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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
ADOLPHDU DUDICKI
 FREED OF BLAME
Washington Ave. Driver Is AbsoIved By Coroner
 for YOvaIsiS Death

Adolph Dubicki, of 307 Washing ton avenue, driver of tn truck from which Anthony YovaiSis, 2S, oi 7oe Bank street, was thrown on tho morning of July 2, sustaining in. juries from which he died next day Is absolved of criminal responsibility in Q finding handed down today by Deputy Coroner Walter W. Smyth Deputy Coroner Snyth finds that Dubicki was mot operating the truck at Q high rate of speed, and that when he came onto the main highway there was on other traffic.
 No Carelessness
 The finding states there is noth- ing in the evidence to show that his conduct in the operation of the truck was so gross or careless under the conditions then and there existing, so that he should be charged with criminal negligence" An autopsy was performed upon the body of Yovaisis by pr. Edward Kirschbaum, medical examiner, at
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
Three Hundred Truck Driuers Out One Week
This Normally Would Be Their Payday-UniOn Off, ficials Assert That All Necessary Bills of
 Strikers Are Being Cared For

For the 300 striking truck drivers who have completed a week of their walkout in protest against wage conditions today is normally payday but whether or not arrangements have been made by union officials to pay the men could not be learned this morning Trucking company owners, confident that economic stress will eventually break the strike, have admittedly settled down to waiting policy.
 Referred to Naylor
 At Building Trades Council hall on scovill street, headquarters of the strike, the Democrat was told this morning that queries concerning financial arrangements for strikers and their families would be AnSwcr- ed by Edmund J. Naylor, business representative of the union, but that MT. Naylor was not at present avRil- able. Ofiicials of the trucking con- cerns earlier in the week expressed the belief that many of the strikers. discouraged whom they failed to re. ceivc their pay today, would return to work of their own accord.
 Union OfIlclals Counter
 Union officials countered with the statement that the union was tak- Ing care of ''all necessary bills" and reiterated their intention to remain on strike until their demands for increased wages for platform men and drivers were met.
 Orderly picketing at the citys main outlets continues, with no dis turbances of any kind reported to police today. As far as could pc learned there has been no attempt at compromise by either side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
MANY AMERICANS
 AT MARSEILLES
They Arrived There on Board American Export
 Liner From Barcelona
BY GEORGE AXELSSON lCopyrlghL, 1O36, by United Press

Marscilles, France, July 24. - (UP) A. Nlnety-onc American refu- gees, some without belongings, some who had been robbed in the streets, arrived today in the American cx- port liner Exeter from Barcelona. Half of those who arrived, rescued by the Exeter after a radio appeal by the state department, applied at the American consulate for funds with which to return home. The few who have money intend to em- bark oa the Exeter, along with the flo psssengers whom the liner land cd here when it raced to turbulent Barcelona to the rescue.
 Sails for New York
 Captain Ransone, master of the Exeter, expects to sail for New York tonight. The Exeter brought l62 refugees in all. The rest were Brit ish, French, German, Italian, Bel gian, Swiss and South American citizens. The American refugees included: Alice and Caroline Quin- Ian, Henry suhl. Mrs. EiiSaDetn
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25

Editors Note: Three following eye witnesses stories give a picture Of the fighting that is going on In Che mountains north of Madrid.
 The first Is by a Uited Press staff correspondent who visited Che battle lines. the second Is by speciaI United Press correspondent who was at the front, the third by an American writer who saw the fighting and returned tO write a dispatch for the United Press. Copyright, l036, by United Press)
 With the Lyalist Army neai Guaoarrama, July 25-(UP) - Day and night, rebels and lyalists arc fighting in the mountains here. bit terly, knowing that now there car be no compromise.
 Here is a vignette of morning; operations as I saw them in thiS mountain pass. one of the three that arc the keys to Madrid.
 Overnight-Light artillery batter les arrive and are placed in position to dominate strategic points under cover of dark.
 Before Dawn--Six hundred civil ians, workers militiamen. arrive from Madrid with war materials and food, to reinforce the loyalists
 2 A. M.--Rebel batteries open a boinbardment from peaks Of the Guadarrama range. This bombard- inent lasts during the remainder oi the action.
 6 4. .M-Elght 6-inch i55 milli- metreD gums arrive from the loyalisi force at Vlllalba, which h to our southeast. and are put into position
 AS they are placed. loyaiist aiF'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
INCENDIARY FIRE
 AT KENNEL CLUB

West Springfield, Mass, July 26-- (UP) Fire which police said may have been set destroyed the totaliS- ing board at the Crescent Kennel clubs dog track and threatened the grandstand here early today. Danl- age was estimated at s40,000. No greyhounds were endangered since they are housed at the Agawam track.
 Police said two empty 2 i-2-gai- lon alcohol cans were found near the ruined board after the blaze had been extinguished. The fact that there had been a heavy shower only few hours before the fire also pointed to incendiariSm. police said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
S27,OOO IS DUE
 FOR BACK TAXES
Southern New England Ice Company Is Indebted
 to Waterbury

Approximately twenty seven thousand dollars in back taxes is owed the city of Waterbury by the Southern New England Ice Com pany, now in process of reorganlxa- ton, it has been disclosed. Tax Attorney George D. duilfoile has compiled the delinquent tax account of the company and the data will Dc used when hearing on the city'a claim takes place in the United States district court.
 Early this week Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor flied formal notice in tho district court in Hartford to the effect that the city would offer its claim for the back taxes due.
 How It Is Divided
 Of the sum due, S23.0o0 Is on the real property of the Southern New England Ice Company on Water. town avenue. The remainder iS Tor personal property, such as equip. ment and tho like. It Is understood that the city Is assured of the S23, 900 property taxes as It's claim will be given priority over claims Of others holding bills against the concern. A compromise is likely on the back taxes due on personal property.
 In Recelvership
 The Southern New England Ice Company has been in receivership for . considerable length of time and is now recognizing under the of section 77B of the federal bankruptcy laws.
 The procedure being followed is similar to the one followed n con. nection with the Beardsley and Wolcott Manufacturing Company oi this city. Tn the Beardsley and Wolcott case the city succeeded in collecting S50,000 in back taxes by the federal district court and through Q compromise approved by the federal district court and the local board of aldermen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
OBSERVERS ARE
 SOUGHT BY COP
Friends of Al Smith Sure He Will Not Speak;
 Labor Displeased
\ nv ryLR Q. WILSON

H1y hA 4ha VI NNe@HN~ tUnitcd Press staE CorrespondenU
 New York. July 2D.--- iUP) Or Ranisation of an independent dem- ocrntlc" movement under whose augrlces betting conservatives coulc speak against the Roosevelt admin istration during the cainpaign " under discussion, the United Press was informed today.
 It was understood that the "inde- pendent democrats" would operate in New York, where Alfred v. smith is the foremost bolter, and in New England and the Lake states, including Ohio.
 The information obtained by the tJnitAd Press did not imply either smiths knowledge or consent to the nroposed plan. IL was recalled however. that Chairman John D' M. Hamilton of the republican na. tionai committee this week told . group of party notableS gathered for e. 0. D. notification ceremonies in Topeka that he thought Smith and former Gov. James B. Ely or Massachusetts would speak for the republican ticket.
 Smiths Friends DoubtfuI
 somo of Smiths friends have ex- pressed doubt, pointing to his long and regular association witn the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
BLOODY BATTLE
 STARTS AT DAWN
Rebels, ROyalists in Ter rife Struggle in Passes
 of Big Mountains
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD { (COpyright 1O30, by United Press)


 With tho spanish Northern Rebel Army, Near Calladolid, July 26-- (UP)--A bloody battle started at dawn today between rebels and loy- aiists In the Somosierra pass of the Quadarrama mountains, barely 90 miles from Madrid. The battle spread quickly to the adjoining passes of Quadarrama and Maya cerrada and thus tho three key poe sitions to the capital were invested. On the battle the fate of Madrid and the revolution hinges. After several hours of savage attacks by the rebels, 1t appeared that loyal troops and workers militia still blocked the three key passes. 2 Moved During Night
 Gen. Emilio Mola's rebels moved swiftly through the night to get to their positions for attack, moving in long columns of trucks.
 They moved eastward along the Douro river from Valladolid and then cut rapidly southward in the darkness.
 They tried to rush the Somosierra pass where several thousand mili- tiamefl were deployed.
 They attacked with cries of "vlva Molal viva the kingl viva Spainl"
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Three Stories Written By Eve Witnesses OF Battles

planes fly over the enemy positions and find them in greatest strength between the point called Alto Del Leon and the summer resort of San Rafael, just to our north.
 The loyalists divide into two col- umns and attack the rebel positions from the Hanks.
 Artillery batteries exchange inten- sified fire.
 7:45 A. M. - LoyalistS storm the rebel positions. The 1858 support them with barrage.
 The loyalists. under raking fire from rebel artillery, crawl forward on their bellies, pasising to fire their rifles, while their machine guns sup- port them with overhead fire.
 g. A. M.-The rebels break under the artillery Are and retire with the potion of the artillery which is in- tact.
 A column from Navacerrada, on our right, joins the loyalists and the operation is considered complete.
 The loyalists occupy Alto De Leon which dominates the great valley of Madrid, across which we can see tho capital S8 miles away.
 BY WLADIMIR NABYTOWECZ Copyright. iss6, by United Pressl
 Madrid. July 2S-(UPl--l am back in Madrid after a visit to the 0uRd- arrama front, safe but with a haunting vision of what l have seen that still clouds my thoughts and actions.
 gas ln the World War and I saw the Bolshevlk revolu@.n in Rslnsia
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COMPENSATION
 GIVEN FRANCE.
Comm. Lynch Allows Al. most $S,OOO Against w.
 MunsOn, Middlebury

Compensatit , amounting to al- most 5000 h granted George France of Middlet lry against Will liam D. Munson of the same town in e finding issued today by Com missioner James M. Lynch. The award Is the result of Q lengthy hearing in which Commissioner Lynch was faced with tho problem of deciding whether or not Munson came under the provisions of the Connecticut compensation act inso. far as the section of the law re. quirlng that five persons must be on the payroll at one time was con- cerned. "
 Claimant Entitled
 Commissioner Lynch, citing from tho evidence presented at the hear- Ing, showed in his finding that the claimant was entitled to cornperisa- ton for on injury sustained while working for the defendant. He showed that from time to timo the employer had moro than five or six men working for him ct long periods of time.
 On October Bth, 1895, France, while lifting Q heavy keg of nails onto truck, pierced his hand. An infection set in and it was necessary to amputate part of the little finger of the right hand and part of . bone of the right wrist.
 Was Contractor Also
 Commissioner Lynch finds that the employer was not only engaged in q farming business but also In c contracting business. Further (Conkinued on Page 2,)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
PATROLMAN IN DANGER

Syracuse. July 26-(UP)-Patrol- man John E. Hanley remained in a critical condition as physicians bat- tied to stave of pneumonia threat ened by fumes of a dynamite blast he inhaled while guarding the Rcm- Invton- Rand plant here.
 Hanley was injured by explosion of q bomb thrown into the plant from a speeding automobile. Four men have been questioned In the bombing incident
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
Green Makes Charges Against Lewis About His FriendIiness to Hoover BUT LEWIS HOLDS
 GREAT FOIL OWING WPA Politics Also Dis turb Labor Recovery
 Is Coming Back
BY EDWARD W. LEWIS United Press Staff COrrespOndentD

United Press staff COrrsspcndsnsD
 Washington, July 26 -- (UP) - The revolution with in the American Federation of Labor over the industrial union issue threatened today to explode into the tpresiden- tial campaign.
 Wary action in republican and democratic party camps exemplified by Governor Alfred N. Landor's cautious dis- cussion of the labor situation in his acceptance speech indicate the zeal with which party chiefs are trying to keep on the fence.
 President William Green of the American Federation and John l.. Lewis, the Mine Workers leader who Is his arch opponent in the strife for control, have come out for Pres ident Roosevelt for reelection.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
GOV. LEHMAN TO
 GET REQUEST

Syracuse, N. r., July 25-tUP)-- Gov. Herbert Fl. Lehman will Do asked Monday to call . special ses' sion of the appellate division Of su. prcrne court to hear the appeal or Remington Rand, O., strikers rom an injunction issued by Justice Ed ward l.. Robertson permitting only four strikers on the picket lines.
 Clifford H. Searle, attorney Tor various unions involved in the strike, will present the union ap. peal to Governor Lehman. He said that normally an appeal from the temporary injunction could not Dc heard until the regular session or the division, which meets In Sep tenber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25

refugees from Barcelona. Mhorlu and Gibraltar = American eye wit- nesses describe slaughter in civil war. Hendaye - American ail- bassador opens emergency embassy on frontier.
 Ralned Bombs On Rebels
 Madrid, July 24. - (UP) Rebel airplanes rained bombs on the 0uadarrama Mountains today in . thunderous overture to the battle of Madrid. Batteries of three and six inch guns exchanged bombadments that brought destruction to the tiny mountain villages, summer resorts and health resorts. Loyalist assault groups of regulars, civil guards storm guards and workers militia fought hand to hand with rebels = regulars, faScists and monarchista - lodged in strategic passes and trying to hold them for the main rebel army from the north under General Emilio Mola.
 Motor trucks rolled back to the capital filled with men killed in ac. ton and with grooming men wound. cd in the savage hill fighting. They passed, on the Burgos highway which is the key to the impending battle, more trucks leads of men 90. ing to the front. Hospitals filled here and during the night the fashionable Madrid casino, the Rits hotel and the Palace Hotel, usually at this time gay centerS for Amer. ican tourists, were converted into emergency hospitals. United Press eye witness reports of the fighting in the arc of hills that protect the capital from the north gave . poig- nant picture of clash after clash.
 Death Fight Of Friends
 Tho fights were between men who two weeks ago were fraternizing in army barracks, working side by side on farm or in office or factory. Inc volved in the fights are mountain villagers, men, women and children, fleeing the ruins of their homes un.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
BOMBARDMENT IS
 NEAR GIBRALTAR
Big Guns, Aerial Bombs Are Crashing Rebel Forts
 on Moroccan Coast
By MICHAEL McEWEN f,nnxrieht. inaG. by United presal

lCODyfight, 1BJU, py uhiscu EEesal
 Gibraltar, July 26-- (uP) The roar Of big guns and aerial bombs snlit the sky today as Spanish gov- ernment warships and airpianes opened a bombardment Of repci fortg on the Moroccan coast and the rebel position at Algeciras across the hav from Gibraltar. Heavy casual lies were reported in the bombing of Algeciras by e squadron or nIaneg. Ceuta, on the Moroccan coast. was bombed heavily. Tne bornbings were intended to harass rebeI achievements, being sent from Morocco. It was reported that rebels were fleeing under the hail of aerial bombs from Algeciras northward along the road to Malaga.
 More British ArmOr
 The 37,O0O ton British battle cruiser Repulse enters the bay here drrlne the battle, after . fast run from Malta. bringing the second nat- Lalion of the crack Gordon Hign-- Ianders to take over guard duty at lhe frontier gates. During the early rnornlng hours Gibraltar and all It's neIghhorhood were plunged sudden lv into darkness. It was believed lhat rebels were responsible, desiring lo land c fierce Of troops from Morocco to bolster their positions in inc south. Two rebel airplnnes ar- s,vad at AlReciraa from Morocco yesterday and landed troops spFob- shlv ofYlcersD who went on hy motor suck along tho Malasa Eoad.
 The spanish fleet which had been
 foontlnued on Rage lgl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
AMERICANS ARE
 NDANCER ZONE
14O of Them Quartered in Madrid Embassy; Close
 Artillery Fire
BY HOBART c. sa0NTEE

United Press Stan CorrespondsmtD
 Washington, July 2D.--(UP) --one hundred and forty Americans hud- dled in the United States embassy in Madrid almost without protec- ton today while artillery and air forces of rebel and government forces fought . vital engagement within striking distance of the capi- tal. Most Americans who desired to leave have been evacuated from Spanish coastal cities, the state dc. partment was informed by diplo. matte and consular representatives. but the refugees in inland Madrid were beyond rescue even by the two American war slips standing off the coast.
 Much Anxiety
 Eric Q. Wendelein, third embassy secretary, reported that he believed his charges were in no immediate danger. but anxiety was apparent in state department ofiices. Wende- lin reported yesterday that Q force of armed men had taken control of q Tooftop across the street from the embassy. Madrid's food supply'is ample for two weeks, Wendelin said. and the water supply has been Preparations were made, nevertheless, by storing extra food and water in the embassy. to with. stand c siege. Two of three Ameri- can warships dispatched to Spain arrived at San Sebastian. Spanish summer capital, and stood by for further orders. All Americans who wished to leave the city had depart ed on a British destroyer just be- fore the American warships arrived.
 Bowers Heard From
 Fears for the safety of Ambas-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
Mrs. Jarrett Says
 She Is The "Goat''

Berlin, July 2S-(UP)-MrS. Eleanor Holm Jarrett gave up her fight for reinstatement on the United States Olympic team today, charging that President Avary Brundage and other ofii. ciaIs "want to save their faces and I have to be the goat"
 Mrs. Jarrett, expelled from the team Thursday night for violation of training rules mainly attendance at cocktail partles--and unsuccessful in her pleadings for another chance, said she would remain in Berlin.
 "I'Il stay In Berlin lndeli. nltely," the 1882 Olympic back. stroke swimming champion said, although ! have no good reason to do sO."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
Final NelUs Flashes
UNION REJECTS 5 DAY WEEK

Boston, July y25-(UP)-The International Stereotypers and Electrotypers Union of North America in convention here has rejected pro- posal for compulsory fve-day week. The vote was 38 to 35. International President Leon De Veze spoke in opposition and urged the laws committees unfavorable report be upheld. He said the five-day week now is optional with local unions and that under the system, more than half the membership was benefting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
200 MORE BOYS
 TO BE HELPED

Hartford, Conn. July 26.--(UP) - More than 200 additional boys will be able to roll in five states trade schools as result of the expendi- ture of eIi6.0(. by tho state educa- ton department in machine euuip- m4iit. Commissioner Ernest ". But teFfleld has 8 tAouneed.
 The machines cost from $500 to oi 900 each and boys spend so much Of their school time ili actual prac- tee with them that only about i've boys can he enrolled for every four machines. Once eft up. the comnls- el0nef said. tho equipment wiIi last. with fepaifg. Ter q yeag8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
THEY WILL WED

Hollywood, July 25--(UP)--Irenc Hervey and Allan Jones, young film couple, today disclosed they would be married sometime tomorrow but were uncertain exactly when or where. They filed notice of inten- ton to wed several days ago and were to receive their marriage license this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25

@HAS0 AAGWVNSAp SAseSN s1a Tather CouRi,iin with Vatican offi- cials. who intimated Thursday that tho Pontiff may issue Q declaration through the Osservatore Romano official organ of the Holy Sec, dis- sssoclatine the church from the radio priests political statements
 No Discipline Feared
 The officials did not believe tne pontiff would discipline Father Couehlln as he Is in good standing with the church, and pointed out that HB Holiness did not request Bishop Gallagher to come 70 None. had brought pressure on the bishop Ia urge the Vatican to curtail Father Coughlins political activities.
 Bishop Gallagher was accom-
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10TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Attleboro, Mass, July 25.--lUPl-Charles D. Kinney, 93, and his 88-year-old wife Malvina were celebrating their roth wedding anniversary today Kinney, native of Mattapoisett who followed the sea for % years is commander of William A. Streeter post, c. A. R. The couple were married in Pawtucket, R. l., have seven children, 1S grandchildren and 1S great-grand- children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
ReU. Charles E. CoughHn Again GiDen ApproUdI
Bishop Gallagher Will Defend Him Against Attacks; No Discipline Feared From Vatican-IOO
 Much Fuss About Priest

Naples July 25. - CUP) Bishop M J. Gallagher of Detroit indicated today upon his arrival from New xork radio priest against attack for his political activities in the United States The bishop stressed that the sole purpose of his visit to Italy was to Pope tus Aa 0
 a' hnUever that the bishop would discuss the of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
DIED AT MASS FOR HUSBAND

East Hartford, Conn.,, July 25.--(UP)- While seated in St. Roses church just before months mind mass was to be said for her late husband. who died last month Mrs. Josephine Perrone, "A, died yesterday. Medical Examiner H. Jay Onderonk said death resulted from a heart attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-25
Both Old Parties Try ToKeepSeats On Fence As BredchFaiLs T0Hedl
Rebel Airplanes Are
 Bombing GoUt. Forces
LoyaIists Are Standing Firmly Against All Attacks Everything Points to Very Decisive Battle in
 Mountain Passes Above Madrid

Developments in the Spanish revolt: Madrid - Rebel airplanes raining bombs Guadarraa mountains open prelude to battle of Madrid With northern rebel army
 Bloody battle opens at dawn in SomoSerra Pass key to Madrid Gibraltar = Spanish fleet and airpanes squadron opens terrific bombarent of rebel forts in Morocco ana rebel stronghold in Algecras Marseies = American liner Exeter arrives with nerve shattered American
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1he Weather

Generally Fair Tonight Cloudy on Sunday
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