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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
Burial Scheduled for To- morrow Tn Tacoma at
 Private Services
EVIDENCE SHOWS
 BOY WAS TORTURED
Lad Had Been Dead Six Days, Authorities Say,
 When Body Found

TACOMA, Wash. Jan. 13 = The flower banked casket shields from the gaze of the sorrowing family the crutal. wounds ten-year- -old Charles Mattson, son of Dr. w. w. Mattson. suffered at the hands of his kidnap- er-killer The funeral services are at l o'clock, Pacific Coast time, tomorrow.
 The wounds, it is learned, were closely guarded at the autopsy and withheld entirely from Mrs. M a ttson and the two remain ing children, William, aged 16, and Muriel, aged IA.
 Neither the G-Men nor physi- clans disclosed the extent of the wounds, but the San Francisco Chronicle, in copyrighted dispatch from Tacoma, says one stab wound from the back almost pierced through the body missing the vital organs and leaving the boy in terrif- ic torture before finally being killed.
 The Chronicles dispatch also says the boy fought fiercely probably in an attempt to escape"
 It is now reported the little boy had been dead six days when his nude frozen body was found near Edmonds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
Red, White and Blue, Co|orS for
 Birthday Balls

NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-The na- tional colors, red, white and blue, were chosen today as the color scheme for the birthday balls hon. bring President Roosevelt on Janu- ary 30
 Those colors will decorate 5000 bathrooms in as many cities all over the country. Women guests will be asked to incorporate them in their costumes-a white gown, for in- stance, with red and blue accesssor- ies. Merchants will be expected to trim their windows in the same fashion for the week beginning on January 25.
 The proceeds of the balls, as in past years, will go to help sufferers from infantile paralysis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
STOCK QUOTATi~7H ,


 NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is l5h, American Can l15A, American Power and Light 1874, Anaconda 563s, Armour of Illinois 7%, Bethlehem Steel 75B, Calumet and Hecla 18A, Common wealth and Southern As. Curtiss- Wright 71a, General Motors 6512 International Harvester 104h, Ken necott 62s, New York Central 431a Republic Steel 28ss, Southern Pa cific 47A, United States Steel 79A United Corporation BIS, Cities Serv- ice As, Bremner bid 2A. asked BE-; Pound $491 3/16.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
F MISSING
 ON Z PLANES
Hope Abandoned for Safe ty of Parties Lost
 Tn Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 13.-Hope was virtually abandoned today for twelve persons aboard two planes that are missing in the wild coun- try near Minatitland, Vera Cruz.
 An airliner with six passengers and a crew of three aboard was lost Monday either in the marsh lands or high in the mountains on a flight from Mexico City
 The other plane, lost in the same area, has three aboard
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
sS00,00O a Year
 Awarded Edward

ENZESFELD, Austria, Jan. 13.-- Negotiations with the British Gov ernment over the financial status of Edward. Duke of Windsor, have reached a final settlement, and the former King is expected to receive about $800,000 a year.
 This was revealed after the Duke lunched with Sir Walford Selby, British Minister to Austria, at the legation in nearby Vienna. It was understood the Minister gave Ed ward mail from London containing terms of the settlement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
GOLD SHIPMENT SAFELY LANDED
 IN DEPOSITORY
Two Hundred Million Dol lars Transported to New
 Bomb Proof Vault

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, Jan. IS. A thirteen-car train, carrying an estimated two hundred million dol lars in gold, the first of the na- tion's supply to be stored in the Governments new bomb proof de- pository, has arrived here.
 Soldiers, Secret service and postal inspectors, acting with mint guards, were placed around the train on arrival
 Sentries were on all cars.
 The Treasury Department did not announce the shipment was being made until after the train was well on the way here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
Search Plans for AIaska
 PIane Cancelled; Pilot, 4
 Passengers Reported Safe

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Jan. 13.-- The Star. Air Service cancelled search planes on receipt of a wire less from McGrath saying Pilot Estol Call and four passengers ar rived safely Tuesday
 A brief m e sage said weather forced the party down and the pilot and his four passengers spent their time since Sunday in cabin in a remote section.
 The flight was continued when the weather cleared
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
Doctors Says Their Pay
 Is as Low as Janitors

MANILA, P. l., Jan. 13.-Resident physicians at the Philippine Gen. eral Hospital complained that they received no more pay than the janitors.
 An investigation S h wed some were paid as little as $20 a month, with free board and lodging, and were not permitted to have private practices.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
EPIDEMIC OF
 FLU INCREASES

WASHINGTON, tan. 13. - The Public Health Service today re- ported a sharp increase in the number of cases of flu for the week ending January g.
 The service reports a total oi 9,187 cases for the week compared to 1882 cases the previous week.
 The officials emphasized that the reports are incomplete and the az gregate number over the country might be much larger.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
RUNNING DOWN EVERY REPORT
 IN KIDNAP CASE
Highway Chief Reports No New Developments
 Probe Mystery Car

EVERETT, Wash, Jan. 13.-Chiei William Cole, of the State Highway Patrol, said to the Associated Press this afternoon that If there has been any important development in the Mattson kidnap-murder case since midnight, I have not been informed of it."
 The Associated Press had con- firmed the report that a long knife was used in stabbing the boy be- fore he was killed by a blow on the head. The knife had a long slim blade, whether carving knife, stilleto or extremely large penknife is not certain.
 Investigate Everything
 Authorities reasserted the policy of investigating everything as rumors galore poured in.
 One report came from Folsom Prison, California, and caused the authorities to announce that Fred Orrin Haynes, former "two-time convict" is being sought.
 Finger Prints Asked
 A request has come from Grand Forks, British Columbia, for finger prints of two men giving their names as Leonard Hall, aged 31, and William Bailey, aged A, who crossed the border over a closed snow-drifted road yesterday. Both had guns. Their vehicle is being held here. Descriptions as request ed, have been messaged.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
LIFE OF REC
 IS EXTENDED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13. - The Administrations bill to extend the life of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to June 30, 1889, has been approved without a dissenting vote by the Senate Banking Com mittee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
RAIL PLAYER OUT

Jim Morgan, pitcher and out fielder with the champion Moose baseball team in the Gastineau Channel League last summer, took passage for the South this morning on the Princess Norah. Morgan does not plan to return to Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
THOS. W. PAGE
 PASSES AWAY

CHARLOTT TEVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 13.-Thomas Walker Page, aged 70, Vice Chairman of the Federal Tariff Commission, died to- day at the University of Virginia Hospital.
 Page had long been a teacher of economics on the university's faculty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
2 GROUPS IN
 COAST STRIKE
 NEARING PACT
License Deck Officers, Off, shore Operat ors,
 Meet All Night

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Jan. 13.- Negotiators of licensed deck officers and offshore operators labored today toward settlement plan of the mar itime strike as far as the two or ganizations are concerned.
 Other peace efforts remained clouded.
 At one time, early this morning following an all-night discussion, H P Melnikow, adviser of the Deck Officers Union, announced the con- ferees were near an agreement on the union demand of preferential hiring which is considered one of the fundamental issues of the strike.
 Preferential Hiring
 Federal officials here said the so- lution of the preferential hiring problem will be a major step toward settlement of the entire walkout
 Several days ago the ship owners offered the officers wage increase union recognition, eight hour day and cash for overtime, but refused preferential hiring.
 Another Obstacle
 Negotiators of both sides previous ly announced tentative agreements involving the ship owners, sailors and firemen, were ready for submis- sion to a vote of the membership however, the representatives of the firemen now report that 27 of the 52 clauses of the tentative agree ment are unsatisfactory.
 Port Committee"
 The sailors said they are not sat- isfied with the port committed plan in their preliminary accord.
 The entire issue is described in a situation report written by the strike leaders and which was re- quested by conciliators E. P Marsh and Edward Fitzgerald
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
JAMES P. DAILY,
 SERIOUSLY ILL,
 JUNEAU BOUND
Three Legislators Enroute Here Twenty Passen-
 gers on } Planes

NOME, Alaska, Jan. 13.-James P. Daly, mining man, former Alas ka Legislator and steamship agent, ill in the Nome hospital since last October, left by plane Tuesday, ac- companied by nurse, for Fairbanks enroute to Juneau to take steamer south to Seattle.
 Senator John F. Devine and Rep resentatives John Lichtenberg and Tolbert Scott also left by plane for Juneau to attend the Alaska Leg islature They have been held here by bad weather for ten days.
 Three planes left Nome for Ju- neau with about 20 passengers bound for the states.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
DOW. JONES AVERAGES

The following are todays Dow, Jones averages: industrials 1830l, down. 28, rails 5565, up .28; utilities 3759, up 46
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
BADLY SMASHED UP

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Jan. 13.- Martin Johnson, who died this fore noon in hospital, suffered frac- lures of both legs, multiple frae- lures of upper and lower jaw and fractured nose.
 Johnson was taken to the hospital early today after emergency treat ment last night at ranger lookout station 100 yards from the scene of the crash.
 Mrs. Johnson has fractured right knee
 Co-Pilot Clifford Owens and A. A. Loomis, passenger, are criti- cally hurt.
 The others have lesser injuries.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
MYSTERIOUS CAR GUARDED

EVERETT, Jan. 31.-An automo- bile, on whose rear seat it is re- ported was found rags or clothing. soaked in blood which, had been parked in the north end of the city since Sunday night, was lowed to the City Hall basement here and is closely guarded. State Patrol of ficers inspected the car and con- tents for four hours last night. A guard was then thrown around the
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
PILOT TALKS

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Jan. 13.-Pi- lot Lewis said: There was heavy weather at the time of the crash. The Burbank station seemed tied up with other calls and l could not get through to the Union Air Ter minal to get my bearings.
 Ice was forming on the ship. The left motor was sputtering bad ly.
 T decided on a forced landing, when suddenly, out of the fog I ran into, loomed the snow-capped Santa Clara Ridge.
 T turned off the motors and pam caked on the side of the mountain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
BIG TRANSPORT SHIP PANCAKES
 DURING ST0RM M
One of 10 Passengers Kill ed = Others, Also
 Crew, Injured

BULLETIN LOS ANGELES, Jan. 13.-Martin Johnson, aged 52, died this forenoon in the Good Samaritan Hospital as result of injuries in the trans port plane crash.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-13
SNOW STORM HOLDS
 UP INTERIOR PLANES

According to reports received here snow storm at Fairbanks, extend- ing also to the Carcross section, is prevailing today and all Juneau bound planes ar held to the ground
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

Thomas church where 8 solemn mass of requiem was celebrated St g o'clock by Rev. Joseph Donnelly assisted by Rev. John Kennedy and in St. Roses cemetery, Sandy Hook Rev. James Coughlin. Burial was with cornmittal services by Rev. Walter Collins. The pallbearers were Edward Hayes, Edward Doyle, George Lanoue, Walter Lanoue, Ed ward LaChance and George Hoard.
 The funeral of Henry Collette was held on Saturday morning at 8:3O. o'clock from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albina Barrett of 834 North Main street to St. Ann'S church where solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. E. A. Lamontagne assisted by Rev. Ubald Laurion and Rev. Ber- trand Parent. Marcel Doucettc rendered Pie Jesu" and Schubertt's "Farewell' and at the recessional Adolph Tourangeau rendered "Till We Meet in Heaven. Burial was in Barton, Vermont. A delegation from St. Jean de Baptiste society included: Albert Poulin, Roderique Adam, F E. Baril and John La Vallee. The pallbearers, all grand sons of the deceased wree: Henry, Ernest and Louis Collette, Dolor and Henry Barrett, and Louis Beau soleil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
.LARKIN REELECTED PRESIDENT OF "
p eft For Dead Bow Lives To Aid Hunt For Sisters Killer
Conway Continues as Sec. retary; Report Increase
 in Membership

Members of the board of director of the Y. M. c. A. met last even- ing and reelected Dr. Charles Lar kin president for another year. All other officers and directors, with but two exceptions, were also reelected at last nights session.
 Herbert w. Coe, vice-preSident of the American Brass Company, and William F. Burke, accountant at the Scovill Manufacturing Company were elected to the board of direc- tors to succeed Charles J. Allen and Clark s. Judd, who asked to be ex- cused.
 Other officers named were: Vice president, Leon H. French; chair man of the board of directors, John B. Goss; recording secretary, Theo- bald E. Conway; treasurer, c. Dana Tyack; assistant treaSurers, c. Ray mond Ganung and Miss Emily E. Marrinan.
 Directors renamed for another three years included Levi Wilcox, Thomas P. Kellogg, Edward T. Car mody, Frank H. Bailey and Arthur P. Hickcox.
 Reports were presented by all the principal officers.
 Herbert s. Smith, general Secre- tary, reported an increased mem- bership. Approximately 2,700 are members of the Central Y, and about 300 men and women are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
.YAKOBINAS GIVEN
 $l,O26 JUDGMENT
Action Based on Alleged Shooting in Brooklyn
 Tavern

Judge Edward J. Finn today awarded damages of $1,026.50 to John Yakobinas, who was previously awarded a judgment in default, against James Wortell. The judg- ment was in favor of Yakobinas for his action based on the claim that the plaintiff had shot him in the leg while drinking in a Brooklyn tavern.
 The case was to have been heard in common pleas court, but Wortell defaulted and the judgment was en- tered for the plaintiff. Subsequent ly hearing was conducted to as- certain the damages, Judge Finn comments in his memorandum to- day that the plaintiffs case is es- tablished, that the defendant negli- gently shot him in the leg. Special damages, including doctor and med- ical bills totaled $276.50. Attorney A. Henry Weisman represented the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
BENRUS COMPANY
 TO BUY BUILDING
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time, but no exact date could be ascertained today. One smaller building and a large area of land are included in the property which will be purchased.
 Only four stories of the building now utilized by the Benrus Com pany, the remainder being leased out to another concern. It had been rumored that with the acquisition of the entire building, the Benrus Company would move entirely to Waterbury. This was denied today No special plans are underway for development either, according to MT. Ozaroff.
 Local Plant Largest
 The Waterbury division of the Benrus Company is the larger of the two; employing about 300 per- sons, while the New York branch has about 200 employees.
 / Court action was necessary to the transaction in view of the insistance by the Benrus Mfg. Company that several clouds on the title be clear ed before they would purchase. The clouds" included possible liens from mortgages on the property, executed several years ago. The judgment today outlaws al lthese possibilities. Several courts hearings were conducted on the transaction, with Attorney Herman J. Weisman appearing for the Benrus Company and Attorney Richardson Bronson for the Industrial Properties, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
BABIN INSPECTS
 POSTAL WORKERS

The semi-annual summer" in spection of eighty local postal em- ployes was conducted at the post office this afternoon by Postmaster Charles Babin.
 The men turned out for the first time today in their summer uni forms. The inspection of the two- trip men was held at 1:30 o'clock and the three-trip men were looked over at 2:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

This was the only casualty re- ported as a result of the severe rain, hail and lightning storm which struck the city yesterday afternoon, In qact, it was a series of storms. The first downfall occurred shortly after 1 o'clock and lasted about three-quarters of an hour. At , o'clock another storm broke and lasted about an hour. The final one occurred at about 5:45 o'clock and continued until after 6 o'clock.
 HaiIstOnes Fell
 HailstoneS the size of marbles fell in various sections of the city. Tha fact that crops are not yea up saved considerable damage to local gar- dens, it was figured.
 Residents of the Overlook SectloE reported a rainbow. It was sighted at 6:15 o'clock and lasted several minutes. Later a double rainbow was sighted and it, also, lasted sev- eral minutes.
 Telephones "Out"
 From 50 to 60 telephones were placed out of service as result Of the storm. Repairs were quickly effected and the phones were back in service in a short time.
 There were no major washouts, nor any serious damage to local streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

National Committeeman David E. FitzGerald and others. When in tervieWed by The Democrat, Ma tional Committeeman FitzGerald stated that in his estimation there would be some committee reports on minor court judges before this week ended. Former Judge McDon- ough is now being mentioned prom inently in connection with the borough court judgeship. The pres ent incumbent is Judge Joseph O. talbot, republican, who is renamed n a resolution now in the hands # the judiciary committee. The lnly other Naugatuck judgeship
 esoltuion is that naming Attorney .Ienry J. Freeman. democrat, deputy judge. This injection of Judge Mc- Oonough's name in the race upsetS the picture considerably.
 No Trunk Line Road Here
 The senate today rejected the bill putting a portion of Main street in Torrington in the trunk line system. That part to be included extended from Gulf Stream to the Winsted- Newf1eld road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
PunchOn Nose Made Autoist Look ''Dru1nk"
Judge Takes Time Out to Consider Novel AIibi
 Offered

Sentence was deferred for two weeks in city court today in the case of Wilbur Rogers, 34, of Bethany, charged with operating while under the in- nuence, after a doctors state ment had been read which said that a nose injury suf- fered by the accused might have made him appear drunk.
 Rogers was arrested in Exchange place May { by Patrolman Robert Phelan and James Sammon. Both officers testified yesterday that he was "very drunk" Rogers claimed that he had just been punched in the nose and that he was da0ed from the blow
 <. Jesse Blanchard, 48, colored, of Pearl Lake Road, was fined $l00 and costs, with $50 remitted, on a charge of operating while under the influence. He pleaded guilty to the charge yesterday, but sentence had been deferred to allow time to check his record to see If he were second offender. The record showed that he was discharged once on drunken driving charge and his only other arrest was for passing red light.
 Henry Hines, 34, of 405 Lake wood Road, charged with breaking and entering, received continuance Of six months.
 Henry Warren, 20, charged with theft, was placed on probation.
 A continuance to Monday was given Allen Fraser, 53, of Ookville, charged with reckless driving.
 Arthur Hotchkiss, 25, of 13 Penn berton street, charged with ciolating the rules of the road, paid $l0 for a nolle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
MICHAEL J. COX
 TO BE ORDAINED
Ireland Native to Say Second High Mass Here
 June 6

Michael J. Cox, who came to this country only a short time ago from Ireland, will be ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood in cere- monies at the Lasallette Cathedral. Altamont, New York, Saturday, May 2. Among those who will attend from this city are John Bulger. vice. president of the Citizens Manufact- urers National Bank, Mrs. Bulger, their daughter. Genevieve. and niece, Ann Marie Ladeur.
 Father Cox will celebrate his first high mass in New Hartford, May 30. He has sister, Mary Cox, at Hartford. His second high mass will be sung at St., Margaret's Church here, June 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
President

President
 members of Y affiliated groups. There are also about 1000 members in each of the two branches, Brook lyn and North End.
 : MT. Tvack, in his financial state ment, showed the total assets of the Y were $818,795.76 at the end of the 12 months ending April 30 of this year. The statement shows that the deficit of $20,054.53 of year ago has been reduced to $15,355.52, re- duction of $4,699.01.
 His report showed that the or ganization operated close to the budget. The total receipts were $110,67o.64, plus contributions of $37,420.55, which made the total in- come for the year $148,091.19. The total expenses for the year were $145, ,878.47, a figure about $4,000 higher than the budget allowed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
Test of Strength

Early this afternoon Representa- tive John D. ThomS of Waterbury House Minority Leader, was con- ducting a test of strength on the floor of the house. Representative Thoms took the floor when the house rejected the senate amend ment to the state liquor control act, which provided that taverns be equipped with rear doors, to ques- tion the rising vote tally which was given as 122 to 118, the senate amendment being beaten.
 Representative ThomS stated to Speaker J. Mortimer Bell that he doubted the result of the rising vote and moved for a roll-call. Speaker Bell declared that Representative Thoms could not demand roll-call after vote had been already taken. Representative Thoms then ap- pealed from the chairs ruling and asked a roll-call vote on the ques- tion whether or not the speaker was right in prohibiting him from de- manding a roll-call vote on the liquor law amendment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
Chairman

Kennedy, pastor, and Rev. Joseph Donnelly, chaplain, will be guests.
 Alderman Edward Fitzgerald, president of the society, will be toastmaster, and Harry x. Cashin will be in charge of the entertain ment. John White was chairman of the tournament arrangements com- mittee. Winning teams were cap- tained by Timothy Shea, Edward Barry, Clarence Hamilton and Pen- field McDonough.