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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20
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 In Hotel Charles, where scores, of refugees were quartered, 8 violent. death having no direct connection, with the floods occurred today when, Elizabeth L. Cassidy, 29, of. New. York city, a daughter of Massachu2,, sets State Racing Commissioner. Thomas F. Cassidy of Pittsfield. fell. to her death from a 10th floor win-, dow. Police said Miss. Cassidy toppled' out as she and her mother argued end then struggled over a question as to whether the window should remain open or closed. The mother and daughter apparently were ma. rooned in this .city by the floods. A medical examiner said Miss Cas- sidy's death was an accident. Watch Pillagers
 AS regular army officers, naval reservists and national guardsnlen patrolled the lightless and almost inactive business district and aban-' doned residential areas to prevent by force if necessarv--s recurrence. Of attempts at pillaging. Coast. guards also arrived Cn tI.e scent. .ss
 One coast guard motorboat ar. ready was chugging along the canal-' like streets, and by afternoon three such craft with total of 15 crack "water-dogs were to be on duty. 'r'' When the pounding Connecticut. waters collapsed a wall of the United Electric Light company's station most of the city was plunged into darkness and shorn of power for an indeterminate period.
 Newspapers Stop
 Newspaper presses were stilled and the Springfield Daily News ar ranged to have a single edition printed in the plant of the Hol- yoke Transcript. Trolley cars were idle, elevators grounded and indus trial plants shut down.
 The turbulent Connecticut, which reached an all-time peak of 28.6 feet at 4 a. Yl., had receded a mere two-tenths of a foot in the ensuing eight hours giving little hope for early relief.
 Continuing train service between Springfield and Boston eliminated all danger of food shortage. But from Springfield west and south there was no rail service and motor vehicles ventured in those directions ct great risk.
 Springfield College, the state arms ory, public schools. hotels and other buildings housed the thousands of refugees. The flood waters seeped into the armpry, douslpg the fires to leave the "haven" dark and cold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20

Nepaug dam, was clear and plen- tiful.
 A molst rose from the river as the morning sun broxe through the clouds. Thousands of office workers, kept from work, pressed through the streets. Militia and police lines restrained them from approaching within a block of the rope of inun- dated areas.
 Flood waters crept gradually deeper into the business section. Telephone service was gradually be- ing wiped out entirely as the water went higher into the exchange building.
 Operators were at the point of exc halBtion. many of them hoarse and barely able to talk because of the rush Of calls which literally swamped the exchange for more than is hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20

Johnstown. Ja., March 20-(UP) Attempting to fight back history, Johnatown today faced . threat of diptheria.
 Mayer Daniel Shields appealed e the fsed Gross from antl-toxin ee- rum t0 fight the disease.
 Meantime, 2,OO0 national guards men end stats police ruled Johliss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20
l54 DEATHS IN
 FLOODS TODATE

Continued from Page l.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20
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Boston. March 2o.-(uPl-GoY. cuFley today will ask the leglsla. tuFe to approve an o9y0oo.0oO bond Issue for Massachusetts sz114 FeIleg and seek another eT,000l00 from tbe federal government, it was learned ct the executive office,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20
SECOND BATTALION

Hartford. Conn. March 20.-lUP9 Governor Croag Eaid today he would order mobilization of 6 sec ond battalion Of state militia 10 patrol the flood area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26

health authorities in conjunction with the police department and with the cooperation of the local Boy Scout council.
 Dumping has been going on for some time in lots on Lincoln street and the upper Waterville road, 1t was stated today. Dr. Godfrey re- fused this morning to divulge the names of the three well known local concerns warned by his department. He promised, however, that If his warning is not observed he will have warrants issued and thus bring about the resulting publicity.
 Cooperation Appreciated
 Dr. Godfrey expressed much praise for the cooperation being shown by the people of the city in connection with the present spring clean-up campaign. Local stores that were combining garbage with rubbish be- ing disposed of in the city's three of- flcial dumping grounds have ceased such practices, he said this morn- ing.
 Tn the meantime, Superintendent of Police William J. Roach has his motor patrolmen on constant duty watching for Attractions of the To- cal health department rules and the Boy Scouts arc going about their re- spective neighborhoods urging prop erty owners to dispose of the win ter collection of refuse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
Five Tons Of ''Black Diamonds" Found On
 Railroad Hill Street
Technical Charges Preferred Against Quintet-DrOve Truck From Coal Yard to TenantIess House, De-
 pOsited Coal, Returned Machine to Original Place

actions last night. All of the men, police said, were picked up at a va- cant house at 77 Railroad Hill street, in the rear of which the mis- sing coal was discovered by Detec- tive Lieuts. Joseph Stevens and William Pollard.
 Suspected
 Those held for questioning are: Charles Corners, 30, drunkenness and suspicion; Frank McHard, 46, suspicion: Joseph Smith, 34, drum kenness and suspicion; Maurice Santoran, 48, suspicion; Anthony Strilkaskas, 34, drunkenness, suspi- cion. None of the five gave any street address and police said they had apparently been in the habit of making the Railroad Hill street house 8 rendezvous for drinking parties.
 After unloading the coal last night the thieves drove the empty truck back to the coal yard, where 1t was found this morning by How ard Bernier, employe of the com- pany, who reported the theft to po- lice at 7:30 o'clock.
 Mir. Bernier told Investigating of- ficers that the truck had been locked in garage on the premises, and that 1t was filled with bags of coke, ready for delivery today. Ap- parently sealing the fence around the yard, the thieves broke the lock on the garage door and drove the truck out. Throwing out the coke, they then filled the truck with nut coal, crashed the machine through the locked gate, and proceeded on their way.
 On The Trail
 Their biggest error, police said, was in filling the huge truck too full. A trail of coal, spilled from the moving vehicle last night, sim plified the task of detectives this morning. Making 8 tour of houses in the Brooklyn section, where the telltale Jumps plainly indicated the coal had been taken, Lieutenants Stevens and Pollard soon discovered 1t piled in the rear yard of the Railroad Hill street place.
 Police believe at least two of the five held this morning are implicat- ed in the theft, while some of the others may have simply benefited by the sudden prosperity of the group. The condition of one or two of the men led to the belief that they may have already have dis posed of part of the coal for cash or liquor. The clothing of two of them was found to be conspicuous ly griny with coal dust.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
RULING AWAITED
 ON BANK NIGHT
st End Theater PrO- notes Idea as Test
 of Statutes

A report on the reopening of the police-banned Bank Night" at a theater in the eastern section of the city was subrnitted to City Prose- cutor Charles Summa today by Su- perintendent of Police William J Roach. MT. Summa said he would devote time today to study of the report and of the statutes under which the game was ordered closed a few weeks ago. He said he would announce his decision tomorrow.
 Banned by former Superintendent Joseph H. Mclean on the ground that 1t constituted a violation of the stat. law against gambling, Bank Night" was abolished in several lo- cal theaters. It was revived Tuesday night by the east end theater after representatives of the comuany con- trolling the Bank Night idea had conferred with Waterbury attorneys.
 It is understood they were advised the game is legal and that they are prepared to fight the police ban in court if the theater is ordered to comply with it. There has been no change in the manner of conducting the game, and the bank Tuesday night was $25. Unclaimed by the person whose name was called by tho announcer, the sum was in- creased to $50 for the drawing next Tuesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
Trail of Coal Leads to Apprehension of Five Suspects
ARRESTED AFTER MINOR ACCIDENT
North Elm St. Youth Found Driving K. l. Registered
 Car-NO License

His inability to satisfactorily &C., count for possession of an out-of- state car after an accident on Grove street late this morning led to the arrest of James Ellis, 20, of 147 North Elm street. and the lodging of charges of driving without 8 h- cense, and theft of a car against the youth at police headquarters. He will appear in city court tomorrow.
 According to police, Ellis ran the car up on the sidewalk on Grove street this morning. Questioned by Patrolman Joseph Sullivan, he was found to have no license. Police said the car had been stolen from gas- oline station on the corner of Spark and North Elm streets. Detective Edward McElligott was assigned to investigate ownership of the car, which bore Rhode Island markers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
CLAIM SETTLED
 HERE FOR $l,5OO

In a stipulation agreement filed in compensation court today, Anto- nio Federico of West Hartford is given $500 in full and final settle ment of his claim against the c and R. Construction Go. of Bark hamstead. The agreement was ap- proved by Compensation Commis- sioner James M. Lynch.
 On Dec. 17, 1883, Federico suffered a back injury that incapacitated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
FRIENDS HONOR
 CITY SHERIFF.
Present Gifts to Newly Ap- pointed OffiCial--Ends
 30 Years Service.

City Sheriff John J. Kilduff, who resigned his position with the American over two weeks ago to assume the duties of his municipal post was rendered a reception by his former newspaper co-workers yesterday. The gathering took place at the American building after the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
&<<<< M>y~~SE ESTABLISHED
Gentlemen: You ReoIize Eoster's Just Around The Corner Of The Calendar.
ESTABLISHED 1883

And after all there's not q man amongst you who doesn't look forward to breaking out in new Spring clothes.
 It's in the blood, after this tough winter-ond Eoster's a good point to start from.
 Even if only a hat to rejuvenote your Wordrobe-our "TiPper" at $4.OO is Q topper for style and hat value.
 A good foundation for good looking outfit-good shoes shoes you don't have to break in -ond thot won't break out, at $5.OO-$6.45- $7.5O, together with our famous "Hy-Rock" sports shoes at $4OO.
 Worsted spun, hard face, shape retaining Worsted suits at S275O will give you added pride in your appearance.
 The most sotsfied customers we meet are "Hordiweove" suit men who poy $35 and look like $50 nen-ond swing on oll-weother "LIombok" topcoot on their book at $35, contented and happy for nony moons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26

An international radio show will Dc held in Brussels, Belgium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
City Sheriff

final edition went to press and Sheriff Kilduf was presented with a pen and pencil set and bill fold The presentation was made by Frederick s. Gorham, veteran com positor.
 City Sheriff Kilduff completed 30 years of service in the American composing room when he resigned to become a city official recently. He responded briefly after being presented with his gifts, declaring that while he was elated with his new appointment he, nevertheless, regretfully broke off his pleasant daily associations of many years with his fellow workers on the American.
 The former co-workers of Sheriff Kilduff wished him the best of luck and success in his new position. Mir Kilduff took the post made vacant by the resignation of William J.. Roach who is now superintendent Of the police department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
Health Officer Warns
 Local Business Firms
Complaint Filed Concerning Violations of Ordinance
 Restricting Disposal of Refuse

firms were warned today by the of flee of Health Officer Dr. F. J God frey to cease dumping refuse in cer- tain lots on Lincoln street and the high Waterville road. The notice was issued in connection with the spring clean-up campaign which was
 launched earlier this week by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
PROM MEMBERS AT
 LEAVENWORTH SET

Students at Leavenworth high who are members of the prom com mittee for 1886 has been released as follows: John Byrnes. Bernard ka- zelumas, Arthur Dulac. John Ken nedy, Bartolomeo Martinelli AnA thony Bukauskas. Thomas McCor- mick. Clarice Range. Margaret Gall braith, Adele Unikas. Edith Barbic- ri and Julia Peveroff.
 The date for the dance has not been arranged. but it is expected the committee will meet sometime in the near future tO sct a day and to appoint q chairman for the af- fasr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26

The Boys Clubs Annual Gym Exhibition is all in readiness for presentation tonight, and will find ten numbers on the program to present to the public. Activities will open at 7:30 with George Gentile's Military Band providing two selections, but the spectators are requested to be in their seats prior to this number so that no confusion will result in the pro- gram.
 Pictured above are members of the Boys Gym classe1 who are participating in tOnight's show:
 Reading from left to right they are.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26

him. He claimed that the injury rose from work in the course of his employment. but this was denied by his employers.
 A hearing was held before Com missioner Lynch in October of last year, and decision in the matter was still pending. Today's $500 settlement ends the case.
 Ayr, Scotland, will hold a centen- ary show in April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26

First rOw-Cornelius Layden, Edward Russo, Frank Miller, Frank MafYia, Albert SkrObleS, Vincent Iannoccone, Joseph Sa- maha, Louis Bonvissutto, Ernest Greece, Samual And0lina, Paul In- nOccone, and Robert Russo.
 Second rOw-Sam Abbenante, Louis Schlavone, Emanuel Lom- bardO, Vincent AndOlina, Daniel Spardone, John Drew, GelsiminO Colella, Alfred Haddad, Michael Haddad, Anthony COllucci, Albert Guarina, Jack Ermida.
 Third r0w-Joseph Macharelli, James Natale, Joseph Colella, John CardillO, Salvatore Tiganella, Samuel MastrOpietrO, Gene Viola,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26

Three hours after employees of the Citizens Coal Company on Meadow street had reported the theft of five tons of nut coal from the yard, i've
 men were booked at police head quarters this morning on technical charges of drunkenness and suspi- cion and will be questioned on their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
LATE REALTY NEWS

Mortgage Deeds Karl F. Sonntag to Julia Sonntag, real estate on the north side of Elk avenue.
Evening star., 1936-06-18
Killer Elephants
Execution Blocked
T. By Anin,al Louer
Injunction Order Issued
Half Hour Before
Wdlly Wds to Die.
Ev the Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1s.-A
lover Of animals armed with re-
prieve, saved the life of Wally yes
terday half an hour before the huge
elephant was to have been put to
death for killing his trainer, Edward
Brown.
Superior Judge Frank r. Deasy
signed a restraining order against the
execution after the mayors of Oakland
and San Francisco had voiced pro-
tests.
Alexander Mooslin. an attorney, who
described himself as "a lover Of ami
mails" dashed into the judges cham
bers and obtained the order at lis
pm. The execution was set for
las pm.
Crack marksmen of the police de-
partment had been chosen to shoot
the 23-year- animal. valued at
SIS, 1000. Apparently angered at being
separated from four female pachy-
derms. Wally turned suddenly on his
keeper yesterday, tramped him, then
gored him with his lone tusk. Other
keepers finally beat the trumpeting
elephant of Brown.
"Wally was never known to harm
any one before" said Zoo Supt. Ed
mund Heller, but since he killed his
keeper l wouldn't want to put any
others in Jeopardy
Throughout yesterday protests had
been made against the scheduled ex-
ecution. The order. which objects to
the destruction of public property by
the police" is returnable Friday morn
ing.
Evening star., 1936-06-18
MINISTER is SENTENCED
TO 5 YEARS IN SLAYING
ey the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
HOUSTON, Tex, June 1s.-Rev.
Edgar Eskridge, two-gun Baptist min
lister, was formally sentenced yester-
day to five years in the penitentiary
for Staying Police Chief Ed o'Reilly
OF Orange.
Judge Langston King in whose court
Eskrldge was convicted Of murder
without malice last week, passed the
sentence.
In shirt sleeves and as calm as
ne was during the two-week trial.
the crusading minister had little to
say after he accepted the sentence.
The trial was fair-as fair as
could be- he said to Judge King.
"And you were fair and square, too,
Judge ="
Eskridge pleaded temporary insan-
ity. OReilly was felled with a load
OF buckShot May 20, 1895, as he stood
on a street corner in Orange a day
after he had disarmed the vice-raid-
Ing preacher.
Evening star., 1936-06-18
Publisher Finds Landon's Views
Wholesome, Sane"

Publisher Finds Landon's Views
"Wholesome, Sane"
CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 1S Cp).-Col.
Frank Knox returned today from the
Republican tactical session in Topeka,
Kans., greatly impressed" he said,
with Gov. ALI M. Landon's whole
some, sane attitude on public ques-
tions."
During the Topeka conference, the
Republican vice presidential candi-
date and Chicago publisher had his
first long talk with the partys presi-
Dental candidate, and hailed Gov.
Landon as displaying much poise and
understanding.
He disclosed a decisive quality in
discussing difficult questions" said
Knox
we found that we think alike and
are going to work together with the
greatest harmony"
Knox had a bouquet for John D.
Hamilton, red-haired young Kansan,
who Is new chairman Of the Repub-
lican National Committee and ex-
efficio field marshal Of the Repub-
lican drive.
He has had a world of political
experience, q keen analytical mind.
and the energyAand drive Of . high
powered engin4 Knox said.
Evening star., 1936-06-18
C. 0.P. TACT|C|ANS
WOO NEW YORK
Hamilton Predicts landon
and Knox viii Garry
AZ States.
B. the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, June l8.-The Repub-
lican party's campaign strategy in the
crucial Eastern States was mapped to-
day as John D. NJ Hamilton, national
chairman, conferred with State leaders.
We're going to carry the East"
Hamilton predicted. Il think Roose-
velt ought to carry six of the 4S States
I'll be rather generous about that"
The Republican chairman, arriving
last night by plane, indicated he would
give special attention to swinging New
York's Al electoral votes.
To Organize New York.
Details Of organization were first on
his program as he prepared to inspect
the ofices tentatively chosen as Re-
publican State and national headquar-
ters in New York.
He was expected also to discuss
campaign finances with party leaders.
In response to question concerning
the man the Landon forces would
choose to direct the campaign in New
York, Hamilton said
II suppose the State chairman in
New York will be in charge"
The State chairman Is Melvin C..
Eaton. whose name had been men,
toned with Clarence R. King of Syra-
cuse and ]. Russell Sprague Of Nassau
County as the possible director of the
Landon-Knox campaign in this State.
Hamilton said the party's outlook in
the West had frightened since the
Cleveland convention.
Country Is on Fire."
"The country out there is on fire"
he said. You haven't seen anything
like the Middle West.
We're going to carry the Mountain
States and two at least on the coast,
If not all three"
He said there was mo question"
about Republican success in New York
and New Jersey
Hamilton declined to comment on
Rev. Charles E. Coughlins announce
ment of the formation of a third
party.
Hamilton said he planned to call
on Mrs. Natalie Couch. a member of
the Executive Committee Of the Re-
publican State Committee. to ask her
to head the women's division in New
York.
He told reporters he also would
confer this afternoon with Kenneth
Simpson, Republican leader in Man
haitian.
G. o. p. WAR CHEST SWELLS.
Evening star., 1936-06-18
LEWIS TERMS HOLT
; TRAITOR TO MINERS
Eilibuster Threat Draws Charge
by U. M. W. Head-Breach of
Pledges Claimed.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A threatened filibuster by Senator
Holt, Democrat, of West Virginia,
against passage Of the new Guffey-
Vinson coal price fixing bill drew from
John L. Lewis last night a declara-
ton that Holt lis again proving him
self traitor to the coal miners of
West Virginia"
Holt said he would make a floor
hight against the Guffey- -Vinson meas
ure. which may come up for consid-
Grafton in the Senate today.
Lewis, president of the United Mine
workers OF America, said in a state
ment Holt was showing his usual con-
duct' in breaking compaign promises
to the effect that he would vote for
everything desired by the United Mine
Workers Of America"
Holt attacked the new bill as not
containing "a single proviso In the
miners behalf"
I am opposed to the present
Guffey coal BILL" Holt said in his
statement. 1T sets up a definite
price fixing scheme, which in nv
opinion is a very dangerous step for
this Government to take"
Evening star., 1936-06-18
VANDERBILT HEIRESS
DIVORCES H. D. PHELPS

Ry the Associated Press.
RENO. New. June 15.-Dark-eye
Muriel Vanderbilt Phelps slipped into
the Washoe County District Court
by a rear entrance yesterday and
emerged by the same route a few
minutes later with a divorce from
her second husband, Henry Delafield
Phelps.
The decree was granted behind
locked doors by District Judge Ben
jamin F. Curler after 10 minutes Of
testimony by Mrs. Phelps. who
charged her socially prominent hus-
band with cruelty.
Granddaughter of the late Senator
James G. Fair. Nevada "bonsrz1
king" and of the late William K.
Vanderbilt, sr., Mrs. Phelps is promi-
nent in society. Her first husband
was Frederick Cameron Church, jr.
former Harvard athlete. from whom
she was divorced. She was married
TO Phelps, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Morris Phelps of Newport, r. l.. at
Manhasset, N. Y, September IL, 1881.
Evening star., 1936-06-18

about IS men roared through COM
| pany gates under q tear gas bar
rage affecting score of strikers.
The known wounded we're:
John Pudlosky, 20, shot in the leg;
AL Gray, rs. shotgun pellet wound in
the face; j. w. Pomphrett, ~, minor
shotgun pellet wound, all union men,
bers, and two workers whose names
were not available, wounded on COM
pany property.
william Dick, "a, claimed to have
been scratched" by a bullet and
Harry Root, 30, was injured slightly
when struck in the face by tear gas
shell.
Observers said probably score of
sympathizers, armed with rifles, had
fired on the factory from vantage
points near high fence surrounding
the premises.
The plants large water tank, pierced
by bullets, was leaking. Authorities
said this constituted o fire hazard.
Capt. Joseph Parilla of youngstown,
. National Guard observer, said one
man wounded in the plant crawled
from the premises and was taken to
Cleveland for medical aid.
The man, later identified as John
Hogan, Al, was taken to Lakeside Hos
pital. Cleveland. where physicians said
he was in serious condition from q
stomach wound. He was taken direct
ly to the operating room for emergency
surgical attention.
The machinists' union declared 0
strike May to enforce demands for q
10 per cent wage increase, q s5|hour
ing. The plant has not operated since
the walkout, Crayford claimed.