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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
ITALIAN FLYERS READY TO RESUME
 THEIR JOURNEY
AviatOrs Attend Unveiling Ceremony to Flyer Who Was Killed - They Also Assist at Open Air Mass

Natal, Brazil, Jan 9-(UP)-Gen Italo Balbo and his companions who flew 10 seaplanes across the South Atlantic prepared today to continue their journey to Bahia and Rio de Janerio.
 Balbo expected to leave Natal Sat- urday. dependent upon the weather and the arrival here of the second of two seaplanes forced down at sea, One of the machines was lowed to the island of Fernando Noronha by an Italian warship and flew to Ma tai yesterday.
 The Italians attened the unveilins of a monument here to Major Carlo del Prete who was killed at Rio de Janerio after he had flown from Rome to Natal with Major Arturo Ferrarin. Open afr mass was celebra- ted by the bishop of the diocese. The ceremony was attented by local officials and large crowd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
SHE STOLE BABY
 BECAUSE SHE HAD
 NONE OF HER OWN

New York. Jan 9-(U. P)-Tak- ing another woman's baby because she had no children of her own was the means employed by Mrs Ange- lima Schiron to effect a reconciliation with her husband who left her be- cause their marriage was chlldiess' Mrs Schiron was held in Brooklyn to-day charged with kidnapping the unchristened, six-weeks-old daugh- ter of MT and Mrs Anthony Rotundo. Police said she confessed to the charges.
 Police said they found Mrs Schir- Or at the home of her parents with the Rotundo baby, where her hus- band, taken completely by surprise at the "beautiful new baby was re- joicing. smiling affectionately at h,s wife. Mrs Schiron took Mrs Rotundo's babv from its crib while others in the house were sleeping. She gained Mrs Rotundo's confidence by telling her she was Salvation Army work CT and would bring new clothes Tor the baby
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
Arrnory Broken IntoAnd Seven
 Pistols Gone
Box Containing Thirteen More. RevOlvers Found Outside of the Build= ing-LOcks Broken Off and Arsenal Entered By the Thieves
FINGERPRINTS MAY
 CATCH GUILTY

Seven Colt automatic revolvers. 45 caliber. the official property of the United States government were stolen from the state armory on Field street during the night. A box containing thirteen more of the weapons was found concealed out side of the armory by Lieutenant Joseph Stevens of the detective bu- reau. who was called into the in- vestigation of the case by Major J.. William Carroll. All entire rack of guns was torn from the arsenal in the basement of the armory. Three locks were smashed and wire net ting ripped out by the burglars. The guns are officially stamped and numbered in the governments name. Every one of the pistols is registered and a check-up was made this afternoon by the police with Captain George E. Eaton, who has offioial charge of the arms. A fash
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
Bids Of Contractors For Building Eight
 New School Rooms

An attendance that taxed the seat ing and standing capacity of the of- flee of the school department gath cred there last night to hear the proposals opened for the proposed eight room addition to the Tinker school on Town Plot. Those pres- ent included contractors and their clerks, architects, electricians, heat ing experts, plumbers and many who had been called to listen to the reading of the bids. The meeting was held by the school house com- mittee in accordance with an ad- yertisement published some time ago. Proposals for the main struc- ture were received and read as fol- lows: Oscar Lacroix, $69,9SS; Owen Carey, 67,O00; J. F. Bittner, $64, 900; T. G. Smith, $62.000; Thomas F..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
ELDER SON
 OF BOSTON
 MAYOR DIES
James M. Curley, Jr, 23,' Passed Away Suddenly After Operation - Har= yard Law Degree Coming to Him in June

Boston, Jan 9.-UP)-James M. Curley, Jr, 23. eldest son of the mayor of Boston. died suddenly at City hospital at , a. m. to-day fol- lowing an emergency gall bladder operation performed three hours earlier.
 Young Curley. a graduate of Bos- ton College. was to have received his degree from Harvard law school next June.
 Though the youths condition was known to be serious when he reached the hospital shortly after midnight. doctors had been optimis- tic regarding the outcome of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
G0SS WAS
 NAMED FOR
 NEW PLACE
Congressman Goes on Sub= Committee of the House Military Affairs-To Act on Salaries of Disbursing Officers

Congressman E. w. Goss of this city, it was learned to-day, has been named to the subcommittee of the house military affairs committee and immediately this body will begin an investigation of the question of high CT salaries for disbursing officers of the National Guard. Local Connec- ti Ut National Guard officers receiv- ed this report to-day with much sat- isfaction.
 Congressman Goss is a member of the military affairs committee of the house but this action in placing him on the special subcommittee rep resents his first important appoint
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

Los Angeles. Jan 9-(UP)-A torn fuselage which permitted cold
 winds to enter the cabine of the Lady Rolph caused Robbie Trout and Edna Mae Cooper to ask for materials to repair the breach as the endurance plane entered it's 114th hour aloft at S:30 a. m. to-day. Miss Cooper, who has been handling the refueling hose through the 20 con- tacts, apparently stuck her foot through the fragile side of the ship as she stood waist high in the cock.
 pit. Her attempts to repair the hole with wing dope" and canvas were unavailing. for the wind dried the substance before she could get the patch in place. She eventually was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
LAW PERSONNEL OF STATE IS TO
 BE RE0RCANIZED
Attorney General Burrows Has ReappOinted the Staff of His Predecessor May Be Additions

Hartford. Conn, Jan. 9.-Reorgan- iZation of the states legal personnel, to provide expert advisers for every department, will be made by Attor- ney General Warren B. Burrows, he announced.
 Burrows reappointed his predeces- sor's staff, which includes Deputy At torney General Ernest l.. Averill, Branford; first assistant. Judge Ray mond A. Johnson, Manchester; as- sstants attorneys general, Bernard A. Kosicki of Middletown, II. Roger Jones of New Hartford John II. King of Willimantic and Miss Helen Kelley of Hartford, law clerk. Ad- ditions to the staff probably will be made soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
BANK TELLER'S MEMORY OF FACES ENABLES HIM TO TRAP
 AN OLD BAD CHECK PASSER

Fitchburg. Mass, Jan 9-(UP)-- A remarkable memory of faces en- abled William F. Young. a teller at the Safety Fund Bank here, to cap ture man who said he was William Miller. 30, of Hotel Lincoln, New York city. when the latter allegedly attempted to cash q worthless check at the bank to-day.
 Young saw Miller hand a check to another teller and remembered him as man who passed a worth less check on him a year ago. Going into the other teller's cage, Young said to Miller. Haven't l seen you before?" At this. Miller ran. Young armine himself. chased the suspect
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
MORE AMERICANS GIVEN HIGHEST OF
 FATAL H0NORS
Large Group Elected to the Knights of Malta - Among Them Is John J. Pelley, President of New Haven Road

Vatican City, Jan S.-(UP)-The election of a group of Americans to the Knights of Malta-highest papal honor-was made known to- day.
 The Americans elected included {:
 Clarence H. Mackay, president of Commercial Cable company. New York; John Duff, New Bedford. Mass; John F.-.-TensleY,~ Worcester, Mass; Michael Lester Madden, New ton. Mass; Lawrence A. Downs, pres ident of the Illinois Central railroad, Chicago; Joseph Fl. O'Neill, Boston Paul E. Fitzpatrick, Boston; John J. Pelley. president of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, New Haven. Conn and Bernard J. Rothwell. of Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

Moran, $68.295: Tracy Bros Co, $61,- 584; Treaglio Brothers, $55,873.40.
 Proposals for plumbing, heating, ventilation, sprinkling, and electrical work were read from different local contractors, and were referred to Engineer Loomis for tabulation. No definite action was taken on any of the proposals. it being decided to postpone action until the totals of all the bids are known and what sys- tems will be used. All the bidders belong in Waterbury. The commit tee is anxious to make commence ment on the work, so that it is like ly that the committee will have everything in readiness for rec ommendation to the board of educa- tion at its meeting next Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
GIRL FLYERS ASK MATERIALS
 TO REPAIR TORN FUSELAGE
 IN RECORD BREAKING PLANE

plete the repairs.
 It was learned through notes tossed to the ground that the pair flew throughout Wednesday over the Imperial valley without actual knowledge of their position. Dark ness had fallen before they reached the El Centro airport. and they were not ssurs that their refueling plane was at that point. Through a large portion of the night. Miss Trout flew with a map in her lap and flashlight in hand in the gen. eral vicinity of the field until lights from below showed that the refuel- ing ship was awaiting them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
BITTER BATTLE OVER KINGSTON
 co RECEIVER

Hartford, Conn. Jan 9-(UP)- A bitter legal contest. marked py charges that the superior court might be regarded as ''antagonistic' Inward the United States district court occurred before Superior Court Judge Edwin c. Dickerson today when Assistant States Attor- pey John H. King moved for con firmation Of the temporary receiver for the tr. E. Kingston & Company, bankrupt Connecticut and New York state securities firm.
 Judge ;'ickerson finally confirmed the Phoenix State Bank and Trust Company as permanent receiver Dat ordered yhe assets of the company turned over to Benjamin Slade tf New Haven, receiver appointed m u. s. district court last Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
WOLFF HAS
 CONFESSED
 TO MURDER
Middlebury Youth, Whose Right Name is Wilkins, Trapped Into Telling His Story By State Trooper, Who Hid in Cell

A confession was reported as having been obtained to-day from Private Clarence Wolff, 25, of Mid dlebury, who is under arrest in Plattsburg, N. r.. and faces the charge of murder in the first de- gree. He was implicated in the shooting of David Mischler. d gro- cer in Plattsburg by the statements of fellow soldier. James Cough try, who is also under arrest and is being guarded by military guard as well as the civil authorities.
 The two young soldiers attempt ed robbery Monday night. Misch Ter is reported as having failed to put up his hands when ordered and intimated that he might resist. Wolff
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
SIX BANDITS IN BALTIMORE ROB
 SAVINGS BANK
They Got $l5,OO0-Four of Them Held Up Employees, While Other Two ScOOp= ed Up the Coin

Baltimore, Md, Jan 9.-UP)- Six bandits armed with automatic rifles and pistols, robbed the Com mercial Savings bank of $15,00O in cash to-day.
 Four bandits covered employees of the bank with their guns while two of the intruders scooped up money in the cashiers cage and carried 1t away in a satchel. The others then backed from the bank and escaped in motor car.
 Only one customer was in the bank at the time. When the bandits entered and ordered him to hold up his hands he fnintpd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
TWO MILE CHASE OF SUSPECTS IN
 I:0LD-UP GAME
Police Using Guns Pursued Them Along Boston Post Road - Suspects Auto Crashed and One Is in the Hospital

Greenwich. Conn.,, Jan. 9.-CUP). Two hold-up suspects were under arrest here to-day, one in a hospital, after a two-mile chase on the Bos- ton Post road last night.
 William Highsmith, 23, of Rocky Mount, N. C.. suffered a.broken hip and Montie Rowe, 21, of the same place, escaped unhurt when their automobile. pursued by police firing revolver, hit a stone wall, rolled over an embankment. struck tree and then plunged into a brook. ReVOlvers were found in the wrecked machine. Both were charged with attempted robbery of q local tailor shop and carrying concealed weapons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
Only Cowards Carry .
 Guns Says Georges

not to reveal too much about the alleged robbery, lest the bandits return and take vengeance. Both Mrs Chaplin and Carpenter spent an hour in the rogues gallery at po- lice headquarters, but failed to iden- tify theirs assailants from the pie lures. Carpenter seemed slightly embarrassed when reporters asked him why he had not used his fistiC prowess to advantage on the ban dits.
 "T wouldn't fight four revolvers,' he said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
LOUIS LERZ WILL HAVE
 STATE JOB
Former Democrat Leader, Who Turned Republican, Is to Be Appointed as One of DOOrmen at State Capitol

Italian republican circles in Wa terbury were completely divided in opinion to-day when it was learned that Louis LerZ, former democratic leader who left the party in the re- cent state election to join the local g. o. p. forces. has been picked for a position at the state Capitol in Hart ford. Mir Lerz's appointment is un- derstood to be that of doorman. When talked with at noon. to-day, Mir Lerz stated that he had not re- ceived any definite report from Hartford but would report to the superintendent of the Capitol build ing next Thursday.
 Mir LerZs appointment was af- fected through the support of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

New York, Jan 9-(UP)-"Only towards carry revolvers." Georges Carpenter said in explaining today why he submitted peacefully to four holdup men who allegedly kidnapped and robbed him and Lita Grey Chaplin. former wife of the cinema star. of money and $14,O00 in jew- elry.
 'I don't mind if the bandits do come back"-that is if they don't bring revolvers with them. said the former lightweight champion. He ex- pIained that detectives had told him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

cut the bank entrance. through part of Fitchburg's shopping district, and captured him at gunpoint as he tried to escape in an automobile which he had parked several blocks from the bank.
 Police reported finding $1.500 cash on Miller and much jewelry in cases in his car. They said papers found in his pocket indicated he used some 20 aliases.
 Miller first gave Lincoln Hotel as his New York address, later saying he lived at 225 West 56th street.
 Police Chief Thomas J. Cooley said Miller was wanted to by author. lties throughout the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
Superior of Holy
 Ghost Fathers at
 NOrWalk Is Dead

Norwalk, Conn, Jan 9-(U. PD - The Very Rev Henry J. McDermott, superior of Ferndale Holy Ghost Fathers Seminary. West Norwalk died to-day of heart attack In his 66th year.
 He was a native of Galloway. Ire land, and prior to coming here was vice. president of Duquesne Univer- sity, Pittsburg, Pa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
MANY TRAPPED ON TOP FLOOR WHILE
 FIRE WAS RAGING
75 People in Jersey City Blaze Were Carried Down to Safety By Fire men-NOne Was Lost

Jersey City. N. J., Jan. 9.-(UP) Fire and terror spread through the Florida flats, a five-story apartment housing A families. to-day, trapping about 75 persons, mostly women and children. on the upper floors. Starting in the basement of the building, the fire roared upward through dumwaiter shafts. and
 spread through the roof. Women and
 children blinded by smoke were car
 ried down ladders and through blaz- ing railways to safety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
Insurgents Of
 Congress Look
 Ahead To 1882
Things Being Done in This Session to Make Presi= dent Look Even Worse Than His Present Record Indicates-Filibuster for Extra Session
POWER PROBLEMS
 IN NEXT CAMPAIGN
BY LYLE c. WILSON nited Press Staff COrreSpOndcnt)

(Unlcu IfcSS Stuu SOTTesI1OhuchtJ
 Washington Jan. 9.-UP).-A filibuster in behalf of an extra ses- sion of congress was suspected by republican leaders to-day as 14 sena tors awaited an opportunity to join in the protracted debate over Presi- dent Hoovers power commissioners.
 In the house, the stalemate on drought relief persisted. The legis- lative alternatives appeared to be night sessions soon or special ses- sion later
 There are complaints in the sen ate against the house refusal to ac- cept the proposition that human as well as stock food shall be supplied to distressed farmers, and adminis- tration leaders are threatening the senate with night sessions to prevent the power debate from continuing into next week.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
EUCENIC BABY IS CAUSE OF BREACH
 OF PROMISE SUIT
Katie Pullman, Vaudeville Actress, Married in the New Style Two Years Ago, Is the Plaintiff

Chicago. Jan 9.-UPD--A $l00,- 900 damage suit by Miss Katie Pull man. vaudeville actress who two years ago chose to call her son an "eugenic baby" was on file to-day against Roscoe Ails. her former dancing partner.
 Only the praecipe of the suit was filed but Miss Pullman's attorney. Emmett r. Byrne, said the charge would be breach of promise. The "eugenic baby" is two years old.
 Last June Ails manfred Miss Shir- ley Dahl, an actress. in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
LQte Bulletins
GROCERY ORDERS TO BUY BEER

Flint Mich, Jan 9-(UP)-Local welfare officials aroused to-day by the claim that many of Fnts poor using grocery orders to buy beer manufacturing terials instead of food.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

Derby, Conn., Jan 9-(UP)-Shock of being struck the head by hockey puck believed to-day to have caused the death of Robert J. Doan 23, during scrub game here yesterday. He continued playing after the accident but collapsed and died of heart failure
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
YOUNGEST PENSIONER IS DEAD

New Bedford Mass, Jan 9-(UP)-GeOrge C. Holmes, 78 believed the youngest in the country receiving Civil pension is dead at his home here. At the of II he messenger boy aboard union gunboat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
SECOND VICTIM DIES

Bridgeport. Conn. Jan 9.-(UP)-- Oliver Boothe of Stratford died at Bridgeport hospital to-day. the sec ond victim of an accident which took the life of his wife. Josephine. who was drowned instantly when their automobile plunged over a bridge at Lordship lateyesterday
 Mrs Bootlte was trapped in the submerged Tear. Her husband was rescued but succumbed to exposure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
SISTER HAD SAVED TO FREE HIM

New York, Jan 9-(UP)-Jennie Santorello, 17, col apsed in the courtroom when her brother Tony for whom she had worked year to $500 that he might be freed burglary charge, held without bail ac- cused of robbery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
EXCUSE FOR ROBBING STORE
D., r%o~ vJ;c Tor, O T1

Burlington, Wis, Jan 9-(UP)-The excuse of Russell Darlington, 21 for robbing grocery of $51 in holdup that he had IA cents and needed another penny to buy package of cigarets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

Boston, Jan 9--(UP)-Trying suicide for the second time within week, Alfred Magno 35, leaped from the roof of five story building. He still alive to-day, his fall having been broken when he went through the roof of a parked automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
HERBERT C. HOOVER SUED FOR DIVORCE

New York, Jan -(UP)-Herbert c. Hoover sued for separation to-day by his wife who charges cruel and inhuman treatment.
 No, relation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

This weeks delicious special of WOrdcn's Is Grapenut and Orenge Pineapple Ice Cream. Order it now from your nearest WOrtlcn's dealer and Dc sure Of wonderful trcat for the entire family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

Gueda Springs, Kas, Jan 9-(UP)-Mrs Mary Buck walter believed to be the first mayor in Kansas if not in the United States, buried to-day in the cemetery of the town she helped to fund in the 70s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

Berlin, Jan 9-(UP)-UnempIOyed persons in Ger. many January numbered 4357 ,00O according to off cia figures issued to-day.
 This was an increase of 900 since midi December
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
STRANGE BREACH OF PROMISE

Sioux City, Ia, Jan 9-(UP)-A suit for breach of promise against who committed suicide year ago is on file at Onawa here. The complainant, Miss Nellie Falk is suing for $25O0O the estate of James T. Kelsey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

Westport, Conn., Jan 9-(UP)-Polce had clues to-day to the identity of motorist who down and killed George F. Chace, 57 of Bridgeport, the Boston Post road last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Jan 9.-(UP)-The treasury net balance on January was $26S.4O0,592.9O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
Decrease In Accidents
 From Auto Crashes For
 New England Last Year

Boston, January - (UP) = decrease of approximately per vehicle fatalities New England last compared with 1929 indicated by figures compiled by the United Press today.
 Deaths the Highways of the six in 1930 otad l554 compared with l63l in 1929 and 1851 in 1928
 Though all Massachusetts and Vermont showed declines average deaths week occurred during 2 More half of the fatalities reported by Massa- chuetts. Deaths by follow:
 Massachusetts |9o " /lo
 Connecticut 4l5 46Z 400
 Rhode Island 1O6 lZ8 I4o
 New Hampshire 100 lO9 73
 Maine ................. 6l 8O 8U
 Vermont ................ " /5 /3
 New England Totals 1544 l.63l 1851
The Washington times., 1931-04-18

President Joe Engel, of the
Chattanooga LookoutS, and Scout
Joe Engel, of the Washington
club, recommended youthful Cliff
Bolton thus this spring.
So far Joe's been absolutely
right.
In exhibitions with m nor
league teams this spring Cliff hit
savagely. He also connected
against big leaguers in spring
games.
But yesterday he went col
legiate in a big and constructive
way!
What a Day!
While his team frisked away
from Naval Academy, 4 to /,
Cliff put on circus of his own.
Twice he singled, again he
doubled and-tO make a perfect
day of it-he also clOuted a
home run.
Midshipmen present applauded
Bolton raucously when he last
came to bat. How we'll he merited
it the box score itself divulges.
Nor was Bottoms battery mate
The Washington times., 1931-04-18
G, ]. NINE PLAYS
IN NEW YORK

The Georgetown University
nine is today in New York for a
contest with New York Univer-
sity. The Hilltoppers crushed Viii
lanova, 1913, on the Hilltop field
here yesterday. Homers by Cap
tain Scalzi and King featured the
Blue and Gray barrage. Walter
Morris, local boy playing third
base for the HilEoppers, helped
himself to three hits.
Maryland University defeated
American University, 5-4, yes
terda on the courts at College
Park. Goubeau and Roberts,
Maryland's skyscraper players,
who tower 8 feet 3 inches, started
off the Old Liners with victories
over Colison and Fuchs in the
singles. Maryland, leading five
matches to three, conceded the
final doubles match to Colison
and Williams, of American u,
who had taken the first set from
Wilkie and Spencer, 60. Play
was halted in the second set with
the score at TT. Summaries:
SINGLES
Goubeau (Md.) defeated Colison 60
| 60; Roberts (Md) defeated Fuchs
60, 6-4; Busick Md) defeated
| f4ated WiIks, 81 6-1: Williams "a.
| " defeated r schoff. S--1; 6-S; Med
! ley CMdD defeated Christie, 6-4' st.
DOURLEs
Woods and Fuchs a. " defeated
Rus,ck ana B1schotf, S-5 e-i, e-a
| Gcuheau ard Roberts (Md) det8ted
= T AAes and Doyle. 81 s-G