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The Washington times., 1935-09-18
JAPAN TRIES 63
IN 'G0D-SENT'
BOMB PLOT
Government Move to
Make Conviction
a Certainty

Determination OF the japanese
government to obtain an iron.
clad case Ggi11st the So defendants
indicted In the dnti-oouernment
plot thWGrted more than tUo
years ago but reve1led only yes.
terd1y, ard further details of hoU
it WGS to be carried out are dis.
closed today By International
NeDS SerUice.
Copyright, 1888, by international
News SePvice.)
TOKYO, Sept. II G.N.S).-The
japanese government moved re-
lentlessly today to make convic.
ton of 63 defendants indicted in
a murderous and sensational poll
ticocriminal plot a virtual Ger.
tainty, following revelation Of a
plan Of the "God-sent Troops" to
wipe out government officials by
air raids and blow up large sec.
tions of Tokyo.
The government is determined
to gather iron-clad evidence from
which there will be no escape for
the alleged plotters when they are
tried next spring. The plot was
nipped by police July II, 1888.
Silent Two Years.
Rejecting the severity Of meas.
ures taken against anti.govern-
ment forces, 1t was disclosed four
of the accused died in Jail. The
defendants will be tried by the
supreme court-an unprecedented
legal action-to make any hope of
appeal from conviction impossible.
Following official disclosure of
the plot, Tokyo newspapers which
had been forbidden to publish
anything on it for two years, pub
lished extra editions with details
covering four pages.
Prosecuting officials charged
Ginjiro Koike, one of the alleged
leaders of the plot, had once been
jailed for planning to assasSinate
an unnamed United States am.
basSador with a sword, seeking
to avenge measures regarding
Japanese taken in California,
Koike was said to have followed
the ambassador but to have been
apprehended by police.
Seized in Action
The plot, providing for assass-
ination of hundreds of persons
and establishment of complete
chaos in Tokyo, was carefully
planned but discovered by au-
thorities before it could be exc
cuted.
The plotters were rounded up
by authorities in the midst of
their preparations.
The Washington times., 1935-09-18
N. J. SALES TAX
AIDES UPHELD

TRENT TON, N. j., Sept. 18
G.N.SO. - Governor Harold G..
Hoffman's two per cent sales tax,
the issue in the New Jersey pri-
maries yesterday, apparently is
not as unpopular as prediction
dope had presumed.
The Governors adherents in the
tax fight showed suprising g
strength at the polls and while
some results early today remained
in doubt, indications were that the
1886 legislature will have more
tax supporters than had been
anticipated.
The Washington times., 1935-09-18
U. S. May Shift Navy
In Case of War

International News Service
If war breaks out in Europe, the
Navy may have to consider the
necessity of bringing back units
of the U. S. Fleet, now in the
Pacific. to the East to protect
American trade in the Atlantic,
Secretary of the Navy Swanson
said today.
Mr.. Swanson said, however, that
no consideration had yet been
given this question and it was
unlikely that any such considera-
ton would be given until there
was an actual outbreak of war.
He said, in response to ques-
tions at his press conference,
that the question of bringing back
part of the fleet from the Paci-
fic would depend upon what
American trade route might be en-
dangered by the war and to what
extent the United States was pre-
pared to abandon it's trade in the
danger zone in order to maintain
its neutrality.
The Washington times., 1935-09-18
VOTE IN PENNA,
SIGNIFICANT
International News Service


Pennsylvania voters apparently
turned thumbs down on Demo
cratic move to restyle the State
constitution, Tammany Hall took
a lacing in New York, and New
Jersey showed far less opposition
to the 2 per cent sales tax than
expected.
These, on the basis of incom.
plete returns today appeared to
be the salient results Of Eastern
primary elections held yesterday.
OF greatest political significance
was the action Of the Pennsyl.
vania electorate in voting three
to two with many precincts un.
reported, against a change in its
constitution a year before the
presidential elections in which
modification of the National Con-
stitution may be the big issue.
Victory of Democratic candi-
dates sponsored by Postmaster
General Farley over three old-line
Tammany leaders in New York
also held national significance.
Former Supreme Court Justice
jeremiah T. Mahoney, staunch
supporter of Roosevelt policies,
led the assault on the Tiger"
winning leadership of the silk
stocking" Fifteenth Assembly Dis
trict.
Returns from the special elec-
tion in New Mexico, where no
issue of national consequence was
up for decision, indicated the de-
feat of four out of five proposed
amendments to the State con-
Stitution.
The Washington times., 1935-09-18
TOWN TO GET
AMBULANCE

i BLADENsBURG, Md, Sept. 1S.
A new $3,10O ambulance is on its
way here, purchased by the Blad.
ensburg Rescue Squad.
It is large enough for three cots,
accommodating three injured per-
sons, and will be used on emer-
gency calls on the Baltimore Bou-
levard and Defense Highway. The
old ambulance now in use may be
used for carrying persons with
contagious diseases, it was said.
The Glenn Dale Rescue Squad is
to have a new $2,100 ambulance.
The Washington times., 1935-09-18
Body Of Woman
Found in Yonkers

YONKERS, N. Y, Sept. 18
SD.-Apparently strangled to
death, the body of woman be-
tween 80 and 40 years old. was
found yesterday in a lot not
far from the Saw Mill River Park
way. The spot where the body
was found is not far from Van
Cortlandt Park in New York city
where the body of Vivian Gordon,
who had been garroted to death,
was found five years ago.
The Washington times., 1935-09-18
Marbury Takes Oath
As Counsel 10 County

UPPER MARLBORO, Md, Sept.
18.-Ogle Marbury, Laurel at
torney, was sworn into office yes
terday as counsel to the Prince
Georges board of county commits
sioners, succeeding M. Hampton
Magruder, who today took over
the duties of collector of internal
revenue for MARYLAND.
The Washington times., 1935-09-18
II Duce Holds Up
Decision on Africa

ROME, Sept. 18 G.N.SJ.-With
the world watching for his next
move in the Italo-Ethiopian crisis,
Premier Mussolini today was un-
derstood to have deferred until
Saturday several important de.
cisions which had been expected
today.
A "war council" session Of the
cabinet, presided over by II Duce,
was adjourned after meeting a
little more than three hours and
another meeting was called for
Saturday.
An official communique was Is
sued following the meeting, an
nouncing plans to issue a State
loan "to meet the expense Of de-
tense Of the colonies Of East Al
rica," but significantly not refer
ring to the international situation.
Duce Uses Caution
Failure of II Duce to announce
important decisions he had been
expected to make was attributed
to renewed caution on the part
Of the dictator, probably brought
about by the strong stand taken
by Great Britain.
The State loan will be a 5 per
cent issue. Total amount was not
specified in the communique.
The cabinet also approved va
rious increases in taxation to help
support cost of the African ven
ture. A rise in the income tax
rate featured tax increases.
The cabinet failed to an
nounce a decision on the pro-
posals of the League Of Nations
committee of five for settlement
OF the 1talo-Ethiopian crisis, not
yet having formally received
them, even though they were
turned over to the italian dele
CATION at Geneva today.
British Moves Discussed
The meeting was held in a
tense atmosphere, aggravated by
presence of the huge British
fleet in Mediterranean water
and a growing curiosity in Italy
as to just how far Great Britain
is prepared to go to check Italys
African aims in the event the
League fails.
There was much unofficial dis
cussion-and badly official
talk at today's cabinet meeting
regarding just what use Britain
is prepared to make Of the great
fleet she has assembled and plans
yet to move in and about
strategic Mediterranean ports.
Gravity of the situation was in
dicated by the caution with which
II Duce moved today, in sharp con-
trast with the action of last Sat
urday. Then, only a few hours
after the entire League of Nations
had lined up against his African
plans. II Duce boldly announced
italy could accept no compromises
and that he would proceed as plan
ned.
Warning Apparent
Between Saturday and today,
however, Britain had secretly ma
neuvered scores of ships of her
great fleet into positions in and
about the Mediterranean which
could not help but be interpreted
as a warning to Italy.
Thus today II Duce deferred
definite decisions he had been ex-
pected to make. The world now
must wait until Saturday, appar-
emily, before knowing what the
next play is to be.
II Duce's cabinet has unani-
mously approved his mo COM
promise" attitude, and Baron
Pompea Aloisi, Italian representa-
tive at Geneva, has told the five
power body that Italy does not
even recognize it's existence.
The Washington times., 1935-09-18
Alcohol Cargo, 3 Ships
2Men Seized by j. ).

FALMOUTH, Mass. Sept. 18
IIN.SO.-CoaSt guardsmen ar
rested two men, routed dozen
others with shots, and seized three
boats and cargo of $4,000 worth
Of alcohol on the shores of Wau-
quot Bay today.
No one was injured in the dra-
matte raid which took place on
the estate, Of Gordon Burgess.
The Washington times., 1935-09-18
Man Shot ; Times
In Back in :BrawI

John Stevenson, colored, 80, Of
the first block of Fenton st. II. E.,
is in a serious condition in Freed
mems Hospital today from three
bullet wounds suffered in a fight
with another colored man in the
first block Of Pierce st. N. w.
Stevenson was shot in the bac..::.
The Washington times., 1935-09-18
NAVY CRIPPLED
CHIEF SAYS

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cruisers, this deficiency will be
even greater, they said.
An appropriation for construc-
ton of five auxiliary ships was
asked in the last naval appropria-
ton bill, but was refused.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
Discussions Held
 On Youth Movement
Large Local Delegation Attends Educational Con-
 ference in Orange To-day

Youth and Unemployment" is the subject of panel discussion which includes Dr. Milton c. Cum. n,ings, government supervisor of social education for Connecticut: Violet Babcock, of the Federal Transit Bureau; Dr. Ernest Wies. ie, professor of education of Springfield College, and Helen Wood of the State Industrial. De. partment. This panel discussion will be led by Ellis c. Maxcy, edu- cational director of the New Ha- ven College. Dr. Ernest Wiesle will summarize the doings of the day with the closing address.
 smith Chairman
 The conference is conducted by the. Y. M. c. A. State Christian Education committee of which Herbert s. Smith, general secretary of the local ' is chairman.
 The program follows: 9:30 .. m.-Worship service. Prepared and led by Roberts b Burr, Boys Work secretary. Win. sted. A 9:50 a. m.-Introductory state- ment-Herbert s. Smith. chair man, State Christian Education Council. Waterbury.
 10 a. m.--"Youth and War;. (a) The World Situation. Thomas LeRoy Crosby, pastor. South Federated Church. Water bury. (b) "The Y. M. c. A. Pro. gram Regarding War, Chase Kimball, member of Connecticut Council on International Relations. Discussion - leader, Herbert S. Smith.
 12 noon-Intermissio for picnic lunch and social hour.
 l p. m.-Presiding, Thomas S. Smith. director, Christian educa- ton, Waterbury. chairman, Con- ference Committee. "The Y. Nj. c. A. and the Youth Movement. Jack Wilmington, religious work secretary, William Sloane House, New York city. (a) The World Youth Movements. (b) Y. NJ. c. A. Policy and Program. Discussion Leader. MT. wilmington.
 Discussion,
 3 p. m.-"Unemployed Youth. A panel discussion. Leaders: Ellis c. Maxcy, educational director. New Haven College: Milton C.. Cummings. field supervisor of so- cial education for the state Of Connecticut; Mir. Wilmington; Violet Babcock, secrstary. Federal Transit Bureau, New Haven; Dr. Ernest Wiesle. professor of educa- tion. Springfield, College, Spring. field, Massachusetts.
 4:30 p. m.--Recreation.
 6 p. m.--Outdoor Picnic Supper.
 7:15 D. m.--Sunmary and clos ing inspirational address, pr. Weisle.
 3 D. m.-Adjournment. In case of inciement weather the confer ence will be held in the New Has ven Y. M. c. A. building.
 Note: Additional copies of this program are available at the State Y. M. c. A. office, 52 Howe street. New Haven. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
POLISH AMERICANS PLANNING BENEFIT

Polish -Americans are planning 10 hold . mammoth dance next month at Roseiand, Lakewood parks beautiful ballroom. The proceeds of the affair will so toward de- fraying the expense of erecting and furnishing the Lithuanian house which will be one of the feature exhibitions at Settlers Village near Chase prak.
 John sterling. one of the cor porators of Settlers Village of Wa terbury, Connecticut, Inc, has been named chairman of the dance com. mittee. Miss M. Brovick is chair. lady; S. Kalissewski. recording sec. retary; !. Hryniewicki and P. Arotx. treasurers. Other members of the committee are: Mrs. John Sterling. Mrs. F. Zawilensia. Mrs. ]. Bisiewic, Mrs. 6. Naboxna. Miss 1T. Pauline Zbikowska. ]. Kosa. kowski. I. Majswski and W. chahoroweski.
 Two Polish orchestras will fur- ulsh the dance music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
|BABN TOSTART
 NEW JOB MONDAY
Official Postmaster Duties to Begin = Local Staff
 Personnel Unchanged

L Postmaster Charles A. Babin, now duly commissioned as post. master and custodian of the fed. eral building on Grand street, will begin his official duties Monday morning at 9 o'clock. By that time the inventory postoffice acc counts will have been completed adn turned over to the new post master by Assistant Postmaster James T. Kelley, who served as acting postmaster for a period ot almost two years while the federal appointment was being battled for.
 With his acceptance of Acting Postmaster Kelley's report and in- ventory, Postmaster Babin will be. gin. serving actually as the post. master for Waterbury. He re. ceived his commission from Presi- dent Roosevelt on Thursday, hav- ing been named by the president as approved by the senate several weeks before. Immediately after the senate had voted in favor of his nomination, MT. Babin took the oath of office as postmaster, the oath being administered by Attorney John D. Thoms.
 As postmaster, Mir. Babin has complete charge of the local post office, it's branch offices and sub. stations, and Is also custodian of the government-owned property. Besides the postal service. the fed-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
HARRY 3. HUBBARD GETS COMMISSION
Local Boy Made Cadet Sec. on Lleutenant at Con.
 neCticut State College

storrs. May 2s1---1n the pres. ence Of more than 2,o0O, persons. including students, members oe the faculty. reserve and regular officers and friends, 2 commissions were awarded Thursday afternoon on Gardiner Dow Memorial field of Connecticut State College to 21 seniors as second lieutenants in the ROTC by Brigadier General Will jam F. Ladd. The crowd also witt messed competition in individual. hquaG, platoon and company drill. the winners of which were award. ed medals. The exercises were held in observance of the annual yeth Division day.
 These receiving commissions were as foliows.a Cadet Colonel Ronald B. Stevens of Middletowu: Cadet Majors Niles L. Erikson of North Woodbury and Sheodore r.. Astrella of Westbrook; Cadet Regi- mental Adjutant Carl E. Anderson of Manchester; Cadet Captains, Finer ". Carlson Of Hast Haven, Raymond A. Horn of Hartford. Alosysius ]. Martini Of wiilimantic, Stanley ]. Pochodowicz of New Ha. yen, William F. Smith of Moving. ton and c. Richard. Green of Am. herst. Mass.
 Cadet First Lieutenants: Elmer M. Bacon Of New Haven, Raymond F. Field of Madison, George D. Smith of New Haven. Ivan w. Tam sky of New Haven, Wallace w. Woliock of Deep River and Mich. olas Tarasky of New Haven; Cadet second Lieutenants: Amedeo Bond., Jr. of Springfield, Mass, Harold E. Freckleton of Glastonbury, Harry B. Hubbard of Waterbury, Waiter Reese of Eastford and Edward L. Uhl. IT,, of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
Turner's Gyrnnastic
 Exhibition Tonight
National Champions to Feature 10th Annual Circus of
 Local Society=arge Attendance Expected

Pyramids and tumbling by the boys class.
 Tap dancing by the junior girls class under the direction of Doro. thy Begley.
 Solo dance by Dorothy Begley.
 Ladies' side horse featuring Mrs. Thera Steppich, Adelaide Meyer. national cham mpions, and Gertrude Paeper and Mary Jonke, pnior champions.
 Mems side horse featuring Fred Mayer, national champion, Noller, Bodke, Stanley and Fritz Benzen- hofer.
 Hand balancing act, Meriden Turner's. This act rivals those seen in the best circuses. Joseph Kari- hofer, William Connaughton and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
Chairman
JUNIOR HADASSAH
 OFFERS MINISTRIES
Many Local People Ex- pected at AnsOnia Show
 Tomorrow Night

Final arrangements have been made for the minstrel and dance to be sponsored by the Junior Ha- dassah of Ansonia at the Opera house Sunday evening. May 26. The minstrel, "Chasin' the Blue." is written and directed by Miss Dorothe Gudman and promises to be very entertaining. Feature ar- lists are Herbert Rosenbaum, who will take the. part of Marse Herb. Harry Kaplan. that of Pussyfoot. and Mo Carlins, that of Dewdrop. The ensemble will consist of Dorothe Gudman, Sarah Lieben- sohn, Gertrude Grosherg. Faye Spero, Dorothy Raffel, Phyllis Raf- fel Miriam Goldberg. Jeanette Sandlovitz, Toby Breslau, Raphael Sandlovitz, Sol. sandlovitz, Ernest Rieger and Shep Linett. Specialties will consist of outstanding song hits of the season, tap dancing ukelele and banjo selections. vio- lin melodies, witticisms and inper- sonations. Ciif Hoyle's orchestra will furnish the music for dancing.
 The committee in charge con. sists of Miss Sarah Liebensohn as chairman: Miriam Goldberg. Esteile Golicvkman, Rose silverstein. Bes- sic Jacobs and Cecile Ringei.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25

Carl Newman.
 Parallel bars, ladies. featuring Adelaide Meyer, 1884 national champion and the members of the girls teams.
 Parallel bars,> men, featuring Carl Neuman who has represent ed German and American nation- al gymnastic teams here and abroad.
 Naugatuck's child acrobatic dancer, little Miss Phyllis John son.
 Fritz Klambt's special Indian club drill by group of young la dies who have received his per- sonal attention.
 Individual calisthenics. This fea- lures the national winners in both ladies' and mems classes.
 Horizontal bar or trapeze. Those featuring in this event are Henry Schroeder, Brooklyn, N. Y.. long a leader in this event; Carl Neumann and Fritz Klambt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25

Veteran members of Turner's so- cieties from all sections of the state are expected to attend the 10th annual circus and gymnastic exhibition of the Turn Verein Vor- waerts tonight at Turn Hall, 11S1 North Main street. Advance indi- cations are that capacity au- dience will be present to witness the events, featured by the per- formances of group of national champions and Olympic team members.
 It is expected that the program tonight. one of the largest-scale gymnastic performances ever at- tempted by the local society, will do much to revive interest in the exhibitions. The program:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25

Waterbury lent large delega- tion to the annual State Christian Educational Conference to-day. The conference will be held at Camp Cedar Crest in Orange.
 The Youth Movement which Is assuming real proportions in this country, with all it's implications as to leadership of our young peo- pie, is scheduled for discussion. Jack Wilmington of William Sloane House, New York, who is in the center of this movement, will conduct the session on this question.
 Rev. Thomas Leroy Crosby of Waterbury will give an address on Youth and War" Chase Kimbali
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
GIRLS ACCLAIMED
 IN TANK PACEANI

A large audience was present last night at the Crosby pool ae the annual water pageant. The Magic of the Waters" was pre- scented by girl students Of fiI8 school. The production was wrif- ten and directed by Miss Florcn&e Turnbull. physical director for girls, and included swimming, dif- Ing, and life-savIng exhibitions as well as boat racing.
 Winners in the crawl race were First Janet Brown: second. Ar- lene O'Donnell. mad third, Ruth Hough. Winner of the balloon race was Janet Brown; shell diving Ruth Hough, and fruit basket race. Jane Cowperthwait; ball race, Ar lene O'Donnell; single boat pad 7 ling, Betsy Shattuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25

eral building has quarters Cor army and navy recrulting offices. the in. ternai revenue bureau and th, civil service commission.
 When Mir. Babin begins his act. uai duties as postmaster after the report and inventory have been turned over to him, Kfr. KeiieS wifi resume his former status oi assistant postmaster. The remain. der of the postal staff will be un. changed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
BARN DANCE TONIGHT

The last barn dance of the sen- son is scheduled for tonight at Avalon Farm. These dances have attracted wide attention from peo. pie of Waterbury and vicinity dur. Ing tho past few months and the event of tonight viii surely be q gala event. Wes Billings and eiev. on of his Cavaliers will furnish musio and Jack Bergen will prompt. Tickets for the affair are on saIa st the barn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
ST LOUIS GETS DAIRY SHOW

st Louis. Mo. (UP)-The Ma tionai Diary Show, premier. event of the nations dairy calendar, will be held here next fall. Simultane. ously, the International Associa- ton of Milker Dealers. Internation- al Association of Ice Cream Deal- CTS, and the Dairy and Ice Cream Supplies Manufacturers Association will convene here. It is probable
 the event will be held October 14.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
By RODNEY BUTCHER

DelnOCNG WasElnNlOn yV7Asl41NGTON May power w significant legislative baes American 
 the trusbusting public utility act of 1ssS would that applied through which IS large holding groups
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
THE SCENES IN WAsHINGT0N--- ROOSevelt'S Must Program
 4

NO. 4--PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY BILL m Giants of Industry Paint Picture of Ruin If Measure
 Passes .. President Firm in Demand for Curt on Titans Power. g-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25

and remaining it the Federal Power Act"-tile bill brings the in. terstate utility business under FPC much as railroads were put under the interstate commerce cofnmis4 sion, giving FPC control over new security ssu s, consultations, operating company transfers and sale prices for interstate power sold at wholesale.
 Regulation Far.Reaching
 F.PC would be empowered. when state regulatory commissions asked for 1t. to compel utilities to con. meet up with facilities of other companies and sell or exchange energy--with FPC setting tho price.
 FPC is also authorized to foster voluntary cooperation of electrical facilities in regional districts and to work out an ideal utility map" of the country and supervise de- velopment toward that ideal.
 Criticisms by the bilrs enemies are numerous and well known. If they are half true--as to the effect on recovery, investors, banks. in. surance companies. and electricity rates-the Roosevelt administration would seem to be committing po- litical suicide.
 Copyright 1895 NEA Service. IncJ
 NEXT. life nv. s7nneys fns, NmA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25

NEXT: life or death for MIRA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25

SBehind the holding companies stand the Morgan, Chase National Bank, and other huge financial groups which control them, vio- lently opposing Roosevelt's thus far unswerving effort to break down the concentration of eco- homie and political power now vested in the power trust"
 Few have read the long, compli- cated bill. Anyone who does will realize why the utilities have been waging a mighty campaign of pub. licity and backstage effort which knows no precedent.