acquiescing to nego- tiations following any other course" (than friendly, direct ne- gotiations, leading to arbitration. as recommended by the League of Nations).
 The emperor's disclosure of his army's disposition was made inci- dentally to his earnest expression of his hope that all differences with Italy would be settled pacifi- cally.
 He had given 0 formal statement to the United Press correspondent when he was asked whether Italian mobilization in the east coast col- onies of Erltrea and Somaliland
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
BEN BERNIE IN
 $1OO,OOO SUIT

New York, Feb. 15.-(UP).-A motion to question Bein Bernie. or chestra leader, before trial of a $1OO,00O suit charging him with alienation of affections, was denied todayl in supreme court.
 Charles Mulhauser. brother-in- law of Bernie, charged the orches- tra leader "maliciously by gifts, money, luxuries and other devices" induced his sister to leave the plaintiff.
 "It would appear that l am be- ing harassed\ because of my so- called indiscretion in contributing to the support of my sister," Ber- nie said in an affidavit, which charged the suit had damaked hls raclo uonularitv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
COLLEGE YOUTHS
 VOTE ON PEACE

New York, Feb 15-(UP)- American university undergradu- ates favor government control of the munitions industry nine to one, but oppose participation in tho league of nations by a slender ma. jority, final results of the Literary Digest peace roll showed today. Of 122.607 students in 118 univer- sities and colleges, 50.53 per cent opposed American entrance in the league of nations. They voted two to one affirmatively on the ques. ton "can America stay out of an. other great war;" On the question of defending the country if 1t were invaded, S3.54 percent said they would. but only 17.S2 per cent would take part in any U. s. inva- sion of another country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
CUTTER HAS WON
 { THE YACHT RACE

--Aweigh, a jib- headed cutter own ed by Lawrence M.. Baiiliere. of Baltimore, today was unofficial winner of the second annual Mi ami Nassau yacht race.
 Although more than two hours behind the staysaiI ketch Vampire, owned by Vadim Marakanoff of Miami. which had an elapse time of 3S hours. go minutes. SO sec Onds, the Aweigh won by handi- cap. The Vampire won the class B championship.
 cuck. 3O-foot Marconi risged cut ter owned by William B. Allen, of I.nulsville. Ky. H
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
ECHOES OF TRIAL WILL CONTINUE
 IN BENNINGTON
Five Defense Witnesses to Face Perjury First
 Move to Save Bruno
BY LAME c. AUSTIN

NOOpyriRuC 1UOO, Dy OhtCu ASoSy
 Remington, N. J., Feb 15--(U. P.)-Two months after Bruno Richard Hauptmann has been transferred to the death house in Trenton, long after Remington again has become drowsy village. echoes of the Lindbergh case will be heard under the moldy beams of Hunterdon County courthouse.
 Anthony M. Hauck, Jr, Hunter don County prosecutor, intends to bring perjury charges against -four or five" of the witnesses who testi- fled in Hautmann's behalf.
 Hauck is studying the transcript of testimony given by the defense witnesses so he can bring specific charges against some of them when the grand jury convenes in April. His decision to press the accusa- tions of perjury came as a surprise in view of the fact the state ob- tained the death verdict against Hauptmann. It was understood previously that the state would for get the matter in event Hauptmann was convicted.
 we cannot afford to do that" Hauck said to-day. This case was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
DEPENDED PLAN

Geneva. Feb. 15.-(UP).-Hugh Wilson, chief American delegate to the arms traffic committee. today defended a United States plan for arms control as based on a con- viction by people everywhere that something must be done. and done in a relatively short time." The plan has been accepted as a basis for discussion but criticised in de- tail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
CHARGES MADE BY GENERAL BUTLER
 ARE SUSTAINED
Agents of Several Foreign Nations Have Been Busy
 on Propaganda

The report. after months of in- vestigation, charged however that accredited agents of foreign na- tions were active in the organized spread of foreign propaganda in the United States.
 The sharply worded report in- volved In its implications the gov- ernments of Germany. Mexico, Italy and the U. s. s. R. and con- tained recommendation for deci- sive congressional action to end what 1t found to be threats to the democratic form of government in this country.
 German Embassy Involved
 Nazi propaganda included "gi- gantic mass meetings and itera-
 frAottauaA .nn pa0A Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15

Before God swear I had nothing whatever to do with the Kidnapping and the murder of this child and that I know nothing whaever in connection with the crime. I also swear that l know nothing in connection with the ran~ som money other than, as l told 1t on the witness stand at Elem. ington.
 "I sincerely believe that the great admiration the American people have for the bereaved fath- CT, Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, swayed their judgment against me, and I believe 1t likewise swayed the Judgment of the jury which heard my cause.
 Sorry For Lindbcrghs
 T, being the father of Q baby boy now almost the age of the colonel's child at the time of it's death, feel very sorry for the Col. onel and Mrs Lindbergh for their loss and sympathize with thems and 1t seems inconceivable to me that any person could believe that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15

En route, one of them ceased to signal back to its base.
 A third "short" and several Italian air force planes set out to search for the missing craft. They sighted the wreckage this after noon. Officials said, all occupants obviously were killed.
 ~wo bodies later were recovered, but they were burned beyond iden- tiflcation.
 Where It Crashed
 Rome, Feb 14--(UP)-Seven persons were believed killed today in the c-ash of a British air force hydroplane near Messina.
 The hydroplane crashed at Mount Peloritani, en route from Naples to Malta. All aboard were presumed to have perished.
 The craft belonged to Squadron 2O1.
 The POI Squadron is composed of four short Singapore" quadro-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
Seuen Killed As
 British Plane Is. Crashed M HaLy
New Model HydrOplane of British Air Force Went Down on Mountain Top Near Messina- Britain
 Said There Were Nine Aboard

Messina, Sicily February 15 - (UP) - Searching arpanes today found the burned wreckage of model British air force hydropane moutan peak 20 miles south of Messna where all occupants apparently killed. Two bodies recovered
 The wrecked and burned plane of Squadron POI -four "Short Singapore quadromotored craft which test flight from London to Singapore.
 Two of the ShortsV left Naues this morning for Malta
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 15--(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Feb 13, compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year: This Year Expenses Last Year $4,279,719,4b9.56 $3,919,7S2, SS9.Ol
 Reiecpts $2,178,294,52S.96 $1,S02, ,730, ,022.69
 Deficit
 $2.101,424.s3O.s0 $2.117,O52. .s16.ss
 Cash Balance s2,2os. .sss.sss.Os s4,s25.ss5.ss41i
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
Sluears Before God He DidNot Kidnap Or Kill Little Baby Lindbergh
Statement Was Issued Through His Counsel-Asks Public to Help Him in His Appeal GO to
 Chair Protesting Innocence to Last .

Pennington, N. J., February 15 - (UP) - In state men issued through his counsel today Bruno Hauptmann "swore before God" that he did kdnap and murder the Lindbergh baby.
 q feel that grave miscarriage of justice occurred in ing and murderng the baby of Colonel Charles Lndbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh.' the statement said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
Markets At q Glance

Stocks rise fractions to points. Bonds steady; U. S. government issues rise Curb stocks advance in quiet trading. Chicago stocks higher. Call money per cent. Dollar about steady in foreign currencies. Wheat gains K to r cent; corn up % to %; oats
 ease. Cotton holds gains of 1 to 6 points. Rubber up 1 to points. Bar silver up % at 54M cents an ounce. Copper certs pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
TAKE.oFF DATE

Los Angeles, Feb. .15.--(UP).- The tentative take-of date for Wiley Posts stratosphere flight was postponed for the third time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
Final Nelus Flashes
CANGSTERS C SUED FOR $500, ,0OO

St Paul, Feb 15.-(UP)-Suit to recover $200,000 ransom paid to the kidnapers of Ed ward G. Bremen, St Paul banker, was filed in Ramsey district court today by the Jacob father of the kidnap victim. The suit named six persons as defendants, Alvin Karpis, Harry Campbell, William Weaver, Arthur (Doc) Barker, Volney Davis and William J. Harrison. They are six of the P persons indicted by fed- eral grand jury more than year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
ONE SUICIDE CAUSED SECOND

Worcester, Mass, Feb 15.-(UP)-Wilfred Dupre, 65, Worcester manufacturer, who had been i'll, leaped or fell from a fve-story window today and was killed. When Mrs Laura Esta- brook, 50, of nearby Auburn estranged wife of a. Worcester dentist, heard of Dupres death, she wrote farewell note-"He is the only friend I had; can't stand it''-and committed suicide by inhaling Illuminating gas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
ANNE GOULD RUMOR DENIED

San Antonio, Tex, Feb 15.-(UP)-Frank Spencer Meador, former Broadway actor and husband of Anne Gould, granddaughter of the late Jay Gould, today described as "utterly pre- posterous" reports that he and his wife have separated. Meador, working in bank here, said he received message from Mrs Meador last night from Miami, Fla, saying she expected to leave for San Antonio shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
"WOODY" ENGLISH SIGNS UP

Chicago, Feb bl5-(UPl-ElWood (Woodyl English, captain of the Chicago Cubs in 1884, signed contract today for 1885. The manage ment said English agreed to terms offered by the club but his salary was not made public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-15
The WeGther

Partly Cloudy Tonight;
 Cloudy-COlder Saturday Fun Weather Report Page 2.
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The Bismarck tribune., 1935-03-28
Area Headquarters
Of Firm Are Here
Bismarck Becomes important
Control Point in Broad
Merchandising Plan

Bismarck this week became an i'm
portant center in great, nationwide
merchandising organization with the
removal Of the district offices Of
Montgomery Ward and company from
Billings, Mont, to this city.
r. A. Stewart, district manager,
said this city had been selected as q
center by the big merchandising firm
because Of its excellent commercial
record, the fact that it is the fastest
growing city in North Dakota and
because it has. in their opinion, un-
limited possibilities. Its strategic To-
cation also was q factor.
The move makes Bismarck Q con.
troll point with general supervision Of
all Montgomery Ward and company
stores in North Daktoa, and parts Of
Minnesota, Montana and Wyoming.
Stewart, who came here from Bill
ings as district manager, is a North
Dakotan by birth, having been born
at Valley City. He graduated from
the high school there and entered the
companys Valley City store in 1928.
Later he was transferred to Idaho
Falls. Ida, as manager OF the Mont
gomery-Ward store there and then
to Billings as district manager. He
Is married but has no children.
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-03-28
Runyan Six Under Par
In North South Open

Pinshurst, N. O.. March 2s.-R)-
Threats of rain held no terror for
dimunitive Paul Runyan Of White
Plains, N. r, g he set out Thursday
over moist fairways on the second
round Of the North and South open
tournament three strokes ahead Of
his nearest cha]iengers and six swings
under par.
With . brilliant display Of irons
and woods through showers and wind
gusts, the little r. q. A. champion
Wednesday raked Pinehurst's No. 2
course for 65 to head q band Of 100
of tho nations best money winners.
Only two others could better 70.
They were Ray Mangrum Of Los An
geles and Felix Serafin Of Scranton,
Pa. who plodded through the rain
for 68S,
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-03-28
from the bottom to the top of the
building, and distributed to sales
racks and counters.
Area Executives in
Capital for Opening

Bismarck's activity as q commercial
center Thursday came under obser-
vation of E. r. WINNER, st. Paul,
manager for Montgomery Ward and
company in the northwest area.
WINNER, accompanied by r. L.
Gebert, assistant regional manager,
arrived here late Wednesday to
attend the opening Of the new Mont
gomery-Ward store in Bismarck and
to confer with local and district ex-
ecutives of the firm.
Details of the arrangement where
by Bismarck becomes the control
center for the company's activities in
North Dakota and parts of Minne-
sofa, Montana and Wyoming, will be
discussed during their stay in Bis
marck.
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-03-28

500 per bushel. My secret In grow.
Ing early potatoes Is Is follows:
Select good Early Ohio seed, prop
erly treat them with corrosive SUBJ
Innate or Semesan Bell Jr. Cut the
potatoes 50 as to leave only one eye
to each hill and plant early. Pota-
toes can be grown with less moisture
than any other crop II properly plant
ed and cared for. Farmers can stop
the flow Of potatoes which are shipped
In to North Dakota in July from 9th.
er states and keep the money at home
by giving some early potatoes extra
care, but In order to succeed this
year they should be planted as early
aS possible.
Truly yours,
Henry Moldenhauer,
Dickinson, n. OAK, ut. Z.