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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
Mail Robbers Meet With
 Bullets And One Thought
 To Be Dying Of Wounds

apparently had been waiting for the other two.
 Precautions taken by the raii- road after a mall robbery about a week ago frustrated today's at- tempt.
 Two pouches were stolen week ago from the baggage room. await ing an early morning train. Rail. road officials detailed special agent Frank Auman to investigate and guard the station.
 Noises in the darkened baggage room aroused Auman's suspicious.
 He stepped onto the platform at the same time as the robbers and fired two charges from shotgun.
 One man reeelied as though hit. hut continued running and the robbers fired hack. Dawn enabled officers ts follow q bloody traii that led Co ffelsht platform where the wounded man had col. lapseds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
GANG DELAYED
 SEVERAL YEARS
 FOR VENGEANCE
Little Napoleon of Chicago
 Killed a Man Three
 Years Ago-To.day He Paid for It

Chicago, Sept s- (UP) = Gang vengeance struck to-day at Nicho. las Muscato. the little Napoleon of the "42" gang, three years to the day and to the hour from the slaying of his once trusted lteuten- ant, Pete Nicastro.
 With bullet wounds in the back of the head and the left arm. the little gangster's body was hurled from an automobile at the emer- gency entrance of the county nos nital, A taxi driver carried 1t into the hospital but Muscato was long past medical aid.
 Muscato. police said. killed Ni- castro. Friends of the latter, ap- parentiy. ironically selected the Anniversary of his staying to deal a similar typical gangster death to the "42" gang chieftain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
RECOVERY DRIVE PLANS ARE
 ABOUT COMPLETED
MARSHES ARE
 SURROUNDING
 WHOLE OF CUBA
Orders Issued to Cover All Points-There Is Grave Danger Trouble Will Start

Washington, Sept s.-(UP)- American warships were speeded to-day toward completion of the naval encircling of Cuba as the state department received authen- tic reports that many parts of the island were without effective gov ernment.
 The reports expressed doubt that the lack of effective govern ment could long continue without serious disorders. Simultaneously the navy department revealed new orders. the first of which dispatched the battleship Missfs- sippi to Havana. At his press conference to-day, Secretary of State Hull implied that the United States was holding Cuba responsible for maintaining order. He took the position that Cuba's fate lay in the hands of her own people. Hull did not mention intervention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
COAL CODE IS NOT SETTLED
 AS BELIEVED
Nine Operators That Have Been Causing Trouble Refuse to Accept the Code as Adopted

Washington. Sept 9.-(UP)- Mine operators preeipitated a new crisis over code for the soft coal industry today.
 Tho situation is very delicate" l" said Recovery Administrator Hugh s. Johnson, emerging from con. ference with spokesmen for the op- orators.
 The code, drafted by the govern ment, satisfied labor. It was prais- ed by William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor. who said any complaints against 1t would come from operators.
 They were not long In coming. Walter Jones, liason man for the so-called Appalachian group of op- orators. whose mines have been non.union, gave Johnson a letter which the administrator read and hurled to the floor. Then he sum. moned the operators.
 They included Charles o'Neill,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
WOMAN KILLED
 AND PRIEST WAS FATALLY HURT
Were Returning From Funeral in Chelmsford, Mass, When Their Auto Crashed Into Tree

Chelmsford, Mass. Sept 9-(UP) "A Maine woman was killed and her nephew, young priest. was perhaps fatally injured. here early today, when the automobile in which they were returning home from a funeral left the road and crashed into tree. Mrs Margaret Bichrest, 47, of Lisbon Falls. Me, was pronounced dead on arrival at St Johns hospital. Lowell. The Rev John T. Bichrest. 27, also of Lisbon Falls. said to have been the driver, suffered a skull fracture and his name was placed on the danger list at the hospital.
 There was a heavy rain at tho time of the accident It was be- lieved that the drivers vision was obscured or that the car skidded on the slippery highway. The driver of New York-to- Portland bus saw the automobile wrecked against the tree and, Investigating. found the victims. The accident occurred near the Westford town line. Pos lice learned thst the woman and her nephew were returning to Lia- bon Falls from Bridgeport, Conn, their former home. where they had attended a funeral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
FOUR STATES TO VOTE NEXT WEEK
 ON THE REPEAL
Vets Predicted They Will Support It - That Will Leave Only Seven More to Victory

Washington. Sept s.-(UP)-- Four states vote next week on re- peal of the 18th amendment and vets predicted to-day that they would finish the week only seven states short of the necessary s6 to eliminate national prohibition.
 Maine votes Monday. Minnesota Maryland, and Colorado vote Tues day. Twenty-Five states already have approved ratification of tho 21st (repeal) amendment. So far, not one state has supported the dry cause.
 Impartial forecasts in Maine were for a wet victory, although drys have waged a determined campaign. Drys also have been active in Minnesota.
 After next week, nine more states will vote by November q. Vets claim all, but could lose two and still accomplish their goal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
LEONARD RUSSELL
 AGAIN ESCAPES

New Haven, Conn, Sept 9--(UP) Police sought Leonard Russell. 33, as a jail breaker today for the second time in IS months. Russell escaped from the county jail here yesterday afternoon. while work ing in the jail factory, and his ab- sence was not noted until the prisoners were being checked at 5 o'clock.
 A year ago last June Russell went over the wall. but was arr rested a short time later in New; town. charged with theft of mo- tor car, and sent to the Fairiiet. county jail for a year. When b. ended that sentence be was re- turned here to complete his first sentence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
LABOR REFUSED
 RECOGNITION

New Haven. Conn. Sept s-fUPl --Tha Connecticut Congress- of Workers and Farmers. which the state federation of labor refused 10 recognize, opened twosday eonyention here to-day with about 200 delegates in attendance.
 John A. LoneFEan. president Of she building trades council. Hart ford, was chairman. Deyere Allen. Wilton. editor of the "Worid To- morrow" and Alfred Bingham. salem, Conn. were among the principal apeakers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09

Lake City. Minn. sept s--(UP)- TWO mail robbery suspects, one of them critically wounded. were cap tured today after gun battle. A third man escaped, but also may have been shot.
 The wounded man. taken to Lake City hospital where he is be- iieyed dying, was not identified, Tha other prisoner gave his name as R. Peterson. Rockford. iil.
 Two suspects were trapped in the baggage room of the railroad station, The wounded man was one Of the pair.
 The battle occurred when they tried te shoot their way to free- dom.
 Petsrson was captured when H, attempted to escape in q sedan which he had parked outside the Iailroad station. and Ga which no
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
Seven of Them Left Chi. cago for New York and Fog Enshrouded Them When Near Home Port Three Were Wrecked Some Men Saved By Parachutes

New York, Sept s.-(UP)-Lost for hours in fog, over New York q flight of seven army planes ended today with three ships wrecked along the eastern seaboard and an- other saved by q forced landing. lThree reached ground normally.
 Parachutes saved the lives of three officers and three enlisted men. One mechanic was rescued from the ocean by a yacht. His parachute brought him down off Jones Beach. Long Island.
 The seven planes were returning to Mitchell Field, N. r., from Chi cago. They had stopped at Patter- son Field. near Dayton, O.. and at Pittsburg. Leaving the latter city at dusk, the squadron headed for the home field in formation. It
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
MOLLSONS ARE PREPARING FOR
 ANOTHER DASH
He Sailed To-day for Can. ada-Both Will Start From There on Long Flight

southampton, England, Sept s- fUP)-Janes Millison sailed toaay on the Empress of Britain for Can ada, planning to start . Toronto- Baghdad airplane . nigns .a'e '"'s
 With his wife Amy. who was ms eo.piiot on the recent trans-Atlan- tic flight that ended when their plane crashed in Connecticut. Mol iison plans to start from Wasasa beach, near Toronto.
 They will follow the great circle course over the Atlantic. MolIson said. and then from mia Ensiana over Germany on their way to T He and Amy will take turns pi- loting. as usual. .,
 Their new plane, seafarer IT. was shipped yesterday from Liver' pool in the Duchess of York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
ANDREW J. C00NEY IS THE REPUBLICAN
 NOMINEE FOR MAYOR
After Many Others Had Refused It Was Offered
 to Cooney and as a Duty 7 to His Party He Decided
 to Accept-Rest of the Ticket Easily Named Dillane to Be Registrar

Andrew J. Cooney member Of the board of aldermen and chari- ties commissioner under the ad- ministration of ex-Mayor William H. sandland. was chosen as the standard bearer of the local re- publican party in. the coming city election at the g. o. p. conventions last night. After being turned down by one prospective candi- date after another. the republican leaders finally turned to ex-Alder- man Cooney to take the nomina. ton and recognizing 1t q outy .o his party that he do so he accept ed. His nomination was unanimous
 and came after a brief but stirring (nominating address by Attorney Albert Hummel, brother of ex- (Continued on Page 2.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
SUICIDE LEFT
 PECULIAR NOTE

Hamilton, Bermuda, Sept g. (UP)-A verdict of suicide while temporarily insane was recorded today in the death of Gustav Pag- ensteicher of New York.
 A note left by Pagensteicher said:
 ITO whom it may concern: I have a touch of sleeping sickness. As they don't embalm here I do not want to run the risk of being buried alive"
 Pagensteicher. a pro m n e [ member of the American colony, telephoned a friend on a local newspaper and said: "Ill have a story for you later" He then shot himself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
CUBA FIGHTS
 TO PREVENT
 AN INVASION
But There Is So Much Un. rest and So Many Fac. tions They Cannot Get Together
By LAWRENCE H. HAAS United Press Stan Correspondent

V
 Havana, Sept 9-(UP)-Cuban opposition to American interven- tion solidified to-day. The execu- tive committee government sought to prevent any excuse for 1t but used the possibility of interven- tion as an argument to win the support of political leaders and army officers.
 Havana was completely normal. Yet the situaion was one of ut- most delicacy. It was typified by two isolated incidents last night.
 While the cruiser Indianapolis was steaming into the harbor with Secretary of Navy Swanson aboard an unknown Cuban on the water front in an intellectual symbol of protest fired a small calibre pistol at it. The Indianapolis stayed only two hours, proceeding on to Pan- anna.
 An official statement from the presidential palace informed the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
DEMOCRATS TO NAME TICKET
 COMING WEEK
There Are No Contests and Party Will Enter Race With Solid Ranks Next Month


 Candidates on the democratic ticket for the coming mayoralty election will be nominated before the end of next week providing plans now considered favorably by Town Chairman John H. Crary are approved by the other party lead. CTS. The party primaries will take place this coming Tuesday and Chairman Crary plans to dispose of the city, town and school con- ventions by Thursday or Friday, next, if possible. If his plans fail, due to the earliness of the dates being inconvenient for the various delegates, the conventions will cer- tainly be held by Tuesday, Sep tember 18th. As the democrats have no con.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
Final News Flashes
OLD FIGHT CHAMPION DYING

Los Angeles, Sept 9.-(UPl - Aaron Brown, 51, known as the Dixie Kid" when he was world welterweight champion, attempted to commit suicide last night by jumping from the taken to hospital with fractured leg and pos sible internal injuries. His condition was crit ical. The "Kid" defeated Joe Wolcott in 1904, after 20 rounds and won the weltarweight title.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
SHOT WHILE POOLING

Hartford, Conn, Sept 9.-(UP)-Hary Spector, of Wilson, was taken to St Francis hos pital in a serious condition today after he was shot in the head while tussling with William Stewart over possession of pistol they both be- lieved to be unloaded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
HE WAS RESCUED

Bridgeport, Conn. September B. (UP) = Seized with cramps while bathing, John Lyons, a railroad workman, formerly of Philadel- phia, was rescued late yesterday by Michael Kelly, a fellow employe. Kelly dived into the water fully clothed to grab Lyons and drag him to safety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
ATTAcKED AUsTRIAN.

Berlin, Sept. e-(uP)-derman Naxi propaganda headquarters. in q national broadcast, attacked the Austrian government of chanceIIor Enaelbert Doiifusa last night and sppgafied Co ali Germans fo sups port Austrian Nazis in their nghf esalnsl ~ i.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
PRESIDENT HAS CANCELLED HIS
 TRIP ON OCEAN
Serious Situation in Cuba Has Forced Him to Re- main Home and Watch Proceedings
By JOSEPH H. BAIRD

kOnitcu Ercss sum NoErcspOuueutJ
 Washington. Sept 9-(UP)-This weekend will determine whether the United States is to intervene in Cuba. officials believed today. President Roosevelt cancelled his holiday fishing trip that he might stay in personal command. His course depended entirely on the ability of the ruling revolutionary Junta in Havana to form q govern ment strong enough to maintain order and protect Foreigners.
 4 fleet Of warships and bombing planes and regiment of marines awaited only the presidential com mand. In the balance was not cuba's future. bur the entire Am. erIean diplomatic policy in LAtin- America. Officials fear . display of American military strength would arouse the old fear Of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
DOCKS ARE LEASED

Hartford. Conn. September 9 = fUP) - Docking facilities on the Connecticut River have been leased here by the starin. Hartford Line, which plans q direct water freight service between here and New York city,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
Quickening in Business Pace Starts Next Week Public Works Pro- gram Will Be Pushed at Once and Before Christ. mas 3,O00,000 More Men Will Be Back on Jobs
By RICHARD l.. GRIDLEY (Unitcd Press Financial Corre-

Washington, Sept s.-(UPl-- The administration was complete ing plans today for an autumn re- covery drive" counted on to give employment to nearly 3,000,000 ad- ditional workers by Christmas.
 With the passing of Labor day holiday, usually a period of re- stricted business activity. some
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
ARMY PLANES DELAYED

Boston, Sept 9.--(UP)-DepaItur Of seven U. S. army airplanes to aid in the search for four missing balloonists was postponed today until tomorrow because of adverse weather
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
BoDY or KING

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
The weatl,er

Probably Showers Tonight
 and Also Sunday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09

LAST MINUTE NEWS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-11
WHAT, NO HOLD-UP!
(OLD STYLED
Good Evening.

The night was dark. the wind it blew
 As down the alley Chinaman flew, And from bis breast dagger he drew
 And plunged it into - an oyster stew
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-11
CONTRACT IT B. {
 :" ." EXpEQTS PLAY TIT ,S
Rx VIM. E. MCKINNEY

As 1t takes one less trick to make game in a major suit than In q minor, you should naturally first try to find 0 fit in the higher rank ing suit. Don't let honors in a minor influence you in trying for game in that suit. Honors count only 100, while even a non-vulner- able game Is worth 300. The fol- lowing hand gives an interesting example of the Sims double.
 The Bidding South, the dealer, started the contracting with one club. While West does not have hearts, he does have spades and 0 good diamond suit. If he can find four spades in his partners hand to the acc or king, he knows that there is q good play for game even with little other strength in partners hand. Therefore West has an ideal nega- tive double.
 North should pass to sec what East's response will be. East, hold ing four spades, responds with ono spade. south passes and now West should make 0 jump shift bid of three diamonds. East Is forced to respond to this bid and should not rcDlu bpdues, put Snoulu Dlu Iour diamonds.
 While we do not generally like to support partners bid with only three cards of q suit even if they are three to an honor, there are times when 1t must be done. To respond with three no trump would show the clubs stopped, which is untrue.
 After four diamonds, West should bid four spades. This dis- tinctly tells his partner that you did double with spade strength, but that you were also probably show ing strong diamond suit with honors. East now, without an ace in his hand. realizes that if game is to be made 1t can only be made in tho major suit as 1t requires one less trick.
 Regardless of whether tho hand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-11

Miss Bertha Moskowitz Is chair man of arrangements for the dln- ner dance to be given at Wavcrly inn on Thanksgiving eve by mem- bers of the Women's Educational club. Her assistants include Mrs Joseph Gaber. Misses Paula Dorf. man, Ruth Mitkowsky and Mrs Samuel IL. Prillig. Plans for the event were completed at the meet. ing Monday evening at the homo of Miss Rose Finkeistein of Wood lawn terrace. A talk on social work was given by Mss Ruth Mitkow. sky. Tentative plans were discussed for the mid-ycar dinner to be held in December at which time the collegc-going students will be hon. or guests. There were about 70 present at the meeting last night.
 A meeting of Division J7, L.adies' Auxiliary, A. 0. H. will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at Hi- bernian hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-11

Can he take it? One may have heard genial Bill Cleary oryfve player hrewd baseball but rib cke StS Peter Paul donned the mask and umpire baseball game Washington Conn Sunday between the Watervile Oilers and the Rep-Ams With Offer first base early game Ceay stripped himself of his equipment and occupied beyond the hlock The batter laid down sacrifice which Ray Lodge umbed momenly in his haste make play first Recovering the ball Lodge let the leather fly the sack didn't get there Cary the pellets path ball struck Bill plump the kidney sending him down for after minutes administering nment and few of H2O, he back his feet again good His stick-to-it-ve for him applause To Bill describe the send into mysteries Bills always there in the pinch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-11

Editor Tall Tower Topies: l wonder if could get in touch with Mir Ppont and find from him how many grades of milk sale Waterbury pay almost twice much for milk give my baby do for that which the table. and have been told that very little difference the quality of milk unless purposely aduteraed which believe is of any of local dealers. What would like know is. there enough difference in milk make kind worth much anoher both being purchased from the dealer Our folks used sell milk when school girl but there prices All had sold the price, but understand prices Probably there is satisfactory explanation for all this If should like 0 know what it is. - Mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-11
DIR. SHEEN WILL LECTURE IN N. HAVEN

Rev Dr Fulton Sheen, head of the department of philosophy at the Catholic university in Washing ton, will lecture under the auspices of Albertus college in New Haven November 12. His subject will be "The Philosophy of Pleasure"
 Dr Sheen will be remembered for his series of talks over the radio. He is the author of many articles and books.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-11

B. E. Hoffman of the Warner Brothers Circuit Management Corporation recently witnessed Saturdays Millions which opens State Tbeater very shortly In letter Miss Julia Smith he in bis humble opinion the picture has large ofec possibilities exploited along the right lines He goes further say the exploitation angles almost unlimited It usually d
 eu judge any picture cold projection with small audience Everyone present the screening enjoyed the picture thoroughly, and feel that your audience, will find entertainment To mind it has ready made audience in of the fact that it scray in the Saturday Evening Pohe readers of the story will be very likely and and my opinion. will go heerinS-so leave unurned to this picture over in big shall be watch ing the results of your engagement very closely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-11

Editor Tall Tower Topes: I wondering what you think of Hitler in Germany give
 home and social and fill their places in the schools elcrkshps and other oeupaona pur by male help The advocates of this policy argue that of the things working for the dgredon of the the great army of competing with only in the labor professions Few of here familiar with conditions Germany but all of know that the presence of many the factories has bad much do in crowd ing and reducing much so, in fact that brought about condition whereby requires the labor of hus band and wife bring the of the accustomed before he found he had compete with his wife. Hitler aims elevate above the drug in the labor market and the scarcity the labor market which will result in scale which will enable
 maintain wife and family comfortable circumstances and also make provision for the time when the bread winner will longer himself anybody else We may find fault with Hs of the Jews, but if he from the labor market give them such places they ought have in the home and make of the situation with wage ample for all needs. people will be willing this respect he has accomplished something worth whic--Soeialis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-11
Blind banio p1aver passc

Blind banjo player passes Corn Cob Pipe Club fans whc have looked forward hearing Ahby L. (B Lawrence the blind banjo player broadcast "Wednesday night will the twang his banjo enorh for he died of heart failure Grace Hospital in Richmond Va recently following brief illness Besides being all around unusual ability Bill noted for his good and eheeruns all times under almost any circumstances Both he and his blind brother Harold Lawrence members the Cross Roads Instrumental Trio Cross Roads Opera Ensemble
 Hack and Saw the Cross Road Symphony and the Lawrence Vocal
 Trio. which hmonizcd long Old Macdonald had Farm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-11

Columbus Day will be big day in Waerown, according Miss Bertha Habeka, who informed the Man in the Tower though the medium of Mother Bell this morning for the Children of Mary wl sponsor Columbus Day dance with none than Tmmie Crowe and his orchestra furnhng dancing The immaculate Community Hall has selected for the tripping of the light fantastic Yours truly has been extended an invitation to his stuff Many thanks and may the SRO. sign be evident early.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-11

The annual fall drive of the Needle Work Guild Week being this week The guild natonad Your and help asked in this very worthy enterprise which does good the community Joining the Needewo Guild requires your part the donation articles of clothing household goods the money with which purchase Once this large donation and sacrifice of the might be added t3 charitable contributions for the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-11
(NEW STYLED

Ibe night dark, the wind it blew
 A taxi skdded around the loop; It stopped up short figures crashed through door And plunged right nto-an onion soup!