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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-22
Saves Much Trouble

THIS was adopted at time when many Central
Americans were going to the United States to
STUDY IN the universities, acquiring citizenship in
the meantime, and then returning to their homes to
take part in political ntrigues. 1t is a useful law
now because otherwise the American government
would be meeting constant calls to assist nominal
Americans in trouble with various European govern
ments.
In recent case which Mr.. Hathaway handled
the defendant, born German but a naturalized
American, had lived in Germany for IS years and
mad not even troubled to present himself to the
consulate. Nevertheless, when he got into trouble
ne yelled for help and the Germans some reason
let him wriggle away. After he had left Germany
MIR. Hathaway received word that the mans Amer
lean citizenship had been written off in 1921 but
he wasNon his way by that time, and the Nazis may
have regarded his escape good radiance
OF course there is an important question of man.
ners involved Nazs residing in American cities who
hold meetings to harass native-born Americans may
be acting within their rights but they can hardly be
called good guests. On the other hand, Americans
have no choice. They must keep out of political
movements and arguments, or else
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-22
BY DAVID E. SMILEY
Eaitor of The Tampa Daily Time!

Tillman, lawyer and son of
the famous United States
Senator "Pitchfork" Ben
Tillman of South Carolina.
Pat Whitaker is an aggressive
and persuasive speaker. He and
his brother came to Tampa from
Georgia as young men and Pat
was taken up by the then political
powers as an attractive political
personality.
State Senators until recently
had unusual authority in the Leg
islature at Tallahassee. BY SEN
atorial courtesy they could pass
almost any bill they wished af-
fecting their own districts.
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CHANCEY NOMINATED

A S result of the intimidation
n and terrorism only a small
proportion of the electorate went
to the polls at all. There were
many clashes and many arrests.
Each faction accused the other OF
violating the election laws. The
jails were kept busy receiving
prisoners, who were promptly
bailed out.
The. Tampa Times commented
the next day:
In the long and disgraceful his
tory of fraudulent elections IN
Tampa, none probably surpassed
this one in Encouragement If not
deliberate illegal tampering with
the machinery of the election.
After canvassing the vote the
election board announced that
Mayor Chancey had been nom
mated by 1926 votes against 5O84
for ex-Mayor Mckay.
Since 2129 special policemen and
deputies and other guards were
OF duty that day, simple division
shows that there was one law
enforcer" for each seven votes
cast.
The defeated faction talked OF
going to court. and appeals were
made to Gov. Sholtz and Atty.
Gen. Lands for intervention, but
nothing came of it. County Sollc-
itor Hardee-an opponent of the
Whitaker faction-prosecuted 9
number of precinct officials &C"
cused of fraudulent practices.
They were defended by the re-
doubtable Pat Whitaker. who APP
pealed their convictions to the
State Supreme Court and had
them all released on a technical
ity.
The one bright spot in the cleo
ton was the fact that four of the
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NHN1A % O1 VItC Guy AIIICI ICdIIo CUIII-
ing to Germany, however, are sub
Ject to the German laws, and
these laws to not permit political
assemblies comparable to the Nazi
meetings in New York. And, of
course. it would be absurd for any
American group in this country to
think of organizing shoot" on
the order of the Nazi outings at
home.
The explanation is that the
Germans in America are subject
TO American law, while Americans
IN Germany must live within the
restrictions imposed by the Nazi
rpOirnn NGncf A......:-..-
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severe and protracted cold spell,
cities in all parts of the country
report marked increase in re-
lief demands. So heavy is the
unanticipated drain on local re-
sources that the Mayors Confer
ence is revising it's estimates for
Federal aid next year, and is plan
ming to ask Congress for a
$3,000,000,000 appropriation. &.
Chairman William Connery Jr. of
The House Labor Committee is
putting his bonus money to a novel
use. He plans to establish a trust
fund for his 11-year-old daughter.
-. Aubrey Williams, one of Harry
Hopkins five assistant admins
traitors, has been elevated to No.
3 man in the WPA organization.
He has been given the title of
deputy administrator, thus Off.
cially ranking him above Corning
ton Gill, Jacob Baker, Lawrence
Westbrook and Mrs. Ellen S.
woodward. So far only nine
states have enacted unemploy-
men insurance acts to conform
with the Federal Social Security
law. .Virginia's Democratic
Rep. Howard Smith has intro
duced a bill for the printing of
10000 copies of government
publication entitled Diseases of
the Horse" He proposes to dis
tribute them, 10000 to members of
the House, 10000 to the Senate.
y
Hull Statement
CECRETARY OF STATE HULL
~ will make a major political
declaration in Baltimore in early
March. He will not deal with for
eign affairs. Enrique Borde-
rave, Paraguayan minister, is
half-brother of the deposed presi-
dent of Paraguay.
Copyright, 1886, by United Feature
Syndicate Incl
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DAVID E. SMILEY
TAMPA, Fla. Feb 22-Tampa has dual form of gov
eminent, the city on the hand and Hllsborough
County on the other.
The City Police Department, under the mayor, is
charged with enforcing the state criminal laws and the
local police ordinances passed by councilmanic chamber
Of II, the City Board of Representatives.
The county commissioners, five in number, conduct
county administrative affairs and the sheriff has county
wide Jurisdiction of course including the territory covered
by the city police.
Rivalry between groups of gambling bosses led natu-
rally to recurring contests for control of the two branches
of government
For the last four years the city government has been
controlled by the Whitaker faction the two leading figures
in which Pat and Tom Whitaker, attorneys with
large criminal law practice Pat Whitaker state Sena
tor for eight years until he defeated in 1884 Henry
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-22
Taxi DriUer UnintpresSed

A ND it was actually AIS overzealous defense OF
N the Supreme Court which set taxi drivers TO
talking and coal miners and columnists and people
on street corners and in smoking cars Mr. smith S
speech put the Constitution and the Supreme Court
into politics The court doesn't like to be IN poll
tics 1t quickly moved out.
OF course. it didn't pass on all the aspects of
IVA The man who jumped from the top OF the
Empire State Building said he passed the sixtieth
story: "Wel, everything's all right up TILL now
rrbats about all the court said 1t was we-can-
talk this-over later kind of decision.
But that's what has happened to the constltu-
tional issue Roosevelt luck has held. The Presl-
dent will not be compelled to run on any KIND OF
revision plank and know at least one Woodworking
columnist who will have to find a new subject to
write upon. The nine old men have gone down IN
their deep dugouts
Copyright 1936)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-22
Al Embarrasses Judges

DUT if the strategic retreat of the Supreme Court
- to previously prepared positions is to be treated
from psychological angle some consideration must
be paid to man no longer in public life. I think
ALT E. Smythe saved IVA That doesn't look right.
OF course the man to whom I am referring IS
Alfred E. Smith,
Mr. Smiths defense of recent rulings turned out
to be the most Furnishing blow against the prestge
of the court which has been delivered. Even the
Justices felt little embarrassed when Alfred pulled
the line about their all being directly inspired by
God.
Indeed member of the bench told newspaper
man an ancedote concerning his own experiences
with the speech. MY wife and 1 listened to the
Liberty League speech the radio at the house
of a friend" he said: "Just were getting out
of the taxi on the way home my wife remarked,
THAT was a wonderful speech Ex-Governor smith
made The taxi driver turned around and said: l
thought it was terrible speech. Tell me one
thing he said"
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for public oftlce 1ortnWlIn sur
renders up his life, liberty and
the pursuit of his public duty to
the men behind the Townsend
plan.
Here are some of the pledges
the candidate for United States
Senator or member of the House
of Representatives, who seeks the
support of the Townsend move
ment is asked to sign:
1. "f Endorsed by the Town
send organization, will you make
a pledge to support and vote for
national legislation sponsored
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of the Tribune outlining his
plan" for the salvation of the
country. His outgivings were not
actually communistic or sub
versive of the American form Of
government, but they were more
or less crack Drained"
Little attention was paid to them
by the rank and file of Tampa
voters, but the temerity of this
newcomer in daring to chal-
lenge the city machine apparently
did not escape notice among some
of the officeholders.
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Townsendites Ask
Much Of Candidate
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER

WASHINGTON, Feb. Demonstrating what
w mild hammered pair DR.. Townsend and his CO.
founder and sales manager, Robert E. Clements,
seen, to he thew know how to make blackjack
Townsend headquarters here has just prepared
printed QUESTIONABLE to candidates for Congress ana
the Senate who are seeking the Endorsement OF the
Townsend clubs.
Upon examination, the QUESTIONABLE turns out
TO be blank check by which the signing candidate
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and county officials. including a
Governor, are to be nominated.
But when the Tampa news
papers daily reflected in news
columns and editorials the wide
spread and growing public indig-
nation, such talk ceased.
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HNJ"VOU H'HVtHH HIIlStII CdII BtJ Ids
locked himself out and the key is missing.
McReynolds has voted NO" or every New Deal
case which has come before him. He has an I'M
broken string of eight negatives and he has become
by his own appointment, psychoanayst to the House
and Senate.
The subconscous mind of Mr. Justice McReynolds
ought to be very interesting territory. seem to
envsage it as bleak and rocky terrain not unlike
those mountainous regions of Ethiopia through
which the Italians are making such slow progress
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pie are going to assume that the
decision was actually influenced
by the rapidly mounting protest
of various public leaders against
what they conceived to be a
usurpation of power by the court.
I believe this conception of the
professors was correct, and I am
of the opinion that criticism did
temper the judgment of the court.
But, of course, that is surmise.
No inquiring reporter sat within
the brain of Brandeis or inside
the mind of McReynolds while
the discussion was on. Indeed,
there is a rumor that McReynolds
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nuZnoulh
WESIBRO0K

MUNICH, Feb. 22-Much personal inconvencs
A'A would be avoided if Americans coming to Ger
many realized that they not insist on the same
privileges here which Germans enjoy in the United
States.
In New York, for example there is an aggressive
Naz group which hold political meetings hostile to
a large element of native-born American citizens
and sometimes conducts rifle practice on the out
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-22
IL Seems hM
BY
Haywood BR0UN

TINE IVA decision will naturally have very con-
siderable political consequences. I think one
of its immediate effects is unfortunate. The Con-
stitution is out of the current campaign BY ma
jority of to the Supreme Court has granted itself
a reprieve from criticism.
say this is unfortunate because one of the most
promising opportunities modern American history
has offered for debating basic law has now gone
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-22
A Case in Point

"A OUOC W 4 OtHE
lie was arrested last May, and his difficulty might
nave remained secret for some time but for
the fact that his wife, also of German birth reported
Immediately to Mr.. Hathaway, American consul
Nlsselback was alleged to have construed with
QUO Strasser political exile living in Prague The
latter was once political colleague of Adolf Hitler
but broke with him and ran away Nisselback also
charged with importing copies of Strasser's revolu-
uonary publications, Found guilty he was sentenced
TO Two years imprisonment thus demonstrating that
an american IN Germany not claim the same
lndulgent treatment that Naz residing in New
York receives.
IL is the German who has been naturaized as an
american ana then returns to Germany who gives
most OF the trouble. The explanation obviously ia
mat such people are unable to suppress their inter-
est IN German political controversies and either
SOUND OF too vehementy find themselves tempted
to take sides.
Nowadays if a naturazed American returns to
HS 1atnerland for more than two years he must con-
vince the nearest consul that he is still loyal Amer
lean IN order to retain his passport.
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stand this but few seem to to think that their nass
portS guarantee them all the rights which ara
thers at home and surprised and hurt when thew
na themselves IN trouble with the political police
lhere was case in the Peoples Court in Munich
Whlch is OF interest in this connection The defend
ant was Karl Nisselback, aged s. who was born in
bavaria ana naturalized in Brooklyn, but returned
mere 10 go into the export and import trade
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TO DEATH POLITICS
Letters to Newspaper Led to Fatal Whipping of Shoemaker

third the origins and consequence
Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
GAR HITS POLE,
 DIORIO INJURED
Hit.Run Driver Held Re- spOnsibIe for Crash on
 ThOmastOn Ave.

Believed at first to be seriously injured when a car in which he was riding skidded and struck Q tele- phone pole last night on the Water bury-Thomaston road, Nicholas Di- Orio, 34, of Barnes street extension, was declared to be in no danger to- day ct Waterbury hospital. DiOrio was at first thought by hospital au- thorities to have sustained Q rup- tured liver. He also suffered several several fractured ribs. According to a report filed at police headquarters by Patrolman Dunn, DiOrio was rid- ing in car operated by Donald Blanchard of 10 Division street, and owned by George Alice of 6l West Hawkins street.
 The pole was broken of at the base, after the car had been struck by another machine which did not stop, according to the report given police. The accident was one of two attributed to the slippery condition of the roads brought on by the rain. Tn another which occurred on the Meriden road near the Todd road in- tersection, a car skidded into high way fence, but no one was injured, according to Q report made by Motor Patrolmen Joseph Mccarthy and John Breen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
SHERIFFS ATTEND
 DINNER TONIGHT
High Sheriff SIavin to Pre- side at Private Gather.
 ing at WaverIy Inn

Waterbury's seven deputy sheriffs will be among those attending the anrIal spring dinner of the New Haven County Sheriffs' association at Waverly inn, Cheshire, tonight, The dir ner will be private, guests being limited to sheriffs, special deputies and honorary deputies.
 Town Chairman John H. Crary of the local democratic organization, will be one of the honored guests. High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin of New Haven county will preside, be- ing head of the county organiza- ton.
 This C!ty's sherlffs, all of whom VII attend, are Sherifis James E, O'Leary, George A. Hynes, Frank l.cCann, Frank J. Bricvkel, Bernard M. Blick, Albert Francis and Clay ton Briotti.
 During the dinner, which will be served at o'clock, a floor show will be presented. There will be no speeches.
 At the gathering, the sheriffs will make further plans for their man. moth field day to be held at Recrea- ton field, Naugatuck, on Saturday, tune 18th. Scores of attractions have been arranged for the big occasion, with marathon race from this city to the Naugatuck field starting of the program. There will be 2l acts of vaudeville, bathing beauty con- test, with the winner to receive a trip to Atlantic City, and many other attractions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
JUDGE TO IMPOSE
 PENALTY TUESDAY
Dr. PetrOceIIi to Be Sen- tenced in Court on Man.
 slaughter Charge

Sentence will be imposed on Dr. Gerardo c. Petrocelli of this city when the superior court criminal term is resumed at 10 o'clock tomor- row morning before Judge Earnest 0. Simpson. The doctor was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury early Thursday night after 8 trial of three weeks, and sentence was deferred till today at the request of Attorney Edward Mascolo, de- fense counsel.
 Two new cases are listed for trial tomorrow before Judge Simpson and a jury. The cases are those of Nor- man Parent, 22, of Bristol, charged with carrying a concealed weapon, and Michael Scacco, 34, charged with two counts of obtaining money by false pretenses.
 Attorney Mascolo will ask the court tomorrow for leniency for Dr. Petrocelli. The maximum penalty for manslaughter is l5 years im- prisonment and 6 fine of 1000. The doctor, who is almost 60, was found guilty by the jury of having caused the death of Mary Silva, 20, Of Avon, by an illegal operation.
 Parent, whose case is listed for tomorrow, was arrested last Decem- Der after a shooting affray. He waS first charged with aggravated as- sault.
 Scacco is one of three men charg- cd by the state with having cashed fraudulent checks signed with the names of prominent local men. The two other defendants have pleaded guilty to the charges lodged against them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth B. Lezotte was held this morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the Mulville Fu- neral Home, 270 West Main street to the Sacred Heart church where a solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at Q o'clock by Rev. Henry Quinn. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery. The pallbearerS were: James Conway, Thomas Finnegah, Gerald Brick, stephen Carrager, George Smith and Fred Higgins.
 The funeral of Mrs. Julia Desco- teaus will be held from the home, 7l East Clay street this morning at o:I5 o'clock to St. Ann's church where a sosem nmass Of requiem was celebrated at Q o'clock by Rev. Ubald Laurion assisted by Rev. 4. Marchand and Rev. Bertrand Par- ent. A special program of music was rendered by George Perreault or- ganist with Marcel D0ucette as so- loist. Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 A delegation from the Danes dc St Ann included: Mrs. r. <. Bari- bault. Mrs. Joseph Leblanc. Mrs. Caroline Vigeant, Mrs. Eugene Are eand. Mrs. George Ouellette. and Mrs. 4. O. Raymond.
 The Villa Mario Lodge was reps resented by Mrs. Marie 0Fenler. Mrs. Marie Cllabot. Mrs. Regina 0elinas, Mrs. Azellne Maiteaus Mrs. Clarlnda Gerard and Mrs. Anna Hon.
 The pailhnarerH were: Wllfred BFodeur, Ernest nFodelir, James OTirien. Emil BeansOleil. Henry zas-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
ESTATE
 LEFT TO WIFE
Late Contractor, Native of SOuthbury, in Business
 Here Forty Years

The entire estate of Edward 0. Smith, local contractor who died April IT, goes to his wife, Anna Northrop Smith, according to the terms of his will, admitted to pro- bate today by Judge Dennis J. Sla- win. The will provides that after the payment of funeral expenses and debt, all the testator's property real and personal, go to Mrs. Smith.
 The will, orawn April l8. 1925, names as executors Mrs. Smith and two sons, George E. and Harry C.. Mrs. Smith and Harry Smith re- signed their posts, however, and George F. Smith has qualified as sole executor.
 MT. Smith was 30 when he died at his home on Columbia Boulevard. Born in Southbury he came to Wa terbury many years ago, and had been a building contractor for more than 70 years. He was Q member of the Second Congregational church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
FEDERAL PLAYERS
 PRESENT COMEDY
March flares Proves POp- uIar With General Pub.
 lie; Matinees Arranged

The theater going public arc in a real treat this week when March Hares," sophisticated threc-act comedy continues run at the Line coin theater in New Haven. An thored by the well-known Harry WagstaR Gribble, March flares" will make it's Elm City debut with a matinee performance this after noon.
 Featuring with fed exceptions the entire cast which performed 50 wei lin the recent Smash-hit, "The Would-Be Gentleman" the Federal theater believes March flares" will carry on where the Moliere opus left of.
 The action of the play takes place in the suburban home of Mrs. Janet Rodney, ably portrayed by Eleanor Vlshno Evans, and concerns those temperamentally inclined. Besides Miss Evans the cast includes Mary Hone, Peter Galvan, Charles Atkin, George Petrie, Ellen Love, Sylvia Framson, Josephine Tyler and Peter Cusanelli.
 The production will run from May 6 to May 9, inclusive. Matinees will be given on Wednesdays and Saturday. Clubs, lodges or organi- zations interested in giving Q bene- fit performance or attending in a group any performance may get in touch with the publicity director.
 Music will be furnished at even- ing performances by the Federal Symphony orchestra, Henry Busse conducting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

With performers and equipment all ready, the third annual charity circus of zindah Grotto will be ofh- cially opened tonight at the state armory by Lieut.. Gov. Hayes. Un- less 1t rains, members of the Grotto who are not engaged at the armory, guests and visiting delegations will parade from Masonic temple to the armory behind the Grotto band at 7:45, arriving in time for the open ing. This afternoon 2,500 school children will be guests at the first matinee. The rest of the schools have been divided 50 that about the same number will attend each day.
 All the parochial schools will at- tend Wednesday, excepting St.. Mary's which is assigned for Friday in order to relieve the congestion. Special tickets have been distributed SO that the youngsters may attend for @ small fee. The show, how ever, Mgr. Frank Wirth announces, will be the same as at night.
 Delegations from virtually all Of the civic, fraternal and patriotic or- ganizations in the city will be on hand tonight as well as national guard and reserve officers. Boxes have been assigned to the fraternal guests. Because of the size Of the armory, various groups will attend on other nights during the week.
 Monarch Warren D. Platt in- spected the seating arrangements and the 42 foot ring last night and declared himself satisfied with the