davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
City Manager
 Plan Unpopular
,Continued from Page 1)

are real stand -patters'' and are very numerous. The official count of ballots deposited up to 6 o'clock last evening revealed a big increase for supporters of the present system of government. The ratio in pref erence has advanced from 9 to 1 to 12 to 1 and better. Votes will be received at the Democrat office up to o'clock Friday evening. All cit- izens, over 21 years of age, are in- vited to express an opinion on the big question of important public interest.
 Just clip out the coupon in this evenings issue of the Democrat, place mark in the square, indicat- ing your preference of either form of government and send or bring It to the Democrat.
 The test of public sentiment. which this contest is exciting is ex-
 pected to receive added impetus when the advocates of city manager form of government explain the sal tent features of the system at their meeting this evening. It is also ex- pected that their remarks will serve as challenge to the hundreds. who oppose any change and prefer to have the city carry on with the sys- tenn that has satisfied them for years. And after the oratory, q deluge of votes Is expected to swamp the ballot box. Everyone has the privilege of expressing preference. Why not take an interest in the
 future welfare of your city and vote
 for the system of government which you believe is more efficient and progressive? There seems to be no
 doubt but that in the near future
 every taxpayer will be confronted
 with this question and will be asked to make a choice. The Democrat In
 conducting this contest along strict ly neutral lines is endeavoring to
 show by the votes just what the citi-
 zens of Waterbury are thinking of
 and discussing in relation to forms of government.
 The vote to date:
 For present plan of govern ment IVo For City Manager Plan ..... 16
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

Blackburn and Clarence H. Mc- McCracken. All are farmers.
 From the stories they told and from other known evidence, these facts were learned:
 Pilot Robert Frye radioed at 10:31 that he was flying in bad weather, amid heavy, low-hanging clouds. That was the last heard from him. The plane crashed be- tween 10:45 and Il a. m.
 When 1t crashed, the plane was flying about six miles off the regu- lar air course between Kansas City and Wichita, the next stop on the trans continental air lane. Its alti- tude was about 1000 feet. Before the crash, broken wing dropped from the plane. The plane had been inspected twice last week, according to officials of the line, and found to be in good condition.
 Other data bearing on the cause of the crash were largely conjec- ture.
 One theory was that the wings of the plane had become coated with ice, causing the breakage, but per- sons who were the first to reach the mangled ship said there was no ice on the wings.
 Burton Stevenson, a pilot from | Kansas City who flew to the scene of the accident, said that Pilot Frye, 1 because of unfavorable weather might have decided to turn back to Kansas City. To get bearings from the ground, the plane would have to lose considerable altitude. In do- ing 20. Stevenson suggested, the plane might have gone into a dive that caused the wing to crumble when the pilot tried to pull out. | Although 1t was cloudy at Kansas City when the plane left at 9:16 and there had been driZzle of'rain weather reports told of clearing con ditions. Only few miles beyond the scene of the crash, the plane would have encountered fair skies At Wichita the sun was shining.
 The comparatively level pasture land where the plane landed would have permitted an emergency land- ing with small risk. | The craft neither exploded nor burned.
 E. G. Edgerton, Wichita, Kas manager of the TranscOntinental said: "The wreckage was soaked with gasoline, proving there was neither an explosion nor a trace oi fire aboard the ship. Edgerton believed an ice-coating on the wing of the plane had crip- pied 1t.
 l Other airmen confirmed there had been no fire and assumed the pilot had cut off his switch.
 Death came instantly for all those aboard. Four of the occupants, in. cluding Rockne, were thrown cleai of the ship. The others died ir the wreckage. Their bodies were extricated from the twisted mas' with difficulty.
 l Mail sacks, suit cases and travel. ing bags were scattered half a mile from where the planes three motors buried themselves in the ground Tennis racquets and golf balls from the sample case of J. II. Happer, [ sporting goods salesman, were scat tered all over the pasture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
FvNERAL TRAIN PAUSED

Kansas City, Mo, April 1.-(UP)- The funeral party of Knute Rockne paused briefly in Kansas City to-day and then started for South Bend, Ind. where Notre Dame university await cd sorrowfully and reverently the last homecoming of It's famous foot ball coach.
 Borne on a Santa Fe train through eastern Kansas from the pasture where Rockne and seven others died yesterday in an airplane accident, the body arrived at the Kansas City Union station. With 1t was q griev- ing party--two of Rockne's sons, William 14, and Knute, Jr, II; Charles Anderson, assistant, coach at Notre Dame; Father Michael Null caire of Notre Dame and Dr D. M. Nigro of Kansas City, friend of the famous coach to whom fell the task of breaking the news of his death to the two boys.
 Then the train departed eastward for an all day Journey across Mis- souri, Iowa and Illinois to reach South Bend tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
PHONE 67
DIsTRIcT OF WATERRuRY.

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss.
 Probate Court, April 1st. A. D. 1881,
 ESTATE OF Teresa Copes, late of Waterbury, in said District, deceased. Upon the application of Edvardo Copes, praying that letters of admin Estate as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 oRDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Pro- frict. on the 4th day of April A. D. 1881 at Il o'clock in the forenoon Standard Time), and that notice be given of the pendency of said appli- cation, and the time and place of same one time in some newspaper having q circulation in said District. on the 1st day of April 1881.
 | Attest: JOHN J. HOWARD, 4-1-1t Clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

Atwood's New Arrivals: Look these
 over, they are beauties and the prices are right.
 Pierce-Arrow Sport Roadster. A beauty.
 '2s Packard Roadster. Rumble seat.
 '29 chrysler 75 Roadster. Rumble seat. 30 Ford Roadster Gust like new) go Ford Coupe (Another Dandy) 80 Ford Coach (Very little mileage) go Essex Sedan GA beauty '2S Buick (Small Six Coupe. Rum
 ble seat) '28 Buick Master Six Sedan I'28 Buick Master Six Coupe (Rum- b1e seaO '29 Buick Touring Cts dandy) 30 Peerless Sedan Like new) '29 Chevrolet 6 Sedan GA bargain) Don't Miss These Saturday, Sunday and Monday Specials! Down 1926 Chrysler Sedan ........... .$65 | 1927 Essex Tudor Sedan ......... .$75 1926 Buick Small Coupe ...... .$75 1927 Whippet Sedan .$75 1928 Whippet Sport Roadster -. 1885 100 Others. Largest Selection In the
 City. ATWOOD BROS. 249 No Main St. 452 Meadow St. Tel 4714 Tel 1264
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
NEW HAVEN COUNTY

Hartford, April LA hearing at
 which many emphatic protests were expected to be registered was listed lat o'clock this afternoon. It con- cerns the proposal to transfer the county seat of New Haven county to Hamden. A strong contingent of New Haven citizens was expeced to lead in the opposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss
 Probate Court. March 28th, A. D

Probate Court. March 2Sth, A. D.
 ESTATE OF Loretta Belle Bowen. late of Waterbury, in said District, deceased.
 The administrator c.t.ay having ex- hibited his administration account with said Estate to this Court for allowance, it Is
 ORDERED, That the 14th day of April A. D. 1881, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. at the Probate office in signed for hearing on the allowance of said administration account, with said Estate, and this Court directs the administrator eta, to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place. by publishing E this order in some newspaper having 2 circulation in said District, and by leaving with, or by mailing in regis- tered letters addressed to each of the persons interested and residing with out the Probate District of Water bury, copy of this order. all at least IA days before said day of hearing, Attest,
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY. 4-1-1t Asst Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
THE AILING yACATION

Hartford, April 1.-Several mem bers of the Waterbury Bar associa- ton were present here this afternoon for the purpose of attending a hear ing before the claims committee. which was scheduled to take action on the petition of County Detective Roland filling of Waterbury. He has asked for two years leave of absence with pay. Many influential citizens are supporting the request.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Earthquake in
 Managua Costly
(continued from Pags D
(Coyprisht 1ssf by United Pressl Hfrno D4.o Efeo~o er,.o Arrf1

(Coypright 1o3f by United Prcss)
 Managua, Nicaragua, April 1.-- (UP)-The population of the deva- stated city of Manasua, crumbled by violent earthquake shocks, united to-day under the leadership of the United States marines to care for the dead and wounded until the relief forces by air and sea. lack of food and medical supplies were raised by information that half a dozen great chips of the United States navy and a fleet of more than dozen air and seaplanes were enroute to Nicaragua to care for the refugee population of the capital. @s
 The ce-flourishing city of Man. agua, with its population of about 36,000. including some 1000 Amer jeans, lay in ruins along the shores of Lake Managua and In the omin- ous shadow of the volcanic Mount Momotombo. In addition to the sharp quakes which destroyed the greater part of the capital yester- day morning, new earth movements of less intensity shook the region last night at ?. m., endangering the rescue workers who were search ing the ruins of buildings which had been ravaged by fire.
 The death toll remained uncer- tain, with all estimates merely guesses in view of the slow progress of rescue work. The highest esti- mate placed the dead at HOO, but more conservative officials here in- clined to place the total at a lower figure. Irving A. Lindberg, collec- tor general of customs and resident high commissioner, made survey of the city last night and said that "more than 100" were killed and probably 1000 injured.
 Ut Is impossible to determine the number of casualties until the deb- ris has been cleared" Lindberg said. Many persons were believed buried under the shattered adobe houss.
 Hardly a house in the city was left undamaged and the entire popu- lation and foreign colony was home less. Damages vii be around $35,- 100000.
 The dead included Lieut. Com mander Hugo F. A. Baske of the United States medical corps, Seattle; and Mrs Joseph D. Murray, wife of . Concord, Mass, marine cap tain. Eight marines were injured and others suffered minor wounds last night in the rescue work.
 Fire Starts Again.
 Managua, Nicaragua, April 1.-- (via tropical radio)-(UP)-The na- tional guard to-day herded all na- tives of Managua to protected areas of the city and kept them under close guard to prevent further dis aster as the fire which has ravaged the city continued to spread.
 Portions of the city left in partial ruins yesterday by the earthquake fire were being returned to-day as the changing wind drove the flames back over the charred wreckage of Tuesdays disaster.
 Portions of the business section which escaped the worst of the fire. after the earthquake. were de- stroyed by the fire to-day.
 The offices of the Tropical Radio company. wrecked yesterday. were totally destroyed by to-daV's fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Investigate Shooting

Hartford, April l -- On the mo- tion of Representative Oscar Dan- gate the shooting of Mrs Viola Wall ker., Bridgeport negress. by state troopers, George Herr and Harold Richter, are under suspension. The two officers are alleged to have fired several shots at an automobile in which Mrs Walker was passenger. A bullet struck her in the neck. Her condition at present is critical. Cor oner John T. Monzani of Waterbury and State Police Commissioner Rob- fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
HOOVER SENT SYMPATHY

Washington, April 1.-UP)- President Hoover dispatched to-day 6 telegram of sympathy and condo lence to Mrs Knute Rockne, wife of the Notre Dame football coach who was killed in an airplane crash. The telegram said:
 'I know that every American
 grieyes with you. MT Rockne So contributed to a cleanness and high purpose and sportsmanship in ath- lctics that his passing is national loss"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
AMERICAN EI.AGs

Hartford, April 1.-The compul- sory provision of American flags for all school buildings, public or pri- vate, on the part of school boards was asked to-day in bill presented In the house. Failure on the part of school commissioners to furnish the flags free of charge on request would be made punishable by fines of $25 for each member of the delin- Quent board,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
sHERIFF's NOTICE

STATE OF CONNECTICUT. County
 of New Haven, ss. Waterbury,
 Then and there by virtue of an ex- ecution, to me issued by the Clerk Win sell St public auction, II days after date, at 10 a. m., at the Public Sign Post. same being April II, sale adjourned to ie Bronson Street, Wa- terbury. Conn. all goods. stock and said address. belonging to one John
 shsria.s Tel No. sss; Attorney's "A Asssst; myi ''sA WILLIAM J. RIoNnY,
 s-ze-1t Deputy ehcrlfk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Court House
 Addition Doubtful
tcontinned from Page l.,

ment, there will be no addition to the present building. The officials of the Merchants Trust Company will then be in a position to proceed with the erection of new building made necessary by Q recent merger with the Peoples Trust Company of Wa terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

BUICK SPORT ROADSTER - Late 1880 model. Run but very little. Mo- tor, paint. tires and upholstery like new. A sporty little job that can be bought at an unusually low price. See 1t at
 THE WATERBURY CADILLAC co. 480 Watertown Ave. Phone 688
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
#AAAAAAAAAMAAAAAAAAA
Automobiles
Autos and Trucks For sale.

1930--Lasalle Sedan. Very low mile- age. Like new in every respect. This car can be bought at an ex- ceptionally low price. See 1t if you contemplate buying a new one or a better-class used car.
 THE WATERBURY CADILLAC co. 4s0 Watertown Ave. Tel 6ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
No Rednction.

Hartford, April 1.-The house to- day went on record as opposed to any reductions In license fees for hunting or fishing. Sponsors of the bill favored a maximum charge of e1 with 16 cents for recording. Backed by several fish and game clubs of the state the house voted to leave the rate of fees untouched for the time being.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
NOTICE

| On and after this date March 2Sth. 1881, 1 will not Dc responsible for any bills other than those contracted | by myself.
 s-2s-st JOSEPH G. CINITIs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

connection with the board of direc- tors of the state reformatory at Cheshire and the board of pardons. Two prominent democrats may re- place two veteran republican mem- bers to-day. Frank ]. Brennan of New Haven has been recommended to succeed Rev John N. Lewis of Waterbury on the reformatory board of directors and John S. Addis of New Milford has been proposed for membership on the board of par dons, succeeding Sheriff Frank Huntington of the Litchfield coun- ty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
LEAVE WITH SUPPLIES

Miami, Fla, April 1.-UP)-- Pan American Airways Sikorski Am phibian 9151 was ordered to leave here at Il a. m., to-day with con- signment of Red Cross supplies for Managua. It is due there before noon tom morrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
DEMANDS EVACUATION

DEMANDS EVACUATION
 Washington, April 1.-(UP)- The navy department was notified to- day by radio that conditions in Managua demand the evacuation of American women and children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
JeweIry Auctions.

Hartford. April LA bill, which has the endorsement of the various Chambers of Commerce throughout the state, was passed in the house to-day. It requires licenses of all promoters of auction Jewelry sales and limits the term of the permit to 30 days. An inventory Is also re- quired of the petitioners of H. cense and must be filed with the state police. This procedure would prevent the importation of any junk" merchandise to be auctioned in connection with the sale of legi- timate articles and would eliminate long drawn out sales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
More Appointrnents,

Hartford, April 1.--severai conn
 nission appointments were sent to bur L. Cross. Among the most sni- portant changes recommended arc in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

HONEST USED CAR VALUES
 AT THE BLUE RIBBON GARAGE, INC. 428 WEST MAIN. PHONE 362d
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court,
 March goth, 1881.
 late of the Town of Waterbury, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time. will be debarred recov. cry. All persons Indebted to said
 JOHN H. CRARY, 3-2S-3t Administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court, March 28th, 1881.
 the Town of Waterbury. in said Dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time, will be debarred recov- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make imme-
 JAMES M. LYNCH, 4-1-3t Administrators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

BUrcK-ie2s Sedan. Condition like new. Excellent tires, termS, trades. The Blue Ribbon Garage, Inc.
 4gs West Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

PONTIAC-Coach 1928. $75 down; Balance $4.00 weekly.
 The Blue Ribbon Garage, Inc. 428 West Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
ANNUAL MEETING

Of the Second Congregational Church Society will be held in the Chapel of the Church on Monday, April eth, 1881, at 8 o'clock.
 A. A. BENEDICT,
 CHARLES D. ME,
 LEVI WILCOX,
 Society's Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Merchandise
42 Fertilizers. Seeds. Plants

GOOD-Dark rich 1oam. $5 per truck load. Prompt delivery. F. E. Lieb- reich. Tel 9193. Call between 12 and ] 80 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
For Rent Real Estate
72 Apartments and Tcnements.

E. MAIN ST. 1720-Near Hamilton Pix. End floor apartment, 6 rooms, newly decorated. white plumbing. Ina Atty T. s. Sullivan, Tel 5555 or 2946.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Announcements
 Lost and Found

LOST--Gold tunic dress, :. brown bot tom, amber beads rivited in. Prob ably lost in 25c Store, Waterbury or Naug trolley. Reward. Tel Naug 533.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

EDISON AVE, 123-5 large. sunny rooms. All Improvements. 2nd floor. Phone 7152-W.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

EASTERN SECTION-145 Elliott Ave. rooms. second floor. Phone 6939-W.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Insurance

FIRE iNSURANCE-The cost Of fire insurance Is only a few cents day. Can you afford to go without 't7 Think what 1t would mean to you out tonight. See Haydens. 69 South Main St. Phone 5977.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

EAST MAIN ST. o65 Six-room apartment. all improvements, white plumbing, reasonable Tel 3484.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

THIRD A CAR"--Drive 1t yourself. Also storage, repairing. towing. bat tery and ignition service. Capitol Garage. 309 North Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

EAST MAIN ST, 794-Across Sacred Heart school 5 rooms, first floor.
 all Improvements. Tel 25S5-R. In- quire on premises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
IA Service StatioDs-Repairine

ton specialists. Battery and brake service. '.has. G. Peuniman. 16 Brown St. Phone 6b84.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
HELEN WALSH OF
 THE F0LLIES IS
 DEAD OF BURNS
Actor, Who Tried to Save Her on Board Exploded Yacht, Went on With His Act, Not Knowing of Death

New York, July 28-UP)-The show went on at the Ziegfeld the- ater last night and Harry Rich- man. star of "The Follies," danced and sang unaware that one of the cast was dead. He learned of her death this morning. Helen Walsh, one of Florenz Ziegfeld's "glori- fed' girls. died in Eastern Long Island hospital few minutes be- fore the curtain went up. She had been severely burned in an explo- sion aboard Rtchman's cabin cruis- CT at Greenport, L. l., Sunday.
 RIchman himself had received burns while throwing her into the water to quench flames in her clothing. Last night word of her death reached the theater just as Richman was about to go before the footlights. Florenz Ziegfeld and Mark Hellinger and Walter Winchell, newspaper columnists, decided not to tell Richman until later. Richman went on to receive an ovation. Hellingers wife, Gladys Glad. and Virginia Riddle. both also members of "The Fai- lies" cast. were recovering to-day from injuries received in the same explosion. Miss Glad suffered from shock and Miss Riddle from minor hurps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
GENE TUNNEY WAS VERY GENEROUS
 TO STORE CLERK
Latter Wouldn't Take Pay for Ice Cream Soda and Tunney Told Him to Divide It Among His Friends

Bridgeport, Conn, July 2S- (UP)-A tall, 5road-shouldered customer walked into a drug store, laid dime and five pennies on the counter and demanded an ice cream soda. Andrew Versey, the soda fountain clerk, recognized James J. (Gene) Tunney. former worlds heavyweight boxing cham pion, and declined the payment.
 Thanks" said Tunney. "Please take the money and divide 1t among your friends" There were three other clerks in the store so Versey kept 12 cents and gave a penny apiece to the other three.
 Tunney came here yesterday to accept the badge of honorary deputy sheriff of Fairfield county. 'I've always wished I had the au- thorlty to arrest people l don't like," said Tunncy as he accepted a gold badge from High Sheriff Thomas F. Reilly. his fellow townsman of Stamford. Inmates of the county jail, where the cer- emony took place, led by Sailor Muggins. one-time boxer serving 30 days, cheercd Tunney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
JUDGE DIDN'T LIKEDRY AGENTS
 AS WET HACKERS
Trap Set for Policemen Turned Out to Be a Boomerang, By Court Decision

Chicago. July 2S- (CP) - The l United States circuit court of ap- pcals has announced it's disap- proval of dry agents who operate spcakeasics to entrap prohibition law violators. It censured three prohibition agents for such action. at the same time acquitting five Indianapolis policemen on charges of conspiring to violate the nation al prohibition act.
 The decision late yesterday re- versed a lower court conviction under which the officers were sen- tenced to from 60 days to 4 months on charges of protecting liquor selling. The policemen were Mar tin O'Bricn. Claude tidenbaugh, Ralph Lambert. David J. Curran and Thomas Gray. Evidence was the agents engaged Horace Lyle. colored dry informer, to operate speakcasy and that the policemen had drinks there. Judge Evan A.. Evans wrote the federal court de- cision which said: "The methods used shocked the courts sense of justiCe."