davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07

daughters OF the artist who may
die, three firemen and two do
mestics.
A 1O-year-old son, Jackie, es-
capped with his life only by leaping
from third-story window into the
soft mud below.
Names of Victims
Mrs Alice C. Lavalle, IS, mother
of the artist.
Alice Lorraine, IA, daughter of the
artist.
Mary F. Dolan. "a, waitress.
Kathleen Costello, %, maid.
Those at City Hospital were:
Ellen Elaine Layalle, 6, first and
second-degree burns and minor ill
ternal injuries.
Mary Dean Lavalle, IS. serious
burns and internal hurts.
Mary Mcleod, AZ, Mrs Lavalieia
nurse, burns and q back injury.
Molly O'Reilly, "a, cook, smoke
inhalation.
Fire Lieutenant Charles O'Brien,
broken right leg.
I-adderman John Murphy, burns
and smoke inhalation.
Fireman William Hayhurst, back
injury.
Husband, Wife Absent
The fire occurred in the absence
of both Lavalle, who was in New
York, and his second wife. the
stepmother of the children, Mrs
Virginia Wilson Lavalle, who is
Tns. y
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07
Late Bulletins
LONG TERM PRISONER ESCAPES

Boston, May 7-(UP)-Thomas j. Gildea,
25, of Boston, serving 20-to 3O-year term on a
robbery charge, escaped from Bridgewater state
hospital today, according to a teletype message
received at Boston police headquarters Gildea;
described as dangerous criminal, was clad in
the regular brown hospital uniform. He was i'm
plicated in an attempt to fire the state prison last
year in delivery plot, according to authorities.
Teletype and radio warning were flashed
throughout the state.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07
U-Boat Spectre
ReUiUed On goth
Anniversary of
.Lusifania Sinking

Should American citizens
travelling ON ships Of bel
ligerents be allowed to in
voiye the United States In
war? That was the question
In 1915, when the British
liner Lusitania WAS sunk by
o German U-boat. That is
the question being p0ndered
today by statesmen and the
senate munitions committee
and it Is a question given
grave importance by reports
that Germany is replacing
the submarines at which 1t
was deprived by the YER
sailIes treaty. The present
day Significance of those
hlstofy-malking events lead
ing up 10 and following the
dreadful May .. 1915, when
tlse Lusitania wcht down
with 1875 men. women and
children, Is pointed out In n
coiorfui article by willis
Thornton, Waterbury
Democrat NEA Service
correspondent, on the trag-
cdy's sOth anniversary.
r OR THIS ARTICLE
TURN TO PAGE 20
TODAY
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07
COOLIDGE HOME
BEING SOUGHT

Bellows Falls, VT, May Z. (UP)-
Committees Of prominent Vermont
residents pressed plans to-day to
acquire the Calvin Coolidge home
stead at Plymouth as a memorial
to the former president.
The project was outlined here
yesterday at meeting in the Office
of JohnNG. Sargent, personal friend
and encouragement in the cabinet
Of Mr. Coolidge.
Mr. Coolidge was born and took
the oath of office as President in
the homestead. and is buried in the
Liddle cemetery nearby.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07
MET DEATH AT
r. r. CROSSING

North Easton. Mass. May -
(UP) - Thomas Jardine. So, of
Taunton, a carpented of the New
York. New Haven and Hartford
Railroad. was struck and killed
here today by "The Whaler." New
Bedford Boston passenger express.
Jardine was crossing the tarcks.
APPARENTLY to catch a train for
Taunton, when the accident oc-
Cured. He suffered a skull frac-
ture and other injuries and was
pronounced dead by DR. Jacob
Breener a few minutes later.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07
LEAPED. FROM ROOF.

Putnam, Conn, May T--(UP)--
The victim of leap from the roof
OF the Putnam Wooden Company's
office building has been identified
az Walter Haskell. 80. Framing
ham. Mass. Haskell, an unemploy-
Cd textile worker was believed to
have committed suicide because Of
failure 10 find work.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07
TREASURY BALANCE

washington, May 7-(UP) Gov
ernments expenses and receipts for
compared with the corresponding
period of the previous fiscal year:
S6,O12,95S,245.63 $5,939, 500 1883
Receipts
$3,145,4s4,1if.49 $2,55s. 5zS, 4oT. -
$2,se7,ls4,134.14 $s.3Ts.s72,S4o.z7l
s1,s5s,512.4ali5 ss.aas.5is.4as.1s
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07
SEEK SCHOONER.

New York, May 7-tUP)-Eight
coast guard craft and two air
planes convergcd on the grave
yard OF ships" on Now Jersey to-
day, searching for q fishing schoo-
ner reported in distress and Inn
minent OF sinking.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07
Rap
II Francis Smith
Three Senator's and Their Leader, Mayor Jasper P.
McLevy Used Cutting Remarks About State Chair
afl-SOciaIists Showed Their Teeth To-day
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY
Especial Legislative RepOrter)

State Capitol, Hartford, May So Varied, but cutting
the several remarks Of the Socialist State Senator'S
and the leader of the socialist party in Connecticut Mayor
Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport today on commenting upon
the statement of Democratic State Central Committee
Chairman J. Francis Smith Of Waterbury, which was cir
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07
DIVORCE SUIT FILED.

Rena. New. May T-(UP)-Di-
vorce suits fiied included: Frank
lin Lewis Llnsenmeir VS.. Belle j..
Linscnmcir OF winston, VI; mar
rled Fest Aurora. n. T., Sept 10.
1894 sa'ueitv.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07
FOUR PERSONS
LOST LIVES in
BLAZE
Back Bay Home OF Artist John Lavae Destroyed His
Mother, Daughter and Two Servants Victims;
Thrilling Escape of Mollie OReilly
BY HENRY MINOTT
UNITED Press Staff Correspondcntl

Boston, May - (UP) - Four persons, including the
invalid mother and young daughter of John Lavae per-
hed today when fasspeedng flames eveoped the spacious
residence Of the noted Boston portrat and
fashionable Marlborough street in the Back Bay.
Seven persons were injured including two other
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07
MRS JAMES WILMINGTON DIES

lington, 20, wife of the National Broadcasting
company announcer, died in st Mary's hospital
today after four-months' illness. Mrs Walling-
ton had undergone two operations and 20 blood
transfusions, with blood being contributed by
Wallington's fellow-workers. Mrs Wellington
was Miss Anita Fuhrmann, dancer, until her
marriage to the announcer on August IA, 1884.
HIS CHIVALRY UNSUCCESSFUL
Boston, May 7-(UP)-James Lyons, 20,
nursed sprained ankle today as proof that chiv-
airy isn't dead Miss Blanche Armstrong was
crossing Back Bay railroad bridge when the
wind blew sheet of paper from her pocket
book The paper futtered to the bridge abut-
ment. Seeking to retrieve it, Lyons stepped to-
ward the abutment, slipped, and tumbled DO feet
to the tracks below. Miss Armstrong told police
The lost paper was worthless.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07
The Weather

FairMild Tonight;
Unchanged Wednesday
Full Weather Report Page !.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07

CONTINUED on Page q,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07

CONTINUED on Page ~
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07

CONTINUED on Page A.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07

Continued on Page A.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-05-07

CONTINUED on Page g.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-18
A Thought for Today
Prospects For Jobs

Most of us can remember time when $12,OOO,OO0 looked like great deal ot money. AS far as our own private purses 20. it still does But with the federal government, things being as they are, 1t is hardly more than enough to leave un- der the saucer for the waitress. Anyway, S12,OOO,O0O is going to be spent on an investigation by Uncle Sam; and the only surprising thing about it is the fact that the investigation might actually be worth what it will cost.
 Some 24,O0O jobless men will be put to work under direction of Relief Admins trator Harry L. Hopkins, trying to de- ternine "the effects of recent changes in the techniques of production upon the volume of employment and production" Boiled down, this means that they are going to try to find out just what the prospects are for unemployment in pri- vate industry of the 3,500,000 men now working under the $4,000,000,O0O work relief fund.
 Sooner or later these men must go back to private industry for their jobs Uncle Sam, who is so used to giving until 1t hurts that is practically numb by now, can't carry them forever. But before he can put them down, he has to have some idea what their chances are for support ing themselves without his help.
 We have heard great deal of talk about "technological unemployment" in the last few years. Gloomy prophets have tucked their boards inside their vests and assured us that even if production bounced back to the 1929 level, there would still be great army of workers for waom industry would have no place.
 But nobody has any very definite, hard, and fast facts to present. If MT. Hopkins inquisitive 24, 900 can find out, the knowl- edge will be we'll worth the $12,000, 900. For it is only by getting this kind of knowledge that we can lay down any sensible relief program for the future.
 The present work relief scheme will come to an end next summer. Nobody knows right now what will happen after that. There is a pious hope in the air that the men involved will be able to get jobs on their own hook, but it is hope and nothing more. And until the hope is replaced by actual knowledge, Congress will not be able to decide on what the government should spend its relief money after the work relief plan is ended.
 So here, to repeat, is one work relief project that ought to be worth all it will cost. There are few things we need more than an accurate picture of the probable state of the employment market in pri- vate industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-18
Heeding The Pleas

Judging by the statements of our businessmen and from what the ordinary laymen can judge, Waterbury has taken to heart the admonition to shop at home. There is no doubt but what after the holiday rush season is over and all our local merchants have had an opportunity to check up on their sales it will be found that this was the busiest Christmas that little old Waterbury has had in good many years now. It seemed actually like old times to get around to the various stores and see people buying and not merely gazing at things, as they were forced to do so much of recent years.
 The drive for shopping at home IS nothing new. We have voiced it on many an occasion before and probably will con- tinue to, for unless the point is driven home that the dollars spent out of Wa terbury never return to Waterbury, little good will come of oft-repeated state ments. Supporting your home industries and businesses is necessary if they are to give employment to the thousands of To- cal workers. Every local business de- pendS in some manner or another on cir culation of funds right here in town.
 It has been most encouraging to note the way the various stores are thronged these last few hectic days before Christ mas with eager shoppers. It should con- vince the local business houses that Wa terbury buyers are anxious to do their part and that theirs is corresponding duty on the part of the merchant to give to the customer the best in merchandise. It is such a spirit of reciprocation that will ultimately make this better place in which to live and trade
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-18

such remarks to members of his own faith, but not to those outside of it.
 All of which might provoke the response that it is then proper and right that those who advocate birth control seek not to inflict legislation on persons who go con trary to their religious beliefs and prac- tices. There is no discrimination in the dissemination of the propaganda of the birth control speaker. He, or she, ad- dresses individuals and not members of various religious faiths, although thanks to the courage of the Catholics, the fight has been brought right out into the open.
 If Cardinal Hayes sees fit to speak openly on the subject of birth control he certainly should be allowed to exercise as much conviction in his remarks as those who are endeavoring to inflict birth control legislation on us. And if he sees the danger of such practices and warns all, without regard to color, creed or race, let it be said to the Cardinals everlasting glory that he seeks to show the light to those who grope in darkness. We doubt if he sought to control any outside of his own flock by his remarks, but that he might hope to influence or persuade others is clearly his perogative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-18
Restoring The Soil

Frank Knox, the Chicago publisher, proposes a plan for restoring worn-out land. He would withdraw from cultiva- tion 25,oo0,oOO acres year for period of perhaps two years, to build it up, re- newing the entire farming area in about 15 years. To accomplish this he would pay ehe farmers for letting their land lie idle, devoting perhaps $3,000,0o0,000 a year to the purpose. Along with com pensation to the farmers for renewing their soil he would reward them for grow ing special crops to prevent erosion and also pay them bonus for growing crops for industrial use rather than food use.
 At the same time L. c. Gray, assistant resettlement administrator for the gov- ernnent, says there are 101 ,000, ,000 acres of farm land ruined for crop production, and quotes state planning specialists as recommending that the federal adminis- tration take charge of it for turning over to stock ranching, forestry, public parks and other conservation purposes. This is obviously big problem, too long neglect ed. Many different agencies are working with the same general purpose in view, though differing in details. There is prospect of an adequate and practical land policy being worked out in the next few years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-18

They can say lots of things about the Roosevelt administration and prove them, but they can't deny the fact that there are more jobs right now than there were few years back. Just hearing that 5000 musicians have been put to work through the WPA is something to boast about. In 19 states this has taken place through 1892 federal music projects. Maybe in the years to come people will have more regard for some of these federal bureaus than they seem to have right now. It's barely possible that we're being bit too nasty in our condemnation of everything labeled New Deal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-18

The other day we said something about the number of states that were planning to follow the example of those which had changed the due date of registrations from the first of the year to later on in the year. Some figures are at hand which show the loss that might occur in states where new plates are issued from Janu- ary to December 31, thus causing many car owners to store their automobiles for periods of from one to three months. Loss in gasoline tax is estimated at $5.18; oil sales, $1.10; tire sales, $10; mainten- ance $10; general expenditures, $30 If all goes we'll the change here in our own state should mean that in several more years perhaps it may be possible to reduce the gasoline tax, which we have increased to make up any loss in revenues resulting from decrease in registration fees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-18
Current Comments

I am convinced that Frank Knox would be a good president, but I am equally convinced that as pres ident he would do things utterly abhorrent to him now, and perforce leave undone practically all the things he now advocates.
 HI. V. O'Brien, columnist- -em-
 ploye of Publisher Knox.
 To the enrichment of life, through donation of cash and great master pieces to our museums, the last generation of American millionaires added $181, ,000, ,000 in 27 years.
 Douglas Southall Freeman,
 Richmond, Va, editor and
 writer.
 No wolf pack ever exhibited greater thirst for blood than the liquor and brewing interests are now exhibiting in their purpose to enslave the masses in habits of drink and then deliver them like cattle to politicians for their pur- pose.
 Bishop W. N. Ainsworth. Ma
 con, ca.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-18
THE ALLIES ARE STILL PLAY.
 ING THE OLD GAME OF COPS AND ROBBERS
Waterbury, Conn. December 16, 1885.

VdbCAUu4yB SOkAAAs
 December 16, 1885. Editor, The Democrat:
 The I. E. P. (Italy-England- France) one time Allies in the War to End Wars are having most difficult time deciding just how they will split up the Ethiopian Empire. It has been suspected for quite some time that Ethiopia would come out on the short end-win, lose, or draw. To save the face of the League of Nations, an organization of kibitz- CTS, Ethiopia is to be given a streamlined corridor to the sea. This will give the natives a chance to go to the seashore. What could be more desirable than log cabin in the mountains and a cottage at the sea -Side.
 The I. E. F. will also throw in for good measure the cultural in- fluence of Civilization. The natives will be given an opportunity to learn all about mortgages, debts taxes, indemnities, moratoriums and all the rest of the conveniences of living from hand to mouth.
 The natives will be given a chance to elect representatives who will represent the I. E. F. Their lang uage, customs and habitation will be changed to conform with the latest trend in Western influence They will receive all these benefits in exchange for parting with two- thirds or more of their country. If they refuse to accept the I. E. F will resort to asportation and will promptly blow them to pieces. The progress of civilization must be served at any cost.
 ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-18
1 ist world striving for a new world

lSC WOrlQ SGTlVluB 1OC ueW WoIlu slaughter.
 Whether the criminal solution" goes through depends on two main factors. The first obstacle lies in Ethiopia where Halle Selassie has not yet spoken his mind on the agreement" the second and most important in the League of Nations where the openly and firmly ex- p essed policy of the Soviet Un- ion, backed by a number of the smaller nations, is to resist and fight against with all vigor any imperialist solution of the Ethiop- ian question. The greatest difficulty lies there. Hoare and Laval know that the League of Nations, If forc- ed to give birth to such a crimin- al scheme at this time, might die in childbirth.
 It becomes clear that a new alignment of forces is being created and this with the gentle guidance of Hitler is taking on the shape of an anti Soviet coalition. A coali- ton that is s.owly and surely turn ing its spearhead toward the East against the Land of Socialism, the land of the working class, the only class that wants and must have peace. DEFEND THE SOVIET UNI ION, DEFEND THE PEACE POL ICY OF THE SOVIET UNION.
 Communist Party of Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-18
ENGLAND, FRANCE, ITALY ARE GETTING SET TO DIVIDE
 ETHIOPIA
Waterbury, Conn.
 December IS, 1885. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

Oecemper 46, 1S5o.
 Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Under the maxim that fair ex- change is no robbery, Hoare, of Eng land, and Laval, of France, have decided to grant Mussolini 100000 square miles of Ethiopia, in ex- change for 250 square miles of Eritrea.
 To sweeten the bargain for sour faced Mussolinl, the other half of Ethiopia is to be put under a vir- tual mandate, with Italy as the ex- ecutioner for whatever imperialist combination can be gotten to spon- sor the mandate.
 When the extreme tension in the Mediterranean had reached vir- tual breaking point about a month ago, between Britain and Italy, and then suddenly collapsed like a pricked balloon, the Daily Worker, organ of the Communist Party pointed out that there must have been some secret deal arrived at among England, France and Italy. Details 1t emphasized, had not been worked out. But the principle of slic- ing up Ethiopia in accordance with British-French imperialist wishes had been decided. These views are now fully confirmed. With the britt ish elections and Laval's bitter test in the chamber of deputies over the pirate ship of British and French imperialism sails out to meet the Jolly Roger of Mussolini for joint plunder of Ethiopia.
 What required such sudden haste on the part of Hoare and Laval was a series of international events: CD The over-hanging threat of a col- lective oil embargo headed by the Soviet Union and coming decisively before the League of Nations on Dec. 12: (2) Ethiopia's effective resistance to fascist attack in the North and South; (3) The growing economic crisis in Italy, intensified severity by paYtial sanctions; (4 The growth of the anti-imperialist struggle throughout the world (Eg- ypt, Brazil, China, Palestine) (5) The pressing need to deal with Jap anese imperialism which threatens to slice up China, including im- portant British spheres of ir1flu- ence; (6 The desire of Hoare and Laval to gratify Hitler's ambitions by shifting the emphasis from in- ter-imperialism antagonisms, SC rife in the world now, to a greater emphasis on the need of unity against the Soviet Union, and against the growing force of the Land of Socialism in an imperial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-18

cause 1t is obtained from salt and sulphuric acid.
 o. When did the United States first issue nickel five-cent pieces?
 A. In 1866.
 O. What is the address of the Internat tional Mark Twain society? A. Webster Grove, Missouri.
 O. What is the population of Ad- dis Ababa, Ethiopia? A. It is estimated at 10000. @. Would the seizure of the Philippine Islands by Japan be a violation of the Monroe Doctrine? A. No, because the Monroe Doc- urine refers only to the interference of non-American powers in the American continents.
 @. How many presidential elec- tors is the District of Columbia en- titled to?
 A. None. Residents of the Dis- trict of Columbia have no vote in any elections, and on voice in the selection of the president.
 If you want . copy of our book let THE PARTY BOOK. write to the Waterbury Democrats Wssh- ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St, Northwest, Washington, D. c. En. close 10 cents for postage and ham, ding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-18

All sorts of bills affecting Massachu- sets horse and dog racing laws are to be heard by the Legislature of that state when it opens sessions shortly. Some would ban the races; others modify the present laws. No doubt there will be a well-defined effort made to abolish legal ized betting on races, but it's hard to get rid of that form of gambling once it has taken hold and judging by the figures it took hold in the Bay State as it did in Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-18

lighted up when we came around"
 Address Unknown The morning Major George Berry's MIRA congress was sched. uled to open, Q well-dressed man approached one of the uniformed guards in the Conference Depart ment building.
 T am a delegate to this MIRA meeting" he said. Gan you tell me what floor it is being held?"
 'It is not being held in this building, sir. It is taking place in the new Federal Auditorium on Constitution avenue"
 "Well, isn't this the building where the MIRA has its offices?"
 "YeS".
 ''Where is General Johnson's officer"
 General Johnson's office?"' said the astonished guard. Mis- ter General Johnson doesn't live here any more!" Copyright, 1885, by United Fea-
 ture Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-18
Six Of One, Etc.

Clergymen of Protestant and Jewish faiths have protested the remarks of His Eminence, Patrick Cardinal Hayes, on the question of birth control. It may be recalled that some few days ago Cardinal Hayes delivered stirring rebuke on birth control advocated and those who are dis ciples of this creed. The protesting clergymen declared that 1t was proper and right for Cardinal Hayes to address