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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
LORD ALLENBY
 DIES SUDDENLY
Commander of Crusade of Holy Land.-He Defeated
 Turkish HOrdes

London, May 14 - (UP) - Lord Allenby, World War conqueror of Palestine and one of Britain's fore- most soldier statesmen, died today. He was 75. Lord Allenby died at l2:30 D. m. His death plunged England and the mourning into mourning. Only this week he de. plored in the strongest terms ItalyS methods of warfare against Ethi- opian warriors. His death was sud- den. It was believed the result Of a heart attack. First news that the old colonial campaigner and former high commissioner for Egypt had passed away was received with in. credulity by people in all walks or life.
 Record of Successes
 Of all the British leaders swept into the forefront by the tides or the Great War none could display such a record of consistent successes as Viscount Allenby of Megiddo ana Felixstowe. He achieved his chief distinctions as Field Marshal Sir Ed mnud (Henry Hynman) Allenpy and was created Lord Allenby m recognition of his war services.
 Allenby led the last and, 1t Is said. the greatest of the crusades m which first Gaza, then Bethlehem, then Jerusalem were invested from
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
SENATOR BORAH
 MAY BOLT PARTY
Not Very We'll Pleased al Actions of Old Guard
 in Ohio Voting
By LYLE c. WILSON
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Corrcspondent)
 Washington, May 14.-(UP)-Sen. William E. Borah had his foot in the air today toward the first step of walk out on his party.
 The Borah bolt became at least a possibility as tribulation of West Virginia and Ohio presidential primary returns piled up big reg ular republican victory.
 Borah won five or six of 52 re- publican national convention dele gates in Ohio. His slate of dele gates-at-large was swamped. Robert A. Taft, blessed by an informal coalition of other republican aspir- ants, got the rest of the delegation.
 It was Borah against the field in Ohio with Taft as the "favorite son" candidate representing all anti Borah factions. After one ballot the Taft delegates may go where they will and according to their leaders judgment. Taft entered full slate of 52 delegates. Borah was shy 17 candidates. Originally his managers intended to enter only candidates for delegate-at-large. If they had maintained that strategy Tuesdays reverse would have been more striking disaster.
 As returns rolled in Borah struck at the republican leadership in lan- guage forecasting bolt if the reg ulars control the convention. Borah practically conceded that the party
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
JUDGE SIMPSON
 GIVES DECISION
Purchased Accounts From Merchants Trust Co. Not
 Good For Debts

Accounts at the Merchants Trust Go. which have been purchased from depositors or secured by any other means since the receivership went into effect cannot be used as "set- offs" against debts due the bank, rules Judge Earnest c. Simpson of superior court in a decision handed down today. The decision was giv- en on a motion made by counsel for Florence Sherwood that the state bank commissioner, receiver for the Merchants Trust O., be ordered to accept an account secured from a depositor after the receivership be- gan to offset a claim due to the bank.
 There is mo authority under the law" for granting the motion, states Judge Simpson. If granted, he said, 1t would obviate the equitable diyi- sion of the assets of the bank.
 Several In Scope
 Though handed down in a speci- fic case, the ruling is quite genera, in its scope, and will affect closed banks throughout the state. When the motion was argued in the su- perior court here, a representative of Bank Commissioner Walter Per- " declared that granting of the mo- tion would have statewide effects
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
LOCAL LAWYERS
 TO BE EXAMINED
Waterbury Believed to Be Next--New Haven, Mer--
 iden Already PrObed

Waterbury is expected to be the next city in which hearings will be held in connection with the inves- tigation of practices of New Haven County lawyers. The probe extended to Meriden this week, with hearings having been completed yesterday before Justice John K. Beach, who is acting in a special capacity by appointment of Chief Justice Will liam Maltbie of the state supreme court of errors.
 No hearings have been held in Waterbury yet, but 1t is no secret that investigators began working here early list winter and that they have visited the city frequently since that time. The chief investi- gator is John McArdle. whose headquarters are in New Haven, and who is directing a large staff of investigators, many of them from outside this state.
 Charges Elsewhere
 Formal charges have already been placed against five New Haven at- torneys and their cases are slated to come up shortly. Additional hcarges are expected in the Elm City, while charges against several Meriden lawyers are also expected to be lodged formally as a result of the testimony heard this week by Justice Beach. The New Haven cases will be heard by Judge Newell Jennings in superior court, with Assistant States Attorney Lorin w. Willis of Fairfield county as special prosecutor.
 The investigation is being di- rected at several different phases of alleged unethical practice of law. Reports were that in Waterbury, the probe was directed against al- legged use of runners" unprofes- sional methods of securing cases and unfair practice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
ROBINSON HAS
 ESCAPED DEATH
Life Term For Kidnaper on Guilty Plea-.Father Says
 Justice is Done
BY ALFRED E. DOWNS

Copyright, 1886, by United Press)
 Louisville, Ky, May l4.-(UP).- Thomas H. Robinson, Jr, kidnaper of Mrs. Alice Speed stoll, arrived at the Atlanta federal penitentiary to- day to begin a life sentence.
 keep your chin up, son." Thom- as H. Robinson, ST., said to him. land make the best of It."
 The old man, erect but sad-eyed watcher G-men drag his manacled son onto the Atlanta train last night, a few hours after he had pleaded guilty and had accepted a fife sentence rather than chance a trial and a death sentence.
 "What is your opinion of your sons capture and trial, sir?"
 Robinson, Sr., started and a vague expression crossed his face, as though his mind had been returned to reality.
 Bitter Toward No One
 "We-his mother and I-are bit- ter toward no one," he said. Tn fact, we think Tommy received the fair est treatment that could be hoped for. And although we love him, we know he has not been treated un- justly in any sense of the word.
 T think the words of Judge Ham, ilton this afternoon when he passed sentence on our boy was a perfect
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
CLAIM AGAINST
 CITY SETTLED
Com. Lynch Brings to An End an Accident of
 Ten Years Ago

A compensation case with inter- national aspects, which had been pending for more than 10 years, was settled today when Commis- sioner James M. Lynch approved a stiplatton agreement between the City of Waterbury and two sisters and & brother, all of Poland, of Benjamin JaZoSky, a city employe who died while working on the Shepaug tunnel project in East Morris on Jan. 8, 1925. The stipu- lation provides that the sum of $43l.44 be paid to the estate of the workman's mother, who died in Po- land in 1926.
 Pending Since 1926
 Pending since 1926, the case has gone through involved technical proceedings since that time. The Polish consul at New York figured in the case for some time as rep- resentative of the dependents in Poland. Handling of the case was slowed up for some time because of u1AcGtJlSu COkAdAVAOAAc dh 6OtWAlNI bAAA then the exchanges of letters and legal. documents between this city and Poland caused further delays. The stipulation settlement was ar- rived at only when assurance was given that there would be no fur ther litigation in the case. There were disputes, during the pendency of the case, between relatives who claimed dependency.
 Goes To Relatives
 The city claimed that the work man was not entitled to compen- sation, and the agreement today is in final settlement of a disputed claim. The $431.44 sum goes to the Misses Henryka and Jozefa Jazz osky, and Igznacy Jazosky, all of Poland. The agreement was signed by Stefan Ferens, who was ap- pointed by the local probate court as administrator of the estate Of Benjamin Jazosky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
BRITISH DUM DUM
 BULLETS USED

Geneva, May IA - CUP) - The League of Nations today received from Italy photographic evidence intended to show that Ethiopia used dunn dunn bullets in waging war against Italian troops. Fulvio Suvich, Italian undersecretary for foreign affairs, filed with the league secretariat a document dated April 30.
 It contends that Ethiopia pur- chased dunn dunn bullets from Brit ish armaments firms and shipped them across the border from Brit ish Somaliland. Attached to the document were reproductions of letters allegedly exchanged between A. w. Martin. Ethiopian minister to London, and George Bate, Ltd, of Birmingham. involving large sale of ammunition. including B. 900 900 soft nosed bullets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
CRITICS MUST
 NOT BE TASTY

Berlin. May l4-(UP)-German dramatic critics today began a more leisurely life and spent time reflect ing upon their ideas before writing pieces for the newspapers and mag azines.
 The new order of things was in- aueurated with a decree by Propa- ganda Minister Paul Joseph Goeb- bels prohibiting publication of the atrical and musical criticism the morning after performances.
 No criticisms may appear until noon Of the day after perform ances, Goebtsls ruled, He insisted that critics and reviewers take time out to reflect upon their impressions with a view towards sounder and less impetuous writing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
Final News Flashes
RANKING BISHOP CANDIDATE

F. Lee, Methodist missionary bishop in eastern Asia, today withdrew from the nominations for regular Methodist Episcopal bishop at the churchs general conference here. On the eighth ballot of the delegates, Dr. Lee received 319 votes or less than the threefourhs vote necessary to elect. When he received only 205 votes on the ninth ballot, he announced his withdrawal, leav- ing Dr. Harry w. McPherson of Illinois Wes- leyan college the ranking candidate for the one remaining bishopric.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
AU-Star Game Plans
 WereAmanged Today
Will Be Played at National League Park Boston, July 7th - Mickey COchrane, Charley Grim
 Will Manage Respective Teams

Boston, May 14-(UP)-Major league heads today appointed Mickey Cochrane and Charley Grimm as managers of the respective Ameri- can and National league teams which will play in the fourth annual all-Star game to be held at National league park July T.
 At the same time they voted to have fans throughout the country select a majority of the squads which will compete III the classic.
 Cochrane. as manager Of the world champion Detroit Tigers, will man. age an American league all.star squad of 21 players. Grimm, as man. ager of the Chicago Cubs, 1885 Na- tional league pennant winners, will manage a National league squad of equal size.
 Fans to Name Players
 Fans, through votes cast with newspapers throughout the country will name 16 of the 21 players on each ssquad. The fans will select five infielders, five outfielders, four pitchers and two catchers for each squad.
 Cochrane and Grimm each will select five members of his squad.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
Seymour De- K0Uen Was
 Reported Missing From 'Ne1D York Hotel Room
Austria Has OuSted
 Fascist G0Uernn ent
Prince Starkenberg is Removed From Office-Chan- ceIIOr Becomes Dictator - Real Leader is Josef
 Reitfer, Popular Man Among Peasants
BY ROBERT H. BEST (COpyrlght, 1886, by the United Press)

Vienna, May 14 - UP) - Chancellor Kurt schucn- nigg newly installed unofficial dictator after swltt to disarm the fascist hewehr of Prince Ernst von Star heberg it was said authoritavely today Sarhemoerg throne Josef Rehe peasant earer brought about his own downfall by sending Premier Beni5o Mussoini fulsome telegram of congratulations on the conquest Of Ethop
 Blow Aimed at Mussoini
 schuschnigg disapproved and so did Reither who is antiFascst antNaz called the countrys greatest hope for democratic government. The coup was snashlng hIow at Mussoni Former Finance Minister Josef Koll- mann leader of the left wing of the Schuschng Christian Socialists told the United Press that Starhe berg's troops would be disarmed within few weeks
 "We do not expect active opposition he said.
 But soldiers and police throughout the country took exceptional measures to insure peace today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
BALDWIN STREET
 PLAN SUPPORTED
Almost Parallel Ca s e of Ten Years Ago Recalled
 in Present Dispute

Prices being offered owners of property on lower Baldwin street in the vicinity of Mill, Bridge and River streets, by the city of Water- bury in order to carry out the new bridge projects across the Mad river are not out of proportion, records of the famous John B. Mackin case, which involved the Water ville park undertaking, disclose. Monday night the aldermen meet to decide on the proposals of City Engineer Robert A. Cairns that the municipality preserve buy the Shannahan, Phelan and DiVito corners at the corners of Mill. Bridge and River street, respectively at a total cost of $57,500.
 Years of Litigation
 After practically seven years of litigation, which finally reached the highest tribunal of the land, the United States supreme court, the city of Waterbury's offer of $i2,5OO for the Mackin property at the cor- ner of Boyden street in Waterville was upheld. This was despite the fact that from 1922. when the htiga- tion was started. to 1929. when the final satisfaction of judgment was entered, the Mackin property was never assessed at more than e2.4OO.
 The city was forced to bring con- aemnat.on proceedings in order to acquire skhe Mackin property on noyden street. It juttcd into the then existing Wateryille park. MT. Efackln opposed the city's intrusion
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
Is Artist From Chicago Where He Was PrOmi- nent in Social Circles HAD TESTIFIED IN
 MURDER OF UNCLE Had BOdyguard in New York - Father We'll
 Known Doctor

New York, May IA = UP) - George Foster, a private detective once associated with the Hauptmann defense, went to the police missing persons bureau and an nounced that a man he ider1- tified as Seymour De Kove11, Chicago artist, had disap- peared from his hotel suite. Foster, who said he had been retained as a guard by De Koven, asserted that his employer feared the vengeance of a gang he had accused of the murder of Ell Daiches, Chicago advertising execu- tive and his uncle. According to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
DUTCH SCHULTZ
 HENCHMEN HELD

Albany, N. Y. May 14-(UP) - Frank Ahearn and Henry Margolis, alleged henchmen of the slain Dutch Schultz, New York racketeer, plead ed not guilty today when arraigned in federal court on an indictment charging "wilful failure to file in- come tax statements" for 1880.
 The pair, under heavy guard, were brought from their cells in the Schnectady county jail, l9 miles distant, and taken before federal Judge Frank Copper here.
 After the arraignment, Ahearn and Margolis, who were indicted with Shultz for allegedly failing to file returns on an income of $l93,- 204, were returned to the jail. Bail was not asked by their attorney, James M. Noonan of Albany, who successfully defended Schultz on similar income tax charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
.DEPUTIESBACK
 UP MUSSOL|N|
Approve Royal Decrees Over Ethiopia - Europe
 Waiting to Hear Premier
BY STEWART BROWN Copyright 1886 by United Press)


 Rome, May l4-(UP)-The cham- Der of deputies today unanimously approved the royal decrees of May 9 proclaiming Italian sovereignty over Ethiopia, making King Victor Emmanuel an emperor and appoint ing Marshal Pietro Badoglio viceroy of the conquered territory.
 The decrees were presented per- sonally by Premier Benito Musso- lini. Unanimous approval was voted immediately after their formal ex- animation by @ parliamentary com- mission.
 Await II Duce
 Meanwhile Italy and all Europe awaited from Il Duce a pronounce inent on his policy toward the League of Nations = whether to withdraw in anger or remain non- cooperating member until the Ethio- plan situation is clarified.
 Members of the chamber of de- puties assembled for a meeting this afternoon-ofncially to give their rubber stamp approval to the royal decrees annexing Ethiopia. Editors: meets p. In.-10 @. m. EST).
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
DELEGATES TO
 BACK SPELLACY
Waterbury Members to Vote Against McNeil;
 Stand Back of Old Guard

Waterbury's delegates to the den- ocratic state convention, which opens tomorrow evening in New Haven and closes Saturday after noon, will vote as a unti and will follow the leadership of Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy in the selection of delegates to the party's national convention. Demo ocratic Town Chairman John H. Crary, who with Mayor Frank Hayes, was empow. cred by the recent city convention to cast Waterbury's votes at the New Haven session, stated today that the local representatives at tomorrow's and Saturdays session will be "old guard" in every way.
 Against McNeil
 This means, that with the fight on the floor Jf the state convention sure to take place to test the su- premacy of the "old guard" and the new guard" the thirty-six votes from this city will be cast against National Committeeman Archibald McNeil in his quest for reelection. Local leaders were inclined to dis count certain reports that the bat tie between the "old guard" and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
BRITAIN PROBES LEAK OF BUDGET
J. H. Thomas Member of Cabinet May Be Forced
 to Withdraw
By HENRY TOSTI RUSSELL Copyright 1936 by United PresS)

London, May 14-(UP)--Sensa- tional testimony threatening to force withdrawal of J. H. Thomas, min ister of colonies. from the cabinet today featured a special tribunals investigation to uncover the source of leak in budget provisions which sent insurance rates against a rise in the income tax soaring.
 Thomas had taken the stand to deny that he was responsible for the leak. He made moving plea in his own defense which, however, was overshadowed this afternoon when. for the first time since the investigation began, witness spe- cifically named Thomas as the al- legged source of the leak.
 Witness Reveals Leak
 The witness. R. H. Marriott. c
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
THREE HOLD-UP
 MEN CAPTURED

Newark. N. J., UP)-Deputy Po- lice Chief John Haller said today that three men suspected of par ticipating in the holdup April IT of an Erie railroad passenger train at Nutley in which $500 was stolen have been captured.
 HalIer said witnesses identified the suspects. They admitted, police said, supplying the stolen automo- bile and license plates used by q gang that robbed the Pine Bush. N. F., National bank, Pine Bush. Of sl3.O0O last Monday.
 The suspects were Peter OuarinO. alias Pete Russo. a former night club owner. Robert LandolN 90. and Alexander Palumb0, 2T, all of New. ark. Witnesses of the train robbery picked OuaFino from . police lineup fEaller said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
PROF. RUSH NAMED

New Haven. Conn. May i4.-(UP) Prof. Charles E. Rush. Yale aSso- ciate librarian. will be the Ameri- can delegate to the internationa library committee conference at Warsaw, Poland. May ai to June 2, 1t was announced today at the uni. vcrsity. He will represent the Am- erican Library association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

T want to make 1t as emphatic as can right here and now that this business recovery is the direct result of the wise policies inaugur- ated by the Roosevelt administra. tion."
 Farley said that the democratic party is lin the healtliiest condi- ton of It's history'|and that there is no longer any such thing as 8 rockribbed republican territory and our adversaries know it."
 ,[ Vermont Had Share
 Vermont's share in New Deal recovery, Farley contended, showed in 70 per cent increase in Ver| mont maple products and increased earnings in the lumber, agriculture, banking and dairy products busi- nes1es.
 "ft would have been dangerous for this country if the deflation curve had been allowed to continue downward and if the do-nothing policies of the Hoover administra-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
OLD JIM ABSENT

Cambridge. Mass. May i4.-(UP) Old Jim. who became the first horse to win . parknig tag by a nose (he poked 1t too far out in the street while eating his oats), didnf even have to appear" in court. The case was "liicd." Jim had been tagged with R traffic violation ticket labelling him a "car."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
LATHROP APPOINTED

New Haven, Conn.,, May l4.-(UP) Appointment of Milo w. Lathrop, Woodbridge, as cooperative resettle- ment administration specialist for Vermont, was announced today by Dorothy M. Beck. regional director. He will act as field supervisor for extending cooperative and commun- ity service loans to farms. and his headquarters will DC at Burlington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
CLEO O'DONNELL IN HOSPITAL

Worcester, Mass, May 14.-(UPl-CIeo A: O'Donne, director of athletics and football coach at St. Anselm's college Manchester, N. H., and formerly drector-coach at Holy Cross col lage, underwent gall bladder operation at St. Vincent hospital today. Following the operation O'Donnells condition was reported as satisfac- tory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, May 14-UP)-Gov- expenses and receipts Tor the current fiscal year to May l2th, as compared with year ago; This Year Expenses Last Year S6,lSO,S1S'IS9'2s
 Receipts
 ss,i6s. S6O, ,2SO44 s3,22O.55i,277.SS se77e9s1.sI7s4 ss,96O,O24,4s1.ss
 Cash Balance s2s7e,iG1,e43.2G si.742.546.134G4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

It was announced that Starhem" berg would leave for Rome by train tonight, as the official leader of Aus trian sports, to attend a football game Sunday between Italian and Australian teams.
 He was to have flown there this morning, and 1t was reported that, had he not been busted. he intended to consult MusSolini and other 1tal- ian leaders on Austro-Italian co- operation in event of war and on the possibility that Austria might follow Italy if 1t left the League of Nations.
 Starhemberg wired Mussolini yes.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
James A. Farley Scores American Liberty League
VivaI - BrOadside Against Republican Critics; No Rock-Ribbed Republican Territory

Barre Vt., May 14- (UP) The New Deal is directly responsible for business recovery Postmaster General national committee asserted today before the Vermont democratic state convention. .<
 Delivering campaign broadside against the republi- opposition and the American Liberty League Farley %
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
The Weather

Fair, Frost Tonight; Fri- day Generally Fair. Fun Weather Report Page a
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