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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-18
Madrid General Strike Ended

BIZ FHFffd PFcSS
MADRID. April ia 24-hour
general strike against Fascist vio-
lence ended this morning. Workers
in all lines of activity returned to
their Jobs as if nothing had hap
pened.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-18
GOLF T0GS IN ORDER,
WEATHER BUREAU SAYS
Clear Skies, Warmer, Is Prediction
Made for Week End.

j. H. Arlington, United States
meteorologist who plays a little golf
himself, predicted that it would be
warm enough tomorrow for the
city's links fans to enjoy themselves.
He said light frost is expected
tonight, but tomorrow should be fair
and slightly warmer. The tempera-
ture is expected to climb over the
week end, t.-t
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-18
SELASSIE APPEALS
TO LEAGUE FOR AID
Message Discounts Italian Report
of Approaching Abdication.

GENEVA. April 18.-Emperor
Halle Selassie telegraphed per-
soDslly to the League of Nations to-
day, again appealing Tor aid in his
country's extremity.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-18

The Emperor's appeal would serve
TO discount measurably Italian as
sertions that he had agreed to alb
dicate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-18
OCCUPATION JUSTIFIED,
SOVIET OFFICIAL SAYS
Turkish Move Approved by Russia,
Litvinov Declares.

By United Press
MOSCOW, April 18.-Maxim
Litvinov, commissar for foreign af.
fairs, informed the Turkish ambass
sador today that Russia considers
Turkeys occupation of the Darda-
nelles justified in view of the dam
ger of war and that Russia was
ready to participate in negotiations
to make the occupation legal.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29
Accused Knife
Wielder Held
Without Bonds
Jerry Stewart, 26, Faces
Charge Of Manslaughter;
Claims Self-D efense

Placing of a formal charge,
probably of manslaughter,
against Jerry Stewart, 26,
colored, of Lafayette street, is
expected within the next day
or two, following completion
of an investigation by Coro-
ner John T. Monzani. Stew
art is held at present on an
open charge as a coroner's
prisoner. No bond for his
release has been set.
Stewart Is alleged to have In
flicted fatal wounds on John L..
Clapp, 80, colored, Of 206 Bishop
street, following quarrel Deem
Der 20. Clapp died at st. Mary's
hospital Sunday night, Of a deep
thigh wound.
Detective Connie Shanahan re-
ported this morning that the wea-
pom which inflicted the fatal wound,
a good-sized pocketknife, had been
located. Stewards claim Is that he
acted In self-defense when he was
set upon by Clapp and his brother,
Robert Clapp.
Stewart was arraigned in city
court today on q charge Of assault
with q dangerous weapon but the
case was continued since the matter
is now Of city court jurisdiction and
in the hands of the coroner. Judge
Edward Mascolo first fixed bonds
for Stewards release at SIS, 900 but
withdrew the bond figure when In
formed that the coroner was hold
ing the colored man without bond,
pending completion Of his mvestl-
cation.
The coroner Is expected to report
the result Of his investigation to the
office OF States Attorney Lowrence
l.. Lewis, and formal charge Will
then be placed against the colored
man. Police are assisting the cor
oner in his inquest.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29
nephew NAMED
Chief LEGATEE
viii Of Late Antonas
KIimOfias PrObated To-
day; Sisters Shared

A nephew is named residuary
legatee in the will Of the late
Antonas Klimonas, also known as
Antanas Krinonis, admitted to pro-
bate today by Judge Dennis j.
Slavin. The nephew is Albert Will
liam Vailonis, from whose home Mr..
Klimonas requested in his will that
his funeral take place.
The will provides bequests Of $50
each to the following, all sisters:
Michela Balciene, Lithuania; Lud-
risa Tomiliene Rueve, Bristol; Agota
Kiszis, New Haven; Marcella Vail
oni5 Waterbury.
The sum of $50 is left to Rev. Jo-
seph valantiejus for Masses The
rest of the estate, including life In
surance policies and other items, is
left to the nephew, Albert William
Vailonis. The will was drawn Dec.
II. 1929. Mr.. Klimonas died Dec.
IA Of this year.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29
TRACTOR CRASHES
RESERVOIR FENCE
City Held Responsible By
New Workers. Claiming
$4,000 Damages

The City of Waterbury Is held
responsible by Girard Chill, Of New
York for damages which were done
to his tractor and trailer which
went through the fence at Wigwam
reservoir March Is, 1886, according
to suit entered In superior court
today which seeks 5000 damages.
Gill claims that on that date his
1886 Dodge tractor and Fruehauf
rtailer were being operated by Jo-
seph Kamphor on the Morris road
which is adjacent to the. reservoir.
1t Is his claim that the road, which
is under the care Of this city was
of dirt structure, and very narrow
and winding. The vehicle according
to the complaint, slid against the
fence, which was allegedly Of poor
and rotted wood and failed to hold
the vehicle on the road. AS result
Of the insufficient fence, the vehi-
Gle tumbled down an embankment
and was damaged considerably. 1t Is
alleged that the trcator was dam
aged to the extent Of $e75, the trail
er $500, and q towing company
charged 5000 for services.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29
Popular Organization
Completing So Year
Span Of Activities
Numbers Cty's Best Known Officials Among Its Mem
bership; Won Numerous Fionors in Field Of Sport;
Program Of Celebration to Be Decided Sunday

respected citizens and communities
spread from the Dominion to gulf,
and from coast TO coast. Many have
pursued tn professions. Therefore
1t is expected that the Golden
anniversary will be a cosmopolitan
gathering and the result Of widely
speculated interest.
ID First Meeting
The first gathering place Of the
membership In 1885 was at Pat
Kenough,s place on Lafayette street
where a handball court and tour
Moments marked the beginning Of
the many athletic activities which
followed. Michael Madden, presently
employed by the American Brass
company was then appointed cap
tam Of ports, and remained in this
position for years, adding trophy
after trophy to what has since be-
come one Of the largest collections
in the country.
Ac, ording to the traditions of
sporting event in those days. 1t was
re :alled that the contrasting teams
played for the entire gate receipts
and a side bet which sometimes
amounted to several hundred dol
lars, or as much as hackers could
provide. The result decided whether
or not the teams financial condi-
ton and that Of the supporters
would be hearty or forcefully neg
lected. usually the contest termin-
ated in riot among the spectators.
Successors
Cince the expiration Of the
managerial term Of Michael Mad
den others who have been active in
the capacity of sports captains in
clude William Pollard, a lieu-
tenant of detectives, Police Com
i-.ssioner Patrick Cronin Michael
Carroll, of the police force. and
Patrick Donahue, local fireman.
performed their duties previous to
the past score Of years.
II was recalled that the Brook
ly A. G. was the winner Of the
first city Amateur Basketball
League championship in about
1914. The team included Repre-
sentative Daniel ]. Mahaney, CEN
ter; John Brickel and Michael
Claffey, guards; Jack Gilmartin,
and Jack Schloser, forwards. Others
who performed were Attorney
Theodore Meyers, Frank Brickel,
deputy sheriff and William Gwilyn.
Champs
The first championship baseball
team was also recalled as consist
ing Of Yama Bradshaw, late Of the
Eastern league, catcher; the late
william Wallace and Cy Stigberg,
pitchers; Jack Sloscher, LIST base;
Will. m Lallier, End base: James
McGrath, yshortstop; James Buck
ley, 3rd base; the late William
L.ssk, the late william Hughes and
william Kopp in the outf1eld.
Others who performed early In
the sports history Of the B. A. c..
basketball were Michael DAILY,
Jo' Dumschott, George Nc
Namara, Thomas Colwell, Daniel
Hickey and Thomas Kearney. This
tcakl was coached by Joseph Dana
hr.
The club has supported many
teams before and since the reign
Of the above named players and
officials and the planned anniyer-
sary celebration should bring TO
light many of the interesting facts
re- 1tive to past activities.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29
school year.
Falls On Stairway

Falls On Stairway
Claiming injuries as result of
a fall on defective stairway,
George Grohs has named the Regis
Realty Co. defendant for $4,000. He
alleges that on February Z, 1885 he
was a guest Of one Of the tenants
Of the apartment block at the cor
ner Of Mill and East Main streets.
According to his complaint one Of
the steps Of the iron stairway broke
as he was walking on 1t and caused
him to fall and be injured. Attor-
ney j. Gregory Lynch represents the
plaintiff.
Unlicensed Driver
Rita Skipp Of Middlebury names
F. M. Capewell defendant for $2,-
500 In another action entered today.
She claims that on December Z,
1885 at Z p. m. as she was walking
along the Middlebury road, the car
driven by the defendant struck and
injured her. The car was owned by
Edna Capewell. The accident oc-
CURED 3 miles from Waterbury cen
ter. It Is her claim that Capewell
was an unlicensed driver and that
she suffered rs per cent disability
Of her right knee and other In
juries as a result Of the accident.
Attorney j. Gregory Lynch repre-
sents the girl who has brought suit
through her father Stanley Skipp.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29
Brooklyn Athletic Club to Observe Golden Jubile
Limitation On Liquor
Permits r Recommended
Fewer Permits, More Responsible Permittees Answer
to Present Abuse-New Legislation Being Framed

In the opinion of edward J. Ryan
Of Thomaston, president-treasurer
Of the Connecticut Tavern Owners
Association the liquor control act
as 1t now stands fosters bootlegging
and lawlessneSs and should be SUBJ
jected to several notifications, II
not a general over-hauling during
the next session of the legislature.
Ryan has prepared several chang
es and expects with the backing of
influential tavern owners to have
them Incorporated in the new regu-
lations. Ryan will leave next week
for Washington, D. c. to assume his
duties as national secretary Of q
liquor dealers association.
Statement
In statement today, Ryan re-
marked:
my argument is, and has been,
for strong state rule and for the
free use Of administrative wisdom
and intelligence. 1t is clear however,
that the more discretion control
agency enjoys the more important
1t Is to safe guard against abuse of
power" Mr.. Ryan said.
There are far too many outlets
than the consumers needs justify.
The only obvious remedy for such
an undesirable condition is a reduce
ton In the number of sales outlets. +"
Raise Fee
The coming session Of the general
assembly should strive to place a
premium on liquor licenses by max
ing them hard to get and >~:der to
hold. One conviction should mean
the revocation Of the permit. There
should b. a limitation placed on the
total number Of places which dis
pense alcoholic beverages. And q
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29

Elaborate preparations for the
Golden Anniversary Of the Brook
lyn A. 20. viii be arranged at q
So ,ial meeting Of club officers and
the general committee to be held
Sunday morning at the Bank street
headquarters Of the organization.
The location has also served as the
]7om" of the prominent Athletic
an. social, club during the half
century Of its existence. Just what
sort Oh a celebration will take place
upon the occasion depends upon
the action taken at this meeting.
Although no definete rate has yet
been established, the event will be
held in February.
The Brooklyn Athletic club is one
OF the foremost organizations Of its
type in existence today, being the
Oldest established in New England
and one Of the most aged in the
c.untry. Athletes who have per-
formed on representative teams in
tn old days are at present highly
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29
DR.. MORA DIES
OF Pneumonia
Prominent Local Dentist
PraCtiCed Here for Past
26 Years

DR.. Carlos M. Mora Of IA Wood
lawn terrace died at st. Mary's
hospital last evening after a three
weeks illness of pneumonia. DR..
Mora had conducted practice OF
dentistry for the past 20 years
having his office for most Of that
time at $50 North Main street. He
was a native of Spain. DR.. Mora
was q graduate Of the University
Of Pennsylvania Dental school and
was a member of the local and state
dental associations.
He Is survived by his wife, Rachel
(Pepe) Mora; three daughters, Mary
Gertrude, Lillian and Dorothy; a
son, Edwin and a grandson.
The funeral will be held on
Thursday morning at 8:15 o'clock
from the Mulville Funeral Home,
27O West Main street to Our Lady
of Lourdes church where solemn
mass Of requiem will be celebrated
at 8 o'clock. Burial will be In Cal
vary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29
BANK PLAINTIFF
in FORECLOSURES
Michael t. and Honora
Hayes Defendants In Z
One Action

Three foreclosure actions were
entered in superior court today by
the Waterbury Savings Bank.
Mary Kasputis is named defend
ant in one of the actions In which
title to property at 1075 South Main
street is sought. The defendant Is
a resident of Euclid, Ohio.
Michael T. and Honora Hayes are
defendants In another action in
which title to property at 407-415
West Main street Is sought for al
legged non-payment Of promissory
not Of $16,500 executed February rs,
1927. The property is a large block.
The other actio mis- brought
against Antonio Clifone and others
Property on Congress avenue is
named In lieu Of payment Of a a.
600 promissory note.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29
Five Civil Actions
Filed Here Today
Total Damages Of $24,5OO Asked in Suits for Ac-
cidents; z Automobile Mishaps Cited in Complaints

Damages, Of $24500 are sought in
five civil actions brought in SUI
perior court today. All are return
able to court next month. Two are
resultant from automobile accidents,
the other three allege injuries as
results Of falls.
The largest of the actions which
claims $4,000 damages is brought
by Martha Traver against Mary j.
Kelly. The woman. claims injuries
due to a fall caused by defective
flight Of stairs at ~ Orange street
which is owned by the defendants.
The accident Is claimed November
Is, 1885. Attorney William B. Fitz-
gerald represents the plaintiff.
Auto Mishap
Edmond E. Loyot of this city
names Henry H. Scott Of Canaan
defendant for 5000 in another ac-
ton brought today. He claims in
turtles in an automobile accident
near the Chase Metal Works on
Thomaston avenue, Armistice day,
1896. The accident happened at
Sis p. m.
Also seeking damages Of 5000 is
Shelbert Cunningham, IL years old,
who. Is suing through his father,
Francis Cunningham and naming
Michele Laccone defendant. In
juries suffered in a fall over a large
pole In the rear yard Of 45-H Rob-
inson street, where the Cunning
ham family lived November %,
1886 are named as the basis OF
the suit. The house Is four stories
high and houses IL families. The
complaint alleges that the boy was
absent from school due to the in
juries and will have to repeat a full
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29

much higher Lcsnse fee than at
present. All APPLICANTS for a liquor
license should be carefully checked
as to t cir past reputation and the
manner In which they have con-
Quoted their present establishments
during the past. The laws govern
ing the sale of liquors should be
made strict to insure against abuses
Of the liquor control act"
"The assembly should attempt to
enact a liquor law which will stand
the test Of time and not be changed
and reInade at every session Of the
legislature" MIR. Ryan stated.
Labor Proposes
The coming session Of the legisla-
ture promises to be a stormy one
especially in regard to the liquor
question. Many members Of the as
sembly already have expressed
themselves in favor Of placing ban
on all alcoholic sales on Sunday.
The Connecticut Federation of Labor
In its platform to be presented to
the legislature will ask that such a
ban De enacted.
Leo Curran of Bridgeport, state
secretary of the tavern organization
will handle most of the affairs of
the tavern people while Mr.. Ryan
Is engaged in Washington, D. G.
A rumor around the state has 1t
that Ryan will soon relinquish his
connections with the Connecticut
Liquor Dealers to take a position
with the government in Washing
ton.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29
ARR Jed ROBBERY

Lynn, Mass, Dec. 20 = (UP =
Three Chelsea youths were arrested
early today on armed robbery
charges in connection with a hold
of q West Lynn race betting es-
adjustment. Ralph Ungaro. 10.
was captured in Chelsea cafe and
John A. Bagley, is. and Royal H.
Wood, 20, were arrested In their
homes. Police said the youths con-
fessed to the holdup which Melted
seye. hundred dollars.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29

Scientists Of England say that
women walk badly, using the wrong
parts Of their feet.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29
COSTLY TELEPHONE

Bethel. Conn.,. Dec. 29-(UP) -
Police OF surrounding communities
today we're searching for a bandit
who last night asked Leo 5fria for
permission TO use q telephone In his
cigar store and then robbed him OF
9l00 In currency. Sfria said the
man accosted him as he was closing
the store and covered him with q
gun lille he emptied the cash reg
lister.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29
FULL WEATHER REPORT

'"Ft"n. Dec. zS-(UP)-Weather
forecast:
...il Notwithstanding rain ex-
cept rain on south coast beginning
late tonight or Wednesday. Slowly
rising temperature.
Rhode Island--Rain on coast and
probably freezing rain in the inter-
Tor beginning late tonight or We'd
nesday. Slowly rising temperature.
Connectlcut-Rain beginning late
tonight or WEI lay. Probably be-
ginning &c rain. Slowly
Using temperature. il
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29

The name Of Arthur z. BIewitt,
II Eastwood avenue, was ON the
danger list at Waterbury hospital
today, where he Is being treated
for pneumonia. The prominent
local residents condition was re-
ported poor.
Active in Republican party cir-
Giles, Mr.. Blewitt Is well-known
about the city. He is secretary Of
the Connecticut Botanical society
and is a botantist and naturalist
of repute.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29

Three languages, English. Welsh
and Irish, were used when mem
hers Of the Rotary Clubs os Swan.
sea and Carinlrthen, wales, attend
cd q luncheon meeting Of the Ro-
tary Club in Dublin, Irish Free
State.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-29
A14<~ m>y~4eE
ESTABLISHED 1885
IF You're Going
To Step Out New

ESTABLISHED 1885

Leove your dress toys to us be-
cause as specialists in correct
dress from simple to elaborate
functions, we'll stort you off right
on the right foot.
More dress clothes are being
worn this year til n in many
moons, both tux and tails, be-
cause there's q little more formal
trend in the air.
More elaborate gowns for the
women coils for more attention
to dress on the port Of the men.
So - you men, just get ready for
the social season - don't be
caught mapping - be ready to
meet your social obligations
looking the gloss of fashion and
the mould of form.
Tux and tails $50 to $50 - cor
rect accessories toe - hats to
shoes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-12
Negro
to Encounter
State Champ
Thompson Gets Trial With
Bob LongfelIoW on
Wallace Show.

When Roy wallace again shifts
his weekly boxing show to the Ar
mory Friday night, Big Eliza Thomp-
son, the aggressive Negro heavy
weight of the local ring, will reach
to the highest point in state anna
teur ranks for opposition.
The local amateur champion, who
is yet to find rival who can pene-
trate his defense, is scheduled for
the five-round main bout with Bob
Longfellow, Kokomo's state A. A. u.
amateur champion. Longfellow and
Thompson were slated to clash three
weeks ago when the Kokomo heavy
weight injured his hand.
In what is probably the best card
yet arranged by Matchmaker Wal
lace, Harry Brown, the local Golden
Gloves welterweignt champion, will
return to ring warfare against Bob
Wallace, Lafayette champion, in the
three-round semi-windup melee. A
flve-man team from Lafayette is to
appear on the program.
Another local favorite, Johnny
Krukemeier of South Side Turner'S
also returns after a six-month alb
sence. He will meet Bill Wilson, La
fayette lightweight titleholder, in
one of the three-round supporting
bouts. Bob Malvey, Lafayette
featherweight, and Joe Faconne, local
Italian scrapper, are to tangle over
a three-round route.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-12
Main Go Matmen
Have Clean Slate
in ArmOry Bouts
Sonnenberg and Secret to
Mix Over Long Route.

Although he will enter the ring
as favorite, Dynamite" Gus Son
nenberg, 210, former undisputed mat
king, plans to take no chances of
being ut-maneuvered when he
clashes with BLACK Secret" 200,
in tonight's feature offering on the
Hercules A. G. wrestling program at
the Armory.
The hooded heavy has gone I'M
beaten in eight local starts and
never has dropped fall in any of
his matches Likewise, Sonnenberg
never has lost a bout during his
five or six years of competition in
local wrestling warfare and he is
eager to halt the winning ways of
the masked grappler.
The bout is for two falls
out of three with 90-min
ute time limit. George Koverly
200, Minneapolis, opposes Big Boy
Davis, $40. Columbus. O., in the
semi windup. Otto Kuss. 228, for
mer Indiana University star, tackles
Eddie Newman. 220. New York, in
the $3.50 opener.
Art Shires, who was scheduled tt
referee tonight's main go, may moi
fill the engagement. He wirec
Matchmaker Carter that a business
venture might delay mis- departure
from Chicago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-12
500 Mile Drivers Dinner
to Give More Attention
to the Guests of Honor

Drivers of cars which participate
in the 500-mile race. together with
mechanics and special guests, will
be the headliners when the Speed
way purse and lap prizes are dis
tributed during the annual race
drivers dinner, it was announced
yesterday by George S. Olive, presi-
dent of the Chamber of Commerce,
sponsors of the event.
In recent years speakers other
than race drivers have been on the
program, but this year the prize
winning drivers will occupy the
places of honor. A famous driver
probably will be POSTMASTER, Mr..
Olive said. Two hundred reserva-
lions will be available to the pub
lie. The dinner will be held Mon
day night, June l, in the ballroom
of the Indianapolis Athletic Club.
Reservations may be made at the
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
and will be accepted in the order in
which they are received.