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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
PRIMARY BATTLE READY TO START
 THE FIREWORKS
The Hayes and Kennedy Forces Are on the Fir ing Line-Leaders Will Give the Command to Begin Struggle at 4:3O This Afternoon
BOTH CONFIDENT
 OF THE VICTORY

With the signal for lover the top" scheduled to be given at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon the two armies of democratic workers backing Mayor Frank Hayes and ex-Superintendent of Streets Will liam F. Kennedy for the mayoral- ty nomination were on their toes throughout the day, ready to start at the firing of the gun in the ef- fort to put their respective candi- dates across to victory. Town Chairman John H. Crary, leading the Hayes forces, and School Com missioner Henry Butler chieftain of the Kennedy army, again to- day reiterated their former state ments in which they each expressed confidence of victory.
 Registrar of Voters Henry O. Connor will officially declare the polls open at o'clock this after noon. From then until 9:30 o. clock tonight the balloting will continue. Both sides estimated that the total vote cast in to-day's balloting will be between 10000 and 12,000 while many not d. recetly connected with either of the two forces doubted that the total would go beyond the 5000 figure.
 However, fin the Harrington Gu.lfoile primary battle eight yeays ago, when the democratic primary list was only about half its present size. the total vote cast was in the neighborhood of 7,5oO. Therefore, 1t is safe, in tho writers estimation. to figure a total of over 10000. providing.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
SLAYER OF OLD STOREKEEPER IS
 PICKED BY GIRL

Boston, Aug 27-(UP)-William J. Manning. 30, of South Boston, an ex-convict, was identified to- day, police said, as the bandit who murdered Alexander Baxter, TO- year-old Roxbury grocer, during a $12 holdup Tuesday night. Man ming. one of seven persons held for questioning, was picked from a lineup at police headquarters this morning by Miss Hedda Chris tiansen. 15. only witness of the fatal shootings.
 The arrest of Manning climaxed mile-long police chase through Roxbury streets last night. Taken into custody wit hhim were three companions who gave their names as Thomas Gildea. 23, John F. Knauu, 23, and Ruth F.. Larson, 27. Both Manning and Gildea carried loaded revolvers. Subse- quently William Harrington. 24, of East Bostn was arrested for questioning regarding the crime, and still later police arrested two more suspects who gave their names as James E. McRae, 90, and Edward Mccain, 25, both of Bos- ton.
 The elderly storekeeper was shot to death by one of two unmaskcd men who robbed his esta blishment. The bandits escaped in a stolen automobile found abandoned on a Roxbury street few hours later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
LEADING DOCTOR IN PANAMA SHOT
 AND WOUNDED
Colon City Judge Arrest ed, Bat Denies Shooting
 Bitter Political Cons trOversy Caused It

Colon. Panama, Aug 27.-CUP) -UP)-Dr Arnulfo Arias. prom inent surgeon and leader of a suc- cessful revolt here last winter, was shot and seriously wounded last night during a meeting of the municipal council. Ramon Am estica. q city judge. denied shoot ing Dr Arias but police held him on an open charge while they in vestigated the ownership of revolver of the caliber of one with which pr Arias was wounded. Dr Arias is a Harvard graduate and . brother of Dr Harmodio Arias, Panamanian minister to Washing ton.
 The entire Colon police force, fully armed. patrolled the streets after the shooting. All United States soldiers and sailors off duty in Colon were ordered back to their bases. The shooting was be- lieved to be the result of bitter po- litical rivalries between the Arias ia aW1E. one of the oldest in Pan- amT' and supporters of Secretary of the Interior Francisco Arias Paredes. Parcdes and Dr Harmo- dio Arias are rival candidates for the Panamanian presidency. Both are In Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
THREE JUDGES
 FOUND YOUTHS
 GUILTY OF CRIME
Tony Kim and Vito Pet- raitis, Windsor Farm. hands, Must Hang for Murder of Grocer

Hartford. Conn, Aug 27-UP) Three superior court judges to- day found Tony Kim. 21, and Vito Petraitis, 19. Windsor farm hands, guilty of first degree mur- der and sentenced them to be hanged.
 The youths were found guilty of the murder of Joseph J. Boulan- ger, Windsor grocer. during an at- tempted holdup the night of July 12. They confessed the killing to police and later admitted 1t on the witness stand.
 Judge Arthur F. Fills pronounced sentence. Seated on the bench with him were Judges Newell Jen- nings and P. B. O'Sullivan. The execution was set for the morning of November 17 at Wethersfeld state prison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
FRENCH FLYERS [ WILLATTEMPT TO
 | SMASH RECORD
They Are After the Long Distance Mark Made By Russell BOardman and John POlandO

Le Bourget Airdrome,. France, Aug 27.-(UP)-Jean Mermoz French long distance flyer. was ready to-day 10 attempt to break the worlds distance record set by Russell Boardman and John Polando in their flight from New York to Istanbul.
 Mermoz and his co-pilot Etienne completed tests of their airplane Antoine Paillard" and expected to fly to Istres, near Marseilles. to- day. There they will await fav- orable weather to begin their flight in the direction of South America Mermoz flew the South Atlantic from Senegal to Natal. Brazil, in 1930. He has made numerous flights over the route of the French air mail service to South America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
Health Board
 Is Called Into
 Extra Session
Alarming Spread of Ins fantiIe Paralysis Is Causing Much Anxiety Six New Cases Are Reported To-day and Death of Respirator Patient
TOTAL OF 54
 CASES IN CITY

A special meeting of the board of health has been called for to- morrow evening at 5:30 o'clock by the president, pr. Andrew Jackson. for the purpose of discussing among other important affairs, the ques- ton of whether or not the schools shall be opened in view of the alarming spread of infantile paral- ysis. They are now scheduled to open on September 9.
 The newest developments in the past twenty-four hours in relation to the spread of the disease are the reporting of six new cases: the death of Fred Hallenborg, 22. of 84 Wood street in the respirator at the Charlotte Hungerford hospital in Torrington where he was rushed from the Waterbury hospital; the placing in the respirator at St. Mary's hospital of three-year-old Lucille Mckenna; and the total rec of 3l active cases now in quaran- tine with total record of 54 cases with 6 local deaths.
 The St. Mary's hospital do not al- low children in the building on visits as the notice reads they are not to be allowed in the hospital until the infantile paralysis spread has diminished and all possibility
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
KINCSTONS MUST BEGIN PRISON
 TERMS AT ONCE
Judge McEvoy Granted Petition of States At- torney Acorn and Or. ders the Brothers to Jail

Hartford, Conn. Aug 27-(UP) CUP)-Judge Frank P. McEvoy to-day granted a petition of States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn vacating a stay of execution of sentence granted Frederick Kingston and his brother, Harold. and issued an order that they be committed to state prison immediately. The brothers were convicted of fraud and conspiracy in the operation Of their brokerage firm, the F. F. Kingston company, and received prison terms of five to 12 years for Frederick Kingston and one to three for his brother.
 Alcorn's petition was based on failure of the brothers to file a request for finding of fact with the state supreme court of errors before expiration of a, time limit set by Judge McEvoy. Charles J. Martin, counsel for the Kingstons, has been i'll at New Haven hospital since shortly after their lengthy trial.
 Judge McEvoy, in granting AL corn's petition, also granted one which would give the Kingstons until December 1 to file a request for . finding of facts by the state supreme court of errors. In the meantime, however. they must go to prison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
BANK PRESIDENT WAYLAID BY TWO
 HICHWAYMEN
George w. Harrigan of Lowell Trust Co Was Robbed of $26,00O This Morning

Burlington, Mass. Aug 27-- (UP)--Two highwaymen. firing several shots, waylaid an automo- bile carrying bank president on the outskirts of this town. to-day and escaped. with nearly $26.000.
 The victim of the daring hold up was George N. Harrigan, presi- dent of the Lowell Trust company of Lowell. who was en route from that city to a Boston bank with a leather bag containing $25, 900.
 As his car reached a point near the Burlington-Woburn line--an isolated section---he saw two men, wearing trenchcoats and light caps. t
 The highwaymen, who were standing on opposite sides of the road, stepped into his path and Hred several ineffective shots obvi- susly intended merely to halt his automobile.
 Harrigan. riding in a limousine, stopped. The men. both armed, forced him to surrender the bag containing the money. They then ran to a gray sedan. parked near by. and drove away toward Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27

lay over the entire works. Out side were two trucks seemingly loaded with coal.
 At the rear of the building was a. coal elevator. The agents rode to the top of the plant. There. lying under a thick layer of coal dust they uncovered a still with a capacity of 10000 gallons. They continued their search. They found 80.O00 gallons of mash and valves for working the ma chinery secretcd in such inconsipc- uous places as the cupboard be- meath the wash bowl.
 They foupd some books, with all entries in German. which Indicated the plant did a $80,000 a 6ay bus mess. Evidence vas found that in- dicated the rlant had operated . year with q gross income of $16.- 000.000. Two men were arrested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
DRY AGENTS UNCOVER UNIQUE PLANT, RUNNING WHOLE YEAR.
 WITH INCOME OF $1S,OOO,OOO

Passaic. N. J.. August 27 - (UP) - If the Anthracite Process ing Company had followed the suggestion in the motto on its off, flee door - "A. moment of care- lessness may mean 2 lifetime Of re- gret" - 1t probably would be known today as the coal brick manufacturing company every body thought 1t was. But some- one in the plant made one mistake - draining tons of alcoholic mash
 through sewers emptying into the Passaic river. The scent of the alcohol attracted IT prohibition agents yesterday. They found the sewer and traced 1t to an old mill on the Passaic- Clifton boundary.
 "Anthracite Processing Com pany." read sign outside. the plant A thick layer of coal, dust
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
CITY SCHOOLS MAY NOT OPEN
POLLING PLACES
 FOR PRIMARIES

Polling places in to.day's Democratic primaries are as follows:
 First district, Jacques thcatcr lobby.
 Second district. Engine house, 510 East Main street.
 Third district, Engine house, SIS Walnut street.
 Fourth district, vacant store, 6 Willow street. ]. Fifth district, Engine house, 08 Burton street.
 Sixth district, Engine house, 1851 ThOmastOn avenue.
 Seventh district, Boulevard garage, 53 Randolph avenue.
 Eighth district, City garage, Field street.
 Ninth district. Engine house, 431 Willow street.
 Tenth district, Russell school, 055 West Main street.
 Eleventh district. Duggan school gym, 052 Bank street.
 Twelfth district, Temporary booth near, FrancO.American hall on South Main street.
 Thirteenth district, Engine l. house, Washington avenue.
 Fourteenth district, O'Don. ncll's hall, 51 Washington street.
 Fifteenth district, Clark school gym.
 Sixteenth district, vacant store, 6S2 East Main street.
 Seventeenth district, Gu b house, 20 Taylor street.
 Eighteenth district. Engine house 82O Baldwin street.
 Nineteenth district, Anderson school gym, East Main street.
 Twentieth district, Engine house, 107 Bunker Hill avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
BABY AUTO RUNS WILD AND TOOK
 45-FO0T DROP

Gilsum, N. H.. August 27 --- UP) - A baby" automobile ran wild down long and steep Bingham Hill between here and Keene early today and plunged over a 45-foot embankment. killing the only oc- cupant, w. Sidney Sloan, 19, or New Canaan, Conn.
 The victim suffered a skull frac- ture, n broken neck, and fractures of both arms and both legs, and the tiny machine was demolished
 The accident occurred when the car skidded. Witnesses said the driver tried frantically to keep II in the road and zlgzaGged Tor some distance down the treacherous grade before the machine ran oVeT the bankment,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
POLICE DEPT OF CAPITAL TO BE
 INVESTIGATED
Hoover Orders the Clean= Up as There Are Charges the Washing ton Police Are Wicked
By JULIUS FRANDSEN United Press Stan Correspondent


 Washington. Aug 27-(UP)- The federal department of justice on instructions from President Hoover today instituted an investi- gation of the Washington police department.
 Charges of police brutality were the immediate subject of inquiry. There were indications, however that the federal government Tn taking the matter out of the hands of District of Columbia authori- ties proposed to extend its inVes- tigation to allegations of corrup- ton and laxity.
 Less than three weeks after the Wickersham commission absolved Washington police of use of third degree" methods, James II. Parker charged he was cruelty beaten while held in connection with a robbery. Several other prisoners have come forward with similar charges.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
GERMAN FLYING BOAT ARRIVES
 IN NEW YORK
After Ten Months of Hard Work, Big Machine Drops Down Safely on Hudson River

New York, Aug 27-UP)-The DO-X, greatest heavier-than-air flying machine on earth, came to rest to-day on the placid waters of the Hudson river at the end Of leisurely cruise around the At lantic from Europe. The gigantic air-liner, carrying 60 persons on the last lap of it's flight which be- gan nearly year ago at Lake Constance. alighted easily at the Battery, the foot of Manhattan, at 11:32 a. m. EST.
 Flying low through heavy haze that clung over the harbor. the DO-X circled the Statue of Liberty, proceeded up the Hudson so that the city's millions might view her in flight. and then return- ing at about 500 feet up. nosed down to the waters surface.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
Al Capone Assisted
 In Ransom Payment.
 To The Kidnapers
John J. Lynch, Rich Sportsman, Is Home After $50, 900 Had Been Paid = Police Scour Chicago to Arrest Ca- pone for Being the Go- Between

Chicago. Aug 27-UP)-John J. Lynch, wealthy distributor of racing news, was reported back in his home at Lake Geneva, Wis, to- day after being held captive almost week by kidnapers who threat ened to kill him unless $250,000 ransom was paid.
 Although no official report of the release had been made sev- eral hours later to police either here or at Lake Geneva, reporters standing guard said the abduction victim drove home in his own car at 4:30 a. m. and retired tmmedi- ately. All driveways about the home were barricaded. No one was allowed to enter.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
PRISONERS IN
 MARQUETTE IN
 FATAL REVOLT
Three of Them Kill Sur geOn as He Examined Them = Six Reported Dead in Riot That Followed

Marquette. Mich, Aug 27-CUP) A group of prisoners in the state prison here to-day revolted and in the ensuing fighting several per sons were killed. Reports coming from out of the prison said that at least six were dead including two state officials and four prisoners. The known dead include Dr A. W. Hornbogen, acting prison surgeon, and George Hurley, fingerprint ex- pert at the prison. Aid has been summoned from all outside agen- cies. State police. municipal po- lice, and reserve forces from Ish- peming were hurried to the prison and started pouring shots into the barricade where the prisoners had sought shelter after killing the two prison officials.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
NINE HUNDRED AIRPLANES HAD
 ITALY ON EDGE
Officials Say It Was the Worlds Largest Aerial Maneuver Alta ( k Was Over Spezia

Spezia, Italy. Aug 27-(UP)- Nine hundred airplanes massed in a sham attack on Spezia early to- day inaugurating maneuvers to test Italy's vulnerability from attack by air.
 King Victor Emmanuel. Premier Benito Mussolini, and Ar Minister Gen Italo Balbo saw the airplanes sweep over the city in units of 50 machines each. Search lights food ed the sky as anti-aircraft forces opened fire on the attackers.
 Officials called the display the worlds largest aerial maneuvers. .'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
Another Attempt to Bring Up
 the Sea Fox

Stamford, Conn, Aug 27-(UP) permitting. another at tempt was to be made to-day to bring to the surface the slocp Sea Fox. on which eight lives were lost when 1t foundered off here May 23.
 The leaked yacht was raised late yesterday but slipped from its cradle and sank again in 50 feet of water. It is hoped that when the yacht is raised 1t will he possible to determine what caused 1t to founder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
COOLIDGE TOWN ALL EXCITED BY
 CHURCH CLOCK
Whether That Old Time
 piece Will Be Allowed to Strike After People Get to Sleep Is Controversy

Northampton, Mass, Aug 27-- UP)-BattIe cries of "curfew must not ring tonight" and vice versa, are being heard in Calvin Coolidge's home town as two fac tions wage wordy warfare over church clock.
 Innocent object of the contro- versy is the substantial timepiece which for more than half cen tury has faithfully tolled the hours fro mthe belfry of the First Church of Christ tCongregatiOnaD.
 The point at issue is whether this clock shall be permitted to strike the hours between II ?. m. and a. m., sleeping period of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
FIRE LIEUT. WAS FOUND DYING IN
 FIRE STATION
Auburn, Maine, Has Mys- tery to Solve-He Had Crushed Forearm and Internally Injured

Auburn. Me. Aug 27-(UP)--- Mortally injured. Fire Lieutenant Albert F. Mcguire. 30, was found x CT mysterious circumstances on tks floor of the fire station here early to-day. He died 20 minutes after arriving at Central Maine General hospital without revealing, under questioning. how he suffered his injuries. The case mystified. both police and doctors. The only sur face injury was a crushed forearm. Hospital authorities believed death resulted from internal injuries.
 Two street department employees. Frank Vickery and John White. found the dying man when they (Continusd or pasA 1k.l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
CAMERA BANDIT IS LATEST

Warsaw, Ind, Aug 27-UP)-Victor Hoover and best girl were parked flowers lane' admirng the moon. The flare of 1ashlight and click of a camera and two bandits robbed Hoover They warned that un- less he returned with much cash they would post the picture upon the most prominent corner in Warsaw As parting shot, they added '"rhe pose was fne'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
Bishop Cannon Says Democrats Of South
 Will Back Hoover

He was more concerned with things back home, and freely fore cast a political situation wherein the next democratic candidate for the presidency will be an out-and- out wet, and that the southern democrats will have to bolt the ticket as they did in 1928, thus as-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
(NEA Service Writcr)

Paris, Aug. 27.-This City of Light was as bright as ever and a man or woman could get a drink at any hour Nof the day. asor.snight, but Bishop James Cannon. Jr., mili- tant dry chieftain of the Meth odist Episcopal church. South didn't see to be interested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
CALLOPING GHOST WON DERBY

Fl Paso, Tex, Aug 27-(UP)-"Galloping Ghost owned by B. J. Lawson, Wetherford, Tex, wadded his way to victory and the $500 first prize in the American Legion's terrapin derby here. His time two min utes 45 seconds for 75 feet. Sunset, owned by Ed Bridge, Colorado Springs was second.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
UNKNOWN MAN KILLED

Quincy, Mass, Aug 27.-(UP)-- An elderly, unidentified man was killed instantly to-day when struck by Boston bound express train of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad between here and Quincy Adams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
7s7 POUNDS TO WED no

Los Angeles Aug 27-UP)-Henry Rohwer, cir performer feet, inches tall weighing 7S7 pounds, has filed an intention to wed Miss Mereida Caswe who weighs no pounds Rohwer says he'll sleep in eboat on the honeymoon trip to Honolulu.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
BABY BOY DIDN'T MIND

Houston Tex, Aug 27-(UP)-An eight pound boy was born to 20-year-old negro woman street car as she enroute to hospital. While hospital interne worked the mother traffic tied up for 20 minutes motorists and street motormen kept up an insistent honking and changing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
DIDN'T LIKE SCHOOL OPENING

Attleboro, Mass Aug 27-(UP)-St Jeans school is scheduled to open September TO- Four small boys, apparently mindful of this, entered the building, ripped desks from the floor and spattered the walls with fresh vegetables.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
HE WANTED TO SCARE HER

HaddonfieId, N. J., Aug 27-1UP)-Robert WiIlits, Jr, z, wanted to "scare his fveyearold sister Kath leen He threw lighted match into pail of gasoline in which she washing paint from her legs. She died ill hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
JOHN RISKO DEMOCRAT SPEAKER

Cleveland Aug 27-(UP)-The democrats are re- cruiting real strength for their 1882 stumpng cam paigns. Johnny Risko, Cleveland heavyweight boxing contender is scheduled to address the West Side Sovak democratic club tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
SLEPT WHILE THEY HUNTED

Duxbury, Mass, Aug 27-(UP)-After fremen, poice coast guards, Boy Scouts and other volunteers had conducted long search for her, Jen Fitzpatrick T. found asleep in her fathers parked automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
Late Bulletins
RIDE WASN'T LONG ENOUGH

Hyannis, Mass, Aug 27-(UP)-Landing after her first airplane ride Lucy Jones, 95 had only one con- plant-that it didn't last half long enough"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
TOLD TRUTH ABOUT BEER

Cleveland, Aug 27-(UP)-John Robertson, 28, told the truth when police asked him whether his truck contained good beer near beer. He was jailed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
The Weather

Showers Tonight and On
 Friday Morning Complete Weather Report Page 2.
La gaceta., 1931-09-18
LINDBERGH VOLARA So
BRE EUROPA

Toxic, sep 18.-Un despacho
orocedente de Fukuoka, Jap6n,
informa que ell Coronel Char
'es a. Lindbergh anunci6 aver
lue volaria sobre Europa, aur
cuando no ha determinado la
ruta que seguira despues de sll
vuelo sobre la China.
Ell famoso aviador americana,
acompanado de su esposa, sal
dra manana para China, dan
dose al espacio desde Fukuoka.
Hablando con ell Consul Anne
ricano, E. R. Dickover, Lind
bergh declare que despues de
llegar a la China decidira la ru-
a a seguir, en- la cual piensa in
cluir a las principales capitales
europeas.
En- ell despacho tambien Sc di.
ce que Lindbergh no atravesard
ell Atlantico por ell aire en- viaje
de regreso a America.