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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-17

CZECHOSLO VAKIA and all that
~ may hang on its destiny is just
an added starter in the up-and-
coming cosmos of A. w. Robertson,
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05
ARMSTRONG PLANS TO
RESUME FIGHT A MONTH
POLICY SOON

New York, Nov. 3 (ANP)-DIs-
sati;fied because of the frequency
with which Armstrong was hit by
sparring partners during early
training sessions for defense OF
his W. terweight crown against Ce-
ierino Garcia, Manager Meade an
nouneed he was returning to the
fight 3 north policy under which.
little Homicide Henry became the
champion in three classes
"This fighting ev ~ two or three
months is no good for Henry"
Meade said. It's no good for me,
either. He's getting hit two often
by those sparring partners to suit
me. Before Armstrong Won those
three titles and could fight once
a week, he didn't have to worry
about sparring partners because
he didn't have to train. Besides
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05

None dared dispute thisHis private
and personal record have always
ben beyond reproach.
He owns his own home in Oma-
he he was born and reared here
ard he raised his family here.
The question is shall the inn
portant office of Assessor be en-
trusted to a Politician" or to a
mar who has proven by 81 years
experience that he knows the job
and will discharge his duties hon.
estly and competently.
Common Sense and Decency De-
mand Stolinski for County Asses
SCR on November 8!
-Stolinski for Assessor Club.
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05
JOE C. STOLIKSKI

A man who was so honest he
refused to accept the appointment
oil County Assessor when it was
offered to him con a platter" last
January because the offer was
mado with strings attached"
That's Joe. c. Stolinski, present
candidate for the Assessors Of
fice.
Stolinski was approached by
"Uncle" Charlie Burns, then Coun-
ty Commissioner and the unques-
toned Court House "boss" last
January and told he was To re-
ceive the appointment of County
Assessor to fill out the unexpired
term of the late Sam X. Green
leaf. Stolinski replied he would be
most happy to receive the appoint
ment because he felt his 81 years
CT experience in the Assessors of
fices under four different Asses
sors, Democrat and Republican a.
like, qualified him for the job.
But, said Stolinski. if he accepted
he must be free to discharge the
duties Of he Assessors office eff
~ficiently and according to the die
tates Of his conscience. He told
Burns in no uncertain terms he
would not become a 'stooge' of
the Court House Control in their
game of "bleed the publiA.'
The result was Carl King was
given the appointment.
The simple fact that Stolinski
turned down the appointment on
the basis under which it was of
fred is proof enough he should b.
entrusted with this important job
now. He would rather sacrifice
himself-21 years of his life-ra-
ther than betray what he believed
a sacred trust to Douglas County
citizens. Such a man is the type
VIC need desperately in public of
flee today.
Stolinski has had 81 years of
experience in the very office he
nows seeks. He has proved that he
is capable and thoroughly honest.
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05

onds of each minute at the same
clocklike speed.
Armstrong Will Still Be Champion
For the benefit of the local "bet-
ting fraternity" we might advise
that they eradicate from their
minds entirely the Ambers-Arm-
strong joust. Ambers, the most
relaxed fighting machine extant
with possible exception of Arm
strong), figured to prove trouble
some to any fighter twenty pounds
near his weight with his peculiar
style and Jumping jack tactics.
Garcia, is strictly a puncher and
Armstrong knows how to fight a
puncher better than anyone we
know in the game today, and we
~said-ANYONE. When a boxer
has famed the air five hundred
times without meeting the target
he aims at, or finds that killing
wallop of his threshing the ozone
instead of a rib or a jawbone; then
brother that punch no longer be-
longs in the category of a "BOLO
SOCK, or, what have your?
Hitting at a mans biceps, should
ers, ard forearms, (boy do we
know something about that style
of fighting), causes your arms to
feel like leaden pipes, and blunts
your whole idea of direction. We
predict Armstrong to lick Garcia
and remain worlds welterweight
king abter a sensational mill.
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05

Howard won 6 to 0. He wanted to
sec for himself the teams status.
A special committee has been APP
pointed by DR.. Johnson to inquire
into the athletic situation, with a
view toward improving the setup
and putting athletics on a more
stable basis. Two years ago the
team struck over lack of equip
ment, absence of a training table
and the inadequate coaching staff.
TIL traditional Thanksgiving game
with Lincoln was cancelled because
the players would rather not take
the beating they fit sure was COM
ing from the rival institution.
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05
Still Coughing?

No matter how many medicines
you have tried for your common
cough, chest cold, or bronchial irri-
tation, you may get relief now with
Creomulsion. Serious trouble may
be brewing and you cannot afford
to take a chance with any remedy
less potent than Circumcision, which
goes right to the seat of the trouble
and aids nature to soothe and heal
the inf1amed mucous membranes
and to. loosen and expel germ
laden phlegm.
Even If other remedies have failed,
don't be discouraged, try Creomul-
sion. Your druggist is authorized to
refund your money If you are not
thoroughly satisfied with the bene-
fits obtained. Circumcision is one
word, ask for 1t plainly, see that the
name on the bottle Is Creomulsion,
and you'll get the genuine product
and the relief you want. (Adv.)
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05
HOWARD TRUSTEE BOARD
SAVES GRID TEAM

Washington, Nov. 3 amp
Howard university's trustee board.
meeting here last week overruled
tho board for athletic control which
banned football as a competitive
sport after this year due to the
continued poor showing of the
schools grid teams.
The trustees acted in accord with
student groups. faculty members
and alumni who protested the ath-
letic boards decision. DIR. Mordecai
johnson, president, was approach
ed on the matter and attended the
game with West Virginia which
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05
lES MONIES TRIBUNE
SPORTS EDITOR PRAISES
NEGRO FOOTBALL STAR

Bobby Nandever, fleet Negro
balf-back Of the Iowa all-stars will
play a charity football game a
gainst tn Nebraska All-Stars at
Creighton Stadium on November
~. under TIE auspices of the house
!. of the Good sheperd. Lacking col
lege and university background,
from out Of nowhere comes the
miracle mar of football, as de-
scribed by Sec Taylor, he himself
at one time one of Americas
greatest football players. The in
side story of the Negro flash, as
related here, will perform here on
Novmber 81.
By SEC TAYLOR
Sports Editor, Des Moines Register
and Tribune
Bobby Vandever, idol of local
followers of professionals, finds
fault with only one phase of the
game he has taken to his heart.
He can't play safety and back
up the line at the same time.
Vandever, 90 year old Negro,
who is the terrow of all the Des
Moines Comets opponents, and
who a back a punt for So yards
against Minneapolis team, says he
enjoys football. He even likes the
practices so well that he has found
a way to train all by himself.
Back of him home is a cherry or
chard. Every morning when the
weather is fit one may find him,
with a pigskin tucked under his
arm. lodging, twisting, and
squirmjng as he worms his way in
half spirals frat around one tree
and then around another, as he
runs at top speed.
valuabls Practice
"Fhis gives ms valuable practice
gin changing my direction and my
speed Nahdeyer explains.
But to gst back to the Negro
stars complaint He likes nothing
n,kattss than. 10 lug the ball through
an open field and playing safety
and returning punts gives him the
best OPPORTUNITY to do it. However
he also enjoys backing up the line
on defense and he can't play safety
and DO that.
vandever has become such a fav-
orite with local fans that questions
are being asked about him.
"Whero did he play in high
SCHOOL,"
why didn't he 60 to college 2"
"Where has he been?'
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05
PORTS
FLEET NEGRO HALF-BACK TO
PLAY WITH IOWA ALL STARS

why haven't we heard Of him
bsfore?p
How fast is he?"
How much does he weigh?'
These are some Of the questions.
The Negro star was born at Ia
ma, Iowa, % years ago, but has
lived with foster parents here in
Des Moines since he was ~ years
old. He weighs 1872 but he only 5
feet 6 inches tall.
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05

tho Coast: Bernie jefferson
smashed over for the Northwestern
touchdown that beat Minnesota
6-3 the Gopbsrs three being scored
on a field goal by Horace Bell, Ne
gro guard; Brud Holland led Cor
nell to a 1876 victory over Column
liz in New York with his great
tackling a man for safety; Wilbeth
Sidat- Singh battled ~valiantly for
Syracuse as it was upset by Penn
State. scoring the Oranges only
touchdown.
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05
Safety in Numbers

Harry: Doe, | have an insane de-
sire to pet all the time. Can you
give me anything to help me?
Doctor: Sure thing, pal. | can
give you at least a dozen good
phone Numbers.
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05
BEATING THE III
By AL MOSES FOR AMP

Sometimes l wonder how we can
find time to discuss anything be-
sides "Kirg Football" these beau
tiiul Indian summer days with the
likes of Sidat-Singh Syracuse,
Ed Williams (NYU.), Brud olland,
(ornell), Strobe and Kenny Wash
ington, (UCLA-carving lasting
riches for themselves in the foot
ball hall of fame. But since truth
is far stranger than fiction-we
temporarily veer from gridiron dis
cussions to talk about a little gen
tleman who for his inches, is the
greateat fighting machine we mo-
derns have glimpsed since the turn
of the century.
His Name is Henry Armstrong
New Workers, and by that euph-
chic sounding term we mean, dark
tinted "Harlemites", have been
trekkirg up to Rockland Palace to
sea the pint sized coast wonder go
through his training motions for
the most important battle of his
lifetime in Madison Square Gar
den, the nut brown toned youth
with medical aspirations will clam
Ter through the stout hempen
strands to face that murderous
punching Filipino, Geferino Gar
cia.
A Champion On the Short End
-. Watching the diversified light
weight tornado plough into Chal-
ky Wright his sparmate. evoked
tho thought within MS; How does
a three-ply titleholder feel when
he picks up his favorit, newspa-
per to read that the challenger,
Is THE FAvORITE IN THE
BETTING ODDS? We're We a
gambler to the name born, our
b ting sense wouldn't permit US
to place a bet of any size against
a fella like Armstrong. Obviously
tho so called smart boys who in
fest the Broadway corners of the
upper forties have their own way
of figuring this one out to JUS
thy the odds. Garcia, a superbly
built native of the PHILIPPINE Is
lands is unquestionably the best
welterweight to show around these
parts since Jack Britton and Mic
key Walker played major roles in
hat division. Not rated a super
or boxer in the sense that Vince
Dundee and Young Jack Thomp-
son were the slant eyed owner of
what one boxing scribe character
lied as the "Bolo" punch, is far a.
bove the average journeyman
fighter in that respect. But it is
on his punching prowess alone that
Geferino can hope to turn aside the
little buzzsaw who fights sixty sec
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05
BELL and JEFFERSON DOES
SCORING IN NORTHWESTERN.
MINNESOTA CHAMPIONSHIP
GAME
NEGRO STARS HAVE
BRILLIANT "A

The Negro stars on the nation
gridirons performed brilliantly
Saturday. Kenny Washington's
running and passing led UCLA
to a Go victory over Stanford on
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05
East High Substitute

His first football experience was
as q substitute at East DesMoines
High for a half a season but since
he was only ID, at that time and
tipped the beam at only 1872 lbs.
he didn't succeed in getting any
where.
Joe Kurth. coach of the Rock
Island team; George Roscoe, coach
Of the Minneapolis team; and Dale
~Rennebohm, coach Of the st. Paul
team: all members of the Northern
Professional Football league of
which Des Moines is a member,
have declared Bobby Vendever, Ne
gro backfiold star of the local ele-
ven, to be the best ball-carrying
halfback they have seen in foot
ball anywhere or anytime.
In 1880 in a game with West
Waterloo High he scored three
touchdowns on long runs, one of
S5-yard when he returned a punt
and two other of "a and 35 yards
each from scrimmage.
In 1882 he was clicked in 90
seconds in n of the preliminary
heats of the 100-yard dash at the
Iown State track and field meet,
but in the final, Carl Nelson of
Clinton High nosed him out for
first place in 9.8 seconds.
Vandever was timed in 9.7 Sc
eonds however, in a meet at Gary
Ind, last spring when he had as
pirations TO make the Olympic
team. But before he could get far
in the tryouts lack of funds caus-
Cd him to sign as a catcher with
tho Globe Trotters, a Negro pro-
iessional solftball team, that spent
the summer transforming in Cali
iornia and the Rocky Mountain
section of the ration. He a is star
catcher and a hard hitter.
No Reputation
Local sports writer's, who were
familiar with his talents. tried to
get M of the professional football
teams to sign him last winter but
since he had no reputation they
were not Interested.
"My ambition is to become a
COACH" Vandever said. Id like to
get a job with a team in n of
the larger leagues next season,
where | could make enough mon
ey to continue with my school
work.
1--WE found professional football
much tougher than the high school
variety but l like it. All the CO.
NETS opponens have played clean
ball against me and they have all
been courteous and sportsmanlike.
I've no complaint on that score"
Purter and Passer
In high school Vandever was a
good punter and a fine passer but
he was not as yet used as a triple
threat back in the professional
game.
Wherever he cuts loose, local
fans are going to see a big after
noon for there are few backs of
his class in any sort of competi-
ton anywhere.
The Omaha guide., 1938-11-05

when you have to wait three
months for a fight, you've got
most of money spent before you
get it,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-28

Waterbury's usual commonplace superior court chambers were trans formed today into crowded setting for the trial of 26 defendants on conspiracy charges, which opens to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock.
 Under the direction of High Sher- if J. Edward Slavin and Chief De- putty Daniel Callahan, almost 100 chairs were added to the regular seating accommodations of about 90.
 Even The Pen!
 A large number of the chairs were taken from the workshop of the New Haven county jail. More were bor- rowed from an undertaking estab- lishment. All were placed in every available space in the courtroom even the prisoners pen being decked out with two rows of seats.
 Two long tables were placed in the room, one for Special Prosecutor Alcorn and his staff and the other for either defense counsel or news papermen. Another table will neces- sarily be added before tomorrow morning.
 The courthouse was a scene of arl- ticipation. Attaches were buSily en- gagged arranging deta5is for the aH. rival of Judge Ernest A. 1nglis at g 6. m. tomorrow.
 Local deputy sheriffs who will maintain order in the courtroom in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-28
Sheriff SLauin Directing
 Court Room Arrangements

Briotti. Two others will be drafted from other towns.
 Crowded Session
 The court will be crowded, and lack of facilities will make discom- fort for all concerned. It was for this reason that Judge Ernest c. Simpson originally, on lis own mo- tion, transferred the trial to the New Haven superior court.
 Later, however, because of the question of jurisdiction, he returned the trial here at the request of Special Prosecutor Alcorn.
 Alcorn will have the entire top floor court and jury room for use of his staff, especially Warren M. Brown, the accountant. For con- ference rooms he will use the of- flee of Judge Frank P. McEvoy, which during the grand jury probe was used as press headquarters.
 Press Quarters
 Press headquarters during the trial will be in another second floor room, and defense counsel will prob ably use q first floor room.
 Tn the event that lady jurors are selected. another problem will arose. No arrangements have been made for the accommodations of lady jurors over . protracted period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-28
Variety or Euidence
 Amazes Officials

spiracy case which opens here to- morrow, he stated that 1t will be ex- tremely difficult for defense counsel to prevent the admissions of an ex- hibit or exhibits on the grounds that it is not connected to an ac- cused.
 The law governing trial of con- spiracy cases is wide open" c0n- cerning exhibits, as compared with the law in ordinary criminal trials.
 Despite this however, Juoge Inglis is expected to be called upon to rule on numerous objections of coun- sel who will contend that the exhibit offered by Special Prosecutor Al- corn is not connectable to an indi- vidual member of the accused. Such objections, which are inevitable, ". lengthen the trial and cause trouble to the court stenographerS, who must record the utterances of l6 de- fense counsel, three state counsel and Judge Inglis.
 Miss Florence Eccles of Waterbury and Raymond w. Smith of Hartford and another stenographer who has not as yet been named will be in charge of this work. Smith worked with the grand jury and recorded all testimony offered during the in- vestigation.
 It is expected that they will work at half hour intervals. relieving each other during which time they will transcribe their shorthand notes. Transcripts of the days testimony will be available each afternoon af- ter court receSSes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-28
Officials Resign Positions After Jury's Charges

In the wake of the Waterbury extraordinary grand jury's inves- tigati0n and report, numerous res- ignations have followed.
 Among the most important were the following:
 Senator Joseph HI. Lawlor re- signed as state boxing commis- si0ner and as state central c0n- mitteeman from the 16th district. . Democratic Town Chairman John H. Crary resigned as state central committeeman from the 18th district.
 Charles E. Williamson of Dar- fen, resigned as senior member of the law firm Williamson, Willis. Lister and Foster of Bridgeport; resigned as Republican state cen- traI committeeman from the 26th district; and as prosecutor of the- Darien police court.
 Major John Buckley of Union. resigned as Republican state cen- tral committeeman from the 35th district.
 Carl D. Olsen resigned as vice. president and treasurer of the Waterbury Trust company.
 Rep. John D. Th0ms resigned as statute revision commissioner.
 Senator Matthew A. Daly re- signed as county commissioner.
 Lawrence l.. Lewis resigned as state'e attorney at Waterbury.
 John M. McGrath resigned as judge of the city court
 Daniel ,. Leary resigned as head of local brewery.
 Edward c. Levy resigned as director of the Community Bank 6 Trust O., at New Haven
 Clarence c. Willard, Republi- can stsSte centRAl etzamltt ttee1nnm from the 9th district. was forced out as result ek censufe from tAe Merritt raEkWAy grnn1 jury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-28

intensive municipal probe, until the present time when the trial is about to start:
 October 5-Sherwood l.. Rowland elected controller, defeating Daniel J. Leary by B votes. Mayor Hayes returned to office by margin of 55 votes over Senator George T. Cul- hane, fusion running-mate of Row. land.
 1888 January 3-Mayor Hayes and Con- troller Rowland, together with remainder of officers, inaug- urated with impressive cere- mony.
 January 3-Supreme Court appeal on question of right of mayor or controller to hire latter's assistants filed. January 5-Controller Rowland an- nounces mysterious disappear ance of two warrant books :. from office. January 6-Controller Rowland makes demand for complete audit of records of his prede- cessor, Daniel Leary. January 11-Mayor Hayes inaugur- ateS personal search for al- legedly missing records of controllers office. January 12- Former Controller Leary appears at meeting of finance board to deny knowl- edge of missing records and welcome" impartial audit of books.
 January Non-partisan group meets at Elton, and points out need of grand jury probe. January 17-State'S Attorney Law renee L. Lewis and staff enter probe. Call for audit of city's books by Griffenhagen & As- sociates.
 January 17-Alderman George R. Guilfoile resigns. Executive Secretary Thomas P. Kelly appointed to vacancy. January 18-Finance board votes for audit by Griffenhagen. Orders that publicity from controller regarding city ex- penses be stopped. January 22-State'S Attorney Lewis says more than 100000 checks and invoices, dealing with ex- penditures from 1880 1885 missing from vaults. January 24-State's Attorney Lewis admits considering call for grand jury" January 27-State's Attorney Lewis calls former Controller Leary to conference. February 4-State's Attorney Lewis recommends continuation of city probe with grand jury. Disqualifies self and staff. Judge Frank P. McEvoy dis qualities self. February EJudge Ernest A. Inglis assigned to Waterbury. Ap-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-28
Both COP, Democrats
 Sn,eared By Charges

November Special Prosecutor Al corn asks Judge Simpson to rescind order transferring trial to New Haven. November 8 Judge Simpson voids original order and returns cases to Waterbury for trial. November 8 Mandamus action taken in attempt to force open grand jury minutes. November 8 Special Prosecutor Al- corn moves for immediate trial of conspiracy cases. November g Chief Justice William M. Maltbie appoints Judge Ernest A. Inglis to preside over trial.
 November 10 Judge Simpson assigns trial for November 29. November IF Grand Jury expendi- lures reach approved total oz $54, ,294.19.
 November Is Judge Simpson over rules mandamus attempt o1 Daniel J. Leary to view grand jury minutes. November IS l72 jurors selected aa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-28
at $44,6s7.S9.

at $44,63789. 20 Legislators arraigned again. Continued again to October 5. September 28 Alcorn makes surprise motion to take conspiracy trials out of New Haven coun- ty.
 September 30 Arguments on change of venue heard by Judge Earn est c. Simpson. October Supreme court hears ap- peals on defendants claims of rights to inspect grand jury minutes. October Four legislators arraigned again. Judge Kenneth Wynne continues cases indefinitely, pending completion of Water bury cases. October IA Supreme court denies right of Waterbury defendants to inspect grand jury minutes. October 25 Judge Earnest c. Simp- son denies motion for change of venue but transfers trial from Waterbury to New Ha- ven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-28

points Hugh M. Alcorn special prosecutor; Hugh M. Alcorn, Jr., and Harold E. Mitchell, special assistant prosecutors. Procedure requires exactly three minutes.
 February Especial Prosecutor AL corn leaves Hartford on vaca- tion cruise with Chief Justice William Maltbie of supreme court of errors.
 February 5-County Detective Ed- ward J. Hickey obtains de- tails of procedure from States Attorney Lewis. Also impounds some records of controllers office.
 February 6-Vaults of controllers office cleaned out by Hickey and George Greer, an assist ant. Taken to Hartford. February 10-High Sheriff J. Ed- ward Slavin appoints Hickey and Greer special deputies to expedite probe, at request of Judge Inglis.
 February 11-RumorS or mternai revenue investigation of cer- tain Waterburians arise. February 15-Collector of Internal Revenue Thomas S. Smith announces intent of his de- partment to enter probe. February 17-J. Warren Upson, re- publican town chairman, de- mands suit against Leary to recover over-expenditures of appropriations.
 February 18-Records of 1887 elec- tion photoStated as grand jury continues probe. February Establishments made in connection with $600,000 civil action of Citizens Good Gov- ernment Association against Daniel J. Leary. February 25-Special Prosecutor AL corn returns from cruise and makes first visit to Waterbury