davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Blodgett Cites
 Taxation Abuse
Abating Taxes Unfair-Deferring Collections Seems Solution of Difficulty

taxes are gathered in, if possible, at a later date. Waterbury has a law to this effect, but 1t is doubt full if much notice is taken of it.
 The law referred to by the com missioner has merit, but what does 1t amount to when it is not enforc- ed. It frequently happens that old folks have not enough income to maintain themselves and pay taxes In all such cases 1t is quite proper to defer action on the collection of the taxes until the property changes hands or the owner dies and then let the heirs pay the back taxes at six per cent interest. But that is not what happens. Taxes are abated outright for old people and in all such cases the heirs come into possession of the prop erty without having to pay any thing.
 This question came up in Water bury years ago, when the late John P. Kellogg was city attorney. Al the suggestion. of interested parties, MT Kellogg had an amendment to charter covering this matter pass ed by the general assembly, but it is doubtful If 1t paid to bother with it. .,
 In the opinion of citizens who have had some experience in hand ling public business, there is noth' ing the matter with the laws, ex' cept, perhaps that they are toe numerous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
SEVENTH N. E. CONFERENCE OPENS TO-DAY
Gov. Cross Calls For
 Closer Cooperation
COnns Chief Executive Urges Every Effort Be Employ
 ed to Coordinate New EngIand's Advantages

yet been oply half solved. It re- mains for the next years to inte- grate, as completely as human in- telligence is able, the agricultural and industrial interests of New England so that she may be in a large measure self-contained as she was in her early history. and find 8 market for her goods and products in exchange for other goods and other products beyond her boundaries. The New Eng land Council has two watchwords organization and quality. Organ cooperation is moving apace. The New England label on our agricul- tural products signifying quality is being recognized generally. Let there be no relaxation of effort to promote New England's economic welfare through these organized means"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

Boston, Nov 19.--"Though com- prising six states, New England in most respects is one in its ideals and interests, spiritual, commer- cial, and industrial" Governor Will bur L. Cross of Connecticut declar- ed in an address, in which he warmly endorsed the work of the New England Council, delivered at the first general session of the Seventh New England Conference here to-day.
 "Six years of the New England Council, working through various committees, agricultural and indus trial, in cooperation with chambers of commerce, experiment stations, agricultural colleges. and tech nological institutions, has been putting New England ifi a position where she should be. able to com pete successfully" said Governor Cross.
 "The problem, however, has as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Radio NelOs And VielOs
PIANO DUE TO
 PLAY DE BUSSY

Claude Debussy, one of the fore most modern French composers particularly noted for his plano works, again will be represented on the program of Fray and Brag- giotti, Internationally known. piano duo and specialists in the interpre- tation of the formers compositions. when they present their recital over the WABC-Columbia network tonight, from 10:45 to 11:OO o'clock, EST.
 Tn answer to many requests, the pianists also will repeat their rem dition of the Fire Dance," an im- aginative gypsy dance by the fa- nous Maurice de Falla. The com plete program follows:
 Study in Canon Form. Clair de Lune, Fire Dance, My Song from "Scandals". How's Your Uncle from Shoot the Works"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
President Hoover In Message To Conference Says New England Has Shown The Way To
 Entire Country In The Present Depression

being held under of presiding the general sessions of the conference
 President Hoover's message:
 England Council about hold annual wish to avail myself or this the members c appreciation Of the work your organization mas donc doing.
 duties abOred earnestly Furnishing
 
 how entire country.
 people England have for gratitude for council behalf unempdoycd cooperation with the agencies concencd with than that afforded by the council
 council gratifying have every confidence iwillco unsined efforts. (signed) HERBERT HOOVER"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
DON'T QUOTE. ME
lRy United Prcssl

Washington, Nov 19-UP)- Steam shoveling contractors have been going over Capitol Hill in a manner reminiscent of sherman in Georgia. Returning congressman now have to find their way around by such remaining landmarks as the nine million pound iron capi- tai dome.
 New sight and innovations which greet theri eyes include: A new house, office building ex- tension, marble and granite, which will have some luxurious baths and swimming pools when com pleted next year.
 The Folger Shakespeare library, a beautiful new building adjoining the library of congress, which pro- vides the first modernistic touch in an array of governmental build ings which have a greater aggre- gate of Greek architecture than all of ancient Greece.
 senate office building, now under construction. the noise of which IS driving some senators, including Borah of Idaho, out of their of- fees.
 A new wing, completing the hol- | low square of the senate ofnce building.
 Widespread and apparently aim less digging and excavating on the capital plaza, installing of pipes, eac.
 Newly-painted monorail cars to transport senators from their of- fees through the subway to the senate. Automatic water-sprinklers on all the capital lawns; one turn on a valve will irrigate the whole ex- panse.
 A high board fence enclosing an historic block facing the capitol. | The houses of many famous states | men and a Civil war prison were located there. It soon will be bur dened with granite for a fnagnifi- cent $9.000,0o supreme court building.
 Al new carpet for the house of representatives and purple leather upholstery for the easy-chairs in the lobby. Washington is familiar with many saiutes, military and Bronx, but not until the visit of Italian Foreign Minister Dino Grandi has the fascist salute become a matter of common occurance. When Grandi granted his first press interview six arms extended themselves from the shoulder as he entered the room. Some of those ln atteadnnce were certain that it was acknowledged with q smile in- stead of In the manner generally expected over here. ..s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Officers of
 New Social Club Elected at Meeting Held at Boys Club Last
 Night

At very interesting meeting last evening at the Boys Club a new social club was organized which henceforth will be be known as the Enkcor club. Frank Del monico was elected president, Michael Guida, vice-president; Henry Sweick secretary, and Wal ter Dumel, treasurer.
 A nominating committee was named which will consist. of Wtl- liam Pollard and Manuel Fernan- dez. Charter members include: Walter Turrel, Manuel Fernandez, Vincent Lucian, William Pollard, Henry Sweick, Frank Carmin, Joseph Karsh, Johnston Berry, Michael Guida and Frank Del monico.
 Meetings will be conducted every Wednesday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
.:.... .s. WEAF ....s,.,.. :s:
 New Vork

5:0O--The Jungle Man 5:15-The Lady Next Door 5:30-what Happened to Jane
 Skit 5:45-Mountaineers Music 6:00-Empire Room orchestra 6:30-Spain Makes a Constitution
 James c. Mcdonald 6:46-Stebbins Boys-skit 7:00-Luniber Jacks quartet 7:15-Dance orchestra 7:30-Alice Joy, contralto; Van
 Loans orchestra 7:45-The Goldbergs-sketch 8:00-Vallee's orchestra; Sophie Tucker, songs 9:00-Dramatic Musicale-Gio-
 chino Rossini 9:30--Adventures of Sherlock
 Holmes 10:00-King orchestra; Walter
 Winchell 1f:00-Ralph Kirbery, songs 11:05--Coon-Sanders' orchestra 11:30-Jesse Crawford, organ 11:30-Jesse Crawford, organ 11:45-Calloway orchestra 12:00-Richardson's orchestra 12:30 a.m.-Moss orchestra
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

The address of Tax Commission or Blodgetta before members of the Real Estate boards contained little, if anything at all new. The prin-
 cipal matter discussed had refer ence to deferring the collection or taxes for people who are not able to pay, rather than abating them. and then seeing that the deferred
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Fl. C. Knight Sees
 New High Level
 Ahead For U. s.
New England Councils President in Opening Address To-day at Boston Calls for Increased Cooperative Activity and Employment StabilizatiOn

ment for New England that is not logically her right. We have in
 New England certain brains, con- scientiousness, man power and na- tural resources. We constitute an economic area not apart from the
 rest of the country, but within the whole United States. We seek nc
 spacious advantage at the expense of other areas. We seek the best that can came to New England from cooperative association in
 concentration upon our present and potential asserts. We seek to
 make a contribution to the nation through leadership in the nation"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

total permit values. These were Bridgeport, Bristol. Hartford, Mer- iden, New Britain and Willimantic.
 Comparative building permit fig ures for October, 1881, and for Oc- tober, 1880, are reported by the railroad as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
..::... :.. WDRC .....:.,.. ...: ua~rsmva
Haxtfsra

6:00-Qrchestra 6:3D-Aunt Molly and Midge 6:35-RobeFt Shanley, basso s:45--Ambassadors 6:00-Frank Ross, songs 6:15-Hotel Bossert orchestra 6:45--Connie Boswell 6:45-Connie Boswell 7:0O-Myrt and Marge 7:15-Bing Crosby 7:30-H. V. Kaltenborn. current 7:45-Morton Downey. tenor 8:00-Mills Brothers S:15-Abe Lyman's band; Glee club; Concertina player;
 comedy team 8:30-Time
 8:45-Dr Angelo Patri 9:00-Eugene Ormandy Presents 9:30-Love Story drama 10:O0-Trumpeteers; Edwin C. Hill 10:3O-The aCptivator 1O:45-Fray and Braggiotti 11:00-St Moritz orchestra 11:15-Jack Miller, songs Il 30-Leon BeIasco's orchestra
 273 100 kc 6:00-Orchestra 6:15-Marta Overstreet, soprano 6:30-Laughing Troubadour 6:45-Question Box-Rev Peter
 Hoey
 7:O0-The Ancient Mariner 7:15-Tina Valentino, soprano 7:30-Timely Topics.-Rey James
 Gillis
 7:50--Contralto Duo 422 m--WOR, Newark-7fO kc 5:00-Kath1een Gordon, songs 5:05-Beauty talk 5:10-Fred Kinsiey, organ 5:30-Leonora Cori, soprano 5:44-Aunt Betty's Toy shop 7 6:00-Uncle Don 6:30--Sports Talk 6:45-Trail of Melody 7:00--Relief fund 7:05-Frances Langford, songs 7:16-Demonstration program 7:30-Sorey's orchestral; Ralph
 Kirbery, baritone 7:45--Nat and Bridget, songs 8:00-Levitow's Ensemble S:3O-A sap's Fables--skit 9:00-To be announced 9:15--Maie quartet 9:30-Men of WOR 10:00-Memstreet quartet 10:15-The Weaver of Dreams 1o:45-Globe Trotters. 11:00-Russian Musicale 11:30-Moonbeams sos m-WBZ, Springheld-09O kc 6:45-Same as WIZ 7:45-Nat and Bridget-skit 8:00-Same as WIZ 8:30-Cornwell orchestra 8:45-11:00-Same as WIZ 11:00--Sports Review 11:15-Egyptian Room orchestra MEASUREMENTS orchestra
  Kelvin Keech, NEG announcer. sings Hawaiian melodies. When NEG linked Station KGU, Hono- lulu, to its network the other night, Keech got the thrill of his life, be- cause his voice was heard by rela- tives in Hawaii.
 Some of the most valuable musi- cal Americana in existence are in the NEG library. including first editions more than century old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
New YoFh

To save the cost of municipal elections this year In Colchester, England, the three political parties have agreed not to oppose the re- election of the present office hold CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
s.::.. ::s,s WTTC ~....,.... .:::
 esnFss0Va

4:15-WTIC synchronized with
 WEAF on 660 kc. (Hee
 WEAF for program). 1:00 a.m.-Silent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

The government of Tunisia has taken over all road building in the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
New York

'Tts no good quarreling with my wife" laughs Richard Gordon, NBCs Sherlock Holmes. "The other night I asked her if she be-
 lived everything every fool told her and she snapped back: oh no, darling, but sometimes you do sound so plausible"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Waterbury Chapter
 Reserve Officers Assn

The monthly meeting of the Wa terbury chapter, Reserve Officers association will be held at the Ho- tel Waterbury tonight with Cap tain Wilbur V. Renner of the first corps area at Boston as the main speaker. A dinner will precede the meeting. Captain Renner will speak on "The Quartermaster Corps and Procurement Planning"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

The Netherlands has a "buy home goods campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

Some of the most valuable musi-
 cal Americana in existence are in
 the NEG library. including first editions more than a century old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-26
Birth Control
 Was Favored
(Continued from Page D


 tive Marjory Cheney, republican, Manchester. It would permit licensed physicians to give contraceptive in- formation flor health reasons" Miss Cheney's bill would have added economic reasons" The present statute forbids not only the dissem- ination of birth control information but even the practice of contracep- ton.
 If the committees report is re- jected, it will be the first time in years the judiciary committee has suffered such a defeat. Favorable committee report in the strongly re- publican assembly customarily is equavalent to passage.
 The report was tabled for print ing on the calendar.
 The senate passed the $3,000,000 compromise dirt roads bill in con- currence with the house, without debate which marked yesterdays ap- pearance of the bill in the lower branch.
 The house rejected one of a number of majority measures calcu- lated to limit the present appointive power of the governor-a bill to require the governor to submit all nominations for commissioners to the house and senate for confirma- tion. Many commissionerships now need confirmation only by the upper branch and the state police post needs no legislative confirmation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-26
Three Bandits Rob
 and Torture Dentist
(Continued from Page D

ond floor, where she changed her own clothing for silk stockings, lingerie, dress, hat and fur coat be- longing to Mrs. Bigall. Walking to the dressing table, she picked up a lavalIiere, stood before mirror and fastened it around her neck. She completed the ensemble by placing $15 she found in one of the drawers in a pocket of the fur coat. She then returned to the first floor.
 Don't look spiffy?" she asked, strutting up and down the living room like model to taunt the dentists wife.
 Bigall took this moment to make a hunger at one of the robbers, who struck him over the head with the forced Bigall to remove his shoes and stockings and began burning his toes with cigarettes and matches. They apparently believed he kept more money in the house and sought to learn it's hiding place.
 When Dr. Bigal1 assured them he had no more money, they demanded he write a check for $1,000. He in- sisted his check for that amount would be worthless and the bandits stopped torturing him.
 The men and women then made systematic search of the house for liquor, relinquishing their guard of the dentist. Dr. Bigall started for the telephone when one of the men saw him and nonchalantly informed him that tits no use, buddy, the phone wires have been cut"
 After remaining in the house about an hour and 15 minutes, al- ternately listening to the radio and searching for something to drink, the quintette buttoned up their coats, donned their hats. walked to the curb where they had parked their automobile and made their getaway. Dr. and Mrs. Bigall, after notify ing the police, were taken to a hos pital, where the dentist was treated for burns and decorations and Mrs. Bigall for shock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-26
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 of Waterbury. SS, Probate Court

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court, March "A, 1881.
 ESTATE OF Fred O. Peabody, 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 estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to THE CITIZENS AND MANUFACTURE FRS NATIONAL BANK,
 Administrator. By THOMAS F. MOORE, 3-25-3t Trust Officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-26
Finn Will Be Named Tuesday
(Continued from Page 1.D

sure the reappointment of all pres ward w. Goss of Waterbury was present at the conference. His pres ence was interpreted as last-min- ute move to secure the reappoint- ment of Judge Harry L. Beardsley.
 Indications were to-day that the legislature would accept the gover- nor's program for two reasons, one that "house cleaning" was not only desirable, but advisable and second ly that to appoSe the states chief executive and endorse certain bills that favored general assembly selec- tion of judges might cause number of up-sets that would prove em- barrassing to the party leaders and favorites. This announcement is un- derstood to be an advance notice of the death of certain bills sponsored by Attorney William J. Larkin, Jr, of Waterbury, present prosecuting attorney of the court of common pleas Tn that city. One of his meas ures would deprive the governor of making the selection for constitu- tional reasons. This new and sud- den motive has yet to make a favor- able impression on even strong re- publican party men. To refuse to endorse Attorney Finn of Waterbury on such grounds would include also the three republican judges that Governor Cross is willing to nom- mate.
 Another ripper bill of Attorney
 Larkin, which would make it neces-
 sary for judge and deputy judge oi a court to concur in the appoint.
 ment of prosecuting attorney and
 clerk is also said to be slated fol
 the basket. The measures which At.
 torney Larkin is advocating will not
 be acted upon next week, though il
 was confidently believed here to-day
 that the slate of judges would be
 passed by a very comfortable mar
 gin in both house and senate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-26
ATTORNEY BAUBY WINS

Hartford, March 26.-Under sus- pended rules to-day tho house took action on favorable reports from the claims committee, awarding Attor- ney Frederick c. Bauby of Water bury $4,412.S1 and Mrs Jane Jones of Derby. $1,500. Attorney John F. Tobin of Waterbury sponsored the claims.
 The two awards are an aftermath of the case of Gladys Mcclure Troiko, who was convicted here and sentenced to states prison for per- forming illegal operations. Mrs Troiko while at liberty under bonds disappeared from the city and failed to appear on the scheduled day of sentence
 She was located after a country wide search in East St Louis and extradited to Waterbury.
 Attorney Bauby and Mrs Jones, on the grounds that the ends of jus tice had been met in her capture and confinement in prison, applied for the return of their bond money. The claims committee after hearing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-26
in the county such as Oxford, South bury. Beacon Falls and Ansonia.
 Eight challenges will be allowed counsel for each accused. Sullivan and Distefano. Eight challenges will also be allowed the state.

Judge Peasley announced the date of trial and the judge to hear the case as soon as court was opened this morning. Attorney Frederick c. Bauby, counsel for Torkomian asked for a continuance until next Thurs day at least, on the grounds that Tuesday would be too short time to prepare the case. Judge Peasley said next Tuesday seemed ample time to allow counsel to prepare the case and added that if the news papers had been read, counsel should have assumed that the additional charge of drugging with intent to commit crime was to be added.
 Attorney Bauby replied that he was not presumed to read the news papers and that he was working on the assumption of facts in the case. Judge Peasley refused to grant the continuance and announced that the case had been assigned for Tuesday.
 Miss Isabelle Lituwaitis, 16 year old girl in the case. will be brought
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-26
MAYOR IN HARTFORD

Hartford, March 26.-Mayor Frank Hayes of Waterbury was in Hartford to-day prepared to appear before the finance committee and protest the passage of three bills, af- fecting bill posting companies of the state. One measure proposes to in- crease the license fees from $3 to $15 for 300 square feet of advertis- ing space; $6 to $30 for 500 square feet and $9 to $45 for 600 to 900 feet. Another bill provides for a charge of cents square foot, with $3 as the minimum. The third would authorize the establishment of a bureau in the state police depart ment which would collect an annual fee of $100 from each company or three cents a foot for all of its off, cial advertisements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-26

BUY-A Silent Glow Oil Burner. $10 down, $5 monthly. 55 gal drum free. 262 No. Main St. Tel 6224.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-26
Trial Of Accused
 Men Comes Friday
(continued from Page D

from the New Haven county jail where she Is held as a material witt ness when trial of the cases starts Tuesday. Torkomian, Sullivan and Distefano will also be brought from the county jail.
 Actual evidence in the case is not expected to be taken until Thursday or Friday owing to the time to be taken in selecting a jury. Exercising of the challenge privilege to counsel will take considerable time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-26
For Rent Real Estate
72 Apartments and Tenements.

FOR RENT - Apartments of 3-4-5-6 rooms. All parts of the city. Lo Russo, 50 Scovill St. Tel 6-166S or 8802.