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The Washington times., 1936-07-16

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Main Italian Column Within
 7hirty-Fiue Miles OF Capital Fighting Rain, Mud, Roads
Foreigners in Ethiopian Capital Are in Danger From Warriors, Who Have
 Gone Loot Mad; Americans There
EMPEROR, HIS FAMILY FLEE '.
 TO FRENCH SOMALILAND

Addis Ababa- Foreigners in the Ethiopian capi- tai took refuge behind barbed wire entanglements guarded by 25O Sikh troops of British embassy as footing and shooting broke out according to official British report received at London. Emperor Halle Selass and his family abandoned the capital entrain- ing for Djibouti in French Somaliland
 London-E Exchange Telegraph correspondent with Italian armies reported that main Italian column advancing on Addis Ababa had occupied Egersa vil- age 35 miles north of capital. Landslide was hold ing up main body many miles farther back
 Fighting Rain, Mud
 Rome = Italian troops, fighting rain and mud pro ceeded on last stage of their march to the capital Ethiopian chieftains along the route were submitting wlth resistance 5. . .
 London = Wireless communication with AddS Abaoa severed soon after government station in Ethiopian capital started business for the day.
 Americans In Danger Zone
 little group of Americans Missionaries, business men the United States legation staff and two newspaper correspondents in AddiS Ababa today, menaced by footing mobs of Ethopans.
 The legation staff Cornelius Van H. Engert first secretary and general and William M Cramp third secretary and vice consul The newspapermen are Ben Ames and James Rohrbaugh, United Press Staff core spondens only American reporters still in the Ethiopian capital
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Four United States navy men also are in Addis Ababa. to keep Wash- ington, 5000 miles distant, informed by wireless of developments. They are Walter Edgar Tanner, 3i, of New London, Conn; John L. Cauth- en, 26, of Auburn, Ala; John Will lard Anslow, 33, of Medford, Mass; Cecil Franklin Cavanaugh, 27, of Philadelphia.
 At the outbreak of the war seven months ago. 1t was estimated that l25 Americans were in Ethiopia, of whom ll3 were missionaries chiefly of the Seventh Day Adventists, the Sudan frontier Mission and the Women's General Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church of North America. This number has been reduced SO that today prob- ably not more than 30 Americans remain in the country with most or them in the capital.
 Board of Missions
 The United Presbyterian Board of Missions in Philadelphia announced that eight members of its staf now are stationed in Ethiopia.
 Si" are in Adds Ababa.
 Those In the capital are: pr. John A. Cremer and wife, Grand Rapids, Mich: the Rev. Duncan Henry, New Wilmington, Pa: and three nurses, Florence White, Cortland, Ind. Ruth Beatty, Rockville, Pa, and Marjorie Taught, Philadelphia.
 Dr. and Mrs Virgil Dougherty, Oklahoma City, Okla, are in Gore, in western Ethiopia.
 10 American There
 The Sudan interior mission has D Americans in Its headquarters four miles outside of Adds Ababa and at the leprosorium seven miles from the city. They are pr. and Mrs. T. A. Landie of Pittsburgh, sec- retary general of the Ethiopian Red Cross; Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Dun of Newcastle, Pa; J. Bruce Ostien of Philadelphia: Miss Leona Kibby of Grand Rapids, Mich; Miss Mil- dred Culbert, a registered nurse or Brooklyn, N. Y.; Miss Jean Trout or Brooklyn; Miss Martha Fitting Of Chicago, and Miss Selma Bergsten of Minneapolis.
 United Presbyterian headquarters in Pittsburgh said another mission ary, Fred Russell Grandview, Wash, was believed to be enroute to the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
EMPEROR HALLE
 SELASSIE FLIES
Took Family With Him in Flight; Foreigners Fear
 Attack of Warriors
BY FREDERICK KUH iC0nyrlKht l036, by United PresSl

ICOVyEIkuV AOOVt UJ Cna~S~ S'S' London. May 2-(UP)--Foreign- CTS in Addis Ababa took refuge be- hind the barbed wire entanglements of the British legation today, 1T, imminent danger of an attack by warriors enraged at the Italian Vic- tory. Emperor Halle Selassie aban- doned his capital with his family Looting and shooting broke out ir the city.
 Foreigners Flee
 Foreigners fled to the fortified British legation compound to the protection of It's barbed wire. its five machine guns, and its little com pany of 250 Sikh infantrymen, pick of the British Indian army, under British officers.
 The legation has sufficient food to withstand a siege for three months Commercial wireless communica- ton with Addis Ababa was severed without warning this morning soon after the capitals station opened for business.
 News of the imminent danger to foreigners was transmitted in a dis patch from Sir Sidney Barton, Brit ish minister, to the foreign office, over the legation wireless.
 Tragic Situation
 Tersely, he told of what appeared to be the most tragic situation of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Four Local Cases Go Before Supreme Court
Will Be Argued When Court Sits at Hartford on May
 l2-LOcal Attorneys for Plaintiff in Another Case to Be Argued

l. 4 q | a
 Four local cases will be argued before the state supreme court oI errors when the high tribunal re. sumes sessions the 18th at Hartford In addition, local attorneys repre-. sent the plaintiff in another case that will be presented during the same week.
 Cases Assigned
 On Tuesday, May l2, the supreme court will hear arguments in the case of Celestine Boileau against John Williams and the Connecticut Go. The defendants have entered an appeal from the court of com mon pleas at Waterbury. Attorney Michael V. Blansfleld represents the plaintiff in the action.
 On the following day, the 18th, the court will hear arguments in the case of Swift & Go. of this city against the Peoples Coal & oil Go. The plaintiff has appealed from the superior court at Water bury. The plaintiff is represented by the firm of Bronson, Lewis and Bronson, and the defendant by At- torney Mitchell Meyers and John Cassidy.
 On the same day the case of Olga J. B. Steinman against Paul Stein- man will be heard by the court. The defendant has appealed from the superior court here. The defendant is represented by Attorneys Emil and Albert Hummel, and the plaintiff by Attorney William w. 0ager.
 Other Local Case
 The other local case listed, which will be heard Thursday, the l4th is, that of Tony Campus against Edward McElligott and others. Fred erick Hodson and other defendants have appealed from the local court of common pleas. Appearing for the plaintiff are Attorney Yale Matzkin and the firm of Carmody and Thons. For the defendants are Attorneys Martin Gormley, Francis P. Guilfoile and A. W. Maher.
 On Tuesday, the 18th, the firm of Bronson, Lewis and Bronson, will appear for John Arborio, Inc, against Silvio Seapin and others The plaintiff has appealed from a superior court decision in Litchfield county.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
BRUCE CAMPBELL
 SERIOUSLY ILL

Boston, May 2- (UP) -- Bruce Campbell, right fielder of the Clcve- land Indians, serinously i'll with cerebro spinal meningitis was a little more comfortable, his physi- clan. Dr. William O'Halloran, arl- nounced today. T have just given him more serum, and fluid from his spine is less cloudy" the physician said Meantime city health authori- ties had more blood tests of Cleve- land players to determine whether they were similarly afflicted.
 City Health Commissioner Will liam B. Keeler said he believed there was little likelihood that today's Cleveland Red Sox game would be called of. "Of course, on day like this, there would be absolutely no danger to the spectators" Dr. Keeler said. "The disease is transmitted only by very cC.se contact. and l donX think tlle:e would be any dan ger to the players" Dr. Keeler was to confere later with managers Of the two clubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
BALDWIN STREET BRIDGE PLANS
Options on Three Pieces of Property Near Bridge
 Secured By City

Options on three parcels of prop erty, located at the corner of Bald win and NH streets, Baldwin and River streets and Baldwin and Bridge streets, respectively, have been obtained by the city of Water bury. The municipality plans to complete the purchase of the three pieces of real estate within the next week or so in order to provide 8 wider right-of-way for the proposed new Baldwin street bridge.
 Negotiations for the purchase of the property have been underway for some time through the medium of the mayors office and those of the corporation counsel and the city en- gineer. The amount involved is said to run into several thousand dollars.
 VIII Clear Way
 Completion of the deal involving ing the three parcels of property will clear the way for the erection of the new Baldwin street bridge. The structure will be wider than the present one, necessitating the purchase of the additional property for Q right-of-way. It will be of concrete and steel, similar to the bridge just completed on South Main street at Washington avenue.
 The building of the new bridge, however, will entail more than mere bridge construction work. Under the plans drawn by the city engineer, Robert A. Cairns's department, the entire grade of Baldwin street from Bridge and River streets to Mil street will be changed. The bridge will have a fourteen and one-half clearance over the railroad tracks below. Tn addition, the grade of the street will be raised approximately six feet, thereby wiping out a sharp dip that now exists in the high way.
 Funds Provided
 The WPA officials have already granted the city funds to be used towards carrying out the project. The city will supply it's share of the cost, also. The bridge will be con- structcd with local help under the direct supervision of the engineering department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
SPORT WRITERS SELECT WINNERS

Louisville, Ky, May 2-(UP)-- Derby selections of sports writers follow:
 Tom Noonc, United Press handl- cappsr--Brevity, Bien Joli, Bold Venture.
 Joe williams, New York World Telegram, = Indian Broom, Bold Venture, Brevity.
 French Lane, Chicago Tribune Cold Stream, Bold Venture. The Fighter.
 Bill Keefe, New Orleans Times Picyaune-Bold Venture, Brevity, Indian Broom.
 Buck Weaver, Louisville Times Brevity, Bold Venture, Granville. Paul Lowry, Los Angeles Times Breyity, Bien Joli, Indian Broom. Bryan Field, New York Times Granville, Brevity, Bold Venture. :. Ralph McGill, Atlanta Constitu- tion--Brevity. Sangreal, Bold Ven- ture.
 Facts About Horses < Louisville, Ky, May 2--(UP)-- Tf.e Kentucky Derby lineup: < Brevity-Never a bad race. Horse
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
BULLET HURLED
 BY NEW FORCE

Dorrigo, N. 8. w., May 2--Inven- ton of q bullet which will penetrate steelplate and other metals farther than any other bullet is claimed by Henry w. Haydon. Q 20-year-oid motor mechanic.
 He is communicating with the Commonwealth Defense department about his invention.
 He asserts that in tests the bul- let gave twice the range of any bullet in use, and that even if 1t strikes steel at an angle of 40 de- grces 1t will not glance, bLE will penetrate the metal.
 The secret is in the propcllent explosive rSld the formation of the shell Haydon explains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
MANY PROJECTS
 ARE POSTPONED
Nearly One Million Dollars
 Worth Affecting City Not Provided For

Approximately $900,000 worth of proposed Waterbury WPA projects have been "back logged' by the fed- crnl officials in charge of this branch of work relief. This fact was dis closed yesterday afternoon when the board of works met following an inspection tour of the city. By back logged" is meant that the WPA ofti- cials have merely filed the local projects pending action of congress making more money available.
 Must Wait~Some Time
 William F. Kennedy, district WPA engineer, and Assistant City Engi- nccr Charles Root informed Mayor Frank Hayes and the works commis- sIoners that close to a million dol- lars worth of projects involving Wa terbury now in the hands of the federal authorities will apparently have to wait q considerable length of time before being acted upon. It is very doubtful if the full program will ever be carried out.
 Homer Street Delayed
 Paving, storm water sewers, huge sanitary trunk sewer in the Mad river valley and many water main extension jobs are included in the huge million dollar program of the city. As a result in the delay in get- ting WPA jobs through for approval the board yesterday voted to defer the paving of Homer street until Q storm sewer has been installed in the street. Superintendent of Streets Thomas J. Fleming was instructed to fill in the tracks on the street
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
LEGATION WILL
 NOT BELIEVE IT
But London Reports Facts Are T'rue-SeIassie Did
 Not Abdicate Throne

London, May 9 - (UP) - The Ethiopian legation here refused to believe the official British report from Adds Ababa that Emperor Halle Selassie had left his capital for Diibouti in French Somaliland
 we refuse to believe the emperor is ;traveling towards Djibouti," an embassy statement said, 1t is more likely that he Is escorting the em- press and their five children to safety while proceeding himself to some point, possibly Harar, to reor- ganizc the defence forces.
 We have not received informa- ton from our government justifying the assumption that the emperor IS going to Djibouti, Such action would be unlike his majesty"
 Did Not Abdicate
 It was made known that British information was that emperor Halle Selassic did not abdicate before he fled. The British government will continue to regard him as the head of the state, at least so long as nc is on Ethiopian soil.
 But the hope of British and other foreign authorities--now revealed at last-of organized, cooperative re- sistancc to the last gasp from the Philippians in the north and east had gone.
 It is believed that the Ethiopian resistance is broken irretriveably'
 Reports spread that the emperor contended to make for Geneva, to
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Final Nelvs Flashes
RESCUE MINERS LOST IN BOSTON

Boston, May 2.-(UP)-Six draeegermen who have no trouble finding their way in Nova Scotias mine pits got lost while motoring through metropolitan Boston yesterday. The draegermen, who thrilled the world recently by rescuing two men trapped in mine at Moose River were enroute to Somerville where Alec Grant, the driver, has relatives. But baffled by the maze of streets, they wandered through Bos- ton, Roxbury and Newton, and finally found themselves in Dedham, some 13 miles south of Somerville
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"On the northern front the ad- vance of all columns, overcoming considerable difficulties of terrain, is proceeding according to plan" 1t said.
 "Near Tern Aber Ca great tower ing mountain peak at the edge of the plateaW large quantities of ma terials, including two cannons, were captured.
 No Reference to Time
 No reference at all was made to the time at which Italians were likely to arrive at Addis Ababa.
 It was known that they were pro- ceeding over a broken, muddy trail and had to stop at times to repair the road, or to build bridges or emergency lords over torrents swell ed by the rains. Apparently the men in the van guard knew nothing of the danger to foreigners. '' ''l' r'-'''-'' t's' '
 The communique today said that on the eastern front the Italians were pursuing fleeing warriors nofthward.
 But the gravity of the situation at Addis Ababa, and the national pubilance in Italy over the prospect of It's fall, left little room in the mind of officials for the eastern front.
 Surprise to Rome
 Reports of the flight of Emperor Halle Selassie from his capital as a complete surprise to Rome. Official comment was not obtain able duo to the weekend half-holi- day and lack of official Italian confirmation.
 Government leaders were con- fident that any disturbances at Ad- dis Ababa would be terminated in- mediately as soon as the Italian command established It's authority at the capital. It also was empha- sized that the Italians would pro- tect the lives and property of for eigners.
 Delayed By Rains
 Their advance was delayed by rains which sent torrents coursing swiftly across their path and off, cials warned against excessive opti-
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NAUGATUCK MEN
 IN AUTO CRASH
Three of Them Hurt, One Is at Hospital Very Seri.
 OusIy Injured

One man was painfully hurt, two others escaped with minor injuries when their car overturned on the Bethany road early this morning. Passing motorists extricated the three men from the wrecked ma chine and brought them to St. Mary's hospital, where Fred Miller 28, of 198 Meadow street, Nauga- tuck, most seriously injured, is re- ported today to have possible fracture of the right arm, confusion of the chest and fractured ribs.
 Joseph Mariana. 5s, of l6 Hotch' kiss street, Naugatuck and Manue Amano, 30, of 2l Scott street, Nau' gatuck, were discharged this morn. ing after trcatmen. Mariana had slight abrasions on the face ant Amano o deep laceratioIl of thu right eye and abrasions.
 Tried To Pass Car
 According to the account of tho accident given, hospital authorities Amano, driver of the car which wal enroute to Naugatuck, tried to pass another machine. Striking & soft shoulder of the road, the car swerv. ed, hit a bank and overturned on the highway.
 Two passing cars stopped and picked up the injured men. Miller was brought to the hospital by An. thony Contaldi and Joseph Achillc of Highland avenue, Beacon Falls; and his two companions were brought in by Irving Parsons. 49s Watertown avenue. Hospital author. ities said the accident occurred about 3:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
"RED" SMITH NAMED COACH

New York, May 2.-(UP'-Richard "Red" Smith, former Notre Dame gridron star has been appointed coach of the Boston Shamrocks, professional team, it was announced today by the American Professional Football league which will inaugurate its first season this fall. Smith played two years at Notre Dame and also had professional experience with the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers in the National league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
PUBLIC ENEMY NO.
 lECAPTURED
Alvin Karpis Caught Last Night By G.Men in
 New Orleans
By STEVE RICHARDS

Copyright 1936, by United PrcsS) |. st. Paul, Minn., May 2.-(UP)-- Ten department of justice agents and Alvin Karpis, captive Public Enemy No. i, flew in 8 chartered plane early today toward St. Paul. It wAs believed Karpis will be ar- raigned today for the Kidnapping of William A. Hamnn, Jr., wealthy brewer.
 Less than Ave hours after his capture in New Orleans yesterday afternoon, the desperate Karpis, suspected participant in four mur- ders, two kidnapings, and innumer- able robberies. was chained hand and foot and rushed to the air. plane that had been chartered 24 hours before he was taken.
 The plane landed in St. Louis early today to refuel. The glowering Karpis, last of the major public enemies on the G-Men's wanted list, dld not leave the machine. After 47 minutes, the plane took of again in its race to place the long sought despcrado before the bar of justice in the quickest possible time.
 Disposition Undecided
 | Eugar Hoover, chief of the de- ualfment of justices bureau of i1- vcstIgation. who commanded the 20
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MAHAN NEW FIRST ENEMY

Washington, May 2-(UP)-Upon the head of William Mahan, west coast kidnaper, the department of justice placed today the dubious crown of Americas Public Enemy No. l" Mahan is sought for the Kidnapping of young George Weyerhauser, for whose abduction at Tacoma, Wash, May "A, 1885, $20O, 900 ran som was collected He is accused of being the leader of the kidnap ring.
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x. With guns levelled at him from every side, Karpis' was loaded into an automobile and rushed to the Federal building. Four other auto- mobiles loaded with G-men ac- companied him.
 It was expected that Karpis, sought by the government for near ly three years, would be arraigned in connection with the $l00,000 kid- naping of William Hamm, St. Paul, one of the two kidnapings and five murders for which he was wanted
 Escape Proof Cell
 A special "escape-proof" cell was ready for him.
 The plane chartered by Hoover flew north from New Orleans last night with the surely prisoner, re- fuoled at St. Louis, but then was forced to wait three hours at Kan
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
KENTUCKY DERBY
 DREW THOUSANDS
At Least 75,OOO Expected to Be Present at Great
 est Race of Season
RY GEORGE KIRKsEY

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Louisville, Ky, May 2--(UP) - A thunder shower at a. m. today made slow track probable for the Kentucky Derby. The oval at Churchill Downs already was soft as the result of rains earlier Tn the weak. Forecasters said intermittent showers were possible all morning. Seventy-flve thousand horse and money mad fanatics came to Churchill Downs today to see l7 colts and two Allies in the 62nd run ming of the historic race that packs more thrills into two minutes than any other sporting event of America the Kentucky Derby. The throng-' the largest ever to attend the derby -came from every state of the union and every station of life, and came by every conceivable means of transportatin, excursion trains, whole fleets of busses, airplanes, au- tomobileS, and horses brought co.'s stantly swelling rivers of people into A city where hotels and rooming houses were sold out days ago.
 Who'll Win It?
 Every unit of the crowd entered the city, started toward the track, and cddied through the grandstand and paddock with one question dom- mating everything: Who'll win itP" The answers were as varied as tho question was monotonous. Down at this section of the club house they say Brevity, the favorite. In the grand stand, where the Kentucky hard boots are gathered, they say Cold Stream, Q Blue Grass horse. over behind the stables, they say Bold Venture, this little cluster of sportsmen from California, gathered iil the patio by the mutuels, say In- dian Broom, the speedy outsider. Another group from Detroit, say Grand Slam the lucky horse.
 There You Are
 We'll, there you are. Seventeen colts and 2 Allies entered and If you move around enough and listen to all you hear you'll be betting on all of them. Getting away frcin the hysteria of the mob which Is here CContinued on Page isJ
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ALuin Karpis Is Landed Reaches $. Paul ManacIed
Guns Were Pointed at Him From Every Angle as He Left Plane ne-PlaCed at Once in Escape
 Proof" Cell of Prison

St. Paul. Minn., May = (UP) = Alvin Karps manaced and covered by machine guns and rifles, was brought here today by 10 Gen under personal command of J. Edgar Hoover.
 The chartered airplane which the Public Enemy Mo- was rushed northward after his capture in New Orleans late yesterday was met by dozen federal agents The plane taxed directly into an army hangar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Italian Troops Speed Toward Addis Ababa
Nothing Can Stop Them Now as They Dash MadIy Over Muddy ROads-Rain, Mountain
 Torrents Are Overcome
BY STEWART BROWN Copyright, 1896, by United Pressl

Rome May 2 - (UP) = Italian troops, fighting rain and racing mountain torrents, advanced along muddy roads of the Great Shoa Meda plain today the last stage of their march to Addis Ababa
 Todays War Communique made no mention Of the dangerous threat to foreigners in the capital.
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The Weather

Fair, Warm Tonight; Showers On Sunday
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