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[WideBrimm]

Our Lady of the Angels School Fire - Chicago, IL - 50th Anniversary Dec 1

Today is the 50th Anniversary of the tragic fire at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic school in Chicago on December 1, 1958. It was one of the most tragic school fires in U.S. history. 92 children and three nuns died in the fire. The fire led to modern fire regulations for U.S. schools.

Here's a couple of links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_the_Angels_School_Fire
http://www.olafire.com/

 

[Marzipan]

December 1st, 1955: Rosa Parks boards a bus.

The rest as we know, is herstory...

 

[LizzieMaine]

December 3, 1935

WORKERS BATTLE POLICE IN LYNN

Quelled By Tear Gas and Guns

Defying police guns and tear gas a mob of 1000 men and women shoe workers descended upon nine autos loaded with workers and officials of the Lion Shoe Co., Allerton st., Lynn, late yesterday, showering them with a barrage of rocks.

They were dispersed only after repeated charges by police, led by motorcycle officers who rode into the mob. Many occupants of the autos were cut by broken glass and bruised by missles thrown by the enraged union members.

The trouble grew out of formation of an independent union among workers of the Lion Shoe Company a week ago, after the United Shoe and Leather Workers Union had been unable to agree on a wage scale. Twenty Lynn shoe factories declared a half holiday yesterday so that their workers, all members of the United union, might attend a mass meeting at Lasters Hall, Lynn. More than 800 workers attended.

When the meeting broke up just before closing time at the Lion plant, the crowd, augmented by several hundred other persons, marched toward Allerton st. A heavy detail of police vainly tried to stop them. They threatened to use tear gas if they did not disperse, but the crowd persisted in waiting for the Lion employees to come out.

Also in the news --

REFUSE FEDERAL KIDNAP REQUEST

Insistence of Suffolk County authorities that they prosecute Samuel Vallery, 36, of Troy N. Y., alleged kidnaper of Norma Civile, 17, North End girl, acted to save him from federal action under the Lindbergh law yesterday. When federal authorities filed a warrant at the jail for Vallery's immediate arrest in the rather remote event that the man can raise $100,000 bail, their ineffectual attempt to secure custody for federal prosecution was revealed.

GETS NOSE BACK THAT SHE LOST IN CAR CRASH

Denver, Dec. 3 -- INS -- The nose that was sheared from the face of Mrs. Leona C. Ford, 36, of Denver, in an automobile accident, and which lay in the street for an hour while hundreds of cars passed over it, was back in its proper place today as the result of a unique operation performed by surgeons at a local hospital. Attending physicians said the restoration of the nose had been a success, and that Mrs. Ford's condition was satisfactory.

Mrs. Ford was riding with her husband on Thanksgiving Day when his car collided with another, at one of Denver's busiest intersections. Mrs. Ford was hurled against the windshield. The glass severed her nose near the base. An hour later the nose was picked up in the street where the crash occured and taken to the hospital, where skilled surgeons reattached it.

 

[Feraud]

GETS NOSE BACK THAT SHE LOST IN CAR CRASH

Denver, Dec. 3 -- INS -- The nose that was sheared from the face of Mrs. Leona C. Ford, 36, of Denver, in an automobile accident, and which lay in the street for an hour while hundreds of cars passed over it, was back in its proper place today as the result of a unique operation performed by surgeons at a local hospital. Attending physicians said the restoration of the nose had been a success, and that Mrs. Ford's condition was satisfactory.

Mrs. Ford was riding with her husband on Thanksgiving Day when his car collided with another, at one of Denver's busiest intersections. Mrs. Ford was hurled against the windshield. The glass severed her nose near the base. An hour later the nose was picked up in the street where the crash occured and taken to the hospital, where skilled surgeons reattached it.

Yikes!

 

[LizzieMaine]

December 4, 1935

4 CONVICTS FACE ELECTRIC CHAIR

Death in the electric chair faces four young convicts recaptured yesterday after their desperate but vain dash for freedom from Charlestown state prison, in which one of their number was killed, a civilian employee was beaten to death, and two guards and a trusty lifer were beaten insensible with iron bars.

Indictments charging first degree murder of Louis Richards, civilian truck driver, will be sought before the present Suffolk County grand jury by Dist. Atty. William J. Foley against the four recaptured men, William "Red" McManus, Edward McArdle, Frank "Turkey" Joyce, and Charles O'Brien. McManus may not live to face the murder charge. He lies dying in the prison hospital, riddled with bullets from the guns of Boston policemen who captured him.

Philip Naples, known as Worcester's Public Enemy No. 1, who joined in the wild dash from the prison, is dead, shot down in the first fusillade of guards' bullets from the prison wall. O'Brien was also wounded, shot in the calf of the left leg, and Joyce was gassed during the capture.


Also in the news --

CURLEY OPPOSES BERLIN OLYMPICS

Condemn Outrage by Nazis

Governor James Michael Curley yesterday lent the influence of his name and position to the movement already in organized opposition to American participation in the 1936 Olympic games to be held in Berlin, and in formal protest to the civil and religious persecution of Catholics, Jews, and Protestants alike.

In a published letter addressed to Henry Smith Leiper, chairman of the committee on fair play and sports, Gov. Curley declared that the danger of participation by the United States in the Berlin Games was that "such participation might reasonably be regarded as giving sanction and approval to the outrages which have been perpetrated against Jew and Catholic and members of the Masonic fraternity alike."

HARVARD WON'T BAR DRINKING

Harvard University, it was learned yesterday, will take no action regarding student drinking or the presence of girls in dormitories.

These matters, according to reliable sources will be left entirely in the hands of house masters. This is in accordance with a statement issued following the expulsion of Bennet Y. Ryan for beating Frank Foster, aged Dunster House janitor, that drinking was a matter for each student to decide, but that disciplinary measures would be taken when it caused a disturbance or brought the college into discredit.

The administration board yesterday held a meeting but discussed only the question of what is to be done about a few freshmen and sophomores who flunked their November examinations. It was reported they would discuss student drinking.

 

[LizzieMaine]

December 5, 1935

UNREST RULES PRISON

Convicts All Near Revolt

Charges of refusal of the state parole board to allow time off for good behavior, forcing long-time prisoners to serve their maximum terms, and "political" transfers of favored inmates to Norfolk prison colony, were made yesterday as causes for the unrest and lack of discipline in state prison, leading to Tuesday's break in which three men died.

Relatives and friends of prisoners claim politics is played in prison affairs, and that transfer from the squalid, unsanitary Charlestown institution to the "country club" colony at Norfolk can be had by paying certain politicians.

But it is the compelling of longtermers to serve their maximum sentences, which pervades every nook and corner of the big grey-walled prison, it was said. Investigation showed that of 23 prisoners who recently applied for parole upon completion of their minimum sentences, not one was released.

Commissioner of Corrections Arthur T. Lyman indicated a belief that this system is causing dissatisfaction, unrest and an ugly spirit among the prisoners.


Also in the news --

ETHIOPIANS OPEN ATTACK

200,000 SET FOR GREAT BATTLE

London, Dec. 4 (INS) -- The first direct Ethiopian attack on Italian troops on the northern front was reported today in an Exchange Telegraph attack from Italian Army headquarters. The dispatch said the attack occured last night at Shelicot, south of Makale, adding that the Ethiopians were well armed with machine guns, and fought with spirit and courage.

FILM DIRECTOR ON TRIAL IN AUTO DEATHS

Busby Berkeley, film and dance director, is on trial in Los Angeles on three counts of murder in the deaths of three persons in a three-way auto crash. Preliminary leading witnesses testified Berkeley was drunk.

UNDERWEAR THIEF MUST PAY BACK

The exciting matter of Alexander Anthony's union suits was thoroughly thrashed out in East Cambridge District Court yesterday, when Earl W. Balmer, 31, of Massachusetts ave., Arlington, pleaded guilty to larceny of Mr. Anthony's two suits of winter woolies from a clothesline. Earl's case was continued until Dec. 11 with the understanding that he would make restitution of $3 so that Arlington could re-outfit himself for the snowy season.

 

[dhermann1]

Prohibition Repealed - 1933!!!!

http://rhapsodyinbooks.wordpress.com/2008/12/05/december-5-1933-21st-amendment-repeals-prohibition/

 

[RIOT]

Menton Day – December 5th, 1944

Happy Menton Day.

"Menton Day commemorates the inactivation of the combined U.S. and Canadian First Special Service Force in Menton France on December 5th, 1944. The unit was commonly referred to as the "Devils Brigade" during its service in WWII. The brigade was one of the first Special Forces units activated and is credited with a distinguished record of unconventional operations behind enemy lines."

 

[Fletch]

Drink Up America!

Part of the campaign.

In Washington, The National Press Club Tap Room had its grand opening.

One of many photos snapped in New York that evening.

Aboard the luxury liner Manhattan, off New York. Before Repeal, the ship's bar was required to open and close 12 miles off shore.

Accept No Substitutes!
Many articles today will use photos such as the magnificent document below, taken at Fauerbach's Brewery in Madison, Wis.

Note that everyone is drinking beer. Beer and wine were made legal April 7, 1933, the date of this pic.
Hence this doesn't commemorate the full liquor Repeal!

This website urges Repeal Day be made a national holiday! What better way to make the country Golden Era conscious. Have 1933 theme parties - revive vintage drink receipts - and then there's the music of course.
Disclaimer: No endorsement of any political stance is intended, implied, or to be inferred.

 

[Foofoogal]

I wonder if all the 5 ladies are sitting at the bar as all the gentlemen gave them the seats.
I love the lady's hat an stole.

 

[LizzieMaine]

December 6, 1933

HUB REVELERS TOAST RUM

Ely's Martini Starts Gay Carnival Whirl

A dry martini cocktail, gurgling down the throat of Gov. Joseph B. Ely at the Copley-Plaza's Merry-Go-Round Bar officially opened the post-prohibition era in Boston last night, and signalized the start of a round of revelry which has not been surpassed since the mad carnival of Armistice Night 1918.

In company with Sen. David I. Walsh and Atty. Declan Corcoran the governor sat at the Back Bay hostelry's novel bar and tossed off the drink as soon as the hotel's bar license was received. There were few cheers -- all the other occupants of the bar being concerned at that moment with their own celebration.

The city-- the state, too, for that matter -- went wild. Liquor flowed freely and to the disappointment of die-hard drys, wisely. Joy and good fellowship reigned supreme. Despite the necessary jostling and jamming in the milling crowds that clogged the streets, tempers were even and trouble was negligible.

DRINKING SPOTS CLOSED UP AT 1 AM.

Only one disappointing note soured the harmony of the evening. Most of the celebrants were prepared to make merry until 2 a. m. However, Police Commr. Eugene C. Hultman ordered Supert. Martin H. King to have all drinking spots cease selling liquor at 1 a. m. By this ruling the speakeasies profited and they gratefully gathered in all those who desired to continue drinking after 1 a. m.

NATION'S CITIES CELEBRATE JOHN BARLEYCORN'S RETURN FROM GRAVE

Celebration Dripping Wet Yet Dignified

New York, Dec. 5 (INS) -- John Barleycorn came back to Broadway last night after his 14-year exile. The town had changed, and so had he.

He was not the bleary-eyed old man they drove into the wilderness 14 years ago, but a restrained patriarch who realized apparently that his popularity depended on his decorum.

Dusk was here when he came tearing across the country from Utah, but even then the multitudes had gathered at Times Square to welcome him. They watched the story unfold in the lights that tell the news on Broadway. There was no shouting, only the usual noises -- the rumble of traffic, the clang and bustle of the street.

Ten thousand eyes were glued on the Times Square lights -- "UTAH VOTING," the sign flashed.

A lull. A policeman's horse pawed the pavement. The multitude shifted, swayed, and sighed.

"PROHIBITION IS DEAD!"

The lights flickered the flash. The crowd whooped a few "hurrays," but it didn't roar. The letdown was obvious. It was all over but the shouting, but the throng didn't shout -- it milled about and waited.

Newsboys took up the peal. "Prohibition is dead!" -- and a million lights repeated the glory. Over on the Hudson, the frog-throated steamers began a sonorous symphony, a requiem for the era. The harbor boats whined prohibition's dirge, then began blasting salutes to John Barleycorn.

From the four corners, he came to town. Trucks began scurrying away from liquor wholesalers and disgorged their liquors at hotels and restaurants and clubs.


We are Prepared To Deliver Full Strength, Thoroughly Aged

PICKWICK ALE

in bottles and on draught

Haffenreffer & Co. Inc. * Boston, Mass. * Brewers since 1870

The above advertisement is made subject to repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and shall not be considered an advertisement or solicitation of orders in any State, Territory, or District wherein it is unlawful to advertise or solicit orders for such liquors.

 

[LizzieMaine]

December 7, 1933

HEELERS AND CHISELERS OUT FOR DOUGH IN LICENSE SCANDAL

Hot charges of graft and political favoritism in the granting of licenses to sell liquor in Boston flew about the quarters of the Boston Licensing Board at 1 Beacon st. yesterday, as an excited and impatient crowd milled about in a day-long scramble for the coveted permits.

Individuals claimed they had been offered quick, favorable action on their applications for as little as $100 and as high as $1000 "to take care of the big fellow." Many threatened to appeal to the governor for an investigation.

A dozen or 15 politicians, some ex-office holders and some actually now in official position circulated mysteriously through the offices, conferring with applicants and disappearing into the inner sanctum of the licensing board.

Ward heelers, city hall hangers-on, and known chiselers were everywhere. There were members of the city council, and representatives from Beacon Hill. There were former members of both council and legislature. And a state senator or two. Charges were insistent and positive in the waiting crowd of applicants that they had been approached with offers of assistance "for consideration."

ROOSEVELT FLAYS LYNCHING

Washington, Dec. 6 (US) -- A bitter indictment of lynch law and those who condone it was voiced tonight by President Roosevelt in a countrywide broadcast. After praising the younger generation in an address delivered in Constitution Hall in connection with the 25th anniversary of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, the president added:

"This new generation for example is not content with preachings against that vile form of collective murder -- lynch law -- which has broken out in our midst anew. We know that it is murder and a deliberate and definite disobedience of the command 'thou shalt not kill'. We do not excuse those in high places or in low who condone lynch law."

The president refrained from mentioning by name Gov. James Rolph Jr. of California, who last week said the lynching at San Jose of two prisoners charged with kidnaping and murdering young Brooke Hart was "the best lesson California ever gave the nation." Gov. Rolph said that if any members of the lynch mob were ever arrested and convicted, he would pardon them.

Roosevelt said the new generation expected governmental action to prevent such occurances, and it was the judicial function of the government to protect the individual and the community by quick and certain justice.


VOICE FROM GRAVE CHARGES SISTER STOLE HUBBY'S LOVE

Love Scene Bared In Will Battle

A voice from the grave, heard through an affidavit, resounded in Dedham Probate Court yesterday to accuse Mrs. Gertrude E. Perkins of illicit relations with the husband of Mrs. Helen M. Pike, whose will she needs to break.

Mrs. Perkins, sister of Mrs. Pike, is taxed by the dead woman with bearing false tales to her husband, straining relations between them, and finally stealing his love. As a climax to her stunning disclosures, Mrs. Pike, in her posthumous accusation, describes the scene in which she found her husband and her sister in a compromising position.

The will of Mrs. Pike, the widow of Dr. George H. Pike, Boston optometrist, who lived in Brookline, was filed in May and bequeathed her $35,000 estate to Mrs. Effie Walton, a Back Bay numerologist. Mrs. Perkins, in her contest of the will, contends that her sister of unsound mind and was unduly influenced by Mrs. Walton.

 

[Lone_Ranger]

A sleepy Sunday morning....just like this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt13c3olXkU

 

[Mike K.]

LizzieMaine thanks for keeping this thread going. I've been way too busy and sidetracked from the Lounge over the past couple of months.

 

[LizzieMaine]

December 10, 1936

BRITONS FEAR ABDICATION OF THEIR KING

BALDWIN HOLDS KEY TO SECRET

SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES AT FORT BELVEDERE

Downing Street, Too, Shows More Activity Than For Years

COMMONS AWAITS ON ANXIOUS SEAT

Hinted Premier Will Ask Vote Of Confidence Today

By The Associated Press

London, Dec. 9 -- Shortly before midnight, a dray used as a conveyance for royal luggage dashed out of Fort Belvedere, where King Edward remained in seclusion, and turned onto the main London road. The back of the dray was loaded with luggage.

A few minutes earlier in the day an army dispatch rider left for London and sped to Number 10 Downing street, where he was immediately shown in. An hour earlier, a car believed to contain the Duke of York, heir apparent to the British throne if Edward should abdicate to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson, drove up to Marlborough House, the residence of Queen Mother Mary.

FEARS ABDICATION

The London Daily Mail streamline tonight read "ABDICATION FEARED TODAY."

The newspaper editorially said such a step "would be a grave calamity and until the last minute of the last hour the nation will continue to pray that the King's final decision will be against abdication."

There was more activity on Downing street than during any night in years. Clement R. Atlee and other opposition leaders conferred with Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin presumably to learn the latest minute-to-minute developments. Walter Monckton, the King's personal legal adviser, drove up to No. 10 in the King's car at 11:50pm.

MRS SIMPSON'S OFFER STILL HOLDS GOOD

Cannes, France, Dec. 9 (AP) -- Wallis Warfield Simpson's offer to withdraw from the life of Edward VIII "if it will solve the problem" still holds good, her spokesman Lord Brownlow said tonight.

Asked whether any development in London or elsewhere had altered Mrs. Simpson's stand, Brownlow said "Her position remains the same."

It was disclosed tonight that Mrs. Simpson enjoyed a half-hour motor trip through the countryside accompanied by bodyguards.


KEN MURRAY SAYS:

New York, Dec. 9 -- Well, I suppose by the time you read this, those British statesmen will still be fighting the Bungle of the Century in their ludicrous efforts to make King Edward decide between his crown and his heart. In their haste to rearm for modern warfare, the English cabinet failed to bring up any defense against Cupid's bow.

At that, I guess we should feel sorry for those folks over there. They don't know where their next King is coming from.

Of course, throwing out the former Prince of Wales out of his regal seat doesn't mean he won't climb right back again -- ask any of his horses about that.

SMILES FOR BREAKFAST

"How do you get along in such small quarters?"
"Oh, nicely! You see, I live on condensed milk and shortbread!"

 

[LizzieMaine]

December 11, 1936

The single most-listened-to radio broadcast of the 1930s, heard by more than 115 million people wordlwide:


SIR JOHN REITH: This is Windsor Castle. His Majesty, Prince Edward.


"At long last I am able to say a few words of my own. I have never wanted to withhold anything, but until now it has not been constitutionally possible for me to speak.

A few hours ago I discharged my last duty as King and Emperor, and now that I have been succeeded by my brother, the Duke of York, my first words must be to declare my allegiance to him. This I do with all my heart.

You all know the reasons which have impelled me to renounce the throne. But I want you to understand that in making up my mind I did not forget the country or the empire, which, as Prince of Wales and lately as King, I have for twenty-five years tried to serve.

But you must believe me when I tell you that I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love.

And I want you to know that the decision I have made has been mine and mine alone. This was a thing I had to judge entirely for myself. The other person most nearly concerned has tried up to the last to persuade me to take a different course.

I have made this, the most serious decision of my life, only upon the single thought of what would, in the end, be best for all.

This decision has been made less difficult to me by the sure knowledge that my brother, with his long training in the public affairs of this country and with his fine qualities, will be able to take my place forthwith without interruption or injury to the life and progress of the empire. And he has one matchless blessing, enjoyed by so many of you, and not bestowed on me -- a happy home with his wife and children.

During these hard days I have been comforted by her majesty my mother and by my family. The ministers of the crown, and in particular, Mr. Baldwin, the Prime Minister, have always treated me with full consideration. There has never been any constitutional difference between me and them, and between me and Parliament. Bred in the constitutional tradition by my father, I should never have allowed any such issue to arise.

Ever since I was Prince of Wales, and later on when I occupied the throne, I have been treated with the greatest kindness by all classes of the people wherever I have lived or journeyed throughout the empire. For that I am very grateful.

I now quit altogether public affairs and I lay down my burden. It may be some time before I return to my native land, but I shall always follow the fortunes of the British race and empire with profound interest, and if at any time in the future I can be found of service to his majesty in a private station, I shall not fail.

And now, we all have a new King. I wish him and you, his people, happiness and prosperity with all my heart. God bless you all! God save the King!"

 

[LizzieMaine]

December 13, 1933

ARRESTED IN DANCE DEATHS

MANAGER IN DENIAL OF BLAME

Hampden, Me, Dec. 12 -- The deaths of four dancers in a raging fire which swept Paradise Pavilion here Sunday night occured in a building which had been approved by a local fire prevention official, it was stated tonight when Sidney Curtis, manager of the hall, gave himself up to face charges of involuntary manslaughter.

According to Curtis, the entire building was designed and laid out by Elmer Treworgy, fire inspector of the town of Hampden, and he himself was assured that all specifications agreed with Maine laws for buildings of the type.

County officials tonight expressed themselves as satisfied that the fire was not caused by incendiaries, as was first charged by survivors. However, County Attorney James D. Maxwell issued orders for the arrest of Curtis on the involuntary manslaughter charge, the equivalent of criminal negligence in other New England states.


RUM BOARD IN HUSH PARLEY

HOLDS UP WORK ON LICENSES

New fuel was added to the flames of scandal leaping about the heads of the Boston Licensing Board when charges were made yesterday that applications for liquor licenses had been pilfered from the board's files and applicants summoned to another office for mysterious interviews during which demands were made that certain conditions be met.

Although Chairman David F. Montague of the board broke a silence which has been maintained for days in the face of myriad charges to deny the new accusation, the report persisted and applicants insisted they had been "propositioned."

In mid-afternoon, the board halted the work of considering applications and went into executive session which was not explained.

Chiselers and runners for the politicians were on the run yesterday following threats by applicants, who said they had paid sums ranging as high as $2000, to go to District Attorney Foley and expose the whole racket unless they get their licenses or their money back.


SOX BUY GROVE, BISHOP, WALBERG FOR $175,000

Chicago, Dec. 12 (AP) -- Connie Mack, veteran leader of the Philadelphia Athletics, who startled baseball way back in 1914 by breaking up his stellar "$100,000 Infield," tonight went even further by selling pitchers Lefty Grove and Rube Walberg and infielder Max Bishop to the Boston Red Sox, catcher Mickey Cochrane to the Detroit Tigers, and pitcher George Earnshaw to the Chicago White Sox.

The deals, involving an estimated cash outlay of $300,000 were rumored for the past month but not announced until tonight at the annual meeting of the major leagues in Chicago. Financial pressure forced by Philadelphia bankers was assigned for the reason for the sales, some of the most important in the history of baseball. The deals all but complete a break-up of the famous Athletic team that won the World's Championship in 1929 and '30.

NEAR RIOT AS LEAFS BEAT BRUINS 4-1

Wild, disgraceful scenes enlivened the National Hockey League game at the Garden last night. The Bruins were beaten by Toronto 4 to 1 in a furious contest that several times developed into a hand-to-hand encounter.

Eddie Shore of the Bruins charged into Ace Bailey of the Maple Leafs in the second period and knocked him cold. Bailey was unconscious for at least fifteen minutes. Shore did not escape scot-free, however, as Red Horner knocked him out with a well-directed punch to the chin.

When Bailey went down, the back of his head struck the ice and the sound could be heard in the top gallery. Fans feared that Bailey was killed. He was stiff and looked the color of death.

Shore's head also hit the ice with a resounding whack. He was also unconscious for several minutes. His head was cut when it struck the ice and required seven stitches.

Red Horner, who punched Shore, suffered a match penalty. He was put out of the game and a substitute was not allowed for 20 minutes. Shore also suffered a match penalty.

Toronto manager Connie Smythe punched a spectator, Leonard Kenworthy of 39 Maple ave., Everett, in the eye, broke Kenworthy's glasses which he was wearing, and Kenworthy was obliged to have three stitches taken near his eye.

Smythe declared he acted in self defense because he was assaulted. Smythe would have fared badly if Clancy of the Maple Leafs had not gone to his rescue. A rush call was sent to police station 1 and a corps of 20 additional policemen were rushed to the garden to protect the Toronto players from the irate fans.

 

[LizzieMaine]

December 14, 1933

SPLIT "KING" CASE VERDICT

Pair Guilty of Robbery, Cleared on Murder Charge

James Scully, found guilty of armed robbery in connection with the murder of Charles "King" Solomon, underworld figure, was sentenced to from 16 to 20 years in state prison by Judge Raoul Beaudreaux in Suffolk County Superior Court yesterday.

John T. O'Donnell, found guilty of being an accessory after the fact to armed robbery was given five to ten years in prison.

Scully collapsed, weeping in the dock as he heard the first sentence imposed on anyone in connection with the Solomon slaying in the Cotton Club last January. O'Donnell heard his sentence without winking an eyelash.

Scully, in his own defense, declared he had taken no part in the robbery of Solomon. He also he declared that if he was found "not guilty," the Solomon gang would put him on the spot.


SMYTHE ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT ON HOCKEY FAN

Eddie Shore is Suspended

BAILEY IN FIGHT FOR HIS LIFE

An emergency spinal operation to relieve the effects of a cerebral hemorrhage was performed last night in an effort to save the life of Irving "Ace" Bailey, crack wing of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team, who suffered a skull fracture in the fracas at Tuesday night's game at Boston Garden.

Bailey is in critical condition and remains in a coma.

Two hockey stars have been suspended and the manager of the Maple Leafs arrested as a result of the brawl. Eddie Shore of the Boston Bruins, who felled Bailey with a body check, and George "Red" Horner of the Leafs, who flattened Shore with a punch in retaliation, drew the suspensions.

Connie Smythe, manager of the Maple Leafs, was arrested at the University Club yesterday on a charge of assaulting Leonard Kenworthy of Maple av., Everett, a spectator. He pleaded not guilty in municipal court and was granted a continuance to December 27. Bail was fixed at $100.

RUM DEALER FEARS FOR LIFE IN WAR ON RING

Washington, Dec. 13 -- After testifying that the bootleggers have a complete service to the consumer and could best be combatted with a $1.10 per gallon tax, J. Wilbur Murray of Holyoke, Mass, a wholesaler in that city, sealed his lips and would say no more.

"I wouldn't dare, I have a family to support," he said.


RAFT SOCKS FILM PRODUCER IN ROW

Hollywood, Dec. 13 -- Today Hollywood was enjoying another of its battles of the century -- this one between Benjamin Glazer, producer at Paramount Pictures, and George Raft, one of the company's stars. Carole Lombard was a spectator, as well as Wesley Ruggles, William Frawley, and LeRoy Prinz.

All they saw was Raft hit Glazer, and Glazer hit the floor.

The immediate cause of the one-way punch, according to some of those present, was an argument over whether Raft would or would not speak a certain line in a production.

The line of dialogue over which they have been arguing lately would make Raft say "What about those pictures of me and my mother's grave? That would be great!"

Raft has been insisting he would not say the line, and the discussion resumed on the set. Raft was vehement in his protest, but Glazer was cool and indifferent, insisting that "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it."

Raft thought it was time to cross one then -- the bridge of Glazer's nose.

 

[LizzieMaine]

December 17, 1935

THELMA TODD FOUND DEAD

INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE MURDER

Los Angeles, Dec. 16 (INS) -- Missing since Saturday night, beautiful blonde Thelma Todd, famous screen actress, was found dead today behind the wheel of an automobile at her beach home near Santa Monica.

Although death, according to preliminary investigation by Detective Lieut. A. S. Roselli, appeared to have been due to natural causes, an investigation of a possible murder was begun, Roselli said.

Police ordered her body taken to the morgue for examination to determine the exact cause of death.

The first theory advanced was that death was due to monoxide gas fumes, but police said they were uncertain as to this.

Friends were reported to have found the body and summoned police.

Police said they were informed that Miss Todd had been last seen early Saturday morning, shortly after she left a party given by Ida Lupino at the Trocadero Cafe on Sunset boulevard.

According to Roland West, business partner and manager of Miss Todd's cafe, she left the party around 3 o'clock Saturday morning.

At that time, Sid Grauman, the theatre man, called West at his home on Potesano Drive, near the Seaside Cafe, and informed West Miss Todd was on her way home.

Not more than six months ago Miss Todd received extortion and death threats, which were mailed either in San Francisco or New York.

HER CAFE THREATENED

One of the notes demanded payment of $10,000. The note ordered her to pay the $10,000 to Abe Lyman, noted orchestra leader.

Federal agents said the would-be extortionists were trying to get Lyman as an involuntary go-between. Lyman was amazed that his name was used.

Threats to "blow up" her cafe on the Roosevelt Highway were contained in one of the notes.

Two arrests were made by G-men in New York as the result of the notes and threats.

Thelma Todd was a pretty blonde Lawrence school teacher who started to fame by way of an Elks beauty contest in which she was chosen "Miss Massachusetts." That was in 1925, when she was 18 years old. With the beauty award went a scholarship to the Paramount School of Acting and a screen test.

Many other pretty girls throughout the United States had a similar chance but Miss Todd was one of the few who clicked in the studios. One of her most attractive appeals as a comedienne was that despite her beauty she was not loath to appear awkward or grotesque if it would bring a laugh.

LAWRENCE MOURNS IDOL

The scores of friends and relatives and admirers who watched with pride as beauteous Thelma Todd strode upwards along the ladder of screen fame learned with a shock today that the little girl they knew had died suddenly.

Her aunt, Mrs. Alex Raymond, was nearly prostrated when she received the news. The school department, where Thelma was once listed as a prospective school teacher, was thrown into sadness.

 

[Feraud]

Thelma Todd was such a beautiful and natural comedienne. What a shame she died young.