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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
HARVEY B. RIGGS, JR. MEETS DEATH TO-DAY JAS AUTO IS WRECKED
Machine Skidded on Wet Road and Went Down
 Embankn1ent ]
HAPPENED ON CHESHIRE
 WATERBURY ROADWAY.
Riggs Pinned Under the Car-ROnald Malia Was
 Slightly Injured

Harvey B. Riggs, IT,, 26, of
 12 Crescent street, was killed at 3:30 o'clock this morning when the car which he was driving skidded near Cheshire mountain on the Cheshire Waterbury road, went down
 an embankment and over-'
 turned, pinning him beneath
 it's wreckage. Ronald Malia
 of 254 Boyden street, a pas
 senger, was thrown clear as the light car overturned and es-s capped with head cuts and bruises
 about the body. Riggs, who was dead when aid arrived, was pinned
 beneath the auto for more than an hour.
 Malia told Cheshire constables
 this morning that he had hailed q
 number of passing cars after the crash but that none of the vehicles would stop. A milkman. Joseph Duval of 195 Atwood avenue, halt-
 ed his vehicle at the scene and en- deavored to raise the car but was
 unsuccessful.
 Heyer Notifies Constable He then went to the home of August F. Heyer, composing room foreman of The Democrat, and the latter notified Constable Rigney of
 of Cheshire. Meantime, another na ssinp motorist had informed Wa terbury police of the accident and (Continued on Page 11.l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
FORMER MEMBER
 OF POLICE HANGS
Woman i'm Case Is Given
 99 Years-husband /
 Was Murdered :,

Menard, III. April 22G(U.P.)- Just before the state executed Thomas J. Lehne early to-day he said: E
 "Please bury picture of Ger trude with me-" Lehne, former Venice, Ill. po- liceman, and Mrs Gcrtrud Puhse, his A year old mistress, killed her husband more than year ago. They both were sentenced to death and were to have died on Good Friday, Lchne was repricved until to-day and Mrs Puhsc's sentence was commuted to 99 years. Lehne, short, stocky man. A. year-old. walked into the room with firm step. When he was strapped Warden Joe Hagen ask ed:
 From, do you wish to say any thing before you go?" Lehne replied in weak voice: You and all of the rest around this institution has sure been kind to me-"
 When Lehne and Mrs Puhse WCSC uEECbtcu " uuyc uhtSt uHoS wns slain in his granite City home. they asked for permission to mar ry. It was denied. During their trial States Attor- ney Lester Gcers promised to prove tht Lehne. admitted to the Puhsc home to slay the husband. asked: : Are you sure you want this donc?"
 Mrs Puhse. mother of two>grown children. was quoted as replying "Yes, 1t will make me the happicst woman in the world"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
CLARA KIMBALL
 YOUNG CHANGED

Hollywood, April 23-(UP)- Clara Kimball Young. who once rode tho crest of motion picture fame to the tune of $200. 000-a- year income. today was working in a minor extra part in n Holly wood studio.
 Miss Young made her debut in tho movies in 1912 in the old Vi- tagraph studio and as the films graduated from the Nickelodeon class she leaped to the pinnacle as the worlds first star. She fol- lowed this by organizing her own producing company.
 At the height of her success fan mall poured into her studio at the rate of 10000 letters day and she received many cnticing offers to appear on the stage.
 "We all must learn to give way to newcomers in any field," she said as she took her place In a Mob" scene with $50 other bit playcrS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
HICCANUM BOYS WERE ROBBERS

Milford. Conn.,. April 23-(UP) Captured at Darien within two hours after the Crown diner was held up here early today. Joseph Malulewski, P. and Joseph Jam tosh, 20, both of Higganum. were returned here and allcgedly con fesscd to two robberies along the Boston Post road within the last week.
 Joseph Connolly, West Haven night counterman, was alone when the two men entered. They forced hi minto a rear room and emptied the cash register of SIS. Connol- ly secured tho registration num- bers of their car. Police said they admitted the robbery of the Clover Diner last week and state police questioned them concerning sever al robberies at Higganum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
MILLENS, FABER
 MAY DIE MAY 7
Will Leave Death Cells While Appeal Motion Is
 Fought Out

Boston, April 23-(UP)-The
 Millen brothers and Abe Faber condemned killer bandits. must re- main in the death house at state prison until q six-day respite rec commended by the governor has
 been approved by the executive council.
 It appeared certain, however. that the council would sanction
 the respite at its meeting tomor- row, and that Irving and Murton
 Millen and Faber would then be transferred to other cells. Cover nor Curley recommended the res- pite co unable counsel for the trio to file additional appeals from their death sentences in the U. S. supreme court.
 The Miliens and Faber original ly were scheduled to die in the electric chair the week of April 28 for the machine-gun staying of two Needham patrolmen during Q sensational $15,000 hank hold- up. If their final appe alsare de- nied. they probably will die the morning of May 2. their respite ex- piring May 4. According to custom the death cells are unoccupied ex-
 cept by those scheduled to die within 10 days.
 Governor Curley warned counsel against additional legal delay In filing appeals. It was indicated
 that William R. Scharton, coun-
 sel for Faber, and George Stan- ley Harvey, Attorney for the Mil- lens, would begin proceedings at Washington today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
Ephraim Udelowitz
 Paid $9, 600 On Clain,
Insurance Company Settles Suit for $lOOOO Out of Court-Two Other Cases Ready to Be Tried
 Also Were Settled Outside

Ephraim Udelowitz of this city received $9,6O0 in settlement out of court of his $10,000 civir action against the Mutual Trust Life Tn-, surance Company of Chicago, Ill.. 1t was reported in superior court to- day. Tho case was pending trial here when the adjustment out of court was made. Two other suits. asking a total of $35.000 damages were also settled out of court to- day.
 The case of Udelowitz against the insurance company is the largest award to 0 plaintiff in the courts this year. It was based on an alleged breach of policy agree- ment.
 Terms of Policy
 The suit said Udelowitz took out policy for $10.000 with the de- fendant on October 31, 1922. The policy was subject to provisions for benefits in event of total disability before the age of so years, wherein the plaintiff was to be paid $10o monthly. The plaintiff charged he became disabled with a heart con. dition on December 18th. 1888, and rms beem. unable to engage 'fsse- occupational work. The defend. ant refused to meet the terms of the policy, the suit charged. At. torney William F. Wertheimer or this city represented the plaintitf:: Robinson, Robinson and Cole or Hartford appeared for the defend ant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
GARNER GAINED
 LAUGH ON HUEY

Washington, April 2S.-(UP) - Vive-president John N.. Garner won the honor of getting in the last word during the latest out break of hostilities between the ad- ministration and Huey Long.
 Long projected himself into one of the furious tangles with which the senate amuses itself from time to time to declare:
 T want to make a point of or der. I don't know anything about the rules here but we're going to have vote on this amendment anyhow so why not just go ahead and vote" Garner caused the ses- sion's most lusty outburst of laughter by his comeback.
 "The senator from Louisiana makes a point of order that he doesn't know anything about the rules. The chair sustains the point of order."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
FARMER DIES IN
 BURNING BARN

Bernardston, Mass, April 2s.-- (UP)-Trapped in flaming barn as he was doing his chores, Frank R. Foster. 55, father of nine chIi- dren, was burned to death eaiiy to-day.
 His charred body was found in the ruins several hours later.
 Authorities said F0ster vent to the barn with a lantern, which they believed was accidentally over- turned.
 Flames spread to the Foster home and to the home of Town Clerk Henry Crowell.
 Firemen from Greenfield. seven miles away, saved part of the two homes after Mrs Foster and her children fled ot safety.
 Damage was estimated at $S,00o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
Local Trucking Will Cease Say Union Men
Will Be at Standstll Here in Short Time Truck Own CTS Throughout State Say They Will Fight
 Strikers to Bitter End

Predictions that truck in S through the city would be brought to an almost complete standstilI were made today as union truck men of Waterbury this morning made plans to unite with strikers throughout the rest of Connecticut and in Massachusetts in carrying on . battle for higher wages. guaranteed working conditions and recognition of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Stable men, Chauffcurs and Helpers. The strike throughout the rest of the state last night and today was virtually halting regular truck transportation. though conflicting statements from officials and strikers here made 1t impossible to gain a clear picture of h o W much the strike had affected local compa nies' schedules last night.
 Start Strike At Once
 After voting in favor of the strike at meeting held Sunday. the local branch of the union last night voted to place the strike vote into effect immediately. The unions next regular meeting will be held Sunday morning. Repre- sentativcs of the local strikers to- day were reported to be, in Hart ford, comforting with leaders there on plans for carrying on the strike in this part of the state.
 Trucking concerns held that the strike here has not had any material effect in Waterbury, while the strikers countered by in- dicating that in their opinion the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
AUTO INDUSTRY
 INVOLVED IN ITS FIRST STRIKE
Workers in the Chevrolet
 Plant at Toledo Have r,-nazs.4 Walked Out t-...-,.....,.

Toledo. O., April 2s-(UP)-Or. ganizcd labor's demands for union i recognition in the automotive in- dustry crystallized today in a strike of workers at the local plant of Chevrolet Motor company. The walkout involved more than 1000 employees. Company and union statements confiicted as to the actual number which had joined the strike.
 The United Automobile Workers Federal Labor Union claimed that General Motors officials had flatly refused demands for higher wages, establishment of seniority rights, a shorter working week, the closed sl. ID and union recognition. Plant Ordered Closed Company officials met with sev- eral hundred workers who did not join the strike. explained the com pany stand, and told them to go to their homes as the plant was being closed down.
 Hugh Dean, manufacturing man. ager of the Chevrolet Motor com pany, issued a statement contend ing that only 600 employees had joined the strike; that the union had refused to consider counter proposals, and that the strike pri- marily was a fight for the closed shop.
 Picketing of the big factory be- gan immediately under the watch full eyes of city police and deputy sheriffs. There was no disorders. Huge placards appeared in the picket lines, such as: "Stop. Please stay away for our sake. Strike"
 First in the Industry
 The strike was the first major outbreak of conflict between or- ganized labor and the automobile industry since general strike was avcrted more than o year ago by
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
RY ARTHUR c. DECK

(Unitcd Press sum ~OrresPoue"s'
 Hollywood, April 2S- Mae West placed n diamond stud ded fist onto her hip today. drop ned her stream liner chassis into reverse and backed out of her eighth reported marriage In three months. .,
 "Sure, this ain't the first time." said the buxom. blonde film siren' continuing to deny that she was the Mae West who got license in Milwaukee in 1911 to marry one Frank Wallace.
 Feels Like Grandmother
 "I've been told I'm somebody wife SO often I'm beginning to feel like a grandmother. Eight guys have called me up since Janu' ary-I counted them. They tell me they're married to me, but 1t must be two other girls. can't copy right my name. yon know" ., And Miss West wants the worlo to know that when and # sht gets married, she'll be the hrst te know 1t. "And then I'll tell the worlt about it." she said. "I don't believe in secret marriages"
 Never Heard Os Guy As for Wallace-thc Frans Wallace whdse name was found or the Milwaukee marriage license
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
GENERAL STRIKE ENDORSED TO AID
 COLT WORKERS
Conn Federation of Labor Has Given Authority
 for WalkOut

Hartford, Conn.,, Aprail 23- (UP)-The executive committee of the Connecticut Federation of La- bor today had given authority for the calling of a general strike in sympathy with the unsettled sit uation at the Colt Fire Arms Co.
 President J. Nicholas Dang and Secretary John J. Egan were del. egated ito take such steps as they deem advisable and necessary te get rcsuits," and preparations were being hastily made for a county. vide meeting. ot < al trade unions
 The executive committee issued a statement following a meeting last night, in which it "indorsed the stand taken by the Colt strik- CTS in their fight for collective bar gaining" and called upon the as- sociation membership ito give full moral and financial support to the strikers"
 Union Men Make Change
 Union officials charged the Colt Company refused to adhere to rul- ings of the national labor rela- tions board and previously had threatened to paralyse industry throughout Hartford county to back up demands of workers for recognition of the shop council as the unions exclusive bargaining agency with the concern.
 F. W. Chappell. delegated by Secretary of Labor Frances Per- kins to review the situation here, conferred with union and com pany officials late yesterday and was said to have prepared re- port to Washington today. A mass meeting of strikers was scheduled for late today to discuss probable government intervention in the settlement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
NOTED ARTIST DIES

Boston, April 23--(UP)-Aifrcd daipin Kellogg, 47, noted Boston artist, died here last night from in- juries suffered when he was hit by m automobile Saturday night. Kellogg was home on n visit from Paris, where he had lived for i7 y2ars. He was cducsted at Massa" ckusetts Institute of Technology, studied art in France and later taught at Groton and Fesscnden schools. Hc leaves n wife. mother, sister and two brotlfSrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23

Corporation and $25,000 from William A. Tobler of Nit Carmel near Hamden. The REC accepted a first mortgage on the Waterville proptrey for its loan and Mir Tobler accepted a second mortgage.
 Toblcr Is President
 MT Tobler was elected president and treasurer of the new company and Lyle A. Brown who has been striving diligently for the reorgah- ization since the company went into receivcrship is vice-presidcE:t and general manager.
 Several prominent men of the state are named to the board of directors, as follows: Mir Toblcr, Mir Brown, Starr Barnum of New Haven, T. A. D. Jones of New Ha- ven, former coach of the Ya;e football team and operator of a coal company in New Haven, and Francis T. Phillips of this city, member of the R. F. Griggs Ca and a member of the board of a!- dermen. This new set up will ha the permanent organization of the company.
 Attorney Herman J. Weisman who has appeared for the trustees appointed in the federal court af- ter the receivcrship was transferred from the superior court, drew up the mortgage deeds, that are on file at the town clerks office
 Free of Federal Court
 The operations of the company will be free from control of the
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
MAINE IN FEAR
 OF BALD EAGLES

Cherryficld, Me-, April 2s-(UP) Maine to-Say feared an invasioa of bald eagles, after more than a score of the giant birds had been found devouring the remains of government drought animals slaughtered last winter. Fearing loss of small children, poultry and cattle. residents tookff precautions. Bird experts, puzzled by the sight of one great flock of tho huge birds, said it was the first time they had ever seen eagles travel ing other than alone or In pairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
TOTAL DEATHS IN EARTHQUAKE ARE
 GIVEN AS 3,l52
9,99l Injuredy With l4,-
 800 Buildings Down; 800 Dead in Persia
(Copyrlght 1885 By United Press)

(Copyright 1885 By United Press) Tailhoku, Formosa, April 2S - U.P.)-Formosan authorities to- day made plans for rebuilding areas shattered by series of f-earth quakes which took heavy toll of life and property on this Japanese island off the coast of China.
 The toll stood at 3.152 persons dead and 9,991 injured. There was little likelihood of its being in creased materially as only few isolated and sparsley settled areas remained unchecked. Many origin ally reported injured proved to be persons who had been i'll and who in the confusion were listed as quake victims.
 Wooden Buildings Stood
 A tremendous task lay ahead of the privincial authorities. particu- larly in the western and northern states, in rehabilitation efforts. Wooden structures withstood the temblors best. Concrete and brick structures were shaken down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
GANNETT REPLACES oCHs

New York, April 23.-(UP) = Frank E. Gannett, Rochester. N. Y., president of the Gannctt news papers. replaced the late Adoiph $. Ochs on the board of directors of the Associated Press.
 He was elected last night. Re- elected for three year terms were Frank E. Moves, of the Washing ton Star; Robert Mclean, of the Philadelphia Bulletin; Frederick F. Murphy, of the Minneapolis Tribune, and Paul Patterson, or the Baltimore Sun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
NOT TO RESIGN

washington, April 2S.-(UP)-- Administration officials today as- serted. there was no foundation to reports published in Boston that Attorney General Homer s. Cum mings and secretary of Agriculture Henry A, Wallace were expected to resign from the cabinet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
'THOMS BILLS ARE SAVED DEFEAT BY
 BEING TABLED
Woman Rep. Made Motion to Table Them = New
 Board for TOrringtOn
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat Lcgislntiye RcTOrtcrl

Hartford, April 23.-Rejection of bills introduced by Representative John D. Thoms of Waterbury and Representative William McDermott of Naugatuck, calling for com- mission to study the high liabil- ity rates for automobile insurance in the Waterbury area was halted to-day in the house by Mrs Grace II. Schenhcrr, republican, of Noi- folk.
 The bills were reported unfav. orably by the insurance commit tee of which Senator John c Blackall of Hartford is chairman. Mrs Schenherr moved to have the bills tabled and was unanimously supported by the house.
 TOrrington Board
 The city of Torrington will havo
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Late Bulletins
REI,IEF ROLLS OF GOVT.

Washington, April B. (UP)--FederaI emergency relief administration statistics today revealed that one-sixth the country's population depends on the government for food and cloth ing. Relief rolls listed 20,523,042 persons in March, the last month for which figures are available. Cost of caring for them was more than $15O, 100000 March relief rolls decreased l47,- BOA persons below January, the winters hlgn point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23

pC1lCAOn' UAL.
 Governor Cross, in sending the nomination of Judge Finn and other judges whose terms expire this year to the senate, did 50 on the assumption that since the senate had twice voted In favor of :he constitutional amendment giving him power to nominate these judges, no further action by the legislature was necessary.
 Disputed Last Term
 Four years ago when Governor Cross sent in the nominations for judges. the republican controlled assembly decided he did not have authority to do so. Therefore the committee on Judiciary raised res- olutions and compiled with the governors wishes, bringing in q favorable report on the names submitted.
 A bill was then introduced amending the constitution In order { ogive the governor power to make the nominations. This amendment was voted on and passed at the last two state elec- tions.
 There was the possibility that the question might be raised that ar enabling act should be passed be- fore the governor could make nom- nations. However, whether the governors act Is passed or not,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
SHIRLEY TEMPLE IS ILL

Hollywood, April 3-(UP)-Shirley Tenn ple's birthday party was cancelled today because the the child movie star had cold. Two more chil- dren of Hollywood newspaper writers had been invited to Shirley's sixth birthday celebration. The party will be held later this week. Studio officials said Shirleys cold was not severe and that she would recover within day or SO:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, April 2s (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to April goth compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year: This Year Expenses Lnst Year $5,640,70l, ,600S1 $5,69S,l84,S62.4b
 Receipts $3,04l,249,1927l $2.445,04S,6l4.23
 Deficit
 $2.599, ,452. .40s.10 $s,24s.13e.24s.2s
 Cash Balance $2.os4.4s7.sSl.7S $4.4l4.455.ss5.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23

Southport, Conn, April 23.-(UPJ-HarTIy J. Coucherie, 51, Norwalk, was under a negli- gence charge today as result of an automobile father of a police sergeant, lost his life. Burns was struck while walking along the shoulder of the highway. He died enroute to hospital from a crushed chest, fracture of both legs and in ternal injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
Reorganization Of Beardsley WoLcott Co. Is Completed
Waterville Plant Now Operating as New Company; $llO,OOO Cash Provided William A. Tobler of
 Mt Carmel Is the New President

The Beardsley and Wolcott Mfg Company in Water vile is operating company, free and clear of all claims as result of reorganization plans that eliminated yesterday Officers and board of directors have been elected and total of $11OOOO in cash has been received with which to proceed.
 The cash received was in the form of loan in the amount of S25 GOO from the Reconstruction Finance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
Judge EdlUard L Finn
 Reappointed By GoU.
His Nomination Is for Four Years-Other Appoint ments Made By Chief Executive-Milk Control
 Board Is Badly Beaten
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Especial Legislative Reportcrl

Hartford, April 23 .. Judge Edward J. Finn of the court of pleas in Waterbury whose term expires May 13 next was today renomnaed for four term by Governor Wilbur L. Cross. The nomination sent to the senate but early this afternoon had not been acted due to the lengthy debate in progress the old age
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