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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
FRANK CONTI IS
 BEFORE COURT
Local Man Being Tried for Bribery-Demurrer of
 His Attys Overruled

New Haven. Conn. July 2l-CUP) Testimony that Frank Cont, 32. Waterbury, field investigator in the probe of unethical legal practices here offered $200 to WPA worker to obtain information against a local lawyer. featured the opening today of his trial in police court today.
 Carmen Rioliano. the WPA work CT, testified Cont offered him $200 for information to be used against Attorney Daneil Pouzzner. James Demai, this city. described as go- between. corroborated Rioliano's testimony and said Cont agreed to pay him el00 for his work.
 When Judge Joseph Weiner call- cd the case. Conti's attorneys. Wil- liam r. deenty, this city, George H. Day and Walfred Lundborg. both of Hartford, entered a demur- Ter to the charge of offering money to obtain an affidavit, in which they claimed the complaint, as drawn, did not constitute Q crime and that according to a supreme court decision in similar case this matter could not be construed as either . civil or criminal proceed Ing. They argued that Cont was not trying to Impede testimony but rather to offer testimony. The court overruled the demurrer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
NINE CHILDREN
 ARE ACID VICTIMS

Troy, N. Y, July 2l--(UP)-Police searched today for an unidentified person who attacked nine children with acid yesterday, infiicting deep but not serious burns.
 Parents and neighbors stormed the police station last night de- nanding action, while investigators worked on the theory that the acid had been thrown from second floor window of the house, where the children were playing cards on the porch. The owner of the house, 8 Mrs. Rane. occupies the second floor.
 Apparently none of the victims, seven boys and girl all under l9 years of age. saw anyone near the porch, which led police to believe that the acid must have been thrown from above.
 None of the children was seri- ously burned. although Leo Purcell, Il, was ordered to remain home for further treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
BLOODY BATTLE
 AT BARCELONA
LOyaIists Hold City After Two Days Strife-Near-
 Iy 5000 Victims
RY WALLACE CARROLL

Copyright 1936 by United Press)
 Geneva, July 2l-Spanish loyal ists hold Barcelona, key city of the northeast, after a two-day fight that has left part of the central city in ruins, it's streets splattered with blood, and has cost 1000 to 5000 men killed and wounded.
 Artillery, airplane bombs, machine guns, rifles and pistols were used in the fighting. Women joined men of the Workers Militia and fought beside the storm guards, civil guards and loyal troops who opposed the rebels.
 Part of City DcsoIatc
 Today part of the beautiful city is desolate. There is q great shel hole in front of the Colon hotel The Telephone Exchange building is sievcd with shots. Pools of blood are drying in some streets. Trolley wires dangle from their posts. News paper kiosks in the Rambla. the principal boulevard, are full of holes. Some churches and other buildings have been destroyed by fires.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
REBEL ARMIES FORGING AHEAD
 
They Are Approaching From North, South in
 Direction of Madrid

Copyright, 1886, by United PrcsS)
 Lisbon, Portugal, July 2l--(UP-- Rebel armies are advancing against Madrid from north and south for the decisive battle for power against forces of the left wing Spanish government. rebel chieftains as- serted today. A formidable army of regulars, they asserted, is advancing from the Burgos region to the north of the capital -- a force comprising regulars from the Ear. agoza, Palencia, Pamplona. Logro- nos, Valladolid and Burgos garri- sons. A second army. a complete new development so far as is known here, is advancing from the south, the rebels asserted, made up or rebel troops who reached the Span ish peninsula from Morocco during the early phase of the rebellion.
 Hold General Prisoner
 The rebels in Q broadcast asserted also that they hold prisoner Gem eral Miguel Nunez De Prado, direc- tor general of Aeronautics, Loyal to the government. and that they will shoot him if government aviators shell open towns and cause casual ties among the people.
 The assertions were made over
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
Union Party Splits On ONeiH Endorsement
President of N. U S. J. Fifth Congressional District Denies O'Neill Backing-Three Signers Claim
 They Were Misled on Petition

Frederick w. Puckey, N U. s. J. president of the fifth congressional district, today issued a statement denying that the Union party had endorsed candidate for congress in this section. His declaration fol- lowed the filing of a petition yester- day with Town Clerk Dora A. Egan by Terrence James O'Neill of Ox- ford asking to be placed on the vot- ing machines her, in the November balloting.
 Two Blasts At O'Neill
 This was the first blast at the O'Neill congressional campaign re- corded. The second one followed soon afterwards when three persons whose names were filed on the O'Eeill petition in the town clerks office yesterday afternon informed the Democrat that they signed what they thought was a popular sub scription on behalf of Father Charles B. Coughlin.
 The three remonstrating against being included on the petition plac- ing the Union party on the voting machines are Anna Crear, Eileen Mccarthy and Richard Crean Of 65 Wolcott street.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
VICTOR CURSK|S
 IS BOUND OVER
Robbed Boston Salesman Who Gave Him Ride;
 Witness Complimented

Alleged to have robbed and beaten Boston salesman after the latter had agreed to give him a ride home early on the morning of April 8, Victor Gurskis, 2l. of 695 North Riverside street. was bound over to superior court under bonds of 5000 by Judge Edward Mascolo in city court today. A states witness who testified that he had been told by friends of the accused that If he ap- peared in court he would never come out" was commended by Judge Mascolo for his courage In presenting testimony.
 Fired on by Police
 Gurskis was arrested June 26 after he had been sought since the date of the alleged robbery and has been free under bond. Police say he is the youth at whom Detective Ser geant Henry Johnson fired his re- volver In the Brooklyn section sev- eral weeks after the alleged robbery when he failed to obey the officers command to halt. The youth made good his escape through back yards and over fences.
 Chaney Tells Story
 Tn court this morning Charles Clancy, p, of $50 Cooke street. told of the events preceding the robbery of the complainant, Wilfred Robin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
YANKEE ATHLETES
 REACH ENGLAND
Were Two Hours Late in Their Arrival-Due in
 Germany Friday
By HENRY McEMoRE

Copyright 1G36 by United PreSs)
 Aboard s. s. Manhattan, Enroute to Berlin, July 2l-(UP)-The Man hattan, carrying Americas athletes to the Olympic games in Berlin steamed into the harbor of Ply mouth. Eng. two hours late today The boat was scheduled to remain at Plymouth two hours and then start for Havre. The athletes all wore their dress uniform blue coats, white flannel trousers and straw hats--as they greeted report CTS and photographers who came aboard. The Olympic flag iiuttered from the main-mast of the liner for the first time since 1t left New York last Wednesday.
 Because of the late arrival, 1t was certain the team won't get to Berlin until Friday. It is due to Havre tomorrow.
 It had been hoped to depart for the German capital by train after arrival at Hamburg Thursday after noon. But now 1t is certain the team will stay on the boat over night.
 The wrestling tryouts to select the No. man for the team. which were held abroad today. all ended in ties except in the heavyweight and featherweight classes. Roy Dunn of Gate. okla. gained the No. 1 heavyweight spot by defeating Howell A. Scobey. Jr., of length University. two falls out of three. Francis F. Willard. North Adams. Mass, won the right to represent the U. s. In the featherweight division by scoring over Fred Parkey of Temple, okla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
EDWARD CLAFFEY
 TO GET LICENSE
Judge O'Sullivan Ordered State Liquor Control
 Board tO Issue One

Superior court Judge P. B. O'Sul- liyaYl. in a decision handed down in New Haven today directed the state liouor ontrol commission to deliver a restaurant liquor permit to Ed ward Claffey for the conduct Of his business on Meriden road in the Mil Plain district. The ruling Of Judge O'Sullivan represents a win over the commission as the result or litigation that has been carried to the highest tribunal in Connecticut by ex-Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile Of Waterbury and Attorney Frank R. Odlum of Hartford.
 Outstanding Case
 The Claffey case IS an outstanding one in view of the fact that 1t in- volved the question of whether or not the state liquor commission had the right to lay down regulations designating what are and what are not restaurants.
 In the Claffey case the liquor con- trol commission contended that there were not two regular meals served in the restaurant daily. The
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 police department was maintaining a strictly neutral attitude, that there was no question of sympathy either one way or the other, but that out breaks of violence would be punished to the full extent of the law.
 N. Y. Truck Halted
 First report of an attempt to in- timidate an out-of-town truck driV- CT came at Q o'clock this morning when Patrolman Richard Baldwin, on traffic duty near the Soldiers monument on West Main street, was approached by the owner of truck bearing New York state markers with the complaint that he had been halted and threatened by a group of -four or five" men in a touring car. The truck driver, whose identity was not learned but who was on his way to Worden's with merchandise from New York, said the men told him If he didn't want his truck blown up," he had better not at- tempt to unload 1t.
 Explained to Men
 He said he explained to the men that he was unaware (. strike was III progress here and that he didn't want any trouble. He told Patrol man Baldwin he was delivering the load for Laube Interstate, Inc, but that he was the owner of the truck.
 Patrolman Baldwin immediately called police headquarters and Cap tain Patrolman Hugh Flaherty, desk officer dispatched Motor Patrolman Bert Lacey to escort the truckman to Worden's dairy. Police said the truck was unloaded without further
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
BALDWIN STREET BRIDGE ASSURED
New Haven Road Agrees to Share Expense; Hear.
 ing in Hartford Today

Willingness to pay part of the ex- pense of the cost of erecting the new Baldwin street bridge was reg istered today in Hartford by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company at a hearing be- fore the state Public Utilities Com- mission. Joseph A. Aslop of Avon the new chairman of the commis- sion, presided.
 Immediately upon the announce ment of the willingness of the New Haven road to bear part of the ex. pense of the new structure, Chair. man Alsop named Mayor Frank Hayes, Corporation Counsel Charles s. OConnor and City Engineer Ro. bert A. Cairns a special committed to take up the question of propor- donate cost with the railroad.
 Attorney Mcdonald Assisted
 Assisting Attorney O'Connor al the hearing today in presenting the legal side of the city's case was At torney Edward J. Mcdonald of the corporation counsels ofilce. A con- ference between the local officials and the railroad heads will take place shortly.
 Under the state law the railroad must bear part of the cost of any bridge that a city. town or borough must build and which passes over railroad right of way. The gesture on the part Of the New Haven road today, therefore, was a formal one.
 Court May Finally Decide
 It will be up to the city now to force a substantial share of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
GOVERNORS TO
 ADDRESS LIONS

Providence, R. I. July 2i-tUP)-- Three New England governors were to address the opening session of the annual convention of Lions in- ternationals here today.
 Governors Theodore r. Green Of Rhode Island, James M. Curley 0f Massachusetts, and Louis J. Brann of Maine, were to speak following . parade of more than 0O00 Lions cl,lp members from all sections of the United states and tive foreign countries.
 International President Richard J, Overbaugh predicted . floor iight on selection of next years conven. ton city. Chicago. Tulsa, Okla and Atlantic City. ~. J.. are bidding for the convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
SPANISH REBELS
 ASK VOLUNTEERS
Appeal to Fascists, MOn- arChists to JOin-Num-
 Der of Deaths Untold
By MICHAEL McEWEN

Copyright l936 By United Prcss)
 Gibraltar, July 2l.-(UP-Span- ish rebel leaders today broadcast an appeal for all fascist, monarchists and other right wing adherents to mobilize at 4 p. m. ell a. m. EST) under arms for supreme test of strength against the government The appeal flashed out over Spain from the broadcasting station at &c., vile, chief rebel stronghold in the south, against which government forces are announced as advancing. Loyal government airplanes have bombed the rebels at Algeciras, in the south. Rebels claimed the sur render of Granda. in the southeast.
 Fight A Any Hour
 A fight was expected at any hour between Che rebels and loyalists at Algcciras. Civilians arc understood to have begun fighting the rebel regulars and loyal destroyers are ex- pected to Lombard the city.
 The rebel commandant at La Linea, just outside Gibraltar, com mandeered motor trucks and private
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
Crushing Offensive Has Been Started By War
 Powers of Govt. SAN SEBASTIAN IS
 REPORTED CAPTURED American Diplomatic Off, ficers Report No Ameri- can Has Been Injured
(By United Press)

The socialistic Spanish government, using troops, volunteer workers militia, artillery, airplanes and war ships, began a crushing of- fensive today against fascist like, right wing rebels who are attempting to overthrow the regime. Bloodshed was general as civil war ragged in almost every section of the country. Casualties were estimated in thousands. Columns of federal forces branched out from the capital in a determined effort to crush the revolt at every point. Town after town held by the rebels was reported to have fallen to the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
TRANSPORTATION BIG

New London. Conn. July 2l-(UP) Transportation business between the mainland and Block Island IS the largest of any year since 1928, according to Captain James A. Comar, operating manager of the S. s. "Pemaquid." He said both trips from New London to Block Island Saturday received full patronage, many planning to stay from one to three weeks on the island. He also reported a full load of automobiles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21


 county prosecutor Duncan O. Mo- Crea. Wounded, the negro Iran like a deer" into 8 swamp, and the Black Legion members followed him and killed him. Dean said.
 Dean named five men besides himself as participants in the slays ing. They are Davis. Erwin Lee, John Zimmerman, James Roy Lor- rance and Charles Rouse. McCrea ordered Kidnapping and murder war rants issued against the five. Davis, Lee and Zimmerman already are In custody with Dean for the alleged Black Legion staying of Charles Poole, 32, a WPA worker.
 Wives Were at Party
 Dean told McCrea that a party of four Black Legion members and their wives were spending a week end at Rush Lake, when they decided to kill the negro. Dean said--"that 1t Gidn't matter who the negro was, just 50 he was colored."
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
Thirty Shot To Death h Street Fronting On Consulate
Threats or Violence As Driuers Walk Out
Supt. of Police Roach Warns Dept. Is Neutral But Violence Will Be Suppressed - New York,
 TOrringtOn Truck Owners Complained

reported threat of violence by group of strikers ana several requests for police protection as the wakout o sters Chauffeurs Stabemen and Helpers of America took effect here today met by Superintendent of Police William J. Roach with the announcement that the moeS aton of truck drivers coming through the city would not
 Sllnerntendent Roach made 1t plain that Lne
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
WATERING STAR
 WAS OBSERVED

Wetheragleld. July 2i--(uP)--Vor An hour last night . phenomenon described as "a wavering star which moved in e half-elFcle" was visible in the southwestern sky between To and 70 o'clock. Frederick w. Smith and hia son Lyman. both watched it with night glnases. The poasililbly arose that lt might have
 been one Of tWo comets. Platter and
 Ikaho. reported at Harvard unlveF- nlly observatory. The former, hoW- ever. was spotted in the northern ] eky
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
Final Ne1us Flashes
PAUL REVERE DESK SAVED

Boston, July 2l.-(UP)-A mahogany desk which once belonged to Paul Revere was re- moved today from State street nautical shop founded by the Revolutionary patriot to preserve it-and the business. Barrett Davison, proprie- tor, said so many curious visited the shop to write on the desk that it was in constant danger of be- ing mutiated and that the crowds kept away reg ular customers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
COL. ROOSEVELT
 GOING ON STUMP

New York, July 2i-tUP)-Joseph w. Martin, Jr.. republican eastern campaign manager, announced to- today that Col. Theodore Roosevelt would speak in New England and the middlewest for the Landon- Knox ticket next fall. .
 Martin said that Col. Roosevelt headquarters today. would begin his speaking tour in Maine in late Aus gust or early September. later going to Nebraska and Minnesota where republican leaders had requested his aid. S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
PALLBEARERS TO DRINK WINE

Philadelphia, July 2l.-(UP)-The will of Jacob Arzheimer, filed for probate today, con- tained request that his six palbearers drink 10 gallons of wine after performing their task. The will read: "Six members of the Wuerttzen- bersche Grenadiers, who are also Free Masons, shall act as my palbearers, and they are request ed to drink 10 gallons of wine after my funeral"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21

Westport, Conn. July 2l--(UP)-- Harry Woods. song writer, is nurs- ing a fractured rib at his summer home here. Last night he fell in a pssageway between the house and garage. landing against edge of joist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
FATHER COUCHLIN SPEAKS IN R. I.

Providence R. l., July 2l.-(UPl-The Rev. Charles E. Coughlin, radio priest and founder of the National Union for Social Jus tice, will visit Rhode Island and address mass meeting on August 2, 1t was announced today. Chester L. Carpenter, Rhode Island secretary of the union said that the place for the meeting had not been determined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
More Terrors or Black Legion Are Reuealed Today
Dayton Dean, Confessed Triggerman of TerrOrists Describes Thrill Seeking Week-End Party in
 Which COIOred Man Was Killed

Detroit July 21 = (UP) = Dayton Dean, confessed Black Legion rggerman, charged today that thrill seek ing weekend party of Black Legion members killed Negro because their colone Harvey Davis wanted ito see how 1t felt to shoot Negro"
 was ured to lonely road the night of May 2 1885 and shot at close range without warning Dean told Wayne
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, July 3l--(uP)-Gov. ernment expenses ana receipts Ioi the current fiscal year to July lsth as compared with a year ago: ThIn Year Expenses Last Year $23O, sos, ,907,94 $bSl,92e.2s4.Bl S1s5,O24. .S5O64 $lsO.ss0. .4Ss.ss s45.7s4.o4sAo SOL I.Sss.slz71
 Cash Balance
 $2,a96. .8s3.a .a4s.69 s1.s9s. A,270.R
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
The Weather

Cloudy Tonight;
 Wednesday Fair FuII wsathsr Report Fare 1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
SONG WRITER HURT

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Final Edition
 Closing StOcks L0te NeuOs FIGshes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-21
CYCLIST, 4, DIES
OF TRAFFIC
INJURIES

A 12.year-old child died early
today and another was in q
serious condition as the result Of
traffic mishaps within the past
"a hours. A third youth had his
foot amputated after he was
badly mangled under the wheels
Of moving freight train.
Walker Shrode, of 1925 Forty.
seventh st. N. W., died at George
town Hospital early today. He
was riding his bicycle yesterday
when he was struck by an auto
mobile said to have been driven
by Charles H. Ourand, 3428 Oliver
st. N. w. The accident occurred
at Forty7Second and FesSenden
Streets Northwest.
Joane Raymond, 6, 4433 Ala
bama Ave. S. E., sustained a trac-
tured leg when struck by the auto
mobile of Philip M. Bailey, 81, Of
Upper Marlboro, Md, when she
crossed a street intersection near
her home. She was taken to Gal
linger Hospital.
Boys Foot Crushed
Casualty Hospital surgeons am.
putated the right foot of 1O-year-
old Herbert Martin. 1913 Adams ST..
N. E., after it had been crushed
by the wheels of a freight car at
Fourth and Charming Streets
Northeast.
Police are unable to determine
whether Crowell Long, 16-year-old
colored youth, who died at Emer-
gency Hospital, was the victim Of
a traffic accident, or whether his
death resulted from other causes.
Long entered the hospital yes
terday for minor decorations Of the
face, and was also treated for skin
burns caused by cauStic prepa-
ration.
He returned to the hospital
later, and complained Of feeling
i'll. He died early today.
The cause of his death has not
been determined. Long, however,
told hospital officials at the time
of his first visit that he had been
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-21
MCNair Off 10 Europe;
Can't Back Roosevelt

NEW YORK, July 81 G.N.S).
William McNair, Democratic
mayor Of Pittsburgh, will sail to-
morrow night for Europe, not to
return until after the presidential
election. He said:
81 just couldn't vote for
Roosevelt. I'm a Democrat
but I'm a JeffersOnian Demo-
crat. 1 can't vote for Roosevelt
and be honest. So I'll just stay
in Europe"
Mayor McNair's primary pur-
pose in going to Europe is to at
tend the world tax conference in
London next September.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-21
GIRL AIR ACES
TO GIVE SHOW

It will be ladies day" at Col
lege Park Airport Saturday and
Sunday when the Misses Jessie
Martin and Dorthea Aiken, dare
devils of the air, will stunt on
planes in flight for the edifica-
ton of thousands Of Washingtoni-
ans expected to attend the event
given for the Sergeant Jasper
Post, American Legion, by the
Flying Aces.
Miss Martin is the originator
of the death ride" Sans straps,
she hangs on the top wing while
the pilot puts the ship through a
series of loops, barrelrolls, and
tail-spins. The feminine ace holds
two world records in aviation. She
first attracted attention with her
hair-raising stunts before the
newsreel cameras.
Miss Aiken, said to be Americas
most daring wing-walking artist,
climbs over the wings, body and
undercarriage of the ship while
it is in flight.
She closes her act by placing
herself in a horizontal position
across the flying wires, midway
between the wings, and powders
her nose as the ship dives through
the skies.
Fifteen acts are scheduled on
the two-hour program. Approx
mately $4,000 persons are ex-
pected to attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-21
1000 Theaters Show
Tugwe|I's Film Play
IDternational News Service

International News Service
Prof. Rexford Guy Tugwell's
film polarization Of the New
DEAF idea of ruination Of the
Western plains by cultivation, en-
titled THE Pillow That Broke the
Plains" has been shown in more
than 1000 theaterS of the coun-
try, the ReSettlement Administra-
ton announced today.
The film, which was taken by
camera men employed by the Re