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No man is prosperous whose mortality Is W. Beecher. ietttircel THE WEATHER WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 W) -Forecast for Massachusetts: Partly cloudy, probably local showers and thunderstorms tonight and Thursday; not much change in VOL. LXVI.

NO. 87 ft-- FITCHBURG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1938--TEN PAGES TWO CENTS 50,000 Tornado Damage At Whalom Says Hines Met With Gangsters Tammany Leader Viewed Schultz Mob Protector, Dewey Tells Jury FACT ADVERTISED TO THE UNDERWORLD Prosecutor Tells How Dutch Took Over Policy Racket NEW YORK, Aug. 17 (A.P.) --Dist. Atty. Thomas E.

Dewey today told a "blue ribbon" jury that the notorious Dutch Schultz mob advertised to the underworld that James J. (Jimmy) Hines, powerful Tammany district leader, was political protector of the multi-million dollar policy racket. Dewey charged that Hineg was present with Abraham "Bo" Weinberg. a Schultx mobster, in March, 1932, at a meeting in which the Schultz gang laid plans to "take over" the policy racket, then unorganized. The prosecutor said J.

Richard (Dixie) Davis, known as "the kid mouthpiece" of the Schultz gang, who has pleaded guilty and turned state's evidence in the present trial, also was present at the meeting. "By the use of gunmen, beatings and murder, Schultz took over control of the business," Dewey said was in Harlem as collectors. Dewey said that having.organized the policy racket with political pro- "tecilbh, Schultz narvested day in 1933, a total of $20,000,000 a year. In his ripening statement- at-Hines trial, on. conspiracy charges grpwin; out of the policy racket, Dewey sail that at the organization meeting of the gangsters, Hines had been able to point to the "effectiveness" of his political protection--end that numerous policy cases had been thrown out of co.urt, although the police had staged "perfect raids." Dewey also charged that the Schultz racket contributed to the campaign funds of former Dist.

Atty. William Copeland Dodge, whom Dewey has named in a bill of particulars as having been "intimidated, influenced or bribed" by the policy mob. He said the contributions were made "on instructions from Hines," and that the mob provided "thousands and thousands" of ganglang votes for the former Tammany district attorney. Earlier, in outlining his case, Roller Coaster, Scene Of Greatest Damage, As Tornado Whirled Over Whalom And North Leominster Blasts Path Near Scene Of '24 Ruin influenced by "superstitions and dreams" and said that it was played by poor people against 1000-to-1 odds. Dewey said the policy game began in New York about 20 years ago, operating through the use of clearing house figures to provide its winning numbers.

As he spoke, folding a slip of yellow paper to illustrate the method Ruins of the "big dive" on the roller coaster at Whalom park after last night's tornado. The "Do Not Stand Up" warning sign seemed ironically appropriate as the wooden framework collapsed under the terrific wind pressure. (Other storm pictures appear on Page 4 of this issue.) Mass Slayer Hunt Spurred In Cleveland Parts Of Bodies Found; Marks On Them Show Killer's Surgical Skill CLEVELAND, Aug. 17 (xP)-De- tectives found arm, leg and rib wnes today on Cleveland's lake- 'ront dump. Coroner Samuel R.

erber said they were parts of the body of the 12th victim of the city's mad "torso killer." er said matched a skull foum last night 100 feet away, wcr those of a man. The head and upper torso of woman--the llth torso killing vie im--were found at the dump yes The coroner said he was sati 'ied, after investigation, tha no 13th victim was represents Sarlier he had expressed belief th of betting, Hines, Tarn- many district leaden a major figure I bone collection gathered in In pe century, listened carefully. persons Fife Two) "But how many persons this (Continued on Btz) I ON YOUR ACCOUNT Conservative security and modern service arc yours at the Worwster North Iiutitu- tion founded 70 ago as a safe and beneficial place of deposit for the of people of moderate means. You alone, as a depositor, reap the benefits provided by this bank. No share in the profits.

We welcome the opportunity to serve you. WORCESTER NORTH SAVINGS INSTITUTION Damage Done By Fire At Tailor Shop Electric Light Shade Short- Circuits When It Comes In Contact With Pipe Sparks from a short circuit caused when a shade on an electric lamp came in contact with a gas pipe ignited waste material in the tailor shop conducted by Maurice Oilman, 129 Main street, early last night, and caused damage estimated by "Chief M. jTSheTiroversIOOO; Most of the damage was due to water which flooded the tailor she; and poured into the Universal alley when the blaze set off the sprinkle system and checked the fire. Box 272 at Main and North street was sounded, bringing Chief M. i Shea, Deputy Chief Donald J.

Me Guirl and apparatus from Water Summer and Central stations to th scene. Lines were laid from Main an "WWS "tint TJSPd Tornado Recalls '24 Blow When Fitchburg Got Brunt Of Terrific July Storm firemen forced an entrance througJ the rear door and threw a large worl table and burning material into thi street. The sprinkler system wa: shut off but the tailor shop and the bowling alleys were flooded am some water seeped into the basemeni of the Fitchburg Paper Bag Co Firemen devoted their time to sweeping out the tailor shop, driving the water out the front door into Main street and even using pails and buckets to bail out the water in the rear of the store. The alleys, which are conducted by J. Raymond Dwyer, had been renovated for the fall and winter season.

The building Is owned by Benjamin Cpffman. The recall was not sounded for ovar. an hour. BALLROOM TONIGHT BIG TORNADO LEO SEARS and Hit Band I COMIONI! COMIALL? TO WHALOM! The tornado of last night recalled the terrific storm of July 17, 1924, when Fitchburg itself suffered materially much more than WTialom. The storm's violence at that time was centered on Cleghorn, which was literally a wreck.

The storm broke at noon, and the sky was as black as at night. Buildings and roofs nn Cleghorn buildings were torn off, chimneys ancTwindows and doors were smashed. The big chimney of the Fitchburg Steam Engine Co. was a pile of bricks. Henry CJodbeer's stone cutting yard on River street, right across from the Parkhill Mill Mfg.

Co, was jusi. about wiped off the ground. The South Side fared next worst in the degree of destruction. Ther many buildings suffered, and tree were blown over and uprooted every hand. Cross, Laurel and Pay son streets caught it heavily.

One man was killed, buried un der tons of bricks in the ruins at least a dozen were injured whei the miniature tornado swept (Continued on Paw Two) Late News Bulletins (By The Associated Press) BOSTON--Dr. Clifton I. Perkins, head of the slate department of mental diseases, said today that if an analysis of vital i'SS', died of poison at Northampton State hospital he would order an investigation to determine the source of the poison. Associated Industries of Massachusetts today reported an increase of about l.fi per cent in the volume of orders received by Massachusetts mills and factories during July as compared with NEWBURYPOftT--Felix Comeau, 18, of Watertowri, died today in Anna Jacques hospital from broken neck, suffered yesterday when he dived from jetty at Hampton Beach, N. H.

BUDAPEST--Sixteen frwn-shlrted Hungarian Nazi demonstrators were arrested in front of the supreme court today when the court heard the appeal of Ferenc Sxalasi, wartime major, who to be "the Hungarian Hitler," from three-year prison sentence. The decision will be announced Aug. 24. MEMPHIS, bureau of investigation officers nought identify today of nun killed here last night during run btttte -Iff wnTcfi Leo C. NUHy, federal agent, was wounded.

LACLEDE, William F. Lamance, one-time boxer who turned to osteopathy because he lost a bet with his father, was charged with wife murder early today. The body of Mrs. Ella Lamance, pretty and 21, was found Monday night on a cot in the vegetable cellar behind the doctor's home. KNOXVTLLE, Tenni--Hbuae arid Senate of the Tennessee Valley Authority called former bunincw associates of Senator George L.

Berry Tenn.) today for additional testimony regarding the nenator't mineral and marble holdings in the Morris dam area. iBf IPv ttfflT Side children, all under 12 yean oW, held a ilt-down ttrike In protest over a shortage of street ghowera. BRIDGTON, Mn. Hanna WUhy, 70, of Lebanon, N. committed suicide by drowning in Highland lake near her mer home here today, Medical Examiner t.

B. Bbchoffberger reported. BOSTON-- Edward Sullivan, Invtitfigating ui-AiMifam activities in New England for a special congreimional committee, today Mid at leait a icon ol wltoetMS would go to Washington tonight to testify. Lawmakers Again Reject Hurley Plan House, 140 To 70, Then Passes Own Substitute For Work-Relief Steps BOSTON. Aug.

17 Of)-- Refusing to budge from its original stand, the dominantly Republican Massachusetts House today again rejected unemployment legislation offered by Democratic Gov. Charles F. Hurley own. On a roll call vote of 128 to 66, largely along lines the House refused to heed Hurley's demand for use of $5,000,000 of unapportionrd gasoline tax receipts on 55 speciiic state highway projects under the direction of the state public works department, Then, by a record vote of 140 to 70, the lower branch passed and sent to the Senate a substitute Republican-drafted measure for distribution Names Eight Govt. Officials At 4 Red'Probe for relieving unemployment.

Several Democrats joined with the Republicans in voting for the substitute bill. The action came after Democratic Floor Leader John F. Aspcll attempted unsuccessfully to persuade Republican representatives to desert their leadership, form a coalition with the Democratic minority and salvage the Hurley program. The vote supported recommendations made earlier today by the House ways and means committee and followed a mandate laid down at a lengthy Republican caucus yesterday. Ocean Limited Train Is Derailed In Quebec MONTREAL, Aug.

17-- (Canadian of Canadian -Na- railways announced today hat "eight or nine" cars of the Ocean jimited had been derailed 20 miles east of Levis, Quebec, but said "only a few passengers were slightly inured." Details of the derailment, which occurred early this mornng, were Rep. Mason Says They Are Members Of League For Peace And Democracy WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 W) Rep. Mason a member of the House committee investigating subversive activities, named eight government officials today as "acknowledged members" of the league--for--Peace---and Democracy, which he said had connections with the Communist party. The officials named are Harry Lambertson, assistant rural electrification administrator; Dallas W.

Smythe, of the central statistical board; Fred Silcox, head of the foi- rst service; Robert Marshall, an official of the public lands serv'ce of the ngriculture department; Oscar Chapman, assistant secretary of tha interior; John Carmodiv administrator; Mary Anderson, director of the women's (Continued on Six) Roller Coaster Flattened By Twister Which Levels 100 Trees In Grove 5 CARS WRECKED; ISO ONE IS HURT Public Utilities And F. Are Hard Hit By Big Wind As --Toppling TfeerRufirServIce" For the second time in 14 years Whalom Park was the victim of a freak tornado about 10 o'clock last night and during the few minutes required for the wind to sweep across the park and outlying sections, 100 trees were blown down, a roller coaster was wrecked, roofs, pop corn stands, verandas, and automobiles were damaged, power and transportation lines were crippled and thousands of persons were endangered. It is estimated that property damage will be close to 550,000, exclusive of the irreparable damage to the scores of handsome shade trees. Henry G. Bowen.

president of- the F. L. street railway, estimated the traction company loss at 820,000. Fitchburg Gas Electric Light. Co.

Electric Light Power Co. had a total estimated damage of nearlv S20.000. Damage to homes, lawns and trees in the vicinity was set at $10,000. No One Hurt Miraculously, no one was InJureS" although many narrow escapes fea- ured the tornado with its twisting, uprooting power. Trees buried parked automobiles, landed on roofs ind verandas of houses, blocked and streets and spread high power lines all over the park.

Whalom was a scene of terror as he lights went out and the howling wind with its accompanying deluge of rain turned a scene of merrymaking into one of awed fear. Despite the deluge the visitors at he popular lake resort behaved vith remarkable coolness. At the Whalom theater, dance hall, the restaurants, and along concession row where the crowds were the thickest the people, won the commendation of Chief C. W. Page 'and others for their pluck.

At the theater Manager Guy Palmerton and members of the company displayed remarkable coolness and courage in the way they handled the situation. They staged an impromptu show to allay the fears of the audience. Fortunately the storm gave ample warning of its coming. Frederick Bothwell of the roller coaster who was at the park in the first cyclone struck the summer gave warning, that the cloud. effects were similar in appearance to those of the first visitation.

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