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Evening star., 1936-02-04
STALLED.
I'D you ever see the fire de-
partment stalled?
A few days age three of the

partment stalled?
A few days age three of the
~ big red trucks, including a
hook and ladder wagon" rushed out
M street to answer call that had
come in from Thirty sixth and M
streets.
Thirty-sixth street in the block just
north of M is one of the steepest hills
in Washington.
Two of the trucks, including the big
ladder apparatus. turned the corner
and started up the hill Traffic on Key
Bridge and nearby stood still.
In about a minute or two the ladder
truck chugged to a stop. then. rolled
back down into M street. The first
truck followed. All three had to turn
and approach the fire via Thirty fifth
street.
They found it easy enough to 60
down the hill.
Evening star., 1936-02-04
BLACKOUT.

A Government official recently
received a letter from a sorrowing
widow asking for help She con-
cluded the moving tale of her be-
reavement in startling manner.
Said she:
Il lost my dear husband on the
day of the great eclipse!"
Evening star., 1936-02-04
Miners

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
COP ALDERMAN. IS NOT DECIDED
? Not Given His Opinions on Baldwin Steel; 100 Per
 Cent. Claim Untrue

Plans to purchase three pieces of property on Baldwin street in con- Junction with the city's plan to widen the approaches to the new bridge to be constructed across the Mad river have not been turned down one hundred per cent by the 6. o. D. members of the board of aldermen despite claims to thlS effect by tho Republican and Amer ican. Alderman Joseph A. Wilhelm, x. o. D. leader of the republican side of the board, declared einphatical- ly today that he has not yet formed any opinion on the subject.
 Wilhelm on Committee
 Alderman Wilhelm, incidentally, Is member of the special alder manic committee named week ago last Monday to consider the proposal to buy the three pieces of property which are located, respcc- lively, ct the northwest corner of Mill and Baldwin streets, the rlorth- west corner of River and Baldwin streets and the northeast corner of Bridge and Baldwin streets.
 The Republican claimed that the republican side of the board of ale dermen was against the city'S plan to purchase the three pieces of property for S67,600. This claim was given the lie today with Republican Leader Wilhelm's declaration.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
M'NEIL MAKES
 CANVAS IN CITY
Members of Old Guard Camp in Waterbury Get
 Letters of Invitation

National Committeeman Archi- bald McNeil of Bridgeport, who is seeking reelection to the national directing body of the democratic party as one of Connecticut's two representatives, on that board, has begun on intensive campaigna right in Waterbury, an "old guard" camp, for support. Today every delegate to the democratic state convention, which takes place this Friday and Saturday in New Haven, received 6 personal letter from McNcil asking for assistance in the battle which will take place at tho state session at thend of this week.
 Invited To Reception
 Tn his communication Commit tceman McNeil invited the local del- egates to Q special reception in the palm room of the Hotel Taft on Erie day evening prior to the opening of the state convention. Local dcle- gates smiled and said they did not believe they would attend.
 The entry Into Waterbury actively by McNeil comes on the tail of q meeting of "old guard" leaders in Hartford yesterday at which time Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy was se- lected to lead the forces in tho state convention who will seek to elect delegates to the national convention who will oppose the Bridgeport man for reelection.
 Cummings To Lead
 The action of the "old guard"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
COLORED WOMAN
 IS BOUND OVER
Clara Crawford Pleaded Not Guilty to Second
 Degree Murder Charge

Pleading not guilty to Q charge of second degree murder, Clara Crawford, 37, colored, of 50 Abbott avenue, who last Friday morning confessed to the fatal Btabbing of Merrill Smith, 22, also colored, waived examinatoin and was bound over to the June term of superior court by Judge Edward Mascolo in city court today. The woman will be held without bonds at New Haven county jail until her arraignn1ent in superior court next month.
 Finger Printed
 Immediately after the city court session this morning she was photo- graphed and finger printed for po- lice records by Detective John Lcary, clerk of the detective bureau, at de- tective headquarters in the rear of the courtroom. Shortly afterward she was taken to New Haven in Q police department car, driven by Motor Patrolman Joseph Qarvey acting court officer, accompanied by Detective Cornelius Shanahan and Miss Elizabeth Lyman, police matron. Fellow passengers In the car were two men sentenced to short Jail terms on minor charges.
 Little Delay In Court
 The court proceedings this morn ing consumed little time. The wo- man was represented by Attorney A, Henry Wcisman, who entered the plea of not guilty. She was imme- diately bound over by Judge Mascolo and taken back to the womans cell block.
 Tomorrow morning in superior court the state will ask that Mrs, Fernando, 42, who reported the stabbing to police and who al- lcgedly took part in the card game which is said to have led up to the killing, be detained as a material witness under heavy bond, Coroner John T. Monzani said today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
GIANT A|RSH|P
 OVER ATLANTIC
Got Away Before Midnight on Return T'rip-FIew
 Over New England
BY sANDoR s. KLEIN

United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 New York, May i2 --- (UP) The shadowy bulk of tho Zeppelin Won Hindenburg, her lights blinking in thin haze, slid over tho New England States today and out to sea for the great circle course to Europe and the second leg Of the first round-trip commercial flight linking tho United States and Europe.
 From Cape Race, Newfoundland, to mid-ocean the great dirigible faced overcast skies and possible early fog. But winds were favorable and the Hindenburg was considered virtually certain to break the Grat Heppelin's record of 55 hours g minutes for an eastward passage oi the Atlantic.
 lO2 People on Board
 There were ~ passengers and DO members of the crew aboard when the dirigiblc left Lakehurst naval air station at ll.27 D. m, last night Slowed away in compact cartons were approximately 1000 pounds Of food, 2,304 pounds of freight and mail bags containing l,7bl pounds of packages and letters.
 The Hindenburg passed low over New York city shortly after mid night. Two hours later 1t was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
FORMER WILSON
 OFFICIAL DIES
A. Mitchell Palmer Memr Der of Cabinet; Married
 Local Woman

Washington, May I2.---(UP)--A, Mitchell Palmer. attorney general in the cabinet of President Wilson, died yesterday at the Emergency hospital.
 Palmer went to the hospital two weeks ago. He was operated on for appendicitis, but physicians said that was not the immediate cause of death. He died shortly after 2 D. m. Mrs. Palmer was with him.
 Alexander Mitchell Palmer, attor- ney general of the United States from 1919 to 1921 in the cabinet of former President Wilson, also was known throughout the nation when, as custodian of allied property dur Ing the Word War. he made inten- sive efforts to stamp out enemy acc tivitles and administer property val- ucd at $800,000,000 entrusted to his care.
 Of Quaker Descent
 Palmer was born at Moosehead, Luzerne county, Penn, on May i4, 1872. His ancestors on both sides for many generations were members of the Society of Friends (Quakers). l. When the boy was three years old, his family returned to Stroudsburg, Penn, where his father had been a general contractor.
 Palmer had his early education in Stroudsburg and then went to Swarthmore college from which he was graduated in 1891, sharing first honors with his roommate, William c. Sproul, later governor of Penn sylvania.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
DELEGATES FROM
 ITALY HAVE QUIT
Have Obeyed Orders Sent Out By Mussolini to
 Leave Geneva
By WALLACE CARROLL { Copyright I030 by United Press


 Geneva, May l2--(UP)--Premie Benito Mussolini today withdrew his delegation from Geneva and warned the League of Nations 1t must con- sidcr the Ethiopian conflict c closed issue if 1t wants Italy's COG operation in Europe. Simultaneous ly Chile appeared as an ally of Italy when Manuel Rivas 'Vicuna, chief of the Chilean delegation, demand- ed the lifting of league sanctions against Italy.
 Packed Their Bags
 Immediately after receiving Mus- solini's order i3aron Pompeo Aloisi and the other members of the Italian delegation packed their bags preparatory to boarding the 1 p. m. train for Rome. After the first shock of II Duce's action league circles speculatcd as to whether the Italian departure is intended to represent D final warning to the league that Italy henceforth will not tolerate iil- tervention in Ethiopia.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
Final Nelvs Flashes
IRISH FREE STATE BUDGET

Dublin, May 12.-UP)-Sean McEntee, Irish Free State finance minister, today intro- duced into the dail eireann (chamber of depu- ties) his new budget forecasting revenue of $150, ,957 ,500 and expenditures totaling $l63,- 37,50O. Because of borrowing program Me- Entee estimates his budget shows a nominal sur plus of $40,OOO, permitting slight sugar duty re- ductions increased income tax deductions for children and decreased entertainment taxes The budget was well received
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12


 Tn West Virginia both Roosevelt and Borah seemed certain of l6 votes each. They were opposed by virtual "unknowns."
 Columbus, O., May 12.-(UP)-- Ohio voters decide today whether to give the states 62 votes to the re- publican presidential convention to Senator William E. Borah, veteran Idaho liberal, or to Favorable son." Robert A. Taft of Cincinnati, son of the late President William Howard Taft
 Political observers look to the Ohio vote as particularly significant because both rural and industrial viewpoints are involved. A victory for Borah in the state primary would admittedly give his candidacy important impetus.
 Borah has made c whirlwind cam paign for delegates in Ohio. He spoke in six cities in eight days, bit. terly attacking the "favorite son" plan as an instrument of political deception.
 Taft Ia Only Foil
 The state republican organization has little hope or desire of effecting Tafts nomination but apparently is placing his name in the ring in an
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
Government Claims This Fact Leaves Him Open to
 Death Penalty ROBINSON LANDS
 IN LOUISVILLE, KY. Wife of Accused Man Will Continue Her Plans to
 Divorce Him
ccOpyright. lsse, by United PressD

Copyright, l936, by United PressD
 Washington, May 12 I'll Thomas H. Robinson, Jr., admitted after his capture in California, 1t was learned to- day, that he subjected Mrs. Alice Speed Stoll to physical violence while he held her captive.
 Under the new federal kid. naping law, the violence makes Robinson liable to a death sentence, which the govern ment will seek.
 J. Edgar Hoover, director of tho Federal Bureau of Investigation, was advised by his agents in California that under questioning Robinson told them he used lead pipe to beat Mrs. Stoll into submission.
 It was revealed that Mrs. 5toil was Robinson's "third choice" as Q kidnap victim. Hoover soid his agents were told that Robinson originally had intended to kidnap Mrs. Stoll's father-in He even visited the residence of the elder Stol but found him away from home. He then went to the home of the son, Berry Stoll, intending to kidnap him, but finally decided upon his wife, when the son, too, was away.
 Part of Confession
 According to the confession, as transmitted to Hoover, Robinson said he was forced to beat his vic- tim to make her obey his com- mandS.
 Hoover said search of Robinsons lodging disclosed five firearms, i1- cluding AS caliber automatic res volver whEn was in Robinson's pocket, two .25 caliber automatics,.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
FRAZIER, LEMKE
 BILL NEAR VOTE

Washington. May l2-tUP)-The $3.OO0, 900 iniiationary Frazier-Lem- ke farm mortgage refinancing bill was brought up for limited debate in the house today with democratic leaders divided in their predictions as to whether 1t will pass.
 Speaker Joseph W. Byrns ana democratic whip Patrick Roland forecast defeat of the imitation measure "by 30 to 50 votes." But Chairman John J. O'Connor of the house rules committee predicted the bill twill pass"
 Republican leaders privately stood by Byrns and Roland, indicating belief that on the final vote the bill would be defeated. The vote on passage is expected late tomorrow or early Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
LAST OF PUBLIC
 ENEMIES CAUGHT
Thomas Robinson, Jr., Is in Tolls of Federal Men
 After Long Chase
BY ALFRED F. DOWNS f,onvrIOhL 1O3G by United Press

Louisville, Ky, May l2-UP)- While G-mcn flew the last Of the major public enemies--Thomas H. Robinson. Jr.-to the scene Of his crime today, prosecuting authorities made plans for an immediate trial. The death penalty for the kidnaper of Mrs. Alice Speed Stoll was 6 distinct possibility.
 Captured in Glendale, Cal, last night, Robinson was in a chartered transport plane bound eastward two hours later. Ills arrest cleaned the slate of major public enemies want e.. by the federal department or investigation, climaxing a spectacu- lar II day roundup of the nations most wanted criminals.
 Quartet of Them Caught
 Alvin Karpis, co-leader of the no- torlous Barker-K -Karpis gang, kid naper of two St. Paul business men, vicious killer, was taken in New Orleans May 1. on May T, his col- league in crime, Harry Campbell, also killer, was taken in Toledo. Then, just six hours later, the G. men swooped down on William H. Mahan, kidnaper of George Hunt Weyerhaeuscr. in San Francisco Last night 1t was the turn of Rob- inson-the cleverest of them all.
 Unlike other kidnapers, Robinson took no care to preserve his victim from harm. In october. 1884, he forced his way Into the Louisville home of the wealthy Stolls, slugged Mrs. Stoll with a piece of gas pipe bound her hands behind her, and carried her away in his car. Six days later, after her husband. Berry Stoll, had paid $50.00O ransom, she was released.
 May Face Death
 Robinson faced a prosecution a' thorough and relentless as the year and half search that ended tr Glendale last night. Already undei indictment for violation Of the Lind bergh law. there was a poasibilit, that he might be tried under ths Kentucky law that provides deatf for kidnapping. whether or not th' victim k harmed. The Lindbergi CContInued on Page O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
Last OF Kidnapers Has Admitted Violence ln
 Mrs. StoLL Abduction
Reporter Risks Life To Join Italian Army
United Press, Democrat Writer PIunges Through Bandits to Reach FrOnt-Ony UnCensOred
 News That Has Come Out

Editors NOe Here the first unccnsod story Of the Addis Ababa The dispatch B from Ben Am correspondent who skd his life by racing m automobile through bandit hordes to meet Che Italian army accompany Ababa send out the first complete story of the occupation.
 Ames brings that snpng and footing Italians been kcd that the tension Italians British most dangerOus that Itah hae shot lOOterSal this and much mOre
 bandit thrust in the pre-Italan missed bandit bullets his British minister he returned to the capital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
Buckingham
 Aduises MIX Dealers
As State Milk Administrator He Urges Industry tC Develop Some Marketing Program to Over.
 come Group DisscusiOn

Hartford, Conn.,, May l2--(UP)-- State Milk Administrator s. Mclean Buckingham told his special advis- ory committee that tho milk indus try itself must develop Q sound mar. keting program to overcome group digsension and unstable conditions.
 The committee, appointed last week to study price plans, met to- BuCkihehahi totd tho seven pfo- ducer- members "the marketing con- ditions which called for passage of the milk control act in 1883 have been largely held in check, but have not been cured by the passage of that legislation.
 Threatens Industry
 "rhey will continue to threaten the industry until a sound program for improving It's marketing system can be developed by the industry itself
 "This ieglslation," he continued, twas passed to hclp the industry in an emergency that it otherwise could not meet, anu little has been done by the industry since that time to develop program of It's own.
 "The dairymon of this state have been divided against themselves as to the plan under which their milk should be marketed. While this divi- sion of opinion exists there is little chance of developing program that will result in the desired stab- ilization of the market"
 Hits Special Groups
 He admonished that special groups of producers cannot per-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
$9O,OOO,OOOS IS
 ASKED IN SUIT

New York, May 12-(UP)--James V. Martin, Hampstead. l., l.. air craft constructor and inventor. to- day filed a 800 OO0, 900 damage suit in federal court against 37 aircraft manufacturers, air transporft cor porations and individuals, charging violation of the Sherman antitrust act and conspiracy. The suit was the last of series filed in recent months. bringing his total damage demands to $494, 900, ,000.
 His complaint charged the dcfend- ants conspired to ruin him. stole his patents. that they conspired to dis charge him from the U. s. navy and that they ruined some of his air craft in the course of the conspiracy.
 He has several patent infringe ment suits on file.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12

AD WAN ASob SA Abs
 was treated courteously by the Italians, but was a prisoner be- cause had arrived from what con- stituted the enemy lines in effect.
 While was with the Italians l was told that there were specific reasons for the unhurried advance, in addition to the difficulties oi progress and transport.
 Waited for Call
 I was informed that the Italian high command had knowledge of the pillaging and murder in Adds Ababa but that tt waited until the lega- tons, exceptffogsthe wellarncd and most aloof British legation, had iin- plored help. Then, was told. the Italians halted their casual building of roads and bridges and went on to Addls Ababa to find the capital In even q more deplorablc condition than they had expected.
 Tho British put barbcd wire obstruction in the legation grounds 100 yards from the roadway in or"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
WARSHIPS ARE
 NEARLY READY

Boston. May i2-Wp)--Three new warships soon will be commits stoned at Boston navy yard. 1t was announced today.
 The destroyer Clark. nearing com nletlon at the Bethlehem shtpbuild- ing corporations Quincy plant will be commissioned May 2: tho cruiser Quincy, also under construction at Quincy, June 2. and the destroyer Dreyton. being built at Bath Iron works. Bath, Me, July 1.
 Tt alfo was announced the esO0O,- GOO cruiser Vlncennes would De be launched at Quincy, May 2i.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
EIGHT SEEKING
 COP. GOVERNOR
Former Congressman I'll. son Has Pole - Brown
 of Norwich May Split
RY WILLIAM D. CLARK


 Limited Press Stan Correspondent)
 Hartford, Conn, May l2--(UP) Tt appeared today that & few political careers may have to mark time unless States Attorney Arthur M. Brown, Norwich, is decided upon as the republican gubernatorial candidate this fall. Party chief tains and iieutenants of J. Henry Roraback, state central committee chairman, admitted there were angles" to the Brown candidacy. The most important was Browns rec luctance to declare himself in the running. T wouldn't lift & finger or make . promise to get the nom- ination and governors are not generally nominated that way" the Norwich orator informed his sup porters. However" he added, "it the convention sees fit to draft me. we'll, that's another matter and question of duty l would have to consider"
 Out to Get Cross
 Should Brown be given the non- ination. 1t would be an indication that the republicans were out to "get Governor Cross" and in the opinion of some observers 1t was question of whether this would be the best strategy.
 Until a few weeks ago there had been talk of the republicans nom- mating the democratic governor and centerlng their attack on the baI- ance of the state ticket. The idea has not been abandoned entirely.
 Republicans appeared to be satiS- fled with the distribution of guber- material appointments to state of- flces and were prepared to eoncen" trate on the congressional seats.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
MRS. HOWE ENTERS PROBATE

Taunton, Mass, May l2-(UP)-Mrs. Grace Hartley Howe of Fall River today peti- toned Bristol county probate court for appoint ment as administrator of the estate of her late husband, Louis McHenry Howe; Howe, chef secretary and longtime friend of President Roosevelt, died at Washington April IS. Mrs. Howe listed as heirs in addition to herself, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Howe Baker of Urbana, H., and son Hartley E. of Fall River. She filed no bond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
UNKNOWN BODY OF
 MAN IN HARBOR

Stamford, May i2 - (UP) - A steamship ticket and Providence. R. T., laundry check were the only clues police had today as to the identity of a man about 5S whose body was recovered from Long is- land sound last night.
 The ship ticket was Issued by . Providence New York line and was dated April 2D. tD36. It was believed the man may have fallen or leaped into the sound from the boat,
 fge was about Ave feet eight in- ehes tall. weighed i55 pounds was partly bald and had red hair and |lnustache.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
CARDINAL O'CONNELL IS ILL

Boston, May 12.-(UP)-William Cardinal O'Connell, Catholic archbishop of Boston, has had slight cold since Thursday, it was learned todav. The cardinal was at his desk in the dio- cesain office as usual today. To avoid unneces- sary strain, he cancelled an engagement to de- liver sermon before the state chapter of the Knights of Columbus at it's annual convention in Cambridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12

New York, May l2,--tUpl-Police held James FlaheFty, 2s. of Ib3 West 6srd street, for Boston authorities today as a slgiiive from justice on T robbery calrge. glaherty, who Jumped q el0.0OO bond in Boston last year. was arrested last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
Senator Borah Is Up Against Tough
 Struggle Today
He Seeks Delegates of Ohio, But Regular c. O. P Or. ganizatiOn Has Fitted Robert A. Taft, Son
 of Late President, to Beat Him Out
(BY UNITED PREss)

Senator William E. Borah of Idaho faced an important test in his campaign for the republican presidential inaton in the Ohio primaries today He opposed by Robert A. Taft son of the late President William Howard Taft, who had the support of the state republican organization
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. May i2-(UP)--Gov- crnmcnt expenses and receipts Tor tho current fiscal year to May eth, aa compared with a year ago: ThIs Year Expenses Last Year SG,i02, ,9d2.349iS $6.t34.O40. .i2o.90
 Receipts $3.452.245.G99.b4 $3.2os,2oi.f09.2s
 Deficit $s.7iO, ,6o6. .G4a.64 $2.93O.si5.oii.Ti
 Cash Balance $2,li5,7ss.OB4es sl.772.6s4.sib.is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
BY BEN AMES (COpyrlght, 1886, by the United PrcSS)

Diibout French Somaliland, May 12 - (UP) - It is possible for to give today the uncensoed true account of the Italian occupation of Adds Ababa and of the days that followed arrived here last night the first newspaper since the conquest It is story which must tell in plain narrative manner and heard it. In previous dis patch sent from Adds Ababa told how went out 30
 miles to meet the Italian army and accompany 1t n Here 4 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12

Washington. May i2.--tUPI-The treasury department today an- nounced the award og Q contract to Crane and Co. Of Dalton. Maks.. to furnish the paper used by the treasury department for printing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12
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