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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
DOORSTEP THIEF IN WATERVILLE
 MAKES ESCAPE
FatrOlman Patrick Cluney Fired Several Shots But
 Thief Did Not Stop

shotsa from a policeman's gun this morning failed to halt a thief who has been regularly stealing milk and groceries from the door. step of a store near the corner of Boyden and Hanover streets. Wat erville. Caught in the act of taking some merchandise which had been left in front of the establishment, the theft raced down nearby rail- road tracks when surprised by Patrolmaii Patrick Cluney and did not stop his dash for safety when the policeman fired three shots into the air in an effort to halt him.
 Had Been Complaints
 Patrolman Cluney had received complaints that merchandise was being stolen from the store's door, step, where 1t is left by night deliv- cry trucks. Several times during the past week, he waited in vain for the thief to appear.
 Last night, he set a trap again for the thief. Hidden by the shad- ows of an adjoining building. the waiting policeman heard the thief approach about 3:15 this morning. Racing to the front of the store, he found the thief already run- ming away, several stolen articles stilf in his hand.
 The policeman's cries to the fu- gitive to halt went unheeded, as did the bullets, fired moment la- ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
Cities Seruice Came
 UnderProbe OfLobby
Official of Company Said $2OOOOO Was Spent to Beat Roosevelt Utility Bill-Many Lawyers Were
 Paid Juicy Fees By Company

Washington, Aug. 21.-(UP).-- Sen, Hugo l.. Black forced into the senate lobby committee record today data concerning a modified chain letter method of fighting the :Wheelev- RaEhltrls tflitys shills V S.s.
 Turning temporarily from ques- tioning of the Associated Gas and Electric company's Howard c. Hopson, Black broadened the in- quiry to the Cities Service com pany, calling its comptroller, W. B. s. Winacns.
 Wlnans said the ''top holding ompany" spent about $loo,o0o on expenses in the campaign against the bill and the subsidiaries per- haps $1o,00O more. He said Arthur Mule, former democratic comhit- teeman from Nebraska, was retain ed as Washington attorney at $25,- 900 a year.
 Revised Estimate
 Under questioning Winans re- vised his estimate of the cost of campaign to $200,000, including lawyer fees.
 He said the company paid Jo- seph Tumulty $12,500; Frueauff, Robinson & Sloan of New York, $50,000, fee still under dispute;
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
BERCDOLL HAS
 BEEN PROTESTED

Boston, Aug. 21.-(UP).-Na- tional Commander Ralph W. Ro- bart of the Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States to- day urged President Roosevelt to deny the appeal of draft-dodger Grover Cleveland Bergdoll to re- turn to the United States. In a letter to MT. Roosevelt, Robart, who is state director of necessaries of life, wrote:
 May I respectfully call your attention to the fact that Bergdoli has not only proven himself a coward but also has shown an ut- ter disregard for law. for after hav- ing been regularly convicted of cowardice and sentenced to serve a term in prison, he escaped from the custody of his guards and stole his way out of the country. "Now many years after the war he per- forms another cowardly act by supplementing his petition with a request from his wife to appear personally beforde you to make an appeal for his return under terms outlined by him. It is perfectly natural for coward to hide be- hind the petticoat. If he Is now repentant he should return to this country and take his medicine like a man."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
K. OF (. ELECTED
 GRAND OFFICERS

New York, Aug. 21.--UP)- Martin H. Carmody of Grand Rap ids, Mich, was reelected supreme knight of the supreme council, Knights of Columbus, at the an- nual convention to-day. It is his fifth term.
 Other officers chosen for two year terms were; /
 Francis P. Matthews of Omaha, Neb., deputy knight; Daniel J. Callahan, Washington, D. C., treas urer; William J. Mckinley, New York secretary; Luke l.. Hart, St. Louis, advicate; Rt. Rev. Msgr. John J. McGivney, Bridgeport, Conn.,, chaplain; Dr. Edward w. Fahey. St. Paul. Minn., physician, and David F. Supple, San Fran cisco, warden.
 Supreme directors, elected for three-year terms, included Leo F. Craig, Sioux Falls, s. D.: James H. Devaney, Cascade, la. Edward P. Ryan, Spokane, Wash. Mi- chael J. Healey, Topeka, Kan., and James Donahoe, Chicago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
UNITED STATES
 TO HOLD ALOOF
 ON WAR CRISIS
Will Not Change Policies on Neutrality-COngress
 May Pass Measure

Washington, Aug. 21-- (UP)-- The State Department remained aloof today from active participa- ton in the European crisis result ing from threatened war between Italy and Ethiopia while neutrality legislation was being rushed be- fore congress.
 The administration is keeping in close touch with developments through European representatives, but has not consulted any other government concerning possible &C., tion in event of war.
 The principal concern of the United States at present Is to keep out of war. Legislation designed to accomplish this was before the .senate5todaysyss Taenao aocrati cs lead deEs gave assurance of jamyote before congress adjourns.
 Proposed Neutrality
 Proposed neutrality legislation would CD bar shipment of muni- tions to belligerant countries; (2) forbid Americans from travelling on ships of belligerant nations except at their own risk; and (D forbid use of American ports for supply ing warning nations.
 The legislative proposals result ed from extensive hearings by the senate munitions committee, head ed " Senator Gerald P. Nye r.. N.D., Nye and Senator Homer T.. Bone, d., Washington, won ma- jority Leader Joseph T. Robin (Cnntinned nn Para Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
WAR CRISIS HAS
 BEGUN TO GROW
Great Appeals to United States-British Lead.
 CTS Fear Trouble
(By United Press)

The Ethiopian war crisis de- veloped swiftly today into q grave threat to the peace of Europe.
 Not since 1914 have such scenes of official activity been witnessed in London. Cabinet members, ur- gently summoned. hurried to the capital from scattered vacation re- sorts. Leaders of opposition par ties and politicians who were headline" officials in World War days were called into conference at the foreign office.
 Ray Atherton, American charge d'affaires, paid two visits to Down. ing street and received a persona. appeal from Sir Samuel Hoare. foreign secretary, to ask Washing ton to reconsider It's aloof attitude on the dispute.
 British Indian troops were or- dered from Simla to Adds Ababa to reinforce the legation guard there.
 q regard the present situation as the most serious we have had to face since 1914" said J. Ram- say Macdonald, returning from Scotland for tomorrow's emergency cabinet meeting.
 In Italy, Premier Benito Musso- lini calmly proceeded with his war preparations and decided to re- quisition all vehicles and their
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
BRITAIN ASKED
 TO RECONSIDER

Rome, Aug. 21.-(UP).-Great Britain was urged to reconsider it's hostile stand toward Italy's Ethio- plan policy in an editorial today in the Giornale D'Italia.
 Written by the editor, Virginia Gayda, the editorial was the first to reflect reaction to Britain's at titude toward Italy's projected Af- rican conquest.
 Britain has nothing to lose from Italian occupation of Ethi- opia," said the editorial. Actual ly Italy's presence in Ethiopia represents definite peace along the frontiers and end of armed Ethi- opian invasions and aggressions on British territory. There is talk that Italy will weaken her po- sltion because of the African cam paign."
 The editorial pointed out that nations furnishing arms to Ethi- opia merely are aggfavating Italy's task In Africa"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
M. BURRALL
 IS CANDIDATE EORMAYORALTY
Pape Forces Submitted His Name Without Open
 Caucus

John M. Burrall. present repub- lican deputy registrar of voters, will be the choice of the Pape-re- publican forces for the mayoralty nomination in the coming cam paign. Announcement to this effect was made this morning by Town Chairman Frederick w. Palomba who stated that MT. Burrall has agreed to accept the nomination if the city convention gives the place at the head of the ticket to him.
 Town Chairman Palomba stated In announcing the endorsement of the Paue-republican group of MT. Burrall that the deputy registrar had been decided upon as the log ical candidate after due consider ation and much study"
 Considered Popular
 Whether or not the rank and file of the republican party will agree to the dictation of the Pape-republican group as to the mayoralty nominee remains to be seen. On the other hand, MT. Bur rall is considered quite a popular figure in the republican party de- spite the fact that in many past elections he declined to be the standard bearer of the g.o.p. or- ganization.
 MT. Burrall was recently named deputy registrar of voters by g.o.p. Registrar Albert Taller. MI. Burrall is president of the Water-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
HUNT FOR ALVIN
 KARPE STARTS

Washington, Aug. 21.-(UP)--A relentless hunt went forward to- day for Alvin Karpis, public en- eny No. l, who has eluded justice department agents for more than a. year and a half and who taunted them by threatening the life of their chief. J. Edgar Hoover.
 As usual, the department main- tained closest secrecy about opera tions of it's agents and the nature of any clues on which they might eb working. But officials ex- pressed utmost confidence that sooner or later Karpis would be tracked down, as were John Dill finger, Baby Face" Nelson. "Pret- ty Boy" Floyd and other despera- does.
 Tho threat against Hoover's life apparently proved of little value as 6 clue to Karpis' whereabouts. 1t was received about . rnnnth aEns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
COP. REGISTRAR MADE NO REPORT
 EARLY TODAY,
Dunais Decision Worried Republicans--B0und to
 Cause Dissatisfaction

Registrar of Voters Albert Taller had not rendered decision up fo early this afternoon on the peti~ tio.. of Publisher William J. Pape asking that Peter J. Dunais, al- legged founder of the independents republican party be removed from the g.o.p. primary list. Hearing on the petition took place yesterday afternoon in the aldermanic chan1~ bers, the board sitting being cons prised of Registrar Taller and At torney Vincent A. Miller, the latter representing Republican Town Chairman Frederick W. Palomba.
 Decision Is Wrong
 Failure of a decision to come out today, until early this afternoon, brought forth many expressions 0f opi ion, foremost among them be- ing the claims that Registrar Faiier Is afraid to decide the matter and is killing time". If he bars Dunais from the primary list he VIII arouse the feelings of First Ward Chairman Dunais' host of packers and will only incur the favor of Publisher Pape. However, if he doesn't bar Dunais he will be forced to face a newspaper bar- rage at the hands of MT. Pape.
 Appeal In Sight
 Furthermore, if the decision goes against Dunais, an appeal to the superior court will be taken from Registrar Faller's ruling. Questions will also be raised as to the fitness of Attorney Miller to sit on the board of inquiry # the case goes to court. Incidentally Attorney Miller is cousin og Democratic Chairman John H. Crary but he is staunch repub- lican worker.
 Attorney Cassidy Accuser
 Bitter tirades by Attorney John H. Cassidy against Publisher Papes Attorney Miller, Republican Chair man Palomba, Attorney Vincent Scully of the corporation counsePe office and Registrar Taller yester~ day afternoon marked the hearing
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
YOUNG GIRL HAS
 BEEN ARRESTED IN THEFT CASE
Mary Parella Charged With Stealing From Bus
 and Trolley Cars

A series of thefts of money and tokens from the coats of operators of Connecticut Go. busses and troll Icy cars during the past month has been solved with the arrest of Mary Parella, 23. of Martone street, po- lice said today. Judge John F. Me- Grath this morning ordered the woman held till Saturday under bonds of $1.0o0.
 . Lieut.. Detective Joseph Stevens, acting head of the detective bureau. said today that police had evidence linking the girl with thefts from drivers on several trolley and bus lines in the city, as well as on bus and trolley routes to nearby towns. He declared that the suspect had twice been caught in the act of stealing money and tokens from the clothing of operators, but that the Connecticut Go. employees in both cases let her go after securing the return of their money.
 Detective Calvin Arrests
 1.-The srrest waes made by Detec- tive John Calvin, after three days of intensive investigation, climaxed yesterday when the detective spent almost the entire day riding on the Waterbury, Cheshire bus line. The arrest resulted from evidence gath. cred by Detective Calvin, and from a description of the girl furnished by several Connecticut Go. workers.
 Lieut. Detective Stevens said to- day that the girl has refused to break down under questioning. and that she has not yet admitted any guilt in connection with the thefts. Several trolley and bus operators were called to headquarters this morning to identify the suspect,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
Final Ne1vs Flashes
MARIA JERITZA IGNORES THREAT

New York, Aug. 21-(UP)-Maria Jeritza, smilingly disclosed when, the Normandie sailed today that she had sacrificed 32 pounds in anti cipation of making her film debut The blond diva left on her honeymoon with her husband, reports her former husband, Baron von Topper, had threatened not to recognize her American divorce in Vienna T have an engagement to sing at the opera in Vienna," she said "That shows what think of the threat"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
OFFICERS INDICTED

Harlan, Ky. Aug. 21.-(UP) - Nineteen state and national guard officers were indicted today by Harlan County grand jury as a re- suit of troop movements during the Aug. 8 gubernatorial primary elec- ton. The indictments were return ed less than 24 hours after adjut- ant General Henry H. Denhardt of Kentucky National Guard was in- dicted on charges of criminal con tauant oe court
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
MOVIE INDUSTRY
 TO KEEP SILENT
Shut Down Tight to Pay Tribute to Rogers; Body
 of Post Is Home
By GEORGE H. BEALE

(United Press Stan CorreSponucnt) Hollywood, Aug. 21-(UP)-The motion picture industry will shut down completely tomorrow after noon to honor the memory of Will Rogers. It will be the greatest trib- ute the industry has ever paid a deceased performer.
 Four memorial services will be held for him tomorrow afternoon at the same time his family and inti- mate friends are attending his fun eral services at the Wee Kirk O the Heather at Glendale. Gov. Frank F. Merriam, asked all Call ifornians by proclamation to ob- serve one moment of silence during Rogers funeral.
 Family Arrives
 Rogers widow and their three children arrive today from the east where they received word of the tragic accident that killed the be- loved humorist and Wiley Post, flyer. They will go at once to the Rogers ranch in Santa Monica canyon, but later will visit the gold chapel room at For est lawn cemetery where Rogers
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21

The house approved the finnl conference report on the IVA amendment bill. Only similar sen- ate action is needed to send that must" measure to the White House.
 The conference report on the tax Dill was ready fo raction in both houses. w
 A decision on fate of the Public Utility Holding Company Bill was expected soon. Conferees met in the morning, found themselves still aeadlocked, and agreed to meet again at 8 p. m. and decide whether 10 return to house and senate for instructions.
 Neutrality Bill Passed
 Washington, August 21 - (UP) The senate today approved leg lslation designed to keep the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
SEVEN-FOOT FALL FATAL

Springfield, Mass, Aug. 21-(UP)-A sev- en-foot fall from the veranda of his home cost the life of Royal Bassett, 2, here today. A com panion, Robert Campbell, T. suffered back and face injuries. The boys were hanging to flower box resting on brackets on the porch when it suddenly tipped over, spilling the boys to the ground. Bassett's neck was broken. A corner of the box struck Campbell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
First Legal Execution ln Modern History Is Reuiued By Esthonid
Waterbury Man
 DroWned Today

Frank Shechy, 60, of 55 Walnut avenue, we'll known resident of this city, was drowned this afternoon while swimming at Clinton, where he had been spending n vaca- ton. He was a brother of the late David Shcchy, former prominently known liquor dispenser of Baldwin street and operated similar busi- ness himself on Baldwin street for many years. He was the father of John F. Sheehy, teacher at Wilby high school. No details on the drowning accompanied the report re- ccived at the Mulvillc Funeral Home on West Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
NORMA MILLEN
 WAS RELEASED
Escaped Photographers, News Writers By Way
 of Cellar Door
BY HOMER JENKS (United Press Staff COrrespondent)

(Umite0 Press Statf COrFeSD0nuent)
 Dedham, Mass, August 21 - (UP) = Freed after nearly IS months Imprisonment as a mur- der accessory, Norma Brighton Milien, minister's daughter and executed bandits widow left Ded- ham jail by a cellar door early to- day, covered herself with Q rug in the tonneau of an automobile, and was whisked away.
 Her destination was a mystery.
 One report was that she was to board a plane at Boston airport and fly to St. Louis. Mo, to begin life anew at the home of her mar ried sister, Mrs. Thelma Martin.
 Another was that she was to motor to a secluded farm in New Hampshire for a three-week vaca- ton.
 Not at Fathers Home
 A third rumor, that she would go to the Natick home of her father, the Rev. Norman Brighton, was swiftly proved .groundless when newsmen swarmed there to find the house In darkness.
 If she actually had planned tc fly westward. it was believed she might have deferred the take-off until an earIy-morning fog lifted.
 Norma, 20-year-old chestnut haired beauty, had served one year--minus 36 days for good be- havior - for her part in the mur. der of two policemen during . $15,000 Needham bank robbery in February, 1884. It was these crimes that sent her youthful hus- band, Murten Millen, his brother, Irving, and the college trained Abe Faber to the electric chair last June. Prior to being sentencesi September 36 hast. Norma had been in isil six months. awaiting trial.
 Her gaunt. gray father, who re- tired from the ministry to sell au-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
PRESIDENT WAS CHEERED

Columbus, Or, Aug. 21-(UP)-En Enthusiastic support of the New Deal was voiced today at the Ohio Federation of Labor convention as dele gates voted overwhelmingly against a resolution favoring labor party. The New Deal was praised by spokesmen for the United Mine Workers of Ohio. Mention of President Roose- velt's name brought prolonged cheering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21

Washington, August 21 - (Up1 = President Roosevelt today said that so far as he knows nothing has been received in the way of q request from Great Britain that the United States join in efforts under the Kellogg -Briand pact to avert the Italo- Ethiopian conflict.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21

In the grim military prison of Reval, Voigemast was led into the death chamber. Prison officials and the prison doctor stood silent- ly by.
 The murderer was handed the poison cup, containing potassium cyanide-a poison so deadly that in its pure form a drop on the tongue kills almost like stroke of lightning, paralyzing the heart instantly.
 Victim Did Not Trclnble
 voigemast's hands did not even tremble as he took the cup. He did not hesitate, but raised 1t to his lips and gulped it down. With
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Aug. 21-(UP Pl-Gpv~ ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Aug. f0 compared with 8 year ago:
 This Year Expenses LnHf XH&E Sl,i20,s79,7s2.ss $776,sl2.l19.69 ,So1, ,s7s,s4i.5s ssos.777sss.sy ss1s, ,soO,s41.os ssss.7s4.lss.ss 5ss.744.sso.57 ss.aa7. .sss.ss4s7'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
Convicted Murderer Lifted "1emlock Cup" of Deadly Poison to His Lips and Fell Dead-fiad Choice
 of Being Hanged or Poisoning Himself
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Reval Esthonia August 21 - (UP) = Paul Voigemast, condemned murderer, stoicaly lifted "hemock cup of deadly poison his lips today and fell dead his own official executoner behalf of the state.
 It was the first legal selfexecution in modern history under Esthonas law giving condemned man the choice of being hanged or killing himself with poison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
NEGROES WERE DISPERSED

Paris, Aug. 2I = (UP) = Police today charged and dispersed group of French Col boulevards denouncing Italy for it's Ethiopian policy and shouting "Down with Mussolini." There were numerous fist fights. Several Negroes were injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
APPEALS TO STATES

Albany, N. Y., August 21 = (UP) = Secretary of Labor Fran ces Perkins today appealed to states throughout the nation to create old age pensions and unesm- ployment insurance systems.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
Neutrality Bill. Passed h1 Senate .h Utn1 ost Speed
Legislation Is Designed to Keep United States Out of Foreign Wars-Congress Is f1rrying Along
 to Close Down This Week
BY H. o. THOMPSON United Press staff Correspondent)

Washington, August 21 -- (UP) = Leaders kept Con- yress in high gear today on the road to adjournment
 Neutrality legislation which had threatened to delay the Senate was approved by that chamber in less than half an hour and sent to the House. The Senate then resumed dis cusson of the Guffey Coal Regulation Bi with leaders for hv niuhtfal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-21
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