davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-01-31

, 9 Damascus, Syria, is said to be
tie oldest city in the world.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-01-31

More than half the crlIfsa:1
mitted in Indiana in the rs
years were by persons unds
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-10

You're right" the bunch heard
Copy roar. Go right ahead Tel
us some more" And so the man
continued, How about some circus
stunts?
You Tinymites can stage them
and I know the beasts will think ii
grand. 1t never has been tried be-
fore, so let's just try it once.
"a little circus cake / own, and
can pull it all alone. You tots can
crawl inside and then we'll have a
nice circus parade.
ITO Animal Town we'll quickly
go, and there we'll put on quite a
show. The beasts will be real tickled,
so you need not be afraid"
Wee Colby jumped up to her feet
and said, That ssure would be a
treat. Bring on your little wagon
Everything will work out fine"
The man then hauled the wagon
out. and said, Twould help lot
no doubt, if on the side of it paint
a little circus sign"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-10

Fat slim said, Now, you Tiny
mites are fond of seeing brand-new
sights. The land of real live ami
mails amuses you, no doubt.
Il s'pose you'd like 70 run inside,
but I've a plan that should be tried.
just gather round me, and I'll tell
you what it's all about"
The whole bunch sat down on the
ground and not one made the slight
est sound till Scouty said, We're
listening. Well pay attention, too.
Most any plan that you suggest,
I'm for, and so are all the rest If
we can help you work it out, that's
what we'll gladly do"
Well" said Old Slim, "for years
or more live beasts have made all
people roar. They have appeared in
circuses, in monstrous ZOOS and such.
Nov, don't you think it would
be swell to let them have some
laughs, as well? The real fun that
they get from life does not amount
to much"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-10

Building and Loan League presi-
dent and former city councilman
treasurer; Mrs. John H. Bingham,
indianapolis; George B. Durgan,
Lafayette; Frank Mayr Jr., South
Bend; Mrs. Ralph H. Snyder, Pitts
boro; former Mayor Reginald H.
Sullivan, Evans Woollen. Indianap-
oils banker; Charles Tighe, New AL
bany publisher, and Charles LIsz,
indianapolis, vice presidents.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-10
Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported to police as stolen
belong to:
Charles Bogren. AL Ketcham-st, Plym-
outh coach, 2s-037. from in front OF his
home.
Marion Payne 1875 W. e3d-st. Chevrolet
sedan, 947ii. from 40 Virginia-aE
Cotton Colgrove, Elizeville. Ind. Plym-
outh sedan. .6pl-S7S. Iron Lebanon. Ind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-10
M'KINNEY CLUB OPENS
OFFICE, NAMES HEADS
Organization Formed to Boost His
Candidacy.

Mckinney for Governor" head
quarters have been opened at SOC
Illinois Building, it was announced
today by Leonard B. Marshall, Vigo
County Democratic committee
treasurer and president of the club
organized to boost the candidacy
of E. Kirk Mckinney. former In
diana Home Owners Loar. Corp.
Head.
Mr.. Marshall said the following
officers of the club have been
chosen: Fred c. Pickett, Richmond,
former Supreme and Appellate
courts clerk, secretary: Leo F.
WEIGH, Indianapolis. former State
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-10

Williams
Crane
Martin

The blow to his dignity had bad effect On his
temper. He rose to his feet fairly bubblng with
rage. and Dick trembed for poor Doc. He
knew not what outlet the savage's wrath would
take and for the life of him he could think Of
no way to stem that seething angeri
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-10

Even the chief was impressed as the white boy
exposed the knife to view in his right hand, then
covered it with his left palm. "Abracadabra! Allo,
presto, change cars and begone!" he shouted. Now
you see it, now you don't" He. opened his hands
The knife had YaniShedi
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-10

Dick amused to see the chiefs bewilder-
ment at Docs seight-of-hand. AS the cannibal
looked about for the knife Doc reached out and
apparently extracted it from the blacks ear. The
astonshed savage leaped back so quickly that he
fell sprawling over his stool
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10

The death OF Samuel r. Kelsey at his
home In Bethlehem recalled to many
Waterburians this kindly gentleman who
was the guiding genius for so many years
at the Well-knoWn clothing house OF
Epson, Singleton and Company. When
the firm went out OF business q couple OF
years back, Mr.. Kelsey retired to Bethle-
hem where he has since lived, occasionally
venturing into Waterbury where for close
to half q century he was allied with the
firm by which he was first employed.
The career OF Mr.. Kelsey was closely
linked TO that OF the clothiers for whom
he worked and whose destinieS he later
guided. He began his LIES work as q
mere clerk and ended up as president OF
the firm That Is an achievement suffi-
cient unto one life. His tenure with Epson,
Singleton was forty-six years, quite
length Of time. During those years ne
QUILTED several generations OF Water.
burians and even In later years he seemed
TO take as much interest In the younger
folks as he did In their fathers and uncles.
It was always pleasure to meet and
greet Samuel Kelsey. He presented
CHEEKY side to the world. Although not
native OF this city his work brought him
into contact with so many OF Its people
and from various walks OF life that he had
a wide acquaintance. No doubt the clos
ing OF the firm for whom he had always
worked so diligently and conscientiouSly
was hard blow to him. He had not been
forgotten despite his removal from the
city. There will be many who will recall
his kindly character for many years TO
come.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10
Don't Disappoint Him

Our only hope after reading the first
campaign address OF States Attorney
Hugh M. Alcorn last week Is that the fiery
Hartford County prosecutor Will not be
let down by the republican organization
" this state. 1t would be just too bad II
he were deprived OF the gubernatorial
nomination after the sensational start
that he made last week. We can't very
well conceive even State Chairman j.
Henry Roraback denying nomination TO
a campaigner who will get up and accuse
Governor Wilbur L. Cross OF taking q walk
ut Philadelphia.
And that wasn't all that States Attor-
ney Acorn said nor all the accusations he
hurled. Speaking at Ellington Town Hall
last Friday night he said, I'VE have
reached the breakdown era In our Amer
lean political life. The campaign OF ter
rorism Is on. It Is wholesome sign that
the Young Republicans OF the country
are aroused to this crucial moment IN
our history. II Is crusade, nothing less.
Connecticut Is normally republican
state, but something Is wrong which
makes 1t possible to drop from 100000
republican plurality to democratic plur-
atty Of $500. -"
What a mouthfu, Mr.. Alcornl Surely
something Is wrong and has been wrong
with the state OF our state government
for decade or more, preceding the rise
Of Cross 1880. BY this time republi-
cans must have discovered what was
wrong In a state that gave republicans
100000 plurallties then changed to $500
democratic ones. Voters got tired OF see
Ing q one-man dynasty, OF listening to
platitudes whenever the Legislature con-
vened; OF knowing the answer before the
question was asked. And now Mr.. Alcorn
apparently would have US return TO 1t.
The answer will be q similar independent
expression Of opinion next November.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10
Lipton's Successor

Most of us still think Of genial old Sir
Thomas Upton In connection with yacht
races for the Americas cup Apparently
we are destined to become familiar with
the new contender who has taken over
the late Lipton's sporting determination
to keep on trying until victory Is achieved.
At any rate, 1t is reported from London
that the Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes
is ready to issue a challenge for the
Americas Cup by nominating T. 0. M.
Sopwitl1's new J-Class cutter, Endeavor
II, for the sixteenth British attempt to
win the famous trophy.
If the challenge comes, the race will
probably take place in September, 1887,
of Newport, r. /. The American defender
would be built and owned by a syndicate,
as In 1894. The America Cup Races have
been going on since 1851, when the Royal
Yacht Squadron offered trophy for a
race around the Isle of Wight. That race
was open TO all yachts and there was no
time limit. The America beat Its closest
competitor by 10 minutes and brought
the cup home with 1t.
In recent years the rules governing the
race have been strict, with time limit
for the course marked and definite speci-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10

Another dictatorship has been estab-
lished In Europe. Premier John MetaxaS
Of Greece has declared q dictatorship
"under the auspices Of King George H."
The first acts marking the new regime
were the dissolvlng OF the legislative body,
the declaration OF martial law and the
postponement Indefinitely" OF all cleo
tions. The action was forced, says the
Greek government, by all elections. The
action was forced, says the Greek govern
ment, by the discovery Of communist
plot. This consisted Of threatened gen.
eral strike, called by communists In pro-
test against the governments decision for
compulsory arbitration In all labor dis
putes. Wage scales were also involved.
OF such problems are relationships born
In Europe today. All present hope Of pop
ular government vanishes with them.
Fear and violence become acute. Com
promise and cooperation become for the
time impossible. There Is q lesson for
Americans In every such event In the Old
World. Here political factions criticise
and squabble. Voters choose sides, intel
ligently or unintelligently. Election days
roll around and executives and law-nak.
ers arc chosen. Clumsy and inefficientP
Not 80 much 80 as we sometimes think.
But even II 1t were, ours Is system in
finitely preferable to one OF martial law,
no representative Congress, no elections
and no freedom.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10
To-day's Political SideShow
Lyle G. Wilson -
United Press STAFF Correspondent

WASHINGTON Aug IoUP)-Repubcan democratic pres
dental campaign probably would admit privately that
they talking through their hats when they tell the public about
the states their candidateS will win next November
CHAIRMAN James A. Farley democratic National Committee
~ mody claims oil 40 states and electoral vote for President
The business long Farley HIS eleva-
Gov All M Landon
nominated at Cleveland But Hamilton becoming pretty good
his HIS first claim IN behalf OF Gov Lhndoh
state east Of the MSsSpp and north OF tho Ohio
TARLEYs claim doesn't believe Mr. RooSo
claimed by Hamilton But neither chairman MAX
love OF big talk Tho fact hat national
any state Tho bad local party workers.
do0rbc and pout when the Dig boSB
surveys prospects and hndS them bad In state such as
frequently have elected governor
when electoral vote for republican president Any
circumstances not only would hurt
presidential ticket chances but might damage the prospects the state
ticket.
NEW YORK. however, n state which Farley claiming In A
~ sincerity although mistaken Ho estimates democratic
republican
confident that comparison oreteb election day
results
" help Roosevelt ticket In New York " certain 70
difficult the decision facing Alfred H. Smith this year. Al
President Roosevelt out OF tho democratic party Char
man Hamilton confident Smith Will ambaBt tho New Deal
II would DO easier for Smith 10 do that Lehman
were not o candidate
Roosevelt and Smith II IN the person OF Lehman The
latter the other through OF
affection Furthermore tho Lehman family con'
richly from S wealth 10 Smiths political nc rep
social political philosophy ana had always
tho backing Of The Lehman family his later political contests
TT WILL DO difficult ct the New Deal In this
pagn without rSng hitting his friend Lehman the New
Deal candidate for governor
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10
Heavy Crown

Let 1t not be said that Englands new
king has "big head. The state crown
Is too large for him. It slips down over his
ears, although 1t fitted his fathers head.
The heavy, jewel-studded symbol OF king
ship must therefore be made smaller
before the coronation next spring.
This Is the Official British crown, used
for more than 800 years by British rulers
on formal occasions. There are other
crowns worn for lesser state ceremonies
and various public appearances. Many
are especially made for the rulers who
wear them. The great coronation crown
Is too heavy for common use and even
has to be supported by assistants when
1t Is on kings head.
The coronation crown and other royal
regalia, studded with beautiful and costly
gems, seem pretty expensive baubbles to
Americans. But they are apparently worth
the cost to the British, who delight In the
trappings OF royalty even for their less
snowy and extravaganza monarchs.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10

Creation OF a specially-trained police
accident patrol Will prove OF much help
In the years TO come. II Is something
that an up-and-coming city like Water
bury should have. We are proud OF our
record OF law enforcement; we should
take Just as much pride In the fact that
we are prepared TO meet all and any
emergencies that traffic conditions on
Our streets bring. II there Is q crash and
a police car responds we want the patrol
men to know just what TO DO before the
doctor arrives or before injured man or
woman Is removed TO hospital. Often
times this emergency treatment may
mean a life saved; oftentlmes lack OF
some such aid promptly has meant the
loss OF life. Waterbury Is wise to take
precautions TO sec that It's motor patrol
men, as we'll as others, are In position
TO know what TO do.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10

It was good news TO read In the Demo-
crat last Friday that when local shops
are employing men and women they are
giving the preference to Waterburians.
That Is as IL should be. There really
shouldn't be any need for importing help
from outside the city while there are 80
many people right here In need OF per-
manent Job. There are, too, many men
employed at tasks today which are not
theirs by training or desire. A good many
of them would like TO get into their own
line, but fear to drop their present Jobs
for fear of being left without any. We
hope that the continuing better times will
straighten out this miXup.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10
Press COnment
MENTIONED" FOR GOVERNOR
aberdeen Journal)

Prominent Connectlcuticans are
being mentioned" In the press Oh
republican candidates for the gov
ernorship. The Manchester Herald
which had the distinction OF first
mentioning States Attorney Hugh
M. Alcorn aS the nominee two years
ago sees no reason why this diBtin-
guished barrister and citizen should
not DO named again; that he would
do better this time under more
suspicious circumstances.
States Attorney Arthur M. Brown
OF New London county has indi-
Gated that no would not run away
from the nomination II pressed up
on him, and, apparently, that nom
nation would be pleasing 10 Wind
ham, Holland and Litchfield county,
as well as his own New London
county.
Up Hartford way, the name OF
Albert u. Lavery, president OF the
Connecticut Chamber Of Commerce,
Is frequently connected With the
governorship. He has served In both
branches OF the General Assembly
and would know right well what the
Job Ia all about.
Worthy men oil, but what's the
matter with O mention" for former
Lieutenant Governor and former
State Treasurer Roy q. Wilcox Of
Meriden? Few men are better fitted
by experience and general knowl-
edge and few are so popular among
the voters ingeneral. The party
could consider itself lucky In getting
a candidate having such widespread
vote appeal.
The candidate finally chosen will
probably have TO face Governor
Cross who will be up for his fourth
term. He has not said definitely
that he would run, as the politi-
ciansstand it:only that he would
not run unless Lieutenant Governor
and Mayor Hayes of Waterbury
were on the ticket with him.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10

II there we're enough people who
believed in my plan to elect me
president, wouldn't need TO worry
about It's enactment.
DIR. Francis r. Townsend.
The white flag has been hoisted
on the bastions of world sanction
ism.
Premier Mussolini.
I don't want TO be an American
citizen; you don't get enough relief.
Albert Martinez, New York. lone
white leader Of q protesting
Harlem group.
There never has been the slight
est doubt In my mind that the man
In the street looks upon the presi-
dent as q man who has been inten-
sively attempting to help him.
Postmaster General james A..
Farley.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10

A. Welterwcight and middle
weight,
@. Name the President OF switS'
erland
4. DR.. Albert Meyer.
q, When were tho United States
Naval AcNdamy and the United
states Military Academy openedP
Name tho first and present super
intendonts,
A, West Point Academy was or.
Ranlged In 1909. Tho first super
intondcnt was Major Jonathan WI"
llNms and tho present Superinten.
dent IA Major General william y.
Connor, The Annapolis Academy
was opened In i846. The firSt SUI
perintendent was Com m Ander
FRANKLIN Buchanan and the present
incumbent Is Rear Admiral DAVID r.
Sellers.
q. Who Is Secretary OF the SIAM
csc Cat Society OF American 49,.
A, Mrs. Virginia r. Cobb, S7A
Kendrick Street, Newton, Mass
q. When was the original bonus
bill passed.
A. May 10, 1924.
I'd
II you want . copy OF our BOOK.
Let PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
SINCE 1850" write 10 the waterbury
Democrats Washington Bureau,
1919 Thirteenth g., Northwest,
| washington, ID. q. Enclose 10 cents
In postage.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10
AUGUST II

AUGUST II
Persons most likely 10 be affected
today are those who were born
from May 81 through June 81:
General Indications for All;
Morning--Excellent.
Afternoon bad.
Eyening--Very good.
This Is q day full Of contradic-
lions. The late evening should be
the WiSest time 10 take any action.
TOday's Blrthdate
You may meet with trials, but
do not fear. II Is said OF your
birthdate "Thy bread shall DO given
thee and thy water Is sure"
Love affairs, travel, speculation
and all forms OF pleasure should
be strong for you during OCTOBER
1895.
Danger from accidents, FIRE or
rash actions from September .
through ~, 1895.
Socially favorable and good
for buying clothes, entertaining
or seeking favors from Novem"
Der 8 through 0. 1895.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10
WHITE COLLAR" GOLD MINER

Ohio, Cal. - (U.P) - T.. y. De-
Smell. 70. claims 10 be the only
white collar" gold miner In the
business. Aside from having lost an
Alaska gold fortune that forced him
10 return to mining. DeSnell now re-
fuses 20 divest himself Of q white
collar as he pans for gold In the
Butte Greek canyon near here.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10
In New York

Gladys Swarthout has spent the
past few years committing be.
tween the Metropolitan Opera
House and the studio lots Of Hol.
IywOOd. Her Royalties between the
two places are shared. Her com.
PARSONS between the two rival
theatrical capitals Of America IRE
interesting ~ she writes them
here In her role Of tOday's guest
coIumnlsL"
-GEoRGE ROSS.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 1919 a. m. daylight time).
Sun rises $3.50 q. M; sets 1853 D. m. day
light time).
All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset.
High tide at Milford Tuesday, Aug. II.
T:iO a. m; low tide l:i4 .. m. daylight
time).
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10

flcations for the construction Of the
yachts. There have been races which
seemed more technical than sportsnlaEl-
like TO many Americans. But the British
remain undiscouraged, 50 there Is sport
ahead.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10
Answers To
Questions
ny Frederick M. Kerby

q. How many applications were :
filed for the recent Civil Service ex.
animation for Railway Postal CLERK,
and how many passed. -
A. Over 100000 applications were
flled and 10000 passed.
q. What Ia tho waterllne and
overall length Of the "Queen
Nary"
A. Waterline, 1904 feet; overall,
1913 feet.
@. What does fob. neanS
A. II Is used In quoting prices TO
indicate that goods will DO delivered
FREQ on board freight cars ct Q point
named.
q. What worlds boxing cham
plonships has Mickey Walker heldS
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10

purchase, exchange, driving,
maintenance, and operation Of an
automobile for the vice president;
S00,S40 for reporting the debates OF
the Senate; and $4,000 for "ser.
vices In cleaning, repairing, and
vanishing furniture" @. L.
O., Jackson, Mlss.-The term rat
unit" as used by diet researchers,
Is o measurement of iVtamin D.
To determine how much Vitamin
d q certain food contains, scien-
lists feed Il 10 rats afflicted with
ricketts,. A frat unit" Is the amount
needed 10 produce new calcium
deposits on the animals bones.
q. NJ. s., Lincoln, Nebr.-
Secretary wallace was asked
whether the great famlnes Of Bib
lical times were the result Of
drought. He smiled, and said,
I'VE don't have the meteorolog-
lcal records back that far"
Copyright, 1888, by United
Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10
Selected Poem
FOR MUTED STRINGS
Leslie Nelson Jennings IN the Christian Science
Monitor)

.eslie Nelson Jennings IN the Christian Scienc
Monitor)
The tree toad's tiny, muffed gong
Pervades the deepening dusk and brings
Us nearer TO the end OF song
And the last throb Of muted strings.
Even the crevlced cricket knows
What many listener disavows
When Summer hastens TO It's close
And heavy hang the apple boughs.
There will be music still TO come,
Along with twilight and the stars
Invisible troubadours who strum
Enchanted harps and soft guitars
Only at evening can we sense
How silence falls among the sheaves,
flushing all earthborn eloqfiuence
Under the scattered leaves
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10

Paul Calico considered II new high
In subtlety" when the Germans gave q
dinner for visiting newspaper folks and
held 1t In the Berlin Zoo. But that didn't
make monkeys Of them. Nobody, fortu-
nately, can do that but themselves
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10


/, on what peninsula In Alaska
Is tho city OF Nomer ~
q. What ID meant by the transit
Of Venusp
3. What Is the function Of the,
lachrymal glands2
4. What IL the name for the out
or layer OF tho skin9
5. Who was Thomas Pringle9 l.,
9. What Is the popular name Tor
the United States frigate "Consti-
tution2"
Z, Where Is Colgate Universitys !,
Q. Does the Republic Of China use
the same calendar as the u. 81
0. Name the states OF the U. 8.
through which the Cascade Range
OF mountains extends.
10. Name the legendary site OF
King Arthurs court.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10

Shocking political evasion neither
party has q rain plank In Its platform.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-10
A Thought for Today

Even 20 the tongue b little member and
bOasteth great things. Behold, how great
matter little fire kindleth.-Jannes S:S.
eelf.laudation aboundS among the unpol-
khed, but nothing can stamp q man more
sharply as ill-bred.-Charles Buxton.