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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-03
Know Your Waterbury Its History, Facts and General Information
BRASS CITY FACTS
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A bill was passed May 13, 1895 which extended the city limits to include the town limits, creating five wards, abolishing the court or common council, and giving legis- lative powers exclusively to the board of aldermen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-03

Now private industry which doesn't like all this public expenditure begins to have its chance. The government won't object to having it's workmen lured away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-03

pr c. W. s. Frost was health of- ficer here in 1899, 90 and 91.
Evening star., 1934-05-27
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Made of very fine 8-ounce (heavy quail
ity) duck, mounted on galvanized
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orange and black stripes on khaki back
ground Drop is 48 inches, (including
valance). 80, 36, AZ and 48 inch widths.
(sixth Floor The Hecht c.
Evening star., 1934-05-27

Striped to match the porch awning adver-
tised above. Green, white and tan stripes,
striking and "clean looking" All have a
48:inch drop (including valance) and
come in 80, 36, AZ and 48 inch widths.
Evening star., 1934-05-27
Oft. Eastwood S|at Porch Shades

They'll keep off the sun and let in the
breeze and make your porch habitable the
whole day long. Sturdy basswood Stats,
stained green. Complete with anchor
cords to keep them from Tapping in the
breeze.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
Helen Wills Moody To Enter Courts Again
Former Tennis Champion, Who Quit the Game Because of Injuries, Says Physician Has Advised
 Her She Can Play Once More

San Francisco, Dec 3f.-(UP)- Helen Wills Moody, former Amer ican and international women's tennis champion, will be back on the courts before the end of Janu- ary, seeking to regain her honors, she announced to-day.
 Mrs Moody said she had her doctors permission to play tennis again. AS 8 sort of New Years VOW, she said, she planned to try her hardest to win back her na- tional championship at Forest Hills next summer.
 "Of course there's still a great gap between the trying and the winning" Mrs Moody said. Right now the doctor says I may go out on the courts again as soon as it gets a little warmer. I believe it will be before. the end of Janu- ary. shall be terribly thrilled to be able to swing a racquet again."
 Mrs Moody and her husband only recently established their stu dio home on fashionable Mob Hill. They had been living nearly year at the San Francisco home of Moody's parents, pending the stars recovery from back injury.
 The injury, which was of seri- ous nature, caused Mrs Moody to default to Helen Jacobs in the For est Hills tournament of 1883.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
EIGHTEEN YEAR
 OLD GIRL HELD
Caught in Apartment of Narcotic Peddler-An=
 other Girl in Hospital

New York, Dec 31-(UP)-An 1S-year-old girl, said to be the daughter of prominent Chicago man, was paraded in the police lineup today after her arrest in a narcotic peddler's apartment, reputedly on information supplied by her mother.
 A second young woman, under stood to be the daughter of a Chi cago politician and restaurant man stabbed herself when police raided 27, and seized narcotics valued in Flower hospital, where she is charged with possession of mar cotics.
 The mothers of the two young women flew here yesterday, and were said to have given police the tip that resulted in the raid. The 1S-year-old girl, whose father is a skin specialists, gave the stage name" of Libby Lorin.
 She told police her father had been sending her $50 a week and that although she had gone to Nor relies apartment at the invitation of the other girl, she had not touched narcotics since she broke the habit in a sanitarium some time ago.
 The wounded girl said she was Muriel Morrelle, 20, wife of the alleged narcotic peddler. She ad- mitted, according to police, that she had been using nacotics since her high school days. Police al- lgeed that she took $7.000 in furs and cash from her grandmother when she left Chiacgo, December 12th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
ARRANGING PAY
 OF SOVIET DEBT

Washington, Dec. 31-UP)- Negotiations for the settlement of the Soviet debt to the United States, involving prospective new credits for sale of million in goods to the Russians, will resume in about two weeks, Soviet Charge D'Affairs Boris Skvirsky said to- day. Skvirsky called to inform Secretary of State Cordell Hull that Soviet Ambassador Alexander Troyanovsky is expected here within that time. He has been to Moscok to discuss the debt question with his government and is under stood to be returning with new in- structions. The debt negotiations have been in suspension since he left Washington about the middle of September.
 At that time the Soviet Union was understood to be prepared to acknowledge approximately $500,- OO0,000 in obligations to the Uni ted States and it's citizens. It would meet these by paying exceptional ly high interest rates on new credits.
 The United States government is prepared to extend credit for sale of goods to the Soviet through the specially created Russian export import bank, provided satisfactory terms can be reached.
 Soviet officials have said they could purcase regular annual volume of goods in the United States approximating $100.000,- 900. They predicted special pur- chases amounting to $600,0O0,00 over a period of years, provided proper credits were arranged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
MYSTERY BULLET
 KILLED WOMAN

Baltimore, Dec 31.-(UP)- Miss Kate Briscoe, 51, member of an old Maryland family, was killed to-day by bullet fired under mys- terious circumstances. Police and coroner's office officials ordered an immediate investigation. Miss Briscoe, long leader in Baltimore society, died of wound in the breast. She had gone to the base ment of her home and a few mo- moments later emerged screaming. Her brother, City Councilman Phi- lander P. Briscoe and her brother in-law, Rear Admiral William S. Pye, both in the house at the time ran to her side. A moment later she fell to the floor dead.
 The two men ran to the base ment but reported they found no weapon or any evidence as to how Miss Briscoe had been wounded. A few moments before she went to the basement 6 negro servant had coaled the furnace but apparently noted nothing unusual.
 Police also searched the base ment to no avail.
 A coroner's physician said the wound appeared to have been caused by a bullet. An autopsy was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
BIGGEST LIAR IN
 WORLD CHOSEN

Chicago, Dec S1-(UP)-vern l.. Osborn, of Centralia, Wash, whose stories are taller than the giant redwoods of his native state, today was crowned champion liar of the world.
 With the title, which he won in a walkaway from 5,254 contestants in all parts of the world, went a diamond-studded medal awarded by the Burlington (Wis) Liars club.
 Osborn clinched the champion ship and a chorus of "phews" and "phooies' from the judges with 8 scribbled notation at the end of his entry:
 And, so help me Hannah, this is the truth"
 The world best-or worst-lie of the 1884 crop was:
 "I had a well-trained mule l used to ride when I went hunting jackrabbits. One day we lit out af- ter a rabbit and the chase led to the edge of a 1,000-foot precipice.
 "Weh, the rabbit was going so fast it couldn't stop, so over he went. The mule, being well trained, followed the rabbit over the cliff with me on its back.
 "The situation had me up in the air for minute.
 "Then, I collected my wits and, when ten feet from the bottom of the gorge, I hollered 'Whoa!. Gen tlemen, that saved my life. The mule was so well-trained he stop ped in his tracks"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
BANDIT CHASE IS
 BACK IN CHICAGO
Accomplice of Baby Face Nelson Will Be Tried
 for Murder

Chicago, Dec 31-(UP)-John Chase. California gambler and al- legged accomplice of the late George (Baby Face) Nelson in the staying of two federal agents. was brought back to Chicago today to stand trial for murder. The 32-year-old former rum runner and dabbler in varied criminal pursuits, was brought from San Francisco aboard the Overland Limited by seven government agents. He wa s shackled. Chase was taken from the train at suburban Oak Park and placed in large sedan which presumably went to the depart ment of justice offices in the looj.
 District Attorney Dwight H. Green was prepared to go before a grand jury immediately and present evidence that Chase was Nelson's companion in battle at Burlington, H., Nov 27 when agents, Sampel P. Cowley and Herman B. Hollis were slain.
 Nelson, riddled with slugs from the agents guns, fled with his diminutive wife, Helen, 21, and 8 companion identified by the gov- ernment as Chase. Nelson's body was found the next day propped up in a cemetery at Niles Center, III.
 Authorities indicated they would ask an indictment charging Chase with the murder of Cowley, who lived long enough to whisper @ name to Melvin Purvis, chief of the federal manhunters in Chicago.
 If convicted Chase may be hang ed under a new federal law en. acted as result of the Kansas City Union Station massacre. The law gives federal courts jurisdiction over persons accused of killing government agents. regardless of where the crime is committed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
BUILDING IN THIS CITY INCREASED
 THROUGHOUT '34
Almost Doubled the Two Preceding Years = In=
 spect0r Carlin,RepOrts

Construction work in Waterbury In 1884 almost doubled that of 1888 and 1882 the annual report of Building Inspector Patrick J. Car lin released today reveals. There were 392 permits issued this year $528,05O. In 1888, there were 3O1 permits issued with total construc- tion listed at $2S6,735. In 1892, there were 317 permits issued with total construction estimated at s283,153.
 Included in 1934's report was a permit issued for the construction of new gas plant on South Main street, the cost estimated at $6O,- 900. Also in this years report was the permit issued for the construc- tion of the new Washington Park Community House with the cost figured at $40,0O0. Another import ant item in the report is the 25 permits issued for construction of one family houses totaling $110,- 7GO. There were 119 permits issued for alterations and additions to dwellings costong $71,325. Addi- ions and alterations to stores re- quired 72 permits with an estima- ted cost of $104, 100.
 Ather construction listed in the report includes: Hotel alteration, one permit, $3,00O; club alteration, one permit, $300;: additions and alterations to buildings, three per- mits, $2,600; amusement places, one permit, $4,200; church (Our Lady of Mt. CarmeD one permit for addition, $10,00O; garages, Fl permits, $52,175; gas ard service station, five permits. $4,45O; sheds, IA permits, $26,700; additions to factories, seven permits, $27,000; miscellaneous, 13 permits, $17,650; demolishing of buildings, A per- mits; relocated buildings, nine permits, $1,250.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
PRESIDENT WILL
 BATTLE AGAINST
 SOLDIER BONUS
Gives His Reasons to the Commander of Ameri=
 can Legion To-day

Washington, Dec. 31-(UP)- President Roosevelt today in ef- feet said mo" to the demands of war veterans for immediate cash payment of the bonus.
 MT. Roosevelt reiterated his stand in a thousand word letter to Commander Garland R. Farmer of the American Legion Post of Hem derson, Texas. He outlined fully his reasons against payment.
 "I feel sure that many of the veterans have not given the ques- tion sufficient study to realize the vast sums required to meet the demand suggested,' MT. Roosevelt wrote.
 It was explained at the White House that the chief executive put his views on paper after first dis cussing the situation with Brig Gen Hines of the veterans bureau, who gave him a memorandum dealing with all phases of the situation.
 The president pointed out that cash payment would not stimulate business and that the money, if so
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

Dec. r. Miss DeVioba was charged with breach of peace and assault.
 She refused to go through with a wedding, characterizing Kolat as just no good.''
 Kolat resented the accusation but said he was willing to marry ito give the children a name"
 "Td rather have them nameless than bear his name," she told Judge Geissler.
 The patience of the court was tried when she refused to stand beside Kolat when they were ar- raigned before the bench. A deputy interceded to force the courts or der.
 Julia clung to her mother, en- tirely ignoring Kolat.
 Judge Geissler issued his ultima tum, suggesting that marriage would be the best solution, and ad- visfn Miss Devioba that by so doing you might expiate some of your sins, the greater number of which no doubt were committed many years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
GERALD BOUCHER GIVEN FREEDOM
 ON ARSON CASE
No Evidence Against Him So the Charge Was
 NOlled To-day

Arrested Friday night on sus- picion of being the firebug who was responsible for 25 blazes about the North Elm and North Main street section since early Noven- Der, Gerald Boucher, 25, of 112 Abbott avenue went free today when a nolle was given him in city court for lack of evidence. Boucher wc.s arrested on technical charge of vagrancy, for which alleged of- fense he was presented in court today.
 Police also hoped to link Boucher with burglary at the Corner House on Kingsbury street, more than two weeks ago, but witnesses brought to headquarters over the weekend were not able to iden- tify Boucher as the man who broke into the place, stole a wal let, and escaped after frightening several women.
 Boucher was arrested Friday night by Patrolman John Winston on a description given all night patrolmen by Supt of Police Jo- seph H. Mclean. He was picked
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
W OIIIIIIU0U OII T dB6 IsV WARWICK MAYOR
 VERY DOUBTFUL

Warwick, R. l., Dec 31-(UP) Pierce H. Brereton, republican,, or John A. O'Brien. democrat, will be inaugurated second mayor of War. wick next Monday.
 The election was held on Novern- Der 6, but the verdict was not final.
 O'Brien appeared to have de- feated Brereton, the incumbent, by votes. But the supreme court ruled out AZ of 554 allegedly deA fective ballots and declared Brere~ ton reelected by votes.
 Today, O'Brien asked the sue preme court to examine the ballots again. He thought 1t had not scrut> inized 94 of them as carefully as it did the AZ. The petition which if granted might put O'Brien in was taken under adyisement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
FOUR MEN WERE SAVED FROM THE
 WRECKED PLANE
One Was Injured When Machine Crashed-Suf=
 fered From Exposure

Albany, N. r., Dec. 31.-UP).- Relief parties on foot and in planes today rescued four men-at least one of them injured-from the wreckage of big passenger airplane which crashed and ma rooned its occupants for almost three days in bitter cold on an Adirondacks mountain peak.
 A toboggan was used to bring out the injured man.
 The men miraculously escaped death in the crash Friday night after running into sleet and rain storm only to be stranded until 9 a. m. today in almost constant danger due to the cold and snow. At one time the temperature dropped to eight below zero.
 The plane was wrecked not far from its regular route over a thickly populated countryside, but searchers on foot and by air were unable to find the men until they
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
CRIME BUSINESS
 IS DECREASING

Chicago, Dec. 31-(UP)-Chi- cago joyfully recorded a slump in business today and looked forward to further decline in 1895.
 The death rate of the, crime bus mess, after hitting a new high in 1888, dropped back to the level of 1892.
 Ten policemen were killed in line of duty the last year, compared with 15 in 1888. Police officers killed S4 hoodlums and despera- does in gun battles. four fewer than in 1883,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
OLD YEAR GOING
 OUT WITH VERY
 MUCH HILARITY
Celebrations Everywhere to Welcome in an Ex=
 peCted PrOperOuS '35

Old Man 1894 will be shooed out by Kid 1895 in Waterbury tonight as thousands make merry at the advent of the New Year, their hi- larious spirit mixed with expecta- tions of increased prosperity for the coming twelve months. Throughout the city today prep arations were underway for a great observance of the arrival of the New Year with parties ar ranged for inns, hotels and private homes in and near the city.
 Public buildings, courts, banks, stores and schools will suspend activities tomorrow for the observ- ance of New Years day. The lead- up in their programs, however. The Scovill Manufacturing com- pany and the American Brass com pany will continue operations dur ing the holiday despite the fact will observe the holiday by sus- pending business entirely.
 To Be Jubilant Night
 That tonight's welcome to the New Year will be one of the most jubilant in the history of Water- bury, was conceded today as ad- vance reports of the observance program were received. Factory whistles will blow as midnight is chimed off and the bells of St Johns will play appropriately for the occasion.
 Kid 1895 will certainly, 1t was felt today, deliver a knockout blow to Old Man 1884 less than a split second after the midnight hour has arrived. And when the hands hit "12," Waterbury and vicinity will let loose with a din that will surpass that of many past years.
 Churches to Celebrate
 While the people of the city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
Final News Flashes
TREE BRANCHES SAVED THEM

MoorehousevllIe, N r., Dec 31-(UP)- The branches of tree on a desolate and snow clad mountain peak saved four men from death in the crash of big airliner in the Adirondacks Friday night, it was disclosed today when res Ernest Dryer, pilot of the American Air Lines plane, and his brother, Dale, the co-pilot were injured and Fin a bad way" from exposure. Both had suffered frozen feet and Dales jaw had been broken since the crash Friday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
HELD UP EIGHT
 CARD PLAYERS

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 3i-- (uP) Police today sought three young men who held up eight card players at the Jumbo Club Sum day, slugged one ofthem over the head with . revolver butt and es- caped with Si33.
 The bandits, wearing handker. chiefs over their faces, ordered the players to line up against q wall tot be searaehed. Louis Marmitt rid. icuIed the gunmen. One Of the trio who was searching their pockets hit him on the head with hls wea. pOn. infictlng e deep scalp wound Which was treated af q Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
MILL SUPT MURDERED

Boynton, superintendent of the suburban Mar tell Textile mills, was shot and instantly killed at the company office today and James H. Pat rick, assistant superintendent, was probably fat ally wounded. J. A. Dudley, unemployed mill worker said to be an official of the local Textile union, was arrested. Police were told he re- gently had been refused employment by Boynton and Patrick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
HAUPTMANN CASE WILL BE STARTED
 ON WEDNESDAY,
State Promises Surprise
 Witnesses to Prove He Was on Scene
BY SIDNEY B. WHIPPLE

Pennington, N. J., Dec 31--tus P.)-Within the past month the state of New Jersey has discovers ed witnesses who will place Bruno Richard Hauptmann definitely at the scene of the Lindbergh kidnap- ing, Prosecutor Anthony Hauck, IF declared to-day.
 The final link in the states case against the Bronx carpenter was disclosed AS hours before the sto> lid prisoner goes on trial charged with the murder of Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh's infant son. Hauck said his surprise witnesses made the states case air-tight.
 Previously the prosecution had relied solely upon the testimony of Ben Lupica, a Princeton student who insists he saw Hauptmann near the Lindbergh home with the "kidnap ladder" in his car. to prove Hauptmann was in New Jer- sey on March 1, 1882, when the crime was committed.
 Refused The Names
 Hauck refused to divulge the names of his witnesses.
 In theory, the state does not have to show that Hauptmann act- ually abducted the child from his crib. If it can prove that he plays
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
|Haue AU Been Fl00red Asserted Dr. G0ebbeLS
 |ln His Yearly Rep0rt
Bank ReceiUer To
 Get NO Pay NoD

Judge John A. Cornell, in a memorandum handed down this afternoon, denied the application of the Citizens and Manufacturers National Bank, receiver for the Mer- chants Trust Co, for an ale loWancc for work done by the receiver thus far. The matter would best be taken up, the judge says, when it Is clear just what the total dividends received by depos- itors of the closed bank shall be.
 In his mcmorandum, Judge Cornell points out that the receiver has done ex- tremely well with the ditIi- cult task of liquidation of assets of the closed bank, but had said it wished no pay ment until the receivcrship had been completed satis- factorily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
BABY SMOTHERED

Norwalk, Conn. Dec 31-(U.P.) ) The three-months-old son of MT and Mrs Albert Whitaker smother ed to death in its carriage late Sunday on the front porch of his home where he had been placed for an airing. The medical examin- CT said the child rolled over on its face and smothered in the bed clothing. Doctors worked over the child for several hours at Norwalk hospital without success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
BODY IDENTIFIED

Windsor Locks, Conn, Dec 31-
 U.PO-The body found encased in the ice in a canal lock here since last Wednesday had been identified to-day as that of Walter Drake, 46, Warehouse Point, who disappeared from home almost two weeks ago. The body was recovered late yes- terday after the water in the canal had been lowered. A relative and employer made the Identification.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

ernment to activate a foreign pol- icy to an extent promising rich hopes soon," Goebbels said.
 Germany's goal in 1885 must be to repulse unemployment, raise the standard of living, and solve the church controversy, Goebbela' said.
 What Plans Propose.
 we must repulse unemploy~ ment, this time decisively," Goeb~ bels said, adding that the situation could be alleviated through an ex~ change of raw stuffs.
 We must solve the church fight thereby removing the last remn~ ants of a material crisis from this vast realm," he added.
 1884 has been a turbulent year in that fate did not stint with suce cess, but also did not stint with manifold disappointments. the regimes enemies are now con1- pletely f1oored.
 No Opposition Exerts
 "There exists at the present no opposition to the government
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
Strange Family Affair ReUeaIed H, Putnam Court
Woman Lived With Man for Twenty-three Years But Never Was Married Five Children Refused
 to Wed Him To-day at Order of Court

Putnam Conn.,, Dec. 31-(UP) )-Caroline Devioba to- day was given one of three alternatives marry Joseph Koat with whom she has lived for than 23 years and by whom she has had five children leave town or 20 to a She must t make up her mind by next Monday.
 Kolat the with whom he lived as his wife and their eldest daughter ua 22 appeared before City Court Judge M H. Geissler today result of hraW at the home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
STOCK EXCHANGE SEAT SOLD

New York, Dec 31-(UP)-Arangeme were completed today for the transfer of a New 900 from transaction reported earlier today. Prices of exchange memberships in 1884 ranged from high of $190,O00 to low of $70,000. The recovery in price approximated 30 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
Markets At q Glance

Stocks irregular; utilities firm; trading dur Bonds quiet and steady; corporation issues firm. Curb stocks rise fractions to points. Chicago stocks quiet and steady. Call money per cent. Dollar easier in foreign currencies. Wheat off as to up h cent; corn up N to S; oats
 drop h to N. Cotton steady around previous closing levels. Rubber up IS to 17 points. Bar silver unchanged at 64M cents m ounce. Copper cents pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
SEVEN HURT IN BLAST

Chicago, Dec 31-(UP)-Seven persons, three of them children, were injured today when gas explosion demolished two story fiat and the most seriously injured was five-year-old Negro girl, Earline Lewis She received frac- lures of both legs and fractured skull.