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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
TWELVE VETERANS WILL CELEBRATE
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at a convention, can be credited to eX-Mayor Frank V. Crofut or Shelton, who himself attended that first convention as delegate from the Hotchkiss Volunteer Hose Company of Birmingham, a town which has since become Derby.
 The other members of the 12 are Marcus Shea of Baltic, C.. H. Hart of Bethel, John Roswell of Bethel. Edward Mooney of Bridgeport, C. T. Anson of Danbury, Owen Horan of Meriden. Henry Whitcomb or New London, Charles McFadden of Norwich, George Gilbert of Thom- aston. David McCuen and William Talcott of Walilngford.
 Recall 50 Years Ago
 Today and tomorrow are the days of the 51st convention of the association. but actually they mark the 5Oth anniversary for there were two meetings held in 1884. The first was held in New Haven in May of that year. while the second was held in August at Danbury ana was the first real convention and state session. George Gilbert of Thomaston is the only survivor Of that first meeting at New Haven.
 While hundreds of delegates were registering today at the Elks hall and later taking part in the convention business meeting, in their midst were the gallant IF who have conquered the years. Not as hale and hearty as they once were, but still with gleam in their eyes and spring in their steps. They seemed to show by their very demeanor that they knew that they alone had been at the birth of this now flourishing organization. Fifty years, they seemed to say. is but portion of a lifetime; fifty years ago was only the day before yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
DISTURBANCE ENDS
 IN MANS ARREST

After allegedly causing a dis turbance near his home, George Marine. AZ, of Al South Leonard street. was arrested late this morning by Patrolman James Brennan. Marine was booked at headquarters for breach of the peace.
 Held for local police by New Britain authorities, William Nun son. 41, of 40 Church street, New Britain. was brought back to this city today and charged with non- support. He was taken into cus- tody by Detectives Connie Shana- han and William Foley.
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SENATOR LONG STEALING SHOW
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 fish should have under his domina- tion three armies. The house voted to give Gov O. K. Allen, Longs allay, complete control over the interfere. Another army of state constables, to whom newspapers have referred as "cossacks" was provided in unlimited numbers. They will have Jurisdiction in every part of the state, including New Orleans. The> third army is spe- cial election force. Boards of elec- ton supervisors, dominated by Long, may swear in and arm as many deputies as they choose for election duty.
 The house session was thrown into wild disorder when Represen- tative George Lester tried to in- yoke a rule to force Long and "his henchmen" off the house floor. Long had been roaming about the hall, heokling any opposing speak CTS and shouting in the manner of a hog-caller to legislators.
 Hold up a minute with that" he screamed through cupped-hands to one law-maker. That ain't the way come over here, George
 that's the bill we want, you and I, that's our bill"
 And after George" voted for the bill, Long turned to Represent tative Peyton, noisiest of the op. position, sneering:-
 "How do you like that, Rupert?"
 Whenever he won the decision on some hotly contested bill (and he never lost). the kingfish let go with a shrill whistle.
 Lester's insistence on invoking the ruler raised the question as to whether newspaper correspond ents also should be excluded. A truce finally was reached whereby the press was allowed to remain and Long remained behind the railing but desisted from shouting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
DEMOCRATS HOLD
 THEIR PRIMARIES
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(Cor.inued from Page 1.) Windsor, New Milford and New Britain. Ayers was peldged in Westport and Burlington and Ma loney carried Meriden, Winstead, Washington, Stamford and half of the Danbury delegation. The choice was put up to the convention.
 The conventions, which also chose delegates to the congress sional, senatorial, county and pro- bate conventions, developed bitter strife in several sections. At Nor walk the old guard faction was victorious and a disorder was averted when one delegate, holding the deciding vote, was threatened. Norwich went through one of the most hectic sessions in years and charges of unfaithfulness were ex- changed between Mayor Anthony Wayne O'Connell and Dr James J. Donahue, compensation commis- sioner. The O'Connell forces won, 538 to 505.
 West Haven, always a battle ground, stood by the organization. 1,070 to 672, and retained Town Chairman Frank McDermott as party leader.
 New Guarders Barred
 At Winsted the new guarders were barred from the caucus, which pledged support to Maloney. Governor Cross and J. Joseph Smith, Waterbury. as congressional candidate from the fifth district.
 Waterbury returns assured Smith of the nomination over William Dyer, Norfolk, by substan- tial majority. Smith is a major on the staff of Governor Cross.
 The conventions in the city gen. erally were quiet. Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, New Lon- don and Middletown, delegates were unpledged. In the latter city the New Deal faction was defeated by PIP votes.
 Century Milstead, former Yale football star, won support for his state senate candidacy at Milford after opposition forces threatened to hold a trump caucus.
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the mayor offered the delegates and their friends the freedom of the City of Waterbury during the dura- ton of the convention. He praised the work of the state association in caring for it's members and commended the spirit of enthusi- astic interest shown by the dele gates.
 ''It is no more than fitting at this time," said the mayor, that l should pay tribute to the firemen of our own city. We all appreciate the splendid work they have done during these dark years of depres- sion and distress. Few of us real ize the extent to which our own firemen have helped the more un-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

Elaborate plans are being com pleted for the dedication of the new Bristol bridge at Platts Mills Aon Aug. 25. Among the guests expected are Mayor Frank Hayes, City Engineer Robert A. Cairns and members of the staff, Charles A. Durbin, president of the Platts sSMills Community association. How ard H. Bristol, president of the Bristol Co. and Lewis J. Hart, president of the Platt Bros. Go.
 Gustave Metz is general chair s4nan of the committee In charge of arrangements and J. A. Peter Bon will be master of ceremonies. Committee chairmen and mem 4bers include the following: % Reception
 @ Chairman, Charles Durbin, MT zand Mrs H. H. Bristol, Mir and Mrs F. R. Bristol, MT and Mrs c. W. Bristol, MT and Mrs s. B. Bris- ltol, Mrs Charles Durbin, MT and Mrs Orton P. Camp, MT and Mrs Howard P. Hart, MT and Mrs Hen- try B. Curtis, MT and Mrs Henry U. Griggs, MT and Mrs Herman Koestr, MT and Mrs Evelyn L. Wooster, Miss Katherine A. Rubey and MT and Mrs Walter S. Pease.
 Invitation Committee sk Chairman, Edmund o. Hess, Walter Roberts, Luther Tooker, Charles Durbin, Miss Helen Tess fer.
 ... Refreshment Committee ... Chairman, Christian Schumach- CT, Walter Baker, Chester Burtnett, Fitch Doolittle, Joseph Adam, Mrs Christian Schumacher, Mrs Ches- ter Burtnett, Mrs Leslie Baker, Mrs John Malik, Mrs Robert Lati- mer, Mrs Oscar Wedin, Mrs Louis Davis, Sr., and Mrs Charles Aeannin.
 Parking Committee
 Chairman, Samuel Sanford, Aug nst Braun, Earl Sanford Edwin Braun, Albert Stausfer, Albert Oemcke, Charles Pettijean, Jr., John McMernie, James Durbin and Chester Roberts.
 = Refreshment Ticket Committee as Chairman, w illiam Richards, Miss Edna Mclean, Miss Edith Aldrick, Miss Eloise Pronovost, Miss Virginia Stewart and Miss Helen Tessier.
 Recreation and Dance Committee ss Chairman, Pierre Pronovost, Frank Baker, Howard Latimer, Charles Goldsmith, Leo Stienle, Mrs Louis Braun, Mrs Charles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
GERMANY SENDS
 NOTE TO LEAGUE

Berlin, Aug 17.-(UP)-The government sent a sharp note to- day to the Saar commission of the league of nations, protesting against unfavorable comment in Saar newspapers at the time of Presi- dent Paul Won. Hindenburg's death.
 The note demanded that the commission take prompt action to guard against recurrence.
 The note said comment in sev- eral Saar newspapers. was "mean and base and insulted and calumni-i ated Germany. not even sparing the venerable deceased"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
CONSUMERS ARE
 GIVEN SUPPORT

New York, Aug 17.-UP)-The right of consumers to picket In protest against exorbitant prices of food had judicial support to- day.
 The decision was handed down by Supreme Court Justice Samuel H. Hofstatder in denying an in- junction asked by four individual bakers and the Speciality Bakery Owners Association of America.
 The bakers had asked that a group of consumers organized as the Fifth Street Neighborhood Organization" be enjoined from picketing their shops. The or ganization started picketing six weeks ago in an effort to reduce the price of bread and rolls.
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The same source said that the wealthy brewers physical condi- tion was bad when he was re. leased and allowed to go to the Royal York hotel in Toronto.
 Labatt In Poor Shape
 "John Labatt is back in London and is safe and uninjured. but in not very good health," an authority who has maintained constant watch at the Labatt family resi- dence, declared.
 "The ransom money positively was not paid," he said.
 Evidence was received that American gangsters were involved in the Kidnapping during negotia- tions yesterday, the family friend declared. A letter was received postmarked New York city.
 A gang of United States racke' teers along the Michigan border had been suspected in the abduc' tion and search by Royal Canadian Mounted police, Provincial police and detectives centered in the south central part of Ontario.
 "A break" in the hunt for the kidnapers this afternoon was hint ed by police officials who said that there are reasons why no more can be said now"
 Police officials repotedly were indignant with the Labatt family for certain promises allegedly made to the kidnap gang. They were prepared to demand that all promises be disregarded and that all information which might lead to the apprehension of the abduct- ors be given to police.
 Both John and Hugh (who had the ransom money ready) are at home now" a friend of the family said.
 Released During Night
 The wealthy brewer, seized from his automobile near London on Tuesday. was released by his ab- ductors some time during the night and appeared first at the Royal York Hotel at Toronto.
 Dishevelled and needing a shave, he staggered into the hotel lobby leaning on the arms of another man.
 He was wrapped in a robe. His face was drawn and pale. His heart was known to be weak and his appearance was that of man who had suffered severe shock.
 Where is my brother, Hugh? l am John Labatt," he told the startled night clerk.
 Hotel detectives quickly led him to the basement to escape crowds and thence to room, from which he was later taken secretly to Hugh's home here.
 Under Care of Doctor
 Reunited with his wife and three children, John Labatt was placed under care of a doctor at Hugh's home and strict orders against disclosure of information were given by Dominion police off, ficials. For the next few hours, mystery concerning his abduction was slow in lifting.
 Then it was disclosed that, ac- cording to the family friends statement, the ransom money had not been handed over to the kid napers.
 "A series of conflicting incl dents occurred yesterday said the family spokesman. "A special delivery letter came from New York City.
 It was SlSneu II. (Ane oiASiH al ransom note was signed by three fingered Abe).
 Tt told an official of the La bait Company to proceed 20 miles west of London to the Muncy h. dian reserve and to turn south there to the Thames river. Then he was to follow the river back.
 Three miles on the opposite shore, they were told to search for an empty house in which Mir La bait would be found.
 Before that letter could be in-
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 the mayor and Secretary Smith. This fact tended to prove that the connab was on private matter. However, many were skeptical. Mayor Hayes is being prominent " mentioned for the lieutenant G0vernorship on the state ticket and there was some speculation as to whether or not the Spellacy visit here to-day had to do with pro- curing his statement one way or the other as to his candidacy.
 Mayor Hayes and Secretary Smith congratulated former Ma tionaI Committeeman Spellacy. on his victory in Hartford. He also colnpiimented the local party leaders for the peaceful manner in which the local primaries were put through.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
FAIRFIELD MAN HELD

New York, Aug 17-(UP)-Har- wood Williams, 45, of Fairfield, Conn, was freed today on $100 bail pending hearing of charge msde byGeorge Fletcher of 511 Fifth avenue. Fletcher charged Will Hams attacked him in the lobby of the Waldorf Astoria hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
AGREEMENTS FILED

The following compensation agreements have been filed at the office of Commissioner James M. Lynch:
 Scovill Mfg Go. and Emil Des- pins of 61 Harpers' Ferry road foot injury, $15.53 weekly during disability; Pic Giorgi of A Bar den street, wrist injury, $9.59 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage inten- tions have been filed at the town clerks office:
 Elton W. Woodbury of 264 Park Road and Helen R. Ray of 124 Park Road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
New Haven Theater Fire

New Haven, Conn, Aug. IT, (UP).-Fire starting in the orches- tra pit of the Garden theater spread to the projection booth and caused an explosion which hurled the tick ct booth 110 feet into, the street early today. Damage was estimat- ed at $15,000.
 Fumes from blazing films was believed to have caused the ex- plosion which caused the entire in- terior of the theater to be envel- oped in flames. The fire crept through blind attic to the gear of the building where the projec- tion booth was located and a number of uninsured films were destroyed along with valuable ma chimes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
New England Affected

Boston, Aug IT, CUP)-Ap- proximately 65,000 New England cotton textile workers will beAaf- fected if the strike threat of0the United Textile Workers of Amer ica is fulfilled, it was estimated today.
 Some 10000 of these operatives are members of unions affiliated with the U. T. W. A.
 With virtually all their, leaders attending the New York conven- ton at which the strike call was issued late yesterday, U. T. W. A.. members presented a composite attitude of uncertainty today.
 In some cities, particularly Low ell, mill operators were apathetic in the face of the strike threat. Well stocked, they said the pro- posed walkout would not embar-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
Guests Had To Flee


 New Preston, Conn, Aug. IT, lodge at Lake Waramaug, one of the largest sum- mer hotels in this section, was de- stroyed by fire today and 16 guests fled the building in safety.
 The fire started on the main floor of the frame building and frus- trated efforts of companies from Washington and New Milford to- bring 1t under control. The cause of the fire and the loss was not known. The owner was said to be in Florida.
 Ice House Blaze
 Willimantic, Conn.,, Aug. IT, (UP).-Incendiarism was suspect ed as fire destroyed three munic- ipal ice houses today at Mansfield, valued at $S,500 and melted near ly 5000 tons of ice. Willimantic fire companies made a five-mile run only to find the blaze out of control. State police at Stafford Springs barracks said an attempt was made several weeks ago to fire the storage sheds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
LATE REALTY NEWS

seThe following real estate trans actions have been filed at tho t6wn clerks office:
 Warranty Deeds
 ssMill Plain Land Co. to Elizabeth Al Savage, property on Atwood ave- 1the.
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 Short-circuits resulting from the breaking of the pole caused an electrical display and six com panies were, summoned from Low ell and Dracut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
OFFICERS MAKE : ANNUAL REPORT

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
Strike Was Expected

come as blow to what has been regarded by the MIRA as it's model industry under the Blue Eagle.
 The demand for the strike, how ever, was received with no great surprise here today. A feeling among textile workers that they have received the short end of code benefits under the MIRA has been growing for some time.
 Textile plants have been operat- ing at 25 per cent below code ca- pacity since the end of May. When this order was approved, the union threatened a strike but demands were temporarily patched up. Re- sentiment continued, wever. Workers felt their pay should have been increased in proportion as their hours were reduced.
 The demand for a strike about September 1 comes as hours are to be increased to the code maxi mum after the summer letdown.
 It was hoped here that confer ences with industry leaders would succeed in settling disputed issues without a walkout. However it was admitted that sentiment favor ing strike had grown steadily. Alabama textile workers already have been on strike for several weeks.
 It was generally thought here that the textile industry was in no position to grant general wage increase at this time. A re- port by the MIRA made after the June strike threat contained this conclusion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
PRESIDENT MAY
 STOP THE STRIKE

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KILLED
 ANSWERING CALL

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They said it was possible the strike may extend to other branches involving silk and rayon, some 250,000.
 The specific revisions in the tex tile code to be demanded will in clude 30 hour week with 40 hour pay; readjustment of minimum scales, elimination of the stretch out system with corresponding re- adjustment of machine loads and a universal system of collective bar gaining on the basis of free choice of representatives by the workers.
 The convention was told that the strike would have the support of the American Federation of La- bor. George Goodge, who attended the session as a representative of William F. Green, A. F. of L. pres ident, expressed the hope that the timely intervention of President Roosevelt might avert the strike and meet the workers demands.
 Labor Leaders Back It
 Meanwhile, in Atlantic City, the executive council of the A. F. of l.. went on record in support of the textile unions efforts to obtain representation on the textile code authority.
 Only ten of the 500 delegates at the convention here voted against the strike decision. Delegates from the south led the fight for the Walkout.
 J. P. Holland of Gadsden, Ala, charged wholesale discrimination against workers in the south for union affiliations. He said entire families had been fixed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
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Entire eStos autos de alquiler
los hay de todas ais marcas, in
cluyendo 10 Smas coStoSos; la
competencia eS tan grande, que
cada dia los f~abricantes presen-
tan nuevoS atractivoS, uno de
elloS consisti6 en- dotarloS con
radios.
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radios en- los autos de alquiler
lego a ser tan grande, que las
autoridades municipaleS tuvie-
ron que tomar cartas en- Ell asun
to, prohibiendo terminantemen-
te que los autos de alquiler He
varan radio.
Esta decision fue protestada
ante los tribunales de Justic;a
pero estoS, apesar de la tremer
da preston que Sc hi2o por le-
mentos influyentes, fallaron en-
favor de la residue on munich
pal.
La gaceta., 1934-03-03

LaRue, presunto secuestrador y
ladr6n de bancos, y bajo fuerte
escolta Sc lie traslado a un lugar
desconocido por las autoridades
locales.
Los periodistas preguntaron
al juez Akerman, que firm6 la
orden, 81 saba a donde Sc lie ha-
bia trasladado, y ell juez dijo
que no Sc hallaba enterado de
tai cOsa.
Sc acusa a LaRue de haber to
mado parte en- ell robo de
So, 5000 00 al banco de Lincoln,
estado de Nebraska.
La gaceta., 1934-03-03
ORTIZ TiRADO ES HOME
NAJEADO EN- NEW YORK


NAJEADO EN- NEW YORK
New York, Mario 3.-Gl ia
mosiSimo cantante meXicano.
Dr.. Alfonso Ortiz Tirado, ha
Sido objeto de inumerableS aga
sajos en- eSta ciudad, con mott
vo de su pr6Xima partida.
Como va Sc ha anunciado, ell
DR.. Ortiz Tirado abriga las es-
peranzas de realizar una gira
~artistica por los paiseS centric,
sud americanos v antillanos.
No ha habido una sofa orga-
nizaci6n latino-americana en-
New York que no lie haya rem
dido tribute al "Embajador del
Arte MeXicano". Entire estoS
homenajes, uno de los mas sim
paticos fue ell celebrado en- ell
"pod""'to de Mexico en- New
York" como Sc ha dado en- iia-
marsele al restaurants "Lupe"
enclavado en- ell barrio bohemia
del Greenwich Village. A eS-
te, como en- todos los homena-
jes, asistieron prestigiosisimas
figuraS de nuestro mundo 50
cial en- New York.
La gaceta., 1934-03-03
Ell PRESIDENTE PIDE PO-
DERES PARA NEGOCIAR
CONVENIOS ARANCELA-
RIOS

Washington, Mario 3.-En
un mensaje remitido al congre,
so, ell p~residente pide poderes
para iniciar negociaciones re-
ciprocas con las cuales espera
obtener ventajas de otra snaclo
mes en- favor de la agricultural
y la industrial.
Los leaders democratas Sos
tienen que ell mensaje del jefe
de estado Sc amolda a la plata
forma del partido, y que la ley
destruira la formula r%epublica-
ma conocida como la "clausula
La gaceta., 1934-03-03

segundos.
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venci6 a King Kong, de Holly
wood, en- 9 minutes Y seis Sc
gundos.
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rios que Sc ofrecieron, Will
Riggs fue derrotado en- 3 mi
nutos y "a segundos, con una
serie de caidas, Y Frank .Lemar,
en- Ia misma forma ,derroto en-
seis minutes a Flying Dutch
man.
Downing esta preparandose
para ofrecer su primer progra-
ma de boxeo, que espera deja-
"a satisfecho al publico.
La concurrencia pasaba ano-
che de 1000 personals.
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SENIOR SUSCRIPTOR

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La gaceta., 1934-03-03
FRANCiA REtHAIA LA
IDEA DE IN TRATADO
DE CUATRO PODERES

Paris, Mario 2.-El primer
miniStro y minjStro de negocios
extranjeros, Monsieur Dou-
mergue, Sc manifesto aver en-
contra del propuesto tratado de
cuatro poderes, oue rearmaria
La gaceta., 1934-03-03
PROTESTAS CONTRA Ell
USO DE LOS RADIOS EN-
LOS AUTOS

New York, Mario 3.-En es-
ia ciudad, es en- donde en- pro-
porci6n con ell numero de habi-
tantes (seg1n los 1ltimos re-
cords) existen mas autos en- Ell
mundo. Los autos de alquiler o
"taxies" son los que estan en-