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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

other city officials in review pa rade.
 22-The 25th annual convention of the Connecticut State Aerie of Eagles opened to-day at Eagles hall, 150 delegates in attendance. Parochial graduations in the vari- ous parishes ended the list of 193l graduations.
 23-The supreme court of err TOTS has ruled that the verdict of $43,121.15 in favor of Dr Edmund Spicer to be paid him by Hincks Brothers stands and must be paid by the brokerage company through which pr Spicer lost considerable money, largest verdict ever re- turned in local court.
 24-At a gathering of the dem ocratic town committee last night at the Mattatuck Country club, Mayor Frank Hayes announced his candidacy for mayor for another term.
 25-A fire judged to be of incen- diary origin broke out this morning following explosion in first floor of three-family tenement house at 69- 71 Branch street, place oil soaked and to all appearances. the owner Sebastian Ramonte. missing.
 26-William E. Kennedy, former street superintendent, to-day an nounced his candidacy for mayor in the coming election next fall, contesting with Mayor Frank Hayes, the present mayor. Water bury had it's first glimpse of the autogyro type plane going over this city ut the noon hour. Wa tertown Horse Show opened to-day horses from New York and New England here for events this after- noon and tomorrow.
 27-Mrs Henry Hayden of Luke street has been appointed by Jo- seph Tone, state labor commis- | sioner, to a position in the office of the Connecticut State Bureau of Employment with headquarters in this city. A two day session opened to-day at the Hotel Water bury of the first annual conven- ton of the National Association of Unico clubs.
 29-Two serious accidents over the weekend were that of Joseph Grlskas, age 9, of Lafayette street, who had his right arm and left leg amputated by wheel of fast moving freight train near Magner alley, us he apparently was endeav- bring to hitch a ride on one of the cars,-and Rose Mary Almeida, 4 daughter of MT and Mrs Almeida was run down by automobile near her home on Thomaston avenue suffering a fractured skull, her condition announced as very crit ical at the Waterbury hospital.
 30-Joseph Griskas, o, victim of accident Sunday on railroad prem ises, died at St Mary's hospital; Anthony Gaglione, age 10, after long fight for life. who was burned severely on April 25, also suc- cumbed at the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
AUGUST

Mrs Margaret (McGivney) Dwyer of prominent Catholic fam fly, died at her home, IA Pine street this morning.
 3--Arthur M. Hubbell, 7G, of 10 Yale street. Waterville, missing since July 25, was found dead near Hancock Brook by unemployed workers, death pronlounced due to brain concusslon from supposed fall and exposure. Three Water bury priests, all members of the Jesuit Order will be members of Holy. Cross faculty, Rev T. A. Shan- ahan, already teaching there, Rev Richard j. Bowling, and Rev J. II. Hutchinson.
 4-Joseph w. Wright, 3S. of 453 North Main street. confessed to po- lice that he shot and killed George Duncan of S2l North Main street in lonely section of Wolcott fol- lowing n scuffle resulting because of Wrlght's attentions to Duncans wife. A bad electrical storm hit Waterbury last evening during which ninety telephones were put out of order. streets washed out and sidewalks and gutters under mined.
 1.-Two extra sergeants and four patrolmen were ordered on duty tonight to hunt down "bathtub burglar" who has been breaking in in various sections of the city.
 6--Precautions are being taken In city to prevent spread of infan- tile paralysis. The paving of Bald win street started to-day, estimated to cost $70,000. Camp Sepunkum, Waterbury Boy Scout Camp, will be closed to visitors to avoid spread of infantile paralysis.
 7-Oliver Harrell (Billy Prince) well known local boxer, was drown ed at Scovil's pond, near Hamilton Park, in thirty feet of water. Seven cases of infantile paralysis are now reported in this city.
 S-Donor who wishes to keep name secret has donated a respir- ator, costing $2,200, to city, to combat infantile paralysis: Mrs Webber. wife of Dr Webber sug- gested purchase of machine at last meeting of board of education.
 10-Unknown man was found drowned at north side of Lakewood Park by Harry Heilman of Grown street. Driver of Short Line bus tried to avoid hitting truck on Meriden road this morning and crashed into tree in officer Joseph Pettit's yard on Meriden road. five of thirty-two passengers injured. none seriously 1t is thought. Dr Andrew J. Jackson. president of the board of health has donated n respirator to St Mary's hospital.
 ll--Snpernnmerary Policeman Raymond Grady. 23, of 7G7 Bald win street saved two girls from drowning at Belyedere Beach. Ass bury Park. N. J.
 l2-There was n forty degree drop in temperature the last five days registering 60 to-day against 90 last Saturday. heavy rainfall of past 4s hours averaged two Inches Mayor Frank Hayes and other Of- ncinls attended the funeral to.day of Captain John ]. Mitchell nt SC pntrleka church.
 I3--A total Of fifteen paralysis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
NOVEMBER

3--"Generai Jacob s. coxey elected mayor Of Massillon. Ohio.
 4-LiOyd George resigns us head of Liberal party in England.
 G-senat0r T. II. caraway of Ar- kansas dies.
 9--Prince Nicholas of Rumania elopes and marries n e0mmoncr. Jana LBcia Deletj. preeipltatlng a sauabbie in Rumanian royal fam iIy.
 12--President Hoover annosnces next yenr's naval budget is cut ebD. .00O, ,O00.
 IG-Dlno 0randl. foreign minls: ter of Italy, arrives in United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
JUNE

1-Supreme court upholds free dom of the press, declaring Min nesota press law unconstitutional.
 a-Wheat reaches 57 cents a bushel. lowest Chicago quotation since 1896.
 16--Al Capone pleads guilty to three federal income tax charges in Chicago. A
 1e-President Hoover speaks at the dedication of Harding memor- ial at Marion, OhiO~
 20-President Hoover proposes one-year moratorium on debts.
 23-Wiley Post and Harold Cat ty take off from Roosevelt Field. N. Y., on their round-the-world flight. Eight days. IS hours and 51 minutes later they landed at Roosevelt Field. having flown more than 15.O00 miles at an aver age speed of 145.8 miles an hour.
 2e-Trader Horn (Alfred Alloy sius smith). 79. adventurer and author, dies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

Winnie Ruth Judd. Phoenix, Arlx, trunk slayer, surrendcrs In los Angeles, October 23.
 1s-Hoover speaks at Yorktown celebration.
 1e-Thomas A. Edison, inventor, dies.
 z2-Premier Pierre Laval of France arrives in America.
 24-League of Nations asks Ja- pan to withdraw her troops from Manchuria.
 s26--Al Capone sentenced to II years In prison. $50.000 fine. and $10O,e00 costs.
 26-Charles A. comiskey, 73. owner of Chicago White Sox. dies.
 28-William H. Gardner, presi- dent of Navy League, charges Pres ident Hoover with "abysmal ig- norance."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

13-Prohibition report for fiscal year ending June 30 shows more than 100000 arrested for viola tions, a new high.
 13-President Hindenburgh or- ders German banks closed because of financial crisis.
 20-Albert B. Fall enters New Mexico State Prison at Santa Fe.
 24-Graf Zeppelin starts on sci- entific flight to Arctic, carrying party of Americans.
 25-Thirty die in fire of Home for Aged at Pittsburgh.
 27--Colonel and Mrs Charles A. Lindbergh start from Washington on flight to Orient.
 30-Russell Boardman and John Polando fly to Istanbul, Turkey, setting new distance record, B. 014.5 miles.
 31-Wheat reaches new low for all time, 48 cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
MAROn

1-President Sanchez Cerro of Peru resigns under army and navy pressure.
 16--The sealing steamer Viking, on movie expedition, explodes off Newfoundland, killing 20.
 1s--President departs on Carlb- bean cruise.
 1s-l.s00 prisoners riot at Joliet GID prison.
 21-Germany announces trade pact with Austria.
 27-Arnold Bennett, G3, British author, dies.
 s1--Knute Rockne, 43, Notre Dame football coach, and seven others, killed in airplane near Eimporia, Kan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
Chronology -1931 Passes In Review Summary Of The Outstanding National And International
 Events Of The Last 12 Months

1-Presldent Hoover proclaims London naval treaty in effect.
 3-Marshal Joseph Joffre, 78, of France, dies.
 6--Ten of 12 Italian seaplanes led by Italian Air Minister Italo Balho arrive at Natal, Brazil, after 160O-mile flight over ocean. Two planes crash, killing five.
 S-Pope issues 16,000-word en- cyclical condemning trial marriage, divorce and birth control.
 19-Wickersham Commission res port on prohibition enforcement goes to president after 19 months research.
 22-Anna Pavlowa, 45. worlds leading ballerina, dies.
 26-Mahatma Gandhi released from British prison in India after nine months.
 S0-Pierre Laval becomes pre- mier of France,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

cases now in city, nine year old girl latest victim. Bancroft Cher ardi, vice president of the South ther New England Telephone Con- pany visited the Waterbury, Tor rington and Watertown exchanges on tour of inspection of this state.
 14-About 5000 people have in- spected the new telephone head quarters on Grand street. Sixteen cases now reported in city of in- fantile paralysis.
 15-Three youths. one IS, one 19, and one 26 years of age, were fined $10 each and ordered to re- pair damage that they did to pro- perty in Rockville known as the Reid Homestead" in city court. 17-John r. Hunihan, son of Patrolman Jeremiah Hunihan and Mrs Hunihan of 46 East Liberty street, met tragic death in Pitts burg when he was drowned while bathing with companions - had been a resident of Pittsburg for ten years. Third death in infantile par alysis epidemic occurred, Robert LeClerc, Q, of 112 Baldwin street, victim, cases now numbering 22. 1S--The American Brass Com pany has received contract from the Metropolitan Square Corpora ton of the new Radio City in New
 York for over 2,000,000 pounds of metal for use in'ten buildings, this metal to include wire, pipe and other brass and copper equipment 10-The state convention of the Ancient Order of Iibernians open- ed in this city to-day, Mayor Hayes delivering address of welcome. | Thomas Palombo. age 3S years, died this morning at St Mary's
 hospital following brief illness - was ex-service man and son of Mir | and Mrs Nicola Palombo, of 630 Bank street.
 20-Convention of Ancient Order of Hibernians draws up resolutions calling for repeal of 18th amend ment.
 21-Patrick Morlarty, pioneer resident of Waterbury, died last night at hls home, 3G5 Willow street
 22-Grand street post office, on which site the new postoillce will be built, will close to-day, with last equipment moved to new head | quarters.
 24--The temporary postofiiCe | opened to-day ut corner of Brook and Scovill streets in old Boston Furniture store.
 25--John Ciotti, five year old son of Mir and Mrs Paul Ciotti of Si- mons avenue, died at St Mary's hospital, fourth victim of infantile paralysis.
 28--Frank Faboll, 40, attempted suicide by shooting himself in the
 head, but 1t is thought he will re- cover, net was result of mental dis order. Orris Rhodes, 40, of Milford, who was rushed to St Mary's hos pital from the New Haven hospital to be given aid of the respirator there died this morning, was q resident of Milford. 27-The democratic primaries opened to-day ut 4:30 o'clock. Dr w. II. Stevens, one of the largest amateur exhibitors at the Gladiolus show at Grand Central Palace, New
 York, was awarded prize in class B entry.
 2S-Mayor T. Frank Hayes won in yesterdays primary fight for re- election as mayor, by 10000 ma jority, the largest majority in q primary battle in this city and prob ably the state.
 29--At special meeting of board of education 1t was voted to post pone opening of school.
 31-The Waterbury Button com pany Is named defendant in S100,- 900 suit brought by Ferdinand Strauss. Inc, of Waterbury. Nine new cases of paralysis were report ed in the city to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

U. S. S. Akron, naval dirlgible, biggest airshlp in the world, launched at Akron, Ohio, Septem- ber 2S.
 12-Pope Plus for the first time addresses the world by radio.
 23-Admiral Edouard van Ca- belle, 75, who directed German U- boat drive in 1917-191S, dies.
 26-The New York World, Pull itzer paper since 1SS3. Is sold to Scripps- Howard interests for $b,- 100000.
 27-Senate passes war veterans bonus bill over presidents veto, and 1t becomes a law.
 2s-England, France, Italy reach an accord on naval limitation questions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

States for conferences with Presi- dent Hoover.
 2O--Mrs Hattie Caraway ap- pointed to serve out unexpired term of her late husband as sena- tor for Arkansas, first woman to become regular member of Senate.
 26-One thousand three hundred Indians trapped in New Mexico blizzard, several die.
 2S-Robert Ames, 42, stage and escheen actor, dies suddenly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
MA '

1-Former Governor Alfred ID. smith dedicates Empire State Building in New York, tallest structure in world.
 2-George r. Baker. 9l. dean of Wall Street bankers, dies.
 4--Mustapha Renal elected to third four-year term as Turkeys president.
 6-President Doumergue of France opens French Colonial Ex- position at Paris.
 9--Dr Albert A. Nicholson, 7S, renowned physicist, dies.
 13-Paul Doumer Is elected pres ident of France.
 13-Republican government of Spain decrees seizure of King AL fonso's personal property.
 14-David Belasco, 76, theatrical producer, dies.
 30--President Hoover makes Memorial Day address at Valley Forge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
JULY

3---Max schmeIlng, heavyweight champion, knocks out Young EtFibflng.
 4-rlght dead. 3ss seriously inc jured in celebrating lBbth anni- versafy of nations independence.
 l--ProhibitiOn agents announce Al capone's liquor system covers One-aaarter of the country.
 7-Dr Edward Goodrich Ache- son, stlentif4. dies.
 e--sovleis offer to buy 2b0.000 bales of cotton turned down by Federfi Farm Board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
SEPTEMBER

liking Alexander ends dictator ship of Jugoslavia.
 2--1talo-Vatican clash Is settled.
 Major James A. Doolittle es- tablishes new transcontinental air plane record, l hours, 16 minutes. 10 seconds.
 15--"Mutiny" breaks out in Brit ish navy, objection to pay cuts.
 16-Mahatma Gandhl, in Lon- don, makes demand for Indfa's s freedom.
 18-Hostilities break out be- tween China and Japan In Muk- den. Manchurla.
 19--Dayld Starr Jordan, 80, first
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
APRIL

Anton Cermak democrat, elected mayor of Chicago, defeat- Ing Big Bill Thompson.
 9-Nicholas Longworth, 61, ypeaker of tho house of repre- ientatlves, dies,
 liking Alfonso and Spanish royal family flee to France.
 16-U. s. warships Memphis and Sacramento rushed to Nicaragua.
 22-Unitod States recognizes new Spanish republic.
 30-Mysterlous explosion wrecks naval chemical plant at Rio de Ja- neiro, killing 150, injuring 800.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
OCTOBER

5-Senator Dwight W. Morrow, 5S, of New Jersey, dies.
 6-President Hoover announces national credit plan.
 7-Daniel French, s2, famed sculptor, dies.
 1d-Divorce, never before per- mltted in Spain, Is voted by Na- tional Assembly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

Japanese and Chinese clash Ia Manchuria, September 10, threat ening world crisis. president of Leland Stanford Unl- versity, dies.
 23-Mammoth navy dirigible. Akron, Is launched and makes suc- cessful maiden flight.
 24-Amerlcan Legion in conven- ton at Detroit votes for national referendum for repeal or modifi- cation of prohibition laws, =
 20--New worlds speed record, 404.8 miles m hour, set by Flight Lieutenant C.. II. Stalnforth near Calshot. England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
FEBRUARY

3-New Zealand earthquake kills 150, injures 1,500.
 5--Captain Malcolm Campbell breaks worlds automobile record by driving 245 miles per hour at Daytona Beach, Florida. Record was 231.
 6--Pundit Motilal Nerhu, Indian leader and associate of Gandhi, dies.
 6--Congressiona leaders in acc cord with president announce $20,- 100000 farm relief fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Pipe Lines

Pipe lines carrying crude oil from wells to distlleries are getting to be an old story. Oil IS now transported for many hundred miles in this way. And the idea is being adapted to other fuels. There are pipe lines carrying gasoline from refineries to dis tant cities for distribution. There have been experiments too. in sending coal in the same way. powdering it and forcing the fine dust through pipes as if it were gas. Engineers are prophesying that the whole sale distribution of coal in the future will be in this form.
 Now comes retail fuel distribution by the same process A fuel oil pipe line is to be laid through several villages on the south shore of Long Island, N. Y., serving homes heated with oil burners just as homes are now served by gas lines. It is natural development which may grow to large pro- portions. It would be wonderful thing for any community. while the oil supply lasts. That may be as long as most of our present homes last. And when oil gives out, or becomes too expensive, it can be replaced by the cheaper coal dust service. There IS coal to last for centuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Hours and Wages

A great deal of talk about the six-hour day" is futile, because it ignores the pay question. Is the worker to be. paid as much for six-hour day as he has been paid for. eight hours, If so, of course, every worker will be in favor of the change. If the pay per hour is to remain the same. employees will probably prefer to keep the eight-hour day.
 The same consideration applies to the number of days per week. Few employees, whether. wage-earners or salary-earners want their week shortened if their pay is shortened accordingly. No doubt. with further in- creases of production made possible by labor saving machinery, it will become feasible to pay as much for fve-day or four-day week as it. has been for six-day or five and -a,half- day week, and to pay as much for sx-hour day as has been paid recently for eight hours. But the transition will be difficult.
 In the cases where the working time has been shortened recently in order to dis tribute the work. the compensation for wage workers has usually been on an hourly basis. at the old rate per hour. or less. Per haps it will be SO generally. as the shorter working time becomes established. and it will take time then to rise to the former weekly income.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Parsners In Perjury

When Federal Judge WiIkerson of Chi cseo spoke of the knocking array of per- jury with which the court was ccnfronted'' in the Capone trial. he might have been speaking of many other trials in many other cities Perjury seems to be one of the most common current handicaps to justice and court procedure. It is shocking in itself. and it is shocking that so many people take it for granted and are not shocked by it. There are vigorous efforts here and there to convict and punish perjurors. Some of them succeed. yet many instances of perjury are never followed up.
 Here is an evil which the national Bar Association and local bar associations ought to pay more attention to. In most cases. probably, the lawyers who present perjured testimony are as much at fault as the wit nesses who give it. It is disgraceful part nership. A sterner attitude toward the law yers might make them take sterner atti- tude toward their witnesses insisting on truthfulness. It is most important mat ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

Although there will be sizeable decrease in the Navy budget for the coming year ample provision is made for the recondi- tioned frigate Old Ironsides, and also for the Navy bands. We don't know whether the Navy League based its contention of "abys- nal ignorance on the fact that these de- partments will be maintained while others are shunted to the graveyard. but certainly the Navy could not very we'll cast Old Iron sides to the winds after conditioning the an- eient vessel so admirably in the last few years And it must be remembered that good many pennies. the contributions of American school children, went into the work on the Constitution. She is more than mere vessel requiring monetary assistance from the government annually to keep her in commission and afloat. She is heritage of the past the link that binds us to the great naval battles in which this nation dis played her supremacy. As for the Navy bands. what would be Navy or an Army without band. They are essential to it's morale. If ever the President showed com mon sense it was in not trimming the bud get to eliminate their maintenance. Rigid economy is all right. It is wise to advocate
 it in these hectic days. but we don't think elimination of Old Ironsides and our Navy bands come under that heading.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
To-day's Selected Poem
BITTERsWEET

(By C. Fred zlegler in the New York Tlmes) In bleak November, when the earth and sky With sOmber hues confess the waning year; When drlfted leaves along the fence-row lie, And sumac stalks their blackcbed spires
 uprear: On such chill days. with yearnng ln my heart, tread n tangled path beloved Of old. And 10! at iast. where thinning brainbies part. Bursts on my sight the bittersweets red and
 gold! Hiher and thther twists the flaming vine. Up ne green cedar. through the creeping
 bref, Lake new .siruck sparks the clustered berries
 hhSe,
 Warming ths Ieadsn landscapp with their
 fire, Filling the wlniry souI,with ehserfDl glow That seorns the first gray nakes of sfting snow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
At The National Capitol
 DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER A Digest of Who's Who and Whats What .a#e@ By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON L.ETTT

Each was elected to succeed a de- ceased father whom each had long served as secretary, cam paign manager and confidential adviser. Each took office well trained for congressional service Kvale's father was the clergyman who announced that he was drier than Andrew J. Volstead and de- feated Volstead when he last ran for congress. Both Kvales were always interested in "LaFollete- ism."
 At this time of year Kvale hunts ducks every morning near his home at Benson, Minn. His next favorite sport is music. Be. sides six years of service with his father he has been a high school teacher, a newspaperman and an aviator. He was a sergeant and machine gun instructor in the A. E. F. and a bill to cash soldier bonus certificates has been his most interesting contributions to the legislative hopper here.
 His constituency, largely Scan- dinavian, Is almost entirely agri- cultural.