davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-27

80,000 for the Idaho Senator, Lan- don boiled around 300.000. The vote is only preferential, but the victorious delegates were claimed by the Landon followers.
 In Illinois. the Republican State convention urged the nomination of Colonel Frank Knox.
 Among the Democrats, there came concern over New York State.
 Democratic leaders had consid- cred everything in the Presidents home state as going along smooth ly; they were confident of victory Their confidence, in part, was brought on by the hope that Her pert H. Lehman would again be the candidate for Governor.
 Lehman, member of the New York banking family and a close friend of the, President, had shown l vote-getting ability exceeding even that of Roosevelt or Alfred E. Smith In 1894, in his second cam paien, he gained a plurality of 900- 900 over the Republican.
 But this week, with dramatic sud- denness, Lehman announced he would not be a candidate this year. It was the general impression that his decision was precipitated by the recent death of his brother, Ar thur, head of the banking house.
 From the President on down, leaders of the party publicly peti- toned him to run again.
 With the President at his Hyde Park estate for this weekend, it was believed likely the President would appeal personally. again, to the Governor to make the race
 NAVAL PACT RATIFIED
 Tt leaves much to be desired, but it's the best that could be had at this time"
 With such an expression of opin- ion freely heard in Washington, the Senate ratified the London Naval Treaty.
 Signed last March by the United States, Britain and France, the treaty fails to continue the limita. tions provisions of the 1922 Wash ington Pact. It principally pro- vides for a six-year holiday on heavy-type cruisers and binds the signatories to exchange informa- tion at specified intervals on pro- posed new construction.
 It is open to accession by Japan and Italy-the other nations sig natory to the Washington pact and most observers believed these powers eventually would adhere.
 TOWNSEND TAXES 4 WALK"
 The House of Representative in- veStigators re-opened their inquiry into the Old-Age revolving pension plan of Dr. Francis E. Townsend.
 They called the California phys ician as a witness; but they didn't get to ask him all the questions they desired. After two days of it, the aged physician arose from the witness chair, confronted the com mittee and said.
 T have statement l desire to read to this committee :"s It was in reply to numerous allegations made against him.
 He was informed the committee would have to examine it, he hes itated
 Take the witness chair" the com mittee chairman said
 But Dr. Townsend turned and walked out
 Stop him!" some committee mem bers cried out; but the author of the Old-Age Revolving Pension plan was gone. Faced with his de- fiance, the House Committee con- sidered the advisability of cita- ton for contempt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-27

In the Republican field elsewhere, major interest centered on the New Jersey primary in which the names of Governor Ali Landon and Sena- tor William E. Borah were entered against each other for the first time.
 The Kansan's name was entered by Jersey party leaders; he held toI his practice of refraining from par
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-27
THE '36 CAMPAIGN

Herbert Hoover's trips about the country, and his series of addresses criticising the New Deal and of- fering suggestions for the Republi- can platform this year, precipitated much speculation.
 Would he again be candidate? If not, would he support any of the ayowed candidates?-these were ty- pical of the questions asked daily
 This week, the former President clarified the situation; he is not a candidate for the Republican Pres idential nomination.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-27
. STOCK QUOTATIONS . . .

NEW YORK, May 27.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 131s, American Can 12912, American Light and Power 11$s, naconda 34B, Bethlehem Steel 529s, Curtiss-W Wright 6A, Gen. eral Motors 62ss International Har- vester 86h, Kennecott 38h. United States Steel 607s. Commonwealth and Southern 3A. Cities Service Az, Bremner 15 at 25, Pound $498ls.
 DOW, JONES AVERAGES
 The following are Dow, Jones averages for today: Industrials, 152,61 rails, 46.33; utilities, 31.51.
 Four Kansans met death in horse ''runaways" last year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-27

North Carolina took no part in two Presidential elections, the first term of George Washington as President of the United States and of Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederate States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-27
Vocational Educational
 Bill Boosted
Measure Passes House If Becomes Law Will
 Greatly Aid Alaska

WASHINGTON, May 27-Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond an nounces that the vocational educa- tional bill passed the House yes terday. The bill provides substan- tial aid to Alaska.
 The Delegate said the Territory will be placed on an equal basis with the States if the bill becomes a law.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-27
 Investigation
 "BIack Legion
Ch airm an Dickstein Will Make a'Demand for
 Official Probe

WASHINGTON, May 27-Chair- man Dickstein, of the House Immi- grafton Committee, will demand a Congressional inquiry into the "ac- tivities of the Black Legion" in the State of Michigan.
 A special committee held hear ings on "UnAmerican activities" in several cities a year ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-27
IN COLORADO

DENVER, Col, May 27. Ray Humphreys, Chief Investigator for the District Attorney, disclosed he is Investigating reports that thWe is a Black Legion chapter in Colo rado.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-27
NO JURISDICTION"

NO JU hI ODIC IION
 WASHINGTON, May 27.-AttoT- ney General Cummings said the Government has no jurisdiction whatever" in the Black Legion in- vestigation in Michigan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-27

According to London reports, fol- Continued on Page Three)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-27
DOW, JONES AVERAGES

Four Kansans met death in hors' ''runaways" last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
AUTO SALESMAN ON STAND HERE
Arrested on Complaint of Women Over Swap That
 Didn't Realize

Harry Burke, A, of 10 Highland avenue was granted . continuance of one week by Judge Edward Mascolo in city court this morning on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, issued on complaint of Nonie Connolly of n Wheeler avenue. The man was ar- rested Saturday afternoon by De- tectives Connie 6hanahan and William Foley.
 Police said Burke had proposed that Miss Connolly swap her car and $25 for another machine owned by Grant Porter, of 430 West Main street. Miss Connolly gave Burke Q check for $2l6, her car, and $34 in cash, but after three weeks had passed and she didn't get the other car she reported the transaction to police. Burke was formerly employ ed as an automobile salesman.
 Odell Stevens, 22, of 63 Abbott avenue, was given a months con- tinuance on a breach of peace charge. Stevens was arrested last night after he had allegedly de- lied a command to move on".
 Francis Kelly, 22, of 28 Luke street, charged with violating the rules of the road, was granted a nolle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
Telephone Charge Paid By Accused In Police Court

A miscaIculation of night tele- phone rates to Springfield result ed in the arrest of . Naugatuck Youth last night on a charge of defrauding . hotel and his ar- raignment before Judge Edward MascoIo in city court today. He is William O.. Agan, 22, of 1O3 Elm street, Naugatuck, arrested by Detective John Calvin last night at the Kingsbury hotel after he had talked for g minutes on the telephone and found himself with out sufficient funds to pay a charge of $2.7O.
 Agan said he finished the call and found himself with only 70 cents in cash, which he proffered to Sam Kurtin, manager of the hotel, in payment. MT. Kurtin called police and Agan was ar- rested.
 He told Judge Mascolo that he had searched his clothing again in police cell last night and had found . dollar and a half. The court ordered Agan to pay the dollar to Kurtin, use the remain ing money for carfare to Nauga- tuck and come back with the other dollar some time today. A friend in the court rom advanced the remainder of the money, and Agan paid his bill before leaving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
JOSEPH MULKERN
 TAKEN BY DEATH
Woodtick Road Resident to Be Buried in BOs-
 ton Wednesday

Joseph P. Mulkern, vice-presi- dent of the Clapp, Rose & Vaughn, Inc, died this morning at his home, 130 Woodtick road. He was well known in industrial and commercial circles throughout the city.
 MT. Mulkern was native of Pittsburgh, Pa, the son of Patrick and Mary Rich Mulkern.
 He was graduate of the Frank lin Institute in Boston and for a number of years travelled for the Westinghouse Electric company. In 1914 he transferred to the Scovill Manufacturing company, where he was employed for several years. Later he became associated with the Clapp, Rose and Vaughn, Inc, and at the time of his death was vice. president and connected with the motor repair department Of the firm.
 MT. Muikern was a member of the Mill Plain Union church, the Mems League of the parish and of Liberty lodge.
 He is survived by his wife, Bertha c. Becker Mulkern; his father who resides in Boston; daughter, Dor othy L. Mulkern of this city; one brother. Thomas of Boston; one sis ter, Mrs. Frederick Chipman of Bos- ton. . The funeral will be held Wednes- day afternoon at { o'clock at the Mil Plain Union church. Burial VII be in Forest Hills cemetery in Bos. ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
CRARY TO SELECT
 CONVENTION DATE
No Opposition to Culhane, Chairman Reaffirms;
 Rallies Planned

Democratic Town Chairman John H. Crary stated today that he had not yet decided on the dates for the local 18th senatorial district and town conventions. While it was ex- pected that he would call the con- ventions last week he deferred is- suing the call and this morning stated that there was plenty of time for the two sessions.
 State Senator George Culhane is seeking renomination in the 18th sensatorial district. It has been stated already by Town Chairman Crary that the nomination will be given the incumbent once more At the town convention Represen- tatives John D. Thoms and Daniel J. Mahaney will be renominated.
 No plans for rallies have beer made yet by the democratic organi. zation, Town Chairman Crary also said today. The local republican organization have several rallies al. ready planned, however. Tonight Attorney George DiCenzo of New Haven will address the Young Re- publican Club at o'clock at g. Q D. headquarters on West Main St Tomorrow noon Mrs. Grace M. VII. liamson of Darien will speak before the Women's Republican Club al The Elton.
 Tomorrow night the republican town committee will convene al headquarters on West Main street to hear the report of the meeting of the g. op p. state central com mittee scheduled for tomorrow af- ternoon in Hartford. The central committee will set the date for the local town convention and also foi the probate district convention. Ii is expected that the 18th district senatorial conventions of the repub- licans will take place Friday even- ing. No date has been set for the 18th senatorial district session. The date for the town and probate con- ventions will be announced at to- morrow nights town committee meeting after instructions from the Hartford session of the central com mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

St. Francis Xavier, where solemn mass of requiem was sung at g o'clock. Rev. James H. Coughlin was the celebrant. Assisting him were Rev. David O'Keefe and Rev. Charles Brennan.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery, with Father O'Keefe officiating.
 Bearers, all cousins of ODonnell, were John J. and John O,Donnell, James and William Fenton, Edward O,Donnell and Frank Kelly.
 The delegation of Connecticut Co. employees included: Vincent Romano. Howard Foster, James Murray, John O,Keefe, Frank Roach, Lawrence Kern, Lawrence Handy, Frank Deg nan, Anthony Alanski, Patrick De- laney, Fred Hanson, Martin J. Kelly, Joseph Baker, William Hall and Peter Daly.
 Services for Miss Norton were held yesterday at the home in Cheshire. Rev. Herbert J. Bainton of Cheshire ofiiciated.
 Bearers were Everitt Connor, Ray mond Anderson, Elmer Johnson, Steward Ives, Matthew Holloway and George Baldwin.
 Burial was in Hillside cemetery. Cheshire.
 Services fir Miss Anderson were held yesterday afternoon at the AL derson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Burial was in North cenne- tery, Woodbury.
 Bearers were Anthony Olin and Herman Anderson, Arvid Olin, pr. Richard Gilyard, Daniel Haywood and Leon Delude. Rev. William V. Dickinson, pastor of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal church, of1iciated. Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Galor, the other victim, were held yesterday at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street. Rev. Villain V. Dickinson and Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, ofiiciated. Mrs. Frank Mei- singer and Mrs. William Magee sang several selections, accompanied by Wales Meisinger. Burial will be in the old Willimantic cemetery. Wn- limantic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
JOHN H. KAY, S6, TAKEN BY DEATH
Lifelong Naugatuck Resi- dent to Be Buried Wed-
 nesday Afternoon

Naugatuck, Sept. 21 - John H Kay, 86. lifelong resident of this town. died early this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ernest Sin- mons, 69 Park avenue.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Bailey Funeral Home, 68 Oak street, with Rev. Arthur F. Lewis of St. Michael's Episcopal church officiat- ing. Interment will be in Grove cemetery. The funeral home will be open tomorrow afternoon from to 4 o'clock and tomorrow evening from ' to g o'clock.
 Mir. Kay was a member of Ansan- stawae Encampment of odd Fellows of Waterbury and Housatonic Lodge of odd Fellows of Derby.
 Besides his daughter, he is sur- vived by 8 son, George H. Kay of Prospect; two grandsons; and four granddaughters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

William J. Cavanaugh, William Young, all of Waterbury.
 James Shantry, Miss Marion Mun- son, MT. and Mrs. Harold Hughes, MT. and Mrs. Alfred Kenney, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Calvin, MT. and Mrs. John Devine, Miss Margaret Sizer, Adam Benoit, Miss Marjorie Day, Robert Ladd, MT. and Mrs. Edward Reynolds, all of Waterbury.
 Miss Berbice Smithwick, Miss Betty Welton, MT. and Mrs. William F. Smithwick, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Smithwick, Miss Anna Smithwick and Miss Marjorie Smithwick, and MT. and Mrs. Robert Welton, Jr., all of Bristol.
 Thomas Towne, Terryville, Chris topher Cassidy, MT. and Mrs. Mi- chael Feeley, Miss Evelyn Feeley, Joseph Rozint, all of Naugatuck.
 MT. and Mrs. Ebert Johnson of Wingdale, N. Y, George Johnston, Miss Esther Gotsell, William John- ston, MT. and Mrs. William John ston, all of Thomaston. Miss Sadie Bradshaw of East Hartford, Thom- as Bradshaw, Terryville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
OBITUARY

BELANGER-Edward c. Belanger 6S, died at his home, 443 Pearl Lake road Saturday afternoon af- ter brief illness. He was born in Canada and lived in this city AZ years. He was a conmunicant of St. Ann's church and charter member of Court Champlain, Fores- ters of America, aiid served as chief ranger in the court.
 He is survived by his wife, Xina; a son, Serge A., manager Of the United Small Loan Corp. a brother, Francis Xavier of Canada; a step-sister, Miss Louise Fournier, of Canada; two grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street, tomorrow morn- ing at 8:30 o'clock to St. Ann's church at o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary ceme- tery.
 McAULIFFE-Joseph J. McAuliffe S3, died early yesterday morning at his home, 120 Central avenue after an extended illness. He was a native of this city and had made his home for more than thirty years in the Central avenue section of the city. He was 8 member of St. Margaret,s parish. MT. McAulif1e was well known throughout the city especially among the older residents by whom he was highly respected. His wife, Mary J. (O'DonnelD Mc- Auliffe died several years ago.
 He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergtn funeral home, 290 East Main street tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Margaret's church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 HEALY-Mrs. Margaret J. Healy, 49, wife of Patrick F. Healy, of 334 Willow street, died Saturday night at St. Mary's hospital after 8 two months illness. She was born in Liv- erpool, Eng, and was Waterbury resident for 30 years. She was a member of the Rosary cofraternity, of St. Margaret's church, and the Propagation Of the Faith.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Healy is survived by two daughters, Mar celia A. and Margaret Lorraine Healy; two sons, John F. and David Robert Healy, all of Waterbury; a sister, Mrs. Ernest Small, of Boston, Mass; three brothers. David A. AL lingham, of New Rochelle, N. r., Richard T. Allingham, of Toledo, Ohio, and George Allingham, of London, Eng.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, to St. Margaret's church where high mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this after noon and evening.
 Members of the Rosary Confrater- nity of St. Margaret's church will meet at o'clock tonight at the church to take action on Mrs. Healy's death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
MRS. BARLOW, 7S,
 ON DANGER LIST
Overcome By Gas Fumes Husband to Be Buried
 Tuesday Afternoon

Mrs. Rachel I. Barlow, 78, of 5 Patterson Court, Waterville, who was overcome by gas fumes which claimed the life of her husband, John H. Barlow, 81, Saturday morn- ing at their home, was reported still critically i'll and on the danger list today at St. Mary's hospital. She was partly revived Saturday morn ing by use of the fire department pulmotor and artificial respiration, but has been on the danger list since her admittance.
 Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum, med ical examiner, said after investiga- tion that the gas was probably acci- denta1ly turned on by Mrs. Barlow. who walked with difficulty and grasped at objects for support.
 Funeral services for MT. Bar low will be held tomorrow after noon at o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in the old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Mir. Barlow was born in Nauga- tuck, July 4, 1855. He was em- ployed for 16 years at the An1eri- can Pin Company and was a mem Der of Waterville St. Paul parish.
 Besides his wife he is survived by 8 son, Edward H. Barlow, of Waterville; five daughters, Mrs. Albert H. Blanchard, Mrs. Flor ence Corcoran, Mrs. filling Fisch- CT, Mrs. Ralph Benson and Mrs. John W. Platt, all of Waterbury: a brother, William Barlow, of Naugatuck; Il grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon between 2 to 4 o'clock and this evening between 2 and g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
WarVeterans Present
 Flag To Drum Corps
Sylvester Post Honors St. Joseph's Drum Corps at
 First Annual Outing at Linden Park

tician, and co-leader of the unit, who in turn presented 1t to his rlar1le- sake. John w. Stokes, drill master, and brother of the late Sergeant Syl- vester J. Stokes.
 Shanahan Speaks
 Lieut., Col. William J. Shanahan delivered the oration of the after noon reciting the history of the flag, telling of its origination, and of the places in the world where 1t has flown and over which territories other than on the North American continent where it signifies possess sion. The speaker lauded those who have defended old glory, praising its admirers, stating that their respects were for a flag which has never been defeated. Members of the fife and drum corps were asked by leaders to write compositions on the address given by Lieut.. Col. William Shana- han. Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor, also gave an inspiring talk.
 Parade Staged
 A gigantic parade along North Main street in Union City preceded the exercises on the ground during which delegations representing Wa terbury military organizations par ticipated The escort consisted of a delegation representing the Disabled Americans Veterans, headed by Commander John P. Barry and in- cluding: Vice. Commander Walter Overton, Henry Barry, Michael J. Callahan, Michael DiZinno, Finer Jenson and Blodis Waitkers. Lieut.. Col. Shanahan represented the YD Association and Commander William Walker represented the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
 Staff Members
 The parade staff consisted of Col. Shanahan, Commander Danisavage, John W. Stokes, corps leader, and Terry O'Connor, filing instructor, who was followed by the musical organization. The escort followed the fife and drum corps and then came the massed colors of Sylves- ter J. Stokes, Stanley Rytz post of New Britain, the Stars and Stripes and the emblem of Lithuania. The Stanley Rytz chapter of New Bri- tain preceded the delegations repre- senting the New Britain and Water bury auxiliaries. This division was headed by Mrs. Katherine Norcuni, national commander. Members og the local chapter completed the last delegation.
 More than 2,000 people were in at- tendance and enjoyed the program of both afternoon and evening. Danc- ing took place with music being fur nished by James Fitzgerald and his orchestra.
 Members of the Children of Mary who assisted in yesterdays program were Miss Anna JankauskaS, presl- dent; Mary Victor, Connie Kinta, Martha Plangas, Adele Unikas, Rutl, Pooler, Eleanor Butnor and Adele Lungis, Thomas Rogers assisted as chief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
INTERVIEW WORK
 TO BE SUSPENDED

Inasmuch as the new work period for the WPA here starts tomorrow morning, the work being done at the state employment office on North Main street in connection with in- terviewing men working for the WPA who are on relief, will be tenn porarily suspended until the next in- terval between periods. Thomas I Shea, manager of the local office stated this morning that interviews have been going on for the past four days and that some 200 WPA men have been taken care of. (
 Between now and the next inter. val the employment office stan will take care of persons who are cer- tified as being relief cases, but who are not employed at the present time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
Forty-Five Captains
 To Convene F Tonight
Shamrocks Face Criticism Over Franchise Commu-
 nity Club Old- Timers Whip pistts Mills, 4.3
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

annual collection will be taken up cousin, Rev. James J. Noonan, who was ordained a few months ago.
 Father Fleming will be buried in White Plains. Funeral servicese will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Church of St. John the Evangelist.
 Community Club Wins
 Bill Kelly's Community Clubbers climazed mediocre season of base- ball campaigning yesterday at Platts Mills by defeating the Platts Mil- lers 4-3, in an exciting contest fea- tured by the fine play of Sheehan, McGrath and Hartnett of the win- ners, and fine running catches by outfielder Al Marsh of the losers.
 Frank Jones of Platts Mills was the umpire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. James Pill pavich was held from the home, IT South Leonard street this morn- ing at 9:30 o'clock to St. Joseph's church where 6 solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Joseph Valentiejus assisted at the side altars by Rev. Benedict Guaronskas and Rev. A. E. Grad eek. Members of St. Ann's society of which the deceased was a mem- Der attended the mass. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbear- CTS were: Joseph Koskie, Jr., John Valuckas, Jr., Joseph Lucas, An- thony Vergickas, George Kalinaus- kas and Stanley Valaitis.