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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-05
Human Side of News
By EdLOir C. Hill
When Mike Jacobs Gives Show For Charity
It Is Charity Which Benefits
Bv EdUin C.. Hill

family was one Of two Jewish
families moving in. That meant
he had to fight from the start,
which he did, as he sold papers
around the Battery or got Grand
running or package-huStling jobs.
He developed a stiff wallop, but
he liked to make friends after.
ward, and his lifetime pals became
such lads as Joe Bannon, the Con.
nels, the Doolins and the like.
His career has been a unique
blend of fighting and friendship
techniques. Those Battery days
were at the time of the fade-out
of the Whitehall boatmen, with
their hair-raising boat races to
meet incoming ships, board them
and get supply orders.
Young Mike was just too late
for the Whitehall crews, but he
took to boarding ships and pick
ing up orders, starting little
business Of his own when he was
scarcely out of short pants. One
day he stood in long line, wait.
ing to buy a 50-cent ticket at
Minors old theater in the Bowery.
Just as he got his ticket, man
offered him 81 for it. He sold it,
pondered the 100 per cent profit
and wondered whether that sort
of thing couldn't be worked up
into a business.
ENDLESS HUSTLNG
That was the start of Mike
Jacobs big ticket brokerage bust
ness. In his little coop of an
office in the old Hotel Normandy
he hung on through some lean
months before he began to get re-
turns. When he finally got going,
he was up against lot of haunch,
paunch and jowl competition.
There were some big, tough and
ruthless outfits against him. He
beat them all, mainly through the
old slam-bank Battery rough and
tumble, plus endless huStling. He
finally hit the high road as the
boss sports ticket broker of Amer.
lea.
Mike and Tex Richard worked
side by side for years. When Rick
ard died, Mike had no idea Of
succeeding him as promoter. He
was virtually showed into it by Bill
FarnSworth, Eddie Frayne and
Damon Runyon, men who previ-
ously had organized milk fund
shows for Mrs. Hearst. Then and
subsequently there had been char
ity promotions where everybody
but the supposed beneficiary got
q cut.
Mike Jacobs was picked out two
years and half ago to handle the
Christmas Fund show because he
is one promoter who never holds
out a hole card. His percentage
from the top" goes to the bene-
ficiary and to one one else. The
above was the bout between Billy
Petrolle and Barney Ross, held at
the Bronx Coliseum where about
10000 persons were turned away.
The record of that fine start has
since been maintained.
Lots of other promoters looked
over Joe Louis before the sagacious
Mike Jacobs saw him work and
picked him for his ace. He beat
them all to the fountain pen, in
cidentally rendering a great service
to the boxing game, in an era of
waning interest and jug-handled
fights.
Mike, who is now well along in
his fifties, is of medium stature
with sandy, thinning hair, never
a flashy dresser, the hardest man
in the world to gyp but quick on
the draw when he finds q friend
in distress.
Copyright 1895. by King Features
| Syndicate. Inc.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-05
RESIGNS posi-

When Charles F. Boots. Legisla-
tive Counsel of the Senate, re-
Gently rendered his resignation,
Senator Pat Harrison CD of Mis-
siSsippi paid him tribute.
In a brief address he pointed
out that there were few, If any,
Senators who had not consulted
with Mr.. Boots concerning legiS-
lation in the Is years he had been
attached to the office Of the
Legislative Counsel.
AS a matter of fact, Boots as
sisted many Senator over legis-
lative hurdles when they sought
to draft bills of one type or
another.
AS Senator Harrison pointed
out, Boots left the Senate service
for private employment and there
will be many Senators who will
miss his counsel when they at
tempt to write new bills.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-05

~oS
ing themselves
into Future Vet
Grams and Gold
S t ar Mothers,
and demanding
compenSa ito n
and bonuses be-
fore hand, SO
they can enjoy
them while the
e n ] oyin is
good
Does the idea
shock you? Per
sonally. I think
it's not so bad
since behind
H. laAn
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-05
Extra!--LaWyer Goes to Jail

Finally the law caught up with THE RIGHT MAN in the
Dllinger
Louis Pque Chicago attorney accused Of harborng Dn
ger and the sinister Homer Van Meter denied appeal
for review Of his conviction and sentenced to two in
prison and fine of $4,000!
For the mouhpece behind the smart crook IS AD
JUDGED CROOK HIMSELF!
When crooked lawyers JAIL hereu be less crime
AND NOT UNTIL THEN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-05
A SERENADE

Music has its charms appar-
emily in the estimation of one Of
the towns organ grinders.
He recently stopped in front Of
the Barr Building, which houses
the officials of the Republican
National Committee.
The song on which he Concen-
trated was the favorite of former
Governor Alfred e. Smith.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-05

Strolling down Jacobs Beach the
other day-that's what they call
West Forty-ninth Street, New York,
now-I learned that Mike Jacobs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-05
Legal Primaries

Representative Vincent L. Palmisano has announced
that he will be unable to conduct hearings the bill
to revise juvenile court procedure in Washington.
Needing his time to conduct his campaign he turned
the bill back to the House District committee which may
or may not hold hearings the bill in time to get
ton from the present Congress
That seems to be fair way Of treating the juvenile
court bill.
But-Mr. Palmisano's subcommittee also has before
It the bill which would legaze primary elections in the
District and Mr. Palmsano has held hearings that
bill nor has he returned it to the full committee for
sideration.
IT WOULD SEEM NATURAL THAT MR.. PALMI
sANO, HAVING PRIMARY ELECTIONS so MUCH
STEPS IN REGARD TO THE DISTRICT PRIMARY
BILL.
Unless Mr. Pamisano reports the primary bill
promptly or turns it to Chairman Mary T. Norton
In order that the full committee may act it, Washing
ton will send delegations to the party conventions
chosen along the same old lines as in the past.
To perpetuate that system this year would be most
unfortunate
Each of the party conventions this year will be asked
to adopt plank urging enactment of constitutional
amendment which would give the National Capital rep
resentation in the Senate and House.
In celebrating on this platform plank the conventions
are entitled to the advice of District delegations truly
representative of the community.
Under the picking system uUhich has been in OOgue
here years is safe that the delegations
which u carry the District banner Uu not be really rep
TesentatiUe OF the city,
Mr. Palmisano has it in his power to correct this
situation
We hope that with his mind filled with thoughts of
primaries in Baltimore he will find little time to
think of the Washington situation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-05

This new campus Scheme-col-'
lege students trying to wipe War
off the map by ridicule-organiz-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-05

In the midst of Senate debate
recently, Senator M. M. Logan
CD Of Kentucky noted the alb
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-05

love her when he begins lying to
her: let her wait until he begins
telling her the brutal truth-and
doesn't care what she thinks!
Any man who loves a woman
we'll enough to lie to her, does it
with his whole heart!
Copyright. 1885. by King Features
Syndicate. Ine.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-05
The Greatest Show On Earth
BIZ John Sv1ure, T.

JUTE7E O7EU7C1 VTs
debate% It was The Sidewalks Of New
LOGAN York"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
OnLyMarched Troops Into 7erritory
 That Belonged To Her
JosephH. Mclean Has
 Resigned From Office
cessOr - Captain Daniel Il. Carson Was Appointed Deputy Superintendent

Superintendent of Police Joseph H. Mclean to- day resigned as head of the Waterbury police depart ment. Meeting at 12:45 o'clock this noon hour the board of police commissioners commenced program of shakeups that promises to hit every office in the department The resignation of Superintendent Mclean was accepted and City Sheriff William J.. Roach was named his successor. At the same time the board advanced Captain Daniel J. Carson to the post of deputy superintendent of police, filling the vacancy caused by the death almost three years ago of the late Deputy Superintendent Edward J.. Mullings.
 Further Changes Underway
 Further changes in the department underway but the police board at this noons meeting refraned from talk ing any action Superintendent McLeans retirement was made effective immediately. This that City Sheriff Roach will the duties of superintendent tomorrow morning It will mark the very few times in the history of Waterbury that democrat has headed the local police department.
 Sheriff Roach Also Resigns
 City Sheriff Roach this morning submitted his resig- nation to Mayor Frank Hayes city sheriff Mayor Hayes has the power of filling this vacancy and has already decided upon the successor to Superintendent Roach
 Shifts In Police Department
 Shifts in the police department will include the nam- ing new head of the vice squad the post heretofore held by Deputy Superintendent Carson Other advance ents in the department will be made to fill vacancies that have existed for tme possibly at the next regular meeting of the police board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
LUMBER co. WILL
 FILL CONTRACTS
Burned Out Concern to Complete Work on Bris-
 tOl Post Office

Ofacials of the Connecticut Lum- ber company virtually destroyed by fire Sunday at Q loss estimated at $75,000, declared today that con- struction of the new post office building at Bristol would proceed without delay in spite of the loss of materials and machinery. The post office is being built by Tremaglio brothers, owners of the lumber company.
 The contract for the new post of Ace calls for It's completion by Feb ruary c, 1887. The work of raging the old building has been completed and as soon as a large retaining wall at the rear of the old postof- flee is torn down, work will begin on the construction Of the new building.
 All that remains standing of the old post office building in Bristol is the front pillars and part of the side walls. The pillars will be used in the new building and at each end of the front of the building there will be an entrance.
 Plans call for a lobby across the front and on the south side of the building and rooms for the civil service commissioner, post inspec- tor and internal revenue officer on the basement floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
DEMOCRATIC
 SESSION PLANS
State Central Committee Meets at Hotel Elton
 Next Saturday

Arrangements for the spring con- vcntion, at which delegates to the national democratic convention will be selected, will be made ct 8 meet ing of the Democratic State Central committee to be held in Waterbury Saturday, March IA, at o'clock in the Hotel Elton. The meeting will be called to order by State Chair man J. Francis Smith of Waterbury.
 A definite announcement on the place and time of the spring gath ering is expected to be made by the committee ct this meeting. Connec- ticut will have the same number of delegates this year as four years ago at the national convention, sixteen.
 Of this number two will be sel- ccted from each congressional dis trict, the remaining to be elected at-large. Four years ago there were twenty -four delegates t.large, each with one-quarter of vote apiece. Under the ruling recently laid down by the Democratic National com- mittee the convention will be un- able to select so many delegates-at- large with fractional votes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
TO INVESTIGATE
 TOWNSEND PLAN

Washington, March 10 - (UP) - The house, without dissenting vote, today amended and broadened resolution authorizing investiga- ton of the Townsend and other old age pension plans.
 The esolution-similar to one ap- proved by the house earlier-in- cluded the McGroarty bill in the scope of the inquiry and granted the investigation committee power to file and print it's reports Of ind ings should congress not be in ses- sion.
 The amended resolution was in- troduced by Rep. c. Jasper Bell. d., Mo, chairman of the eight man house investigation committee.
 The McGroarty bill was introduc- cd by Rep. John s, McGroarty, d.. Cal, leader of the house Townsend bloc, to provide for pensions up to $20O monthly for persons over 60.
 "Eome of the committee felt that the McGroarty bill should be nam cd specifically in the resolution" !" Bell said. we will look into it's background and propaganda sur rounding 1t and other features with out attempting to determine the economic soundness of the plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
BOSSY CILLIS
 REFUSES TO PAY

Boston, March l0--(UP)-Bossy Gillis. fiery mayor of Newburyport. will defy a state supreme court order to approve payment of $24.000 to a construction company for work on a $273, 900 high school. he said today.
 Justice John c. Crosby issued a writ Of mandamus on petition of the Newburyport school committee and city council. If Gillis does not make the payment tomorrow. 1t was an- nounced, the contractors. George A. Fuller company. would cancel their contract and sue Gillis for damages.
 "I won't pay" shouted Gillis-ofii- cially Mayor Andrew J.-as he storined ont Of the courtroom. "If necessary I win hire my own archi- tect and build the school myself
 During the hearing 0illis was asked why be refused to approve payment
 T have my reasons" BOssy said. 'rhe cut has been made ="
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
JUDGE RITTER TO
 BE IMPEACHED

Washington. March i0--oUPl = The Senate solemnly resolved itseli into an impeachment trial court to- day for the i2th time in history.
 The impeachment action brought by the House Of Representatives against Federal Judge Halsted hit" ter Of Florida formally was laid be. fore the Senate by the House trial managers. who will act as prosecu- tors in the case.
 Vice. President John ". Garner administered a typical jury oath to senators after he himself was sworn Dy Sen. William V, Is0rah. e., Ida, senl0r member of the body.
 The House managers merely pres tented their charges. involving ale Rged Irregularities in the handling II geeelvaFEIsIp eaEes lfl Florida. and fere advised by Garner that the senate would consider the eaae.
 Judge hitter IDlia answer the -harges before a dale Is fixed i0F lbo trial t0 bfsi0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
NOEVIDENCEPUT
 IN TOSAVE BOY

Dorchester. N. B.. March iO-- (UP)--Attorncys for Arthur Bannis- ter I9 year old backwoods youth, said today no evidence would be pre- sentcd jn his behalf against the crown charges that he committed three murders and a Kidnapping.
 Announcement that no defense would be offered came as the state completed the case 1t believed will send Bannister to the gallows for the killing of Arthur Lake. Lakes common law wife, and their two year old son.
 The crown contended he miir- dered them so he could kidnap their six month old daughter as a mart of a crude blackmail plot con- ceIyed by his mother, Mrs. Mae Ban mister.
 She wanted 10 use the child to pass of as her own tO get money from men with whom they had been in- limate.
 Sudden resting Of the crowns case was followed by the unexpected move of BannisteT's counsel. Mir- ray Lambert After c0nferTing with Js1isnlsier briefly. Lambert ad' dressed the bench
 eve do not think it necg aary io esll any Nitnesses. Your kJrdhhlp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
More Arrests Coming M Policy Racketeers
Others Who Helped Are to Be Taken In On Warrants

Possibility of further arrests in the drive against policy begun yes- terday by the office of States At torney Lawrence l.. Lewis loomed today, in view of the hints given by MT. Lewis in his statement to Judge Newell Jennings in superior court yesterday afternon that more developments might be forthcoming Supporting the belief that addition al suspects may be brought in is q declaration made yesterday from an official source that the nine men arrested yesterday were "writers" of policy and would be 50 charged in court and that none of them was a runner" or collector"
 The nine arrested yesterday by the police vice squad on bench war rants supplied by the states attor- ney were all free today, bonds of $l 900 having been posted for their release. James 1T. O'Rourke, of 93 Scovill street, posted the 5000 bonds. ~st
 States Attorney Lewis and his
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
PEA PACKERS TO
 BE GIVEN FOOD

Nipomo, Cal. March l0-tUPD-A thousand stranded and destitute pea pickers set up faint cheer today at news that the federal govern ment is rushing them a supply of food to ward of the threat Of star Vation.
 Faces of the destitute field work CTS, stranded by crop failure, frightened when United Press Correspondent brought them word that 10000 pounds Of food were en route here from Los Angeles.
 My God. how VIC need it," ex- claimed J. W. Carpenter. the camp boss.
 For six weeks. the workers have been without funds. adequate cloth- lng or much food. Two weeks oi steady rain. causing rust blight. spoiled the pea crop and cut oif the source of their earnings.
 Previous reports that San Luis Oblsp0 county had been caring for them were denied by Carpenter. a former Little Rock, Ark. resident who came West many months ago Co join the Nomadlc aAny of work CTS uh0 follow the seasonal pes crops from the Imperial Valley tn Idaho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
RESIGNED SUPT.
 HAD CLEAN SLATE
Makes Statement Why He Decided to Retire-Was
 Popular Chief

Superintendent Joseph H. Me- Lean, who resigned as head Of the police department today, was high ly praised by the board of police commissioners for his fine record Raised from the ranks and passing through every stage of the police game, Superintendent Mclean, it was pointed out, was never com plained of for his work and never had a charge preferred against him He goes out with a "clean slate, 1t was stated.
 The retiring police head, in statement issued this morning, stat cd that he had decided to resign after discussing a recent request for his resignation from the adminis- tration. This discussion, he said, was with his family and friends.
 His Police Record
 Superintendent Mclean was named a supernumerary of the Wa terbury police department in Decem- Der, 1899. He was named Grade A patrolman on March l2, 1901, a Grade B patrolman on September l7th, 1901, and a Grade c patrol man on March 22nd. 1902.
 On August lst, 1910, Superinten- dent Mclean was named an acting sergeant and was made sergeant on August 3lst of the same year. On November 14th. 1917, he was ad-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
DIPLOMATS SEE. NO PRESENT WAR
Believes Rus. sia, Germany Are Nearer
 Clash Than Others
By JOSEPH IT. BAIRD { Copyright 1886, by United Press)

Washington, March l0-- CUP)-- War between Germany and Soviet Russia was foreseen as the greatest danger in Europe's present crisis by diplomatic realists today.
 Statesmen generally are agreed that the prospect of immediate fighting anywhere in Europe is re- mote.
 They expect period of heated note writing and fervent oratory at Geneva, then a tense peace fin Western Europe --- tense unless 8 realistic peace structure can be build on the remains of the Versailles treaty.
 But to students of European politics the danger of eventual war in Eastern Europe has become even greater as the result of Hitler's
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
GREAT BRITAIN \
 JUST MEDIATOR
Will Keep France, Ger. many From Fireworks;
 League to Settle It All
BY FREDERICK KUH United Press Staff COrrespondentk

tUniLcu f'reSb DtaH NOTTebVUuueHtp London, March l0--(UP) Great Britain's stand in the fateful con- ference of Locarno signatory iia- tions today will be that of power. ful mediator for peace between ail alarmed France and militant Ger many.
 Stubborn and protracted Frances British arguments for and against severe measures in retaliation for Germany's denunciation of tho Lo. cnrno pact may be expected, in- formed observers here believed.
 It was believed, however, that Capt Anthony Eden, British foreign minister, ultimately would succeed in inducing Premier Pierre Etienne Flandin to drop the French dee mands for withdrawal of German troops from the Rhlneland and for League sanctions.
 Some Form Of Penalty
 If this Pacific withdrawal is suc- cessful, Eden then probably will agree to some form of moral con- demnation of Germany and may move for q strengthening Of allianc- es among Germany's neighbors whereby the Locarno pact will be transformed into virtually one-sid- ed defensive alliance against the Reich. These moves would atone in some measure for the backing down from the stiff French attitude
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
Final Nelvs Flashes
BURNING CONTINUES IN SPAIN

Granada Spain, March 1O.-(UP)--Shoot- ing and the burning of churches, convents, cafes, newspapers and other buildings occurred all dur ing today in Granada after the proclamation of general strike by left wing factions. Infantry men and artillerymen were called out: Build ings attacked or set afire included; The Car melite convent; church and convent of St. Nazario: the Theater Isabelle the Catholic; fas- cist and popular action headquarters; the Right ist newspaper Ideal; the "House of Pillars" political center of the right the houses of prom inent rghtists, and warehouse and tobacco fac tory owned by the leader of the popular action party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
FRANCE FAILED
 IN AGREEMENT
Cannot Side With Britain In What Should Be Done
 to Germany
(By United Pressl

The situation In Europe today:
 Paris--F'rance and Britain divided over strong demands on Hitler which France insists powers en- force.
 Paris--Statesmen Of the Locarno treaty nations---France Britain, Italy and Belgium--met to decide on q united course Of action against Germany.
 Berlin Germany marked time while awaiting diplomatic reaction Of Europe to It's Rhineland reoc- cupation.
 Along the Franco German from tier French troops swarmed Into border forts while German Rhine- land garrisons returned to pre- world war strength.
 London -- Britain took mediatory course, condemning Germany but
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
LIE DETECTOR WAS FAILURE

Redwood, CaIif., March IO.-(UP)- Jerome von Braun Salz, who withstood lie de- tector but later confessed a murder under old fashioned police grilling, today directed officers to his victims body In a woodside glen along the Skyline boulevard police found the body of Mrs. Ada French Rice, 58, in shallow grave. She had been missing since June. Lime had been poured over the body. Saz, officers said, pointed out the spot where he buried the body.