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s- AND THE LAST EDITION BMLY REG0KB PRICE TWO CENTS VOL. XXV. NO. 165. BRADFORD, TUESDAY EVENINGAUGUST 13, BB.

ire i 7 Guard American Lives in Guba GUNMEN SLAY MRS. PAULI TO WED PLAN RESEARCH BOARD TO WAR ON PROFITEERS -nS MOVE TO El ARREST ELEVEN IN TWO CRIMES Leader of Kansas Citv Mas- sacre ahd Urschel Kidnap.i ing Caught Aug. 15 Swift prose- cution was promised today for Harvey J. Bailey, notorious desperado, and ten other persons seized by federal opera- tives for the kidnaping of Charles F. Urschel, millionaire Oklahoma oil man, i Engagement of Divorced Wife of Late Carl K.

Dresser and Oil Million aire Revealed at Dinner Given by-Latter's Daugh ter. New York, Aug. 15 Col. Henry Huddleston Rogers, Standard Oil millionaire, it was learned authoritatively today, is planning to wed again. Col.

Rogers' third venture into matrimony, it was disclosed, will be made with Mrs. Pauline Van Der Voort Dresser, 40, a direct descendant of Peter Der Voort, one of New York's first Dutch settlers. Dresser was formerly the wife of the late Carl K. Dresser, Tulsa, and Bradford, oil operator whom she divorced in 1927. Engagement of the couple was revealed to a few close friends at a dinner given them "by Col.

Rogers' daughter, Millicent, and her husband, A. Peralta Ramson at their Southampton Col. Rogers' first 'wife was Mary Benjamin, who obtained a divorce from him in Holland in 1929, after which Rogers married Mrs. Basil Miles of Philadelphia. They were divorced in May of this year.

Arrangements for the wedding were said to be incomplete but it is expected to take place in October. This coming marriage is also Mrs. Pauline Vandervoort Dresser's third matrimonial venture. Her first husband was Charles Steese of Massilon, from whom she was divorced. Mr.

Steese later married again, and Pauline Vandervoort Steese married Carl K. Dresser, a prominent Bradford man. V- The Carl Dressers at first lived in the Dresser mansion on Jackson avenue and later moved to Tulsa, where they resided until they obtained a divorce in 1927. Dresser has two sons, Charles and Bradley Steese Dresser, the children of Charles' Steese, who were adopted' by Carl Dresser following his marriage to Mrs. Steese.

The sons reside with their mother in New York. Mrs. Pauline Dresser originally resided in Jamestown where her father and brother, Sherman Vandervoort, still live. NEW YORK MILK STRIKE IS ENDED Albany, Aug. 15 New York state's milk strike, called August 1 by farmers in an effort to force the state milk control board to guarantee them 45 per cent of the retail price of milk, officially was at an end today.

It was called off after several hundred dairymen from, the central part of the state staged a peaceful demonstration on the capitol steps against present milk prices. COUNCILMEN CUT SALARY Beaver Falls, Aug. 15 Mayor C. W. Calvin, who voted "no" on the issue, today had his salary fixed at $900 a year, a slash of $300 from that paid him the past two years.

Coun- cilmen who voted the reduction also cut their own salaries from $1,125 a STRIKES I PA. National Labor Board Takes Decisive Action to Stop Trouble. Washington, Aug. 15 The national labor board today took decisive action to end labor trouble jn Pennsylvania. Acting Chairman Leo Wolman sent a telegram to Pottsville shirt factory owners demanding to know why they had not kept their promise to send representatives back here this week to discuss plans for ending the strike of 4,000 workers, After a meeting here last week the representatives of the factory owners said they would have to confer with the owners and report here early this week.

The coal committee of the labor board prepared to send investigators into Pennsylvania to sift complaints that operators are not abiding by the terms on which the coal strike was settled. John Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, 1 fMl TO CONTINUE REPEAL FIGHT Washington, Aug. 15 Postmaster General Farley will continue his fight for, repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment into two dry strong- holds Virginia and Maine he an- hounced today. He will speak in Norfolk, I on Sept. 7, and two days later in I 9 SAVED AFTER SLOOP GROUNDS Yacht club fleet, grounded on a sand bar, 100 yards off shore, a short distance from the Race rip tidal section, graveyard of many stout craft.

Aboard the sloop were A. L. Smithers, the owner, his wife, a woman guest, and six Waves were breaking over the sloop when the rescue was effected after one of the men aboard rowed ashore in a dingy to summon aid. A power boat was summoned from the Woods Hole coast guard station to attempt pulling the "Katherine" off the bar. The "Katherine" was bound from Vineyard Haven.

MANY DROWNED IN GREAT FLOOD Shanghai, Aug. 15 Thousands of Chinese were reported drowned today and more than 150,000 driven from their homes as flood waters from the swollen Yellow river inundated a large section of Hopei and Honan provinces. With the floods pressing south of a densely populated area, frantic efforts were pressed to prevent the stream from returning to its ancient river A large section of Honan is under water, ruining dwellings and leaving their owners destitute. SEEK DECISION ON LEASE-AGENCY Aug. 15 A petition by 53,000 independent gasoline retailers for a provision in the oil code barring lease agency contracts was presented to Recovery Administrator Hugh S.

Johnson today. The petition also seeks an immediate decision of the lease agency question. The independent retailers last week sought District of Columbia supreme court action in forcing the federal trade commission to decide upon lease agency contracts. The petition contends the federal trade commission's answer to the writ of mandamus filed by the retailers in supreme court constituted an admis-i sion that the commission was in no pos't'ru to decide this matter in the immediate future. and.

the massacre of five men atj Kansas City. i provincetown, Aug. 15 Nine Department of Justice agents an- wealthy New Yorkers, including two nounced that Urschel's kidnapers will women, were rescued today by coast-in all probability be taken to Okla- guardsmen from the Race Point sta-homa City for federal trial for the nftr the 59-foot sloop "Kath-interstate abduction. They will be cruisine with the New York SECRETARYTO COLIHEZ President de Cespedes Moves to Re-established Constitutional Liberty to Island One U. S.

warship Re called. Aug. 15 Renewed violence against remnants of the deposed Machado regime broke out again today as the administration of President Carlos Manuel De Cespedes moved to reestablish constitutional liberty throughout the republic. Gunmen racing through the. streets in an automobile mowed down Lester Lara, secretary to Col Antonio Jimenez, slain founder of the hated "Porra," as he stood on a corner here.

Jimenez himself was killed Saturday as a mob of delirious Cubans stamped through the city, pillaging and murdering to celebrate the overthrow of Gerardo Machado and his dreaded secret police in an outburst of hate that took at least 50 lives and caused millions of dollars damage. A few minutes before Lara was murdered, the bloodshed of the past week found an echo when a policeman named Jordan suddenly went insane in the 10th precinct police station, killing Lieutenant Pedro Hernandez and wounding a fellow patrolman. Jordan was finally subdued after throwing the neighborhood into an uproar. Widespread reports that water in various cities had been poisoned by Kiintvirt.erR of Mar.hnrin in rpnHsnl fnp his overthrow were disproved by gov- ernment sanitary experts. The rumors were traced to Mantan-zas.

where several members of a mob looting the drugstore of a Machado follower drank his supply of wood alcohol promptly died. Only one American warship remained in Havana harbor today following departure of the destroyer Claxton, recalled by orders from; Washington when it became apparent the main viowe was 'ended and mvw vir, tualfc restored Meanwhile, with the' aid of United States Ambassador Sumner Welles, President De Cespedes began framing a political code to permit quick election of a new congress as soon as constitutional liberties are restored. Cespedes promised to expedite these reforms when he took office, and again when he persuaded the union leaders to end the general strike. The fireneral strike riipri nnfc mm. bakers returned to work.

They had delayed in accepting the terms ending tne strike because they refused to start work at midnight Au stores were opened as usual and the streets were thronged with people, Praise on all sides was expressed for President Roosevelt, Ambassador Welles i and the American government for their part in ending Machado's regime, AL CAPONE MAY BE RETURNED FOR TRIAL Washington, Aug. 15 Al Capone, the notorious Chicagoan serving a sentence in Atlanta penitentiary for income tax frauds, may be returned to Cook county, Illinois, to stand trial on state indictments. States Attorney Courtney of Cook county, today requested Attorney General Cummings to permit the return of Capone. The matter will be taken up with Cummings tomorrow at his home in Connecticut where he is spending a He added that the bonds represent setter security in many instances than 'he mortgages. Building and loan associations may take the bonds in iny instance where they are forced to a choice between that and fore-closure.

Russell said. Russell revealed that the 12 federal home loan, banks now hold loans equivalent to more than 25 per cent of the total bills discounted by the 12 federal reserve banks, and that within a year it is likely they will have advanced more money to their members than the federal reserve banks. Ralph K. Richards, executive vice president of the local home loan bank, announced that $6,100,000 has been loaned by the bank here. i FLEES WITH JEWELS Cleveland, Aug.

15 A daring I thief today smashed the window of a jewelry store in downtown Cleveland and fled on foot with gems valued at more than $49,000. The loot included one diamond estimated to be worth $29,000. A I diamond ring, also snatched by the was valued at $20,000. Mrs. Jessie Costello is Ac cused of Administering Poison to Husband.

Courthouse, Salem, Aug. 15 "Gentlemen, take the case." With these words, at 11:55 a. today, Judge Frederick W. Fosdick placed in the hands of a jury, the case of Mrs. Jessie Burnett Costello, accused of the murder of her husband.

The jury of twelve married men received the case after a charge of one hour and twenty-four minutes by Judge Fosdick with the doors of the courtroom locked. Jessie, who had shown some nervousness facing a crowd of five thous and outside the courthouse, flashed her magnetic smile inside the courtroom as she began the day which may mean life or death to her. Departing from his custom, Judge Fosdick delivered his charge while seated and permitted the jury to remain seated. Judge Fosdick told the jury the arguments of counsel were not to be considered as testimony. He told jurors they were the judges who are to decide the, guilt or innocence of the defendant.

"If you find she has not broken the fifth commandment you shall set her free." said Judge Fosdick. "Her innocence or guilt should be determined by you." "The defendant is not to be convicted on suspicion," the judge said. "If you have a reasonable doubt that the deceased was murdered, you will find the defendant not guilty." If there is reasonable doubt that the defendant administered the poison or that poison in sufficient quantity to cause death was in the system the defendant would be found not guilty, he declared. POST TO BE HONORED Harrisburg, Aug. 15 Wiley Post, one eyed Oklahoma aviator who recently completed the first solo flight around the world in the record time of 187 hours was to be honored here today.

Post will fly here from' Altoona in the "Winnie the plane that carried him to fame. After being received at the Middletown airport by an official welcoming committee, the pilot will be taken to the state capitol to ref 've the greetings of Gov. Gif-ford Pinchot, Lieut. Gov. Edward C.

Shannon, and other state officials. CONVENTION OPENS Chicago, Aug. 15 With more than 300 delegates on hand, the fifty-first international convention of the Knights of Columbus, opened here to buried under slate in a Pitcairn coal mine. Authorities found a dozen holes, some apparently made by a miner's pick, in Joy's head. Joy left just before the woman called and later was seen pacing up and down in front of the mine.

The other two victims were fedward Sable, 47, a carpenter who was found stabbed to death shortly after four men left his home; and Carmen 1 Gaglianna, 55, one-time city street cleaner, aiso snot to aeatn. a guuar and a pistol were found beside Sable's body. Five men, all of whom police the case, were turned over to the coroner. COSTELLO CASE OVEN TO JURY Chicago Professor Creates Stir by Criticizing Plans of NRA to Guard ConsumerPrice Fixing Still Unsettled. Washington, Aug.

15 Formation ot a new research council to aid in the promised war of the National Re covery administration on pronteers was under consideration by Adminis trator Hugh S. Johnson This was disclosed by Johnson after Prof. William F. Ogburn of. the Uni versity of Chicago had created a stir by criticizing the plans of the Recovery administration to guard the consumer.

Prof. Ogburn, who refused to remain on the consumers advisory board headed by Mrs. Mary Rumsey, said the policy of the NRA was "admirable" but criticized the plans for making it effective. "The only question is whether we set up 'our own research board or whether we continue with the machinery we have," said Gen. Johnson.

The row over the treatment of con sumers was expected to reach a head when Mrs. Rumsey returns to the capital. Meanwhile Johnson was battling with the problems of the steel, coal and oil codes. Leaders, of the steel industry were to confer with Johnson and Deputy Administrator K. M.

Simpson today on modification of the code originally presented by the steel magnates. They also were to see Secretary of Labor Perkins, who severely criticized the code at the hearing. 'Continued on page 3) UNVVED1W0THER HELD IN DEATH NEW-BORN TOT Wilkes-Barre, Aug. 15. An 18- year-old unmarried mother was released under $5,000 bail here today on charges of murder and involuntary nfanslaughter in the death of her newly-born infant daughter.

The girl, Miss Rcse Podskoch, West Wyoming, sat quietly in the court room while her father and sister told of the baby in an outhouse of their home. The child, who died in Pittston hospital from loss of blcod and exposure, had been aban doned 25 hours before her discovery, physicians said. Rudclph Harchar of Swoyersville, alleged father of the child, was released cn bail. Police are attempting to obtain evidence to link him to the crime. While his daughter sat in silence, John Podskoch told of hearing cries emanating from an outhouse at his home.

Upon investigation he discovered the infant. Podskooh's testimony was corroborated by another daughter. 'The child was rushed to Pittston hospital where it died. Authorities claim the baby was born in the outhouse Saturday night. WHISKEY PLANTS RAIDED Pittsburgh, Aug.

15 The newly organized prohibition unit of the new federal division of investigation showed its teeth here today with the raiding 01 tWO WIllSKCV uiailUS. One of the raids netted a IM-gallon still, 65 gallons of whiskey 1500 gal- 10113 Ul lliaMl, iuu puuuuo ui augai aim fv, a 35-gallon still, 438 gallons of mash anl 1 PinLf ZL. ourkM aic agents. Republican Candidate for City Controller Wellington J. Taylor.

xl5-lc Notice to Vegetable Buyers Stores or markets who specialize on koss arm iaaia grown duce will exhibit our own show card printed in green; announcing that, fact Look for the sign it assures you oi receiving me vegetables grown by home labor your purchase direct at farm will eliminate any pussiuie ui.v4iJixnni.iuciii,. Ross Farm Market Gardens. i participated in a conference today at 4 a fnrtav wvior. tho which the Pennsylvania situation was discussed. Having already received written complaints by Pennsylvania miners the labor board was informed that a miners delegation may come to Wash- ington.

WOODIN TO RETURN TO HIS DUTIES SOON Washington, Aug. 15 After an absence of many weeks because of illness, Secretary of the Treasury Wood-in will return to Washington to re-assume his duties shortly after Labor day. Treasury officials said today that Woodin's health has improved and that he will be ready for the hard grind in the four months preceding the winter session of Congress. Among the chief problems before the treasury for Woodin's consideration are currency stabilization, inflation, the gigantic financing necessitated by the recovery program and the gold given speedy trials, it was announced. Raids in these cities, St.

Paul Denver and Paradise, brought capture of the eleven suspects In the two major crimes of the year as the federal government fired its opening gun in President Roosevelt's campaign against the underworld. Bailey, a notorious bank robber and killer who fled the Kansas state penitentiary last Memorial Day, was trapped as he slept in a farmhouse near Paradise, surrounding him was a small arsenal of guns and ammunition. Urschel's fingerprints were found in the house, and the oil operator identified the farmhouse as the place where he was held until $200.00 ransom was paid. Some of the marked money paid for Urschel's relpase was found in Bailey's possession, federal operatives announced. The ex-convict has been identified as the man who wielded a machine gun that killed Frank Nash, convict, and four officers at the Kansas City union station June 17.

Department of Justice agents in Denver arrested Albert h. Bates, da, an ex-convict, as a suspect in the Urschel kidnaping. Bates fled the ComWnued oa Page 3 PipHOTFAVORS OIL PRICE FIXING urrwKt I er-nvrnnr Pin. chot tod ali mmself with those the ranks demanding price fixing th Inrtnetrv Ior lne inaustry, ma rtop tnai catr wnpr.npr np (1 llm a. fl nil whiph reputed to le favored by many officials of the National Industrial Recovery administration.

The Pennsylvania Governor called upon Dr. Leo Wolman, acting chairman of the national labor board, to discuss the Pennsylvania coal situation yesterday. Dr. Wolman 'told the chief execu- tive that he has complaints that the H. c.

Frick Coke company and others haye violated the coal peace agree. ment. For Sale At a Bargain Six room house and garage. Nicely located, cn Williams street. A.

J. Douglas, 111 Main Street. xll-3t year to $720. I day. This was the first time council has A resolution was ready for pre-taken the salary-fixing power.

Two sentation to the general assembly years ago, when Beaver Falls became today, promising complete support of a third-class city, salaries were fixed the NRA. codes by employers who are by law. members of the order. policy. (vacation.

Loan Associations May A ccept Home LoanBonds Solutions For 4 Killings In Two Counties Sought By International News Service the death of Frank Joy, of Pit-Without even so much as a potential I cairn, whose body was found nearly motive on which to work, police in two counties today strove to find solu- tions for four killings which have been reported in Pittsburgh and Kittanning within the last 72 hours. I In one case the victim was a pretty Alia Mav Rparrfirk 21. of I Marcaret. a minine community near i Kittanning. Her body was found float-) ing Allegheny river.

There was no water in her. lungs and no marks of violence on her body. All the other victims were from Allegheny county, two of them from 1 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Aug. 15 Building and loan associations may accept the bonds of the federal home bonds of the Federal Home Owners' Loan Corporation in exchange for mortgages that are in distress, Horace Russell, general counsel for the federal home loan bank board, today told members of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh. Russell said building and loan asso ciations generally have been acting under the belief that present state laws forbid them from accepting any bonds except those guaranteed both as to principal and interest by the national or state government or those of the federal home loan bank.

A woman's telephone call was the.aamit oemg unaDie to connect wun only feeble clue on which authorities I "Shad to work in their effort to solve.