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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25

Los Angeles, Sept 25-(UP)---La- bor trouble, legal trouble, and fam ily trouble combined today to in- terrupt Aimee Semple McPhersons saving of souls in AngeluS temple The red-haired evengelist's daugh- ter, Roberta Semple, stamped out oi the temple parsonage with 8 decla- ration that honor would not permit her to remain. Jake Moidel, Mrs McPherson's lawyer, and Roberta's fiance, by reports, barricaded him. self in his ofiice and said honor would not permit him to leave. Sis- ter Aimee said tn temple was "my baby' and that she would not be intimidated. :.
 Giles N. Knight, Angelus temple efficiency expert whose efforts to in- crease efficiency caused the trouble stayed away from telephones and said nothing. The dissension arose because Knight ordefed Roberta, who is manager of the Augelus broadcasting station, to submit all her programs to him for censoring Roberta said she wouldn't and went to Moidel. Immediately after tho conference she left her motheri home. bag and baggage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
BANKERS AGREE
 UPON RECOVERY
Business Is Coming Back Rapidly Popular Feel-
 ing for Roosevelt

San Francisco, Sept. 25-(UP)- Agreed that business recovery Is lon its way" delegates to the American Bankers association disbanded to- day and took with them to their homes a plea for governmental cur tailment of expenditures and return to a balanced budget. The conven- tion adopted a report of its resolu- tons committee which demanded that national, state and local gov ernmentS trim their treasury defi- cits. The committee, headed by Thomas c. Preston, Chattanooga, Tenn, asserted that budget 'red ink" was the most formidable bar rier against complete recovery.
 Very Optimistic
 The convention, adjourned in an atmosphere of optimism.
 Business recovery continues tc make good progress in almost all phases of our economic life," the resolutions committee informed the delegates.
 Trend to Roosevelt
 In one of the final addresses Clar- ence Francis, president of General Foods corporation, told the delegates that more than six out of ten per sons questioned in a national survey he conducted replied that there was man in public life with whose views on money matters they agreed President Roosevelt'S monetary views were the most popular, he said the survey revealed. Father Charle: E. Coughlin was next with Senator Carter Glass of Virginia and Gov ernor Landon next in that order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
POLICE CLOSED
 ONE CONCESSION

Lowell, Mass. Sept (UP)-- State police closed an alleged gam bling concession and a .hulu-hulu" dance act early today at q South Common carnival held in connection with Lowell's centennial celebra- tion.
 Assistant District-Attorney James P. O,Sullivan and centennial com- mitteman Daniel ODay, Irving K. Charwick- and superintendent of parks John ". Kiernan, inspected the concessions.
 Call the hula. hula dance "noth- ing more than a strip affair, !" O'Sullivan ordered 1t stopped as a crowd of merrymakers was attract ed by a raid-squad of l2 state policemen. No arrests were made.
 The alleged gambling wheels were operated under . license granted by the committee to Harry Finneral of Lowell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
CHECK OF S135
 CAUSE OF SUIT
Waterbury Savings Bank Has Had It s Years;
 Two Claiming It

In an unusual suit filed in coln- mon pleas court today, the Water- bury Savings Bank asks for advice on what to do with . check in Its possession for more than eight years and which has not been cashed since that time. The suit is directed against Gustaye V. Stromwal and Charles N. Walkelibach.
 On March 30, 1928, says the bank. Naere WAS placed in its keeping a .Eeck for $l35, to be held pending settlement of dispute between the swo men and to be delivered only on consent of both.
 One Claim Is Made G
 Since that date, says the bank, Wilkenbach has claimed the check a number of times, but it has not been turned over to him because of the original instructions given the institution.
 The bank says in its action that it has no knowledge of the respec- tive rights o fthe two men to the check. The suit asks an injunction restraining the two men from start ing legal proceedings against the bank until their rights have been ruled on by the court. The bank also asks that the two defendants file interpleadings setting forth then claims to the check. The writ TOT the bank was drawn by Attorney Michael Galullo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
LONCSHOREMEN
 READY TO STRIKE

San Francisco, Sept. 25-(UP)- Leaders of the International Long shoremen's association said today that they fear. in six days, the out break of water front labor war ,rivaling the one that, caused the | San Francisco general strike of 1884 Harry Bridges, president of the Pacific Coast division of the Long eration of the Pacific Coast. said shoremen and of the Maritime Fed the disturbance might become na. tional.
 The union executive committee meets tomorrow to make plans fol the lockout the employers are stag ingh Oct. l."
 On that day the contracts that ended the 1884 strike expire. Elm ployers have proposed temporary working arrangement to be in ef- feet until a new long term contract can be negotiated but 1t involves re. nunciation by the dock workers oi some of the privileges dearest tt them.
 Bridges and Matt Meehan, Seattle district chairman of the l. l.. A. said the proposal was a blind for lockout and had the end of the ur1' ion" as its only aim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
COP PUZZLED ON
 SENATE CHOICE
May Endorse Union Party or Name Own Man to
 Face Sen. LawlOr

Bitter controversy over whether or not to endorse the union party candidate or name regular repubs lican nominee is scheduled for to- nights 18th senatorial district g.o.ps convention. Three regular republi@ cans are after the lone nomination. while a small group is urging the endorsement of Floyd Rasmussen. already seeking the post of senator on the union party label in tho 16th.
 Finton Cuddy, George Mitchell prominent young republican. and Merran Hill, former state policeman and ex-chief of the inspection de- partment of the local motor vehicle office, are the regular republicans in the race.
 Upson Keeps Out
 Town Chairman J. Warren Epson today reiterated his statement of earlier in the week to the effect that he would maintain 8 hands-off po- Hey in the l6th district fight. He will not be present at tonight's sess
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
FIVE WIT MISSES
 IN BUS TRAGEDY
They Will Be Questioned By Coroner Monzani
 Some Time Today

Five witnesses to the Cheshire bus accident were to be questioned by Coroner John T. Monzani today as he proceeded with his plan to take stenographic evidence for court records in lieu of 8 formal inquest. Coroner Monzani said this morning he had arranged for interviews with Charles Hubbell, and Alfred Plass, driver and helper of the Checker board truck which was approach ing the bus just prior to the mo- ment it skidded, left the highway, and overturned, instantly killing three passengers, and fatally injur- ing the driver.
 More to Be Questioned
 Also to be questioned this after noon were Patsy DaPonte, student driver, who was in the bus. John Chatfield, a passenger, and Mrs. Rocco Diorio and Mrs. Duffy. Cor oner Monzani said he understood Mrs. Diorio, wife of the restaurant proprietor, and Mrs. Duffy were following in a car behind the bus and witnessed the accident.
 Victim Improving
 At St. Mary's hospital this morn- ing, Miss Lucretia Norton, 9, of Cheshire, one Of those injured in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
France Confronted By Monetary Problems
Flight of Capital Is Cause of Alarn-GoId Embargo i ~ Threatened 1000 in That Metal
 Shipped Today to New York
Bv HAROLD ETTLINGER

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 Paris, Sept. 25.-CUP)-The gov- ernment strove today to find a so- lution of the nations monetary problems which have accelerated the flight of capital and brought rumors of a gold embargo this week end,
 Speculation was curbed on the bourse, upsetting an imitation boom. But the gold flow continues, the greatest single shipment in recent years going to Cherbourg for re- shipment to New York.
 The cabinet was called into ses- sion at 2:30 p. m. by Premier Leon Blum to hear reports from Finance Minister Vincent Auriol and Blum on the franc crisis. It was under stood the cabinet would draft meas ures immediately to curb activities of speculators in event of any "re- alignment" of currencies.
 Discuss Situation
 The cabinet also will hear plans for the 1887 budget and discuss the international situation.
 Immediately after the cabinet meeting, the cabinet will be received by President Albert LeBrun at the Elysee Palace, where any cabinet decrees will be signed.
 The French started hedging against possible devaluation of thu franc shortly after the bourss opened. International issues wer' sought as nationals tried to finc haven for their funds. Royal Dutcf shares went up 65 points. French
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JANUSAITIS IS
 NOT YET BONDED
Coroner MOnzani, Attor- aey GuiifOile Fail to
 Get Together '

, Bonds fon thes release of John Janusaitis, 70, of 36 Lafayette street, held as Q coroner's prisoner at police headquarters since Sep tenber ii after the death of Mrs, Mary Janusaitis, 45, also of 3d Lafayette street, will probably" be set at $2,000 or $2,500, Coroner John T. Monzani. said today. Mir MonSani said tfis morning he had not yet been able to get in touch with Attorney Joseph c. Guilfoilel JantsaitiS' counsel.
 Alleged Beating
 Mrs. Janusaitis died a few days after admission to the hospital where she was taken after an al- legged beating at the hands of Janusaitis, with whom. she lived. An autopsy performed by Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum, medical examiner, revealed thaht the primary cause of death was sclerosis of the liver, with the beating probably cohtri- outing factor. pr. Kirschbaum said none of the bruises the woman had received were deep enough to af- feet the vital organs and legal
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
BANDITS HELD IN
 $25,OOO BONDS

West Springfield. Mass. Sept. 25-1r (UP)-Two New York bandits, cap- tured yesterday after running gun battle, pleaded guilty to burglary and other charges today and were held for the grand jury in SSS. 900 bail each. On suggestion of District Judge William J. Granfield, William Marsden, 38, and Richard Harrison, g. both of whom gave Hotel Wood stock. New York. as their address, waved examination.
 The charges grew out of a break at the Coca Cola Bottling Works Wednesday night, where they ob- tained $352 cash and $S4 in cheeks. Subsequently, the pair attempted to break Into the Dollars Cleansing com pauy but were surprised by police after knocking oil u e combination of q safe containing $i200. "
 Nearly dozen shots weie ex- changed In the battle that ended with their capture and recovery of more than $7Ooo in cash and jewelry. %
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
JUDGE RESCUED
 INJURED WOMAN

Belmont, Mass Sept. 25-(UP)- Probate Judge Joseph Monahan ex- tricated an injured young woman from a wrecked automobile early to- day after the machine had crashed into a hydrant in front of the jur- ist's Fairview avenue home. The vic- tim, Miss Dorothy Deschamps. 24. of Boston, was taken to a Cambridge hospital suffering from a fractured right arm and other injuries.
 John Donovan, 25, Watertown druggist and alleged driver of the car, disappeared shortly after the crash but later returned and was arr rested on charges of drunkenness, drunken driving, leaving the scene of an accident and driving after re- vocation of his license.
 He pleaded not guilty to all charges when arraigned in East Cambridge district court. The case was continued until Oct. and bail fixed at $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
Both Maneuyering for Positions of TOle. do, Madrid at Stake LOYALISTS FEELING
 MORE CONFIDENT Flood Waters Did Not Cause Much Harm; Rebels Advance
BY MICHAEL McEWEN Copyright, 1886, by United Pressy

Copyright 1886, by United Pressl
 Gibraltar, September 25. = (UP) Spanish rebel and loyalist armies unanswered today for the initiative in the Maqueda-T Toledo area on which the fate of Toledo and Madrid, and the life of the left wing government, de- pendS. Analysis of conmu. niques and claims of both sides put the fighting lines about 10 miles west of Toledo, on the Mequeda-T Toledo road, and about one mile north of Maqueda on the Maqueda road. Both sides talked belligerently and hoped to assume the offensive today. Loyalists gained on the Maqueda-Madrid road yesterday and tie lines remained static, apparently, on the Maqueda- Toledo road.
 Dramatic developments impended at Bilbao, on the Bay of Biscay coast in the north. A rebel ultts matum to surrender expired at I 8. m. today (8 pd m. Thursday EDT.). Right.st (rebeD troops were advancing in three columns on the city from the east and squadron of rightist airplanes awaited orders
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to labor by large industries. The committee expects to adjourn after today'S hearing.
 One of the strangest groups ever to be heard by senate committee has told of brutal Fink" warfare, Slugging, use of live steam, electrov cution and tear gas against strikers. The witnesses ranged from "finks" with long police records to execu- tives of munitions firms.
 From seven officers of the Pin kerton service, 8 nationwide de- tective agency, the committee seeks additional details of widespread espionage system used by some en1- ployers against their workers.
 Heading the witnesses today are R. A. Pinkerton, president of Pink erton service, and Rossiter Asher, general manager. Others are S. L. Stiles, Philadelphia district man. ager; w. A. Shoemack, R. s. Mason, R, l.. Burnside and E. s. Clark, offi- 1. .cials of the Detroit branch Of the agency.
 Elite of Detectives A committee investigator described the Pinkerton Agency as Ian old. time blue chip outfit, the elite oi the industrial detective business. The firm was founded shortly after the Civil War.
 During the 1892 steel strike il gained national prominence by al legedly sending hundreds of strike. breakers into Pennsylvania to en. gage in the battle of Homestead l in which scores of workers for An drew Carnegie were killed. Sine
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
British Foreign Minister Eden Proposes Peaceful
 Move to That Effect
LEAGUE COVENANT
 MAY BE REWRITTEN
Will Divorce Versailles
 Treaty-Dark Picture of World Situation
BY WALLACE CARROLL United Press Staff Correspondent

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 United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Geneva, September 25 = (UP) = Foreign Minister Anthony Eden of Great Bri- tain began paving the way for Germany's return to the League of Nations today. Speaking before the assem- bly,, he suggested that the covenant be rewritten to divorce it from the Versailles treaty, SO hateful to the Reich. Germany long has demeanded that the league covenant be separated entirely fro mthe peace treaties. The young British statesman even implied his support of revising the whole Versailles treaty, declaring Human life is not static, but 8 changing thing"
 Another Peace Move
 Eden offered stil lanother olive branch to Germany, which has in- sisted that 1t must have colonies Ill order to obtain raw material.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
AMOSKEAC MILL
 PROBE TO START
l2,OOO Security Holders Have Lost $5O,OOO,OOO
 By Some Juggling
By HOMER JENKS

Copyright, 1886, by United PresS)
 Boston, Sept. 25-(UPl-Public inquiry into alleged "back-stage' financial juggling in the Amoskeag cotton textile business-once the largest of its kind in the world will open Thursday at Manchester N. H.. with nearly a score of na- tionally- known financiers as wit nesses, it was announced.
 Manipulations of insiders" cost 12,0O0 security holders in the de- funct Amoskeag Manufacturing Go and its parent holding firm, Amos keag O.. $5o,0o0,oo0 in the past de- cade, according to Peter c, Bore chief counsel for the Sabath con. gressional committee, which will conduct the public hearings.
 Some of Witnesses
 Among those called to tell their part in Amoskeag affairs is Charles Francis Adams, 70-year-old Boston
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25

claimant in the case is Rocco. Do- natO. a minor, acting through his mother, Mrs. Mary Donate, of 444 Pine street extension.
 The boy was employed by the First National Stors, Inc, and was injured while at work in 1933. On July 10, 1883, the respondent was ordered to pay him $5 weekly during total ipcapacity and payments have been made regularly since that time. A hearing was requested recently and doctors testified that the boy was not totally disabled and that he could go to school or engage in some kinds of work. The boy attempted to do neither, says Commissioner Lynch.
 Failed to Cooperate
 ''fIe failed to cooperate in any way to rehabilitate himself either by going to school or doing selective work, says the commissioner. Tt IS for the best interests of the claimant that compensation payments pc stopped forthwith in order that he may be brought to 8 full realization of his responsibility to aid himself" i" Commissioner Lynch orders pay- ments to stop as of September "A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
MRS. McCREA
 GIVEN DIVORCE

Bridgeport, Conn. Sept. 25-(UPy Joseph Scott McCrea, Greenwich. obtained divorce from her socials ly prominent husband, Charles Clarke McCrea, also of Greenwich in superior court today on grounds of habitual intenpera1ce.
 McCrea, who did not contest tho action, is the son of the late Col. Alexander Clarke McCrea, who was vice president and a director of thD Pennsylvania railroad.
 Mrs. McCrea was granted custody of two minor children. An alifnony settlement was arranged privately They were married Oct. 26, 1929. At that time Mrs. McCrea was Rep0 divorcee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
Late Bulletins
OFFER PRAYERS FOR LICENSE

New York, Sept. 25.-(UP)-A policeman haled into court Charles Suit, divinity student, for driving an automobile without license. Your honor, said Suit, T had just last that license when the policeman stopped me. l am it will be returned" 'Take two weeks to try it." said Magistrate De Luca. "But if it doesn't work, bring in new license"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
HORSE TRAINER
 APPEALS FINE

Newtucket, R. |. Sept. 25.-(UP) Robert F. Cufran, racing stable trainer, has appealed $40 fine growing out of his conviction for an alleged attack on 8 Providence newsnan.
 John R. Aborn, Providence Jour nal turf writer, was acquitted on d similar charge yesterday by Dis trict- Judge William M. Connell. The court proceedings resulted from a fight at Narragansett race track September II over a newspaper ar ticie about . horse trained hv Ctlrran,
 Curran is trainer for the Araho Stable, owned by Mrs. Walter E. o. Hara. wife Of the track president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
THOMAS J. FORD
 TOOK HIS LIFE

Bridgeport, Conn, Sept. 25-tUP)
 Thomas J. Ford, city welfare worker and former newspapernall committed suicide by inhaling H. iuminating gas in the kitchen of his home late yesterday. Medical examiner pr. H. R. DeLucia said his act was prompted by falling health.
 Ford was gassed and shell ll-shock- ed during the; World War and re- turned last Friday from D. S, Veter- ans hospital at Bronx, N. F.. where he had undergone treatment for a week.
 His widow, a son and 2 daughter survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
President Campaign
 Has Been Mapped Out
Short Excursions Into Several States But Will Be Near Capital Call Senator Vandenberg Is
 Answered By Secretary M0rgentliais
BY FREDERICK A. STORM United Press White House
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 Hyde Park, N. r., Sept. 25 (UP) Details of President Roosevelt'S campaign into upstate New York. West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, serving as curtain-ris- CT to 8 vigorous vote-getting drive through October were revealed to- day by the summer White House. The announcement came after President Roosevelt discussed stra- tegy with two dozen party leaders headed by James A. Farley, demo- cratic national chairman. To them, it was understood, MT. Roosevelt declared his intention of centering his fight in the strong industrial East and Middle West.
 Short Excursions
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PRIEST WAS BADLY BURNED

New York, Sept. 25.-(UP)-The Rev. Jo- seph Ramisceweski was burned about the face when he risked his life during fire in St. Valen- tines Roman Catholic church last night to save the Blessed Sacrament. The church, wooden structure crashed in flames few moments after thepriest came out with the sacred vessel. The loss was estimated at $5O,0 ,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
WELL KNOWN FRESHMAN DIES

Boston, Sept. 25-(UP)-Richard J. Dwyer, 66, former national president of the An cient Order of Hibernians and past grand knight of Pere Marquette council, Knights of Columbus died at his South Boston home early today. Born in Tipperary, Ireland, he was president of the South Boston Citizens association and postnas- ter of the South Boston station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
Con. Z M. Lynch StopsAlDdrd Made Io Rocco Donato
Boy Was Given Compensation of $ Weekly for In- iuries -He Can Now Do Light Work or Attend
 School Refused to Do Either

Halting of weekly compensation payments to Water bury youth in order thatt boy may be brought full
 realization of his responsibility to aid hsef is ordered today in finding handed down by Commissioner James M Lynch. The commissioners says that medical testimony seective work and yet the boy has done neither The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
KING EDWARD TEACHES PIERS

Balmoral, Scotland, Sept. 25-(UP)-Nine Scottish pipers received first lessons in syncopa tion today from King Edward VIII. The king instructed the Balmoral castle pipers in the mys- teries of modern jazz music, having them play the St. Louis Blues Edward, while student at Oxford, played the pipes much to the dismay and discomfort of his classmates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
DECLARES DIyIDEND

New Haven, Sept. 25- (UP)-Di- rectofs of the Southern New Eng lnKid Telephone CO, have declared ( regular quarterly dividend of xlSO Der share of caital stoc,s.. pay- abie oct. IS to stockholders of record Sept. %.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
DEATH ACCIDENTAL

Danielson. Conn, Sept. 25.- (UP) Police said today the death oi Michael Brown. who was drowned ilr q min pond last night, was ac- cidental. The body was found after his daughter reported him miss ing from home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Sept. 25-(UP)--Cpwv ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Sept. 2& as compared with a year ago:
 ThiW Year Expenses Last YG4e $1,54s, ,007, ,ss3.39 sl.757.ss6.0s 11 s1.oss. .ss5.sso.si sssl.isi.sss.73 s4ss, ,s51.7 TEAS s7ss.si4sSs.le ss.a44.s71.s7s.so si.sso,ss7.sss.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
REBEL, LOYALIST
 ARMIES PREPARE FOR GREAT FIGHT
Pinkerton Agency On Stand m Labor Case
Famous SIeuthing Company Gives Its Side of Strike Breaking HeIp-RObert A. PinkertOn, 32-Year-
 Old President Was Witness
BY c. L. SULZBERGER United Press Staff Correspondent

Washington, September 25. ,- (UP) = The senate Civil Liberties committee called heads of the Pnkerton National Detective Service today to testify in its inquiry into alleged spying" on labor unions.
 The activities of labor spies the third and final phase of the present inquiry into uAmerican opposition
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