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The Washington times., 1933-09-16
POLICE PROBING
POISON DEATH

Police started an investigation
today into the death Of Gaylor V.
Hurlock, 40, of Cambridge, Md,
who died at Gallinger Hospital
yesterday after eating poisoned
cake.
Hurlock was found unconscious
in the street at Fifteenth and K
SITS. N. w., and was taken to the
hospital by the Fire Rescue
Squad.
At the hospital he told attend
ants that he had found the cake
in a box in an alley in the rear
of a downtown store and that
after he had eaten it, a janitor
told him it contained rat poison.
The Washington times., 1933-09-16
CODE ON COAL
!. TOBES|GNED
TODAY
a-'
Leaders in Appalachian Field
To Come in Despite Row
In Southern Group
By International News Service

by international News service
A bituminous coal code will
be signed by leading operators
Of the Appalachian fields today
despite the continued fight be-
tween Southern operators and
the United Mine Workers on
the separate wage contracts,
NRA officials asserted at noon
today.
So confident was Hugh S.
johnson, administrator, of COM
pIetion of the code that tenta.
tive ARRANGEMENT 1uadezut0
receive the "big four" operators
Of the Appalachian fields at
Johnson'S office in the afternoon
for the ceremony Of signing on
the dotted line.
A substantial group Of Western
operators have notified Johnson
that they accepted the code. and
the Northern Appalachian oper-
ators were expected also to agree.
The Southern Appalachian
group, representing West Vir-
ginia, Virginia, and Eastern Ken
lucky fields, were still Stubborn
ly resisting some provisions of
the proposed code and wage
agreement.
Contending that they operate
on a different basis from the
northern mines, this group,
headed by Ralph E. Taggart
fought for more favorable wage
differentials.
Haggard and worn from the
almost continuous battle of the
past three days, operators and
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The Washington times., 1933-09-16
2.OOOG.P.O. Workers Lose
Days Pay Each Week

A one-day rotative furlough,
affecting approximately 1000 en-
ployes, was ordered today for the
Government Printing Office by
Public Printer George H. Carter,
effective Monday.
The order affects almost half
of the entire personnel of the
office.
Those brought under the order
are 1900 in the printing division,
129 in the plate-making group
and 800 in the maintenance
division. Some few employees Of
The Washington times., 1933-09-16
13,SH0
MYSTER|OUSLY

A 13-year-old boy is in Provi,
dence Hospital with pistol wounds
mysteriously inflicted while he
was walking in the woods near
his home in Cottage City, Md,
today.
The boy, Joseph Friedrich, is
suffering from a gunshot wound
in his right thigh. DR.. S. M. Ga
geant, who treated him, said his
condition is not serious.
Joseph could not explain where
the shot came from, explaining
to hospital officials that he felt
the shot pierce his leg as e was
walking.
The Washington times., 1933-09-16
IL Airplanes Hunt
Overdue Mail Filler

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 16
Q.N.SO "A fleet of IL airplanes
took off from Cleveland Airport
today to search for Al Nehf, air
mail pilot, overdue on his regu-
lar run from Toledo to this
city. All Coast Guard craft be-
tween Toledo and Cleveland also
were pressed into the hunt in the
belief that the crack pilot may
have been forced down into Lake
Erie waters.
The Washington times., 1933-09-16

the last mentioned group are eX-
empted from the furlough.
The furlough, as it works out,
will take one days pay from each
weeks salary check. Employees
will receive pay for five days a
week instead of the current six
day-per-week schedule.
Employees will work the regular
half day on Saturday.
Carter explained that at the
present time the Government
Printing Office does not have suf-
ficient work for the entire per
sonnel. The furlough was resorted
to to avert dismissals.
The Washington times., 1933-09-16
Hardness on Taxes
Costs John D. S2OO

NORTH TARRYTOWN, N. Y,
Sept. 16 Q.N.S0.-I cost John D.
Rockefeller, jr., 5000 extra to pay
his tax bill here. The taxes were
due in July, but weren't paid until
yesterday. It was the first time
within memory, officials said to-
day, that the bill had not been
paid on time. Total amount of
the check forwarded by Rocke.
feller was $7,804.
The Washington times., 1933-09-16
Barge Sinks As Leak
Fires Carbide CQrqO

ALEPNA, Mich. Sept. 16
GN.S0.-The freight barge ST.
mons, bound from Saulte Ste
Marie to Buffalo under tow of
the tug BellenaS, burned to the
waters edge in Lake Huron off
Alpena today after she sprung
a leak and water seeped into
her cargo Of carbide. Wireless
reports from the Coast Guard
cutter Cartigan said there were
no casualties.
The Washington times., 1933-09-16
NRA to Ask Ford
For Data on Jobs
BY International News Service

Plans for enforcement of the
automobile code of fair competi-
ton, which Henry Ford has
failed to sign, will be drawn up
before October 1, National Recov-
cry Administration officials said
today. The first step is expected
to be a request to all branches
of the industry for employment
and wage figures. This request
will go to the Ford company as
well as all others embraced in
the automobile code.
The Washington times., 1933-09-16
Italy Raises Duties
Unstable Nations

ROME, Sept. 16 QN.SO-The
Italian government today decided
to take retaliatory measures
against goods from countries with
depreciated currencies by raising
duties sufficiently to counter.
balance effects of the deprecia-
ton.
The Washington times., 1933-09-16
DOLLAR SLUMPS AGAIN

LONDON, Sept. 16 Q.N.S0.-
The American dollar slumped
again on the London exchange to-
day, closing between $4.69 and
$4.7O after opening at $4.67R.
The Washington times., 1933-09-16
TWO TOWNS CUT OFF;
HIGH TIDES BECOME
NEWEST MENACE
BY International News Service

A tropical hurricane, the second to batter
the Eastern Seaboard within month, lashed
the coast from the Virginia Capes to northern
New England today, leaving death and de-
struction in it's wake.
Offshoot of storm that took a toll of 81
lives in Tampico, Mexico, and then sped north
ward, the gale ripped through Norfolk, Va,
and surrounding territory killing at least two
persons, demolishing homes inundating
towns, and cutting two municipalities off
from communication with the world.
Diamond Shoals Lightshp off the Carolina capes the
so-caled graveyard Of the Atlantic, had apparently
been swept from it's moorings
The Washington times., 1933-09-16
Wind Whips Chesapeake Bay

Two houses on Wloughby Spit, six miles from Norfolk
swept away wind and rain turned Chesapeake Bay
into maelstrom.
Morehead City and Beaufort N c. cut off from COM
muncation by the storm.
Points along the New Jersey coast reported mountainous
nd inh 1uind
The Washington times., 1933-09-16
Fears Felt for Ships Crews

The lghtship had disappeared from her anchorage at
that me and grave fears felt here for the safety
of her She marked Of the most treacherous
shoals off the Eastern seahoard.
Disappearance of the lghtshp sent warning signals up
and down the shipping lanes.
The little town Of New Bern N Co. virtually washed
away but lives lost there Damage was estimated
at hundreds of thousands of dollars
New Bern was under six feet of water in the lower Sec
tions and the wind crashed number of windows Red
Cross workers sent into the storm from Washington
were reported en- route there to offer any relief work
necessary.
The costal steamer Beckwith of Reedsvile Va is in
distress off the Virginia capes.
The vessel blew boiler in the heavy pounding
the coast and was leaking badly when taken in tow by
United States Coast Guard cutter.
The Beckwith plight was wrelessed by the New
Brunswick.
The full force of the storm not expected to be felt
at coastne until late afternoon But the early morning
hours found Norks lower business section under three feet
of water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-05
BY HARRISON sALIsBURY

Chicago, Oct 5.-(UP)-The American Legion, met to-day to de- termine its policy for the next year and to elect a new leader. Barring a last minute -bench revolt, both policy and leader ap- peared determined in advance. Far in front in the race for national commander was Edward A. Haynes, Decatur. III, attorney and vice-chairman of the Legion's s rehabilitation committed. Granted only an outside chance to win was George Malone, Reno, New. dark horse candidates were Ray Mur- phy, Iowa, and Say Reynolds. Omaha, Nebr.
 Major points of the program submitted for formal convention approval were:
 A four-point veterans rehabili- tation policy slightly broader than that of President Roosevelt and bearing Q cost to the taxpayer of between $150,000,000 and $200, ,o00,- 900.
 Militant national defense calling for building up the army to full peace-time strength, navy "sec- ond to none," increased funds for research and expanded air forces. Enlargement of national guard and reserve officers corps. Abandon ment of army posts whose only purpose is political.
 Reaffirmation of a policy of non- recognition of Russia.
 Cooperation in @ nationwide war | on crime.
 Whole hearted support of the MIRA.
 | Close study of government ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-05
|SY WILLIAMS AT
 ST JOSEPH'S HALL
Poppy COl0red Band Back Again Tomorrow For
 Victory Dance

Good news folks, Sy Williams and his 12 Ginger Snaps are goine to play return engagement at St Joseph's hall, Brooklyn, tomorrow night and they are being brought back by popular request. This or chestra certainly made great hit last Friday night at the same hall They kept everybody on edge with their antics. Without a doubt they are one of the hottest colored bands in the country and are 0 great
 entertaining band. If you want to
 have a good laugh and see a great show and then dance to a real hot band, don't pass this attraction up tomorrow night.
 After the dance last Friday night the orchestra played at the demo. cratic rally at Brooklyn and scored a great hit with all those who were
 there. Dancing was in order until the wee hours of the morning When 1t was announced that Sy Williams and his Ginger Snaps were to play at St. Joseph's hall tomor-
 row night the applause was tre-
 mendous. If everybody attends who
 said they would, the hall should be
 crowded to capacity, so 1t would be
 advisable to attend early. The price
 of admission is within reach oi
 everybody's pocketbook. Make a
 party up and CMon Over, and cele-
 brate the glorious victory of Mayor
 Hayes. Dancing will be inJoyed ir
 this hall every Friday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-05
Fire Ladies Busy
 Despite Weather
Nine Companies See Action Simultaneously - PIatt
 Street House Damaged Badly

Nine of the local fire depart rnent's fourteen companies saw ac- ton at the same time todoy when two bell alarms hit within less than thirty minutes of each other.
 Seven companies responded to a still and Q bell alarm for @ dam- aging fire on the third floor of a tenement house at 241 .Platt street. This call was registered at 11:42 o'clock. Before they had returned to their stations another alarm was sent in for a fire in the cellar of the business block at 113 South Main street. The call was relayed to the Brooklyn and Baldwin street stations, which "covered in," while the apparatus from the central houses remained at the Platt street blaze.
 The cause of the fire in the ttree-family tenement house has yet to be determined. It originated in the attic and worked its way into the kitchen of the home of An- thony Craffa. The roof of the house was also badly damaged.
 Emil Spino of 228 Platt street first observed smoke issuing from the rear of the house and he tele. plfoned to fire headquarters. A bell alarm was sent in from Box 121S at the corner of North Main and Robinson streets. The location Of the house on Platt street Is but q few yards from the intersection of North Main street. ..
 The telephone call and the bell alarm resulted in Engines conn companies No. 1, 2, 2 and 10; truck companies 2 and and chemical company from headquarters, re- gDonded,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-05

(Contlnued rom Page U purpose of giving young MacerIno the "once over". The authorities here wish to determine whether he iS the gangster who shot and seriously wounded James Bozzuto, 22, the manager of the place. Boz zuto is still 6 patient in St Mary's hospital.
 Patsy spajione, 31, also of Brook lyn, ~. Y., and well known here by virtue Of lore visits, has already been bound over to the next term $10,000. He was the owner and driver of the car in which the two gunmen escaped with 1850 Of the patrons money.
 Credit for the arrest of spaIIone and Macerino goes to Detective Dixon of the 37th precinct station. two men and 6ieir missing accom-. pIice the morning after the hoidup When informed that they were wanted in Waterbury in connec. ton with q holdup, Dixon went out and picked up Spalione as he sal fn his car in front of his home Macerlno had disappeared with hi pal, who is known to the Brooklyn police.
 Macerino has declined to taIl about his part in the affair. ut made no objections to bcinl brought back to Waterbury, q fact he mentioned in police court to. l day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-05

Indianapolis, Ind, (UP)-Preven- tative measures to safeguard public health will be emphasized during the 62nd annual meeting of the American Public Health Associa- ton here October 7-12.
 More than 2,500 delegates and visitors are expected to attend the medical conferencec, which will open with Q meeting of affiliated organizations dealing with various public health problems. Individual group meetings will be held after the close of the national ass0cia- ton convention.
 Nationally known speakers are included in the program for dis cussion of public health. Reports of recent research activities Of medical authorities will be pre- scented. Elaborate exhibits will be displayed at the convention head quarters.
 Dr Herman N. Bundescn, Chi- cago, president of the Board Of Health and famous for his radio addresses on health, will be one of the principal conference speakers. Two Canadian health officerS--Dr Alphonsc Lessard, director of the provincial bureau Of public health and Dr James Roberts, Hamilton, ont, also will make addresses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-05
Decatur, W., Yet In
 Lead For Legion Post
Four Point Program of Convention is Bit Broader Than
 Roosevelt Proposals of Monday

penditures with view to suggest ing possible economies.
 Limitation and possible eiimina- ton of tax-exempt securities.
 Points of the veterans policy in- cluded a return to the pre-econ~ omv bill scale of compensation for veterans injured in service, preser- vation of the service-connected sta- tus of veterans injuries, govera- ment hospitalization of all needy veterans, federal protection for widows and orphans of veterans. elimination of interest on loans made on veterans adjusted conn pensation certificates.
 Smothered in committee were proposals for repeal of the ma. tional economy act, payment of the bonus and discharge of General Frank T. Hines, veteran adminis- trator. 3s
 Possibility remained that some of these questions might find . hear- ing on the floor, but the strong forces supporting the administra- tion program appeared to preclude chances that such a move would succeed. Rep Wright Patman, dem, Texas, was considering bring ing the bonus question again to the convention floor after failing to win committee support. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-05
FUNERALS

The funeral of John Meskeiunas will be held from the home, 69g North Riverside street on Saturday morning to St Joseph's church. where solemn mass of requiem will Dc celebrated at Q o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Natalie Jarusavi- cius was held yesterday morning at S:30 o'clock from the home. gf Alder street to St Joseph's church. where requiem mass was ceie- brated at each Of tho thre aitars by Rev Joseph J. VaIanticJus. Rev r. karlonas and Rev Fr. Ravitis.
 There was special music under the direction Of the organist, Alex ander AiekAis, the mass being sung by Alexander and Norbert Aiekisis, andN"Pic Jesu" being sung by Mrs $. Sapranas at the offertory. The honorary bearers, members Of st Mary's society, were Natalie Plan gas. Helen Ignotls. Wanda Willis, Syehie Ga1iius, Helen Gagnon, LII. Han Venskunas and Alice strase. liunas. The active bearers were Norbert Aleksis. l.. Brooks. Char les Budrls, A. Taim0nt. W. Kiimas and Edward Jenusaitis. The burial was in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-05
OBITUARY Y
9 o'clock. Burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery.

9 o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 STACK-WilIiam l.. Stack, age 48 years, for 12 years clerk in the freight station of the New Ha- ven railroad at Waterbury and at Torrington, died suddenly at the Litchfield county hospital in Win sted Tuesday afternoon.
 Mir Stack was born in Winsted on June 24, 1885, and was the son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Stack of that town. He was employed suc- cesHvely at Mills drug store, now the Opera House pharmacy, Win sted; with a wholesale drug con- cern at East Boston, Mass, by the New Haven railroad, as men, tioncd, as auction clerk for former Sheriff c. C. Middlebrooks, and by the Winsted News Co. He was stricken with heart disease about a month ago, but was apparently on the road to recovery and returned last week, to his work as clerk at the Winsted News Go, but suf- fered a relapse. He was Q mem Der of the Winsted lodge of Elks and of St JoBcph's church. WOOD -- Miss Clara W. Wood, age 46 years, of 424 Highland ave- nue, died in Norwich Tuesday eve- ming.
 Miss Wood was born in this city, February 16, 1888, and was the daughter of the late Frederick J and Belle (West) Wood. She wal graduated from the local schools and later attended the Connecticut ] Agricultural college at Storrs. She was q communicant of Trinity church.
 She is survived by three sisters. Mrs James A. Callan of New Bruns- wick, ". J., and the Misses Helen A. and Jennie T.. Wood of this city, and two brothers. William W. and Frank l.. Wood, of Waterbury. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, Rev Henry Bald. win Todd of Trinity church. offi- ciatIpg. The burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this eve- ming, between z and o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-05
ELKS CONDUCT
 NOVELTY DANCE
Dr Leonard Has C alled Committee Meeting For
 This Evening

pr George A. Leonard, chairman O fthe entertainment committed. of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks has called a meeting for this evening at 9 o'clock in the lodge rooms, to arrange final plans for the Nov city dance to be held Saturday eve: ming in Elks hall. He urges all committeeman to be present for other matters of importance m which the entertainment commit tee is interested. The sub-com- mittee chairman will report on the reservations made for Saturday evening; the arrangements for the chicken luncheon; the Novelty or. chestra; and decorations. It marks the first social event of the season for the Elks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-05
MIRA INSICNIAS
 FOR LOCAL FIRMS
Twenty Eight Received
 at the Postofice the Past Few Days

Twenty-eight more firms in Wa terbury have obtained their MIRA insignas at the post office within the past three days. They included:
 The Cameo Shop, Samuel Shore, Joe's Barber Shop, Emile Poirier, Ryan The Florist, Charles w. Paiomba, Michael Alyta, Arrow 5 & 10 Cept Stores, Inc, William r. siiIs, Golden Apple Co, Kozy Korner Tea Room, Manuel Momt- sos, Crystal oil Co, George Purdy, Jay Rand, Inc, Conn. Mattress Co, Mrs Brooks Restaurant, Ida Rubin, Aurelia Garry, Exchange News, Quinian Beauty Shop, Ernesto Furbo, Italian American Poultry Market, Mt Top Lunchette & Service station, Roma Cigar Co, Antone Rose, Girl Scouts, Inc. R Roaa'a Beauty Shoupe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-05

COMARDO-MrS Eleanor Com ardo, age 49 years, widow of MI. chael Comardo, died suddenly at her home 305 Congress avenue to- day. She is survived by sons An- thony, Joseph and Alex; daugh- ters, Mrs saIvin Divigard, Mrs Vin- cent Genua, and Miss Sarah Com ardo, all of this city; three grand children also of this city; two brothers, Salvatore Lombardi of Chicago, and Nicholas Lombardi of South America; and one sister, Rose Lombardi of Italy. Mrs Com ardo had been resident of this city over thirty years, q highly respected resident of the Brooklyn district, where she was held in high esteem by her friends and acquairl- tances. The funeral will take place Saturday morning from her resi- dence at time to be announced later at Our Lady of Mount Car mel church, where q solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 GRIBBoN-Mrs Mary A. Crib bon, wife of Patrick Gribbon, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 37 Newton terrace.
 She is survived by two sons, Ray. mond Gribbon, q student at Dart mouth college and James Gribbont one sister, Mrs Anna Costello; foul brothers, Daniel, John, James, ant Richard Pickett.
 She was born in Waterbury ant was well known resident O. Washington Hill section for many years, but Of late had lived in thu Bunker Hiii section. She was ( communicant Of the Church of thu Blessed Sacrament. The funera will be held from the home or Saturday morning ct S:16 o'clock to the Blessed Sacrament church where q solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock Burial will be in Calvary cemetery MISREPRESENTATION A. Hebert age SC years, well known building contractor and decorator, died sud- denly yesterday as the result Of ( heart attack"
 Mr Hebert was born in Vermont but had, been a resident of thii city for'eO years. 70 of which -ht spent in the contracting business | He retired from active business 2t years ago. He was captain of thu Sons Of Veterans and was one oi the organizers of the French Re- publican. club, and was widel, known throughout the city cspec' ialIy among the French residents Mir Hcbert is survived by hi wife, Mrs Winifred Hebert; two daughters, Mrs John r. chartcri and Mrs Edmond Mathon; three sons, Arthur and Clarence Heber, of Waterbury, and Raymond He bert Of PaI0 Alto, Calf; 14 grand children and six great grandchil'
 Thc funeral will be held satur. day morning at S:15 o'clock from the home, 345 Huntindon avenue 10 st. Michaers church. where q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-05

It is expected that the damage and los from fire and water will reach $1,000. John Magaidi, who resides on the first floor, is the owner of the house. The family of Peter Pisco resides on the sec ond floor.
 The South Main street fire start cd in the cellar of dress shop owned by Mrs Bertha Benkler. It is believed that an overloaded furA mace pipe started the fire. Fire men found papers burning in the furnace. The heat ignited the flooring and filled the store with smoke.
 The owner of the dress shop was engaged this afternoon taking an inventory of the possible loss due 10 smoke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-05
HORSESHOE MURDER
 IS A MYSTERY

Montreal, (UP)--Montreafs fa- nous "horscghoe murder" myg- tery appears destined to be placed on the list, of unsolved crimes. Nearly two months have passed since Solomon Vineberg, 62-year- old clothing store manager, was found dead in the rear of his store, his skull smashed with a horseshoe. Police are no nearer c solution to-day than when the body was found.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-05
RAYMOND WILLIS WILL
 NOT RETURN TO THIS CITY

Raymond Willis wanted here on the charge of non-support success fully opposed the local police'f efforts to have him returned here for trial. on advice of court off. cials in Providence. F. l. Cover. nor Wilbur l.. Cross that Willis be turned over to the Waterbury po- lice. Detective William Foley was in Providence yesterday when the decision was made. It was claimed that the statements of Mrs Willis were not properly supported by facts