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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
SUSPECTS HELD
 IN JEWEL THEFTS

East Hartford, Conn, Aug. 20-- (UP)-Two men suspected of stag. ing Q S0,000 jewel robbery ct West Warwick, R. l., were being held at the Ecituate, R. l., state police bar. racks today for questioning in the assault of two Connecticut detec- tives during a vice raid at Mans- field two weeks ago. The men, An- thony scagiia, 34, and George stankievich, 2i, both Of East Hart- ford, were arrested here late yester. day by Lieut.. Max Knie of East Hartford police.
 Mrs. Joseph Gendron, West War; wick, identified scaglia, and par- tially identified StankieVich as the men who knocked her out with the butt Of Q gun Tuesday night and stole 8O,000 worth Of Jewelry.
 County Detective Rowe II. Wheel CT of Willimantic said he would go to Scituate today to question the men in connection with the Mans- field incident. At that time, three masked men assaulted Deputy sheriff Roger Miner, and engaged in e gun battle with Wheeler, who were assisting federal agents in Q raid on an alleged house of ill fame.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29

Nell said that he expects to re- ceivc e report from the radio priest any day now. He denies that Fath- CT Coughlin' has disqualified him and claims that he is in the race on an even basis with Dyer or Puckoy as far as obtaining N, U, s. J. endorsement Is concerned,
 It was reported following the closed meeting of tho N, U. s, j.. Thursday night that announcement had been made behind the closed doors that Mir. O'Neill had been ab- soiutcly turned down by Father Coughlin, MT. O'Neill informed the Democrat today that such a report Y , erroneous.
 VIII File More Names
 Mir. O'Neill stated today that he will file additional names With Town Clerk Dora A, Egan during the coming week in support of his petition to be placed on the local voting machines on election day,
 MT. ONelll suggested today that fl the N. U. s. J. leaders want to be democratic In the matter con- cerning the endorsement that an open vote be taken among the mem- bers of the union In the fifth dis- trlct and that their decision be final Eighty-five per cent of those pres ent at Thursday nights session were pro-ONeill, according to one report today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
MARY PICKFORD
 SUIT NEXT WEEK

Boston, Aug. 2e-(UP) Plaintiffs counsel prepared today to marshal WItnesgeS for the resumption soIl1e- time next month of the Boston hearing preliminary to trial in New York federal court Of 6 9I,0OO,000 islander suit against Mary Pickford.
 The last Of score Of witnesses for the actress testified before spe- ciai Commissioner Francis D. Burns yesterday at the end Of c two-day hearing.
 District Attorney Edmund R. DewIng of Norfolk and Plymouth counties, counsel for J. Raymond Cornell, the plaintiff. announced he would Dc ready to present his iside Of the case within 6 month.
 Cornell, retired Newtonviile organ manufactures, contends that Miss Pickford glandered him in 1884 when she made certain statements to the prcss regarding g supposed attempt to kidnap her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
HEARST PAPER IN
 STUBBORN MOOD
Guild Just as Determined to Carry on Battle to
 Bitter End

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 20-(Up)- Striking members Uf tho American Newspaper Guild told the manage ment of the suspended Hearst Seat- tic Post Intelligencer today that t may expect on increasingly "hard' boiled attitude" because of It's re- fusNl to confer on peace proposals, We may show them we can bo just as tough as the P-f manage ment," Dick Seller, president of tho Seattle chapter Of the Guild, said.
 We have offered e truce and of. cred to compromise the issue on every point. But after our offers meet cold receptions like they did yesterday, we're beginning to feel Ue may hold out for oil our dc. nnnds or nothing"
 Demands or Guild
 The guilds demands Include a flvc-day, 35-hour week. overtime pay, and a minimum pay schedule ranging from go to $3S a week. Seller said the guild membership was "insutcd" by two statements oi William Vaughn Tanner, resident publisher of the Post lnteligeneer, in reply to the guilds proposals that tho two sides in the dispute meet to conciliatc the controversy, which
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
REBELS BOMBING.
 CAPITAL CITY.
Attacked Madrid From Air Last Night--Resunied
 Work This Morning
BY IRVING PFLAUM

(COpyTIght, l0:e, by United PFess)
 Madrid. Aug. 9oi-(UP) ,>sIsebelg opened aerial warfare on Madrid today. Twice during the night reb. ei planes flew over the sleeping city and bombed t. On previous raids, the planes had bombed air fields outside the city, and flown over the capital dropping leaflets warning the authorities to sur. render. But this time, they dropped bombs. Four planes droned high over the city at Ii:3O o'clock last night. Two bombs were dropped near the north railway station, ct the northwest corner Of the city. They wounded two rlilitiamen, 1t was an- nounced.
 It was assumed the rebels were trying to hit the great Montana barracks north of the station.
 Over Heart of City
 Then the rebel planes flew over the heart of the city. At the Cibclles square on the great boulevard, the Calie dc Alcala, where the war min. istry, the post ofiice and the Bank Of Spain are situated, the planes first dropped flares to light their target, and then two bombs. Two moro inllitiamcn were wounded, t was announce They flew away. But another plane returned at s O. clock this morning and unicaShed
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
SEEKING
 RED HAIRED GIRL

Topsneld, Mass, Aug. 20-(UP)-- Authorities today sought Q red. haired girl in connection with the mysterious drowning of Lawrence Carey, 70, of North Andover, whose aartly-clad body was found yester- day in Hoods Pond.
 Carey, chauffeur for George liar. rison MifYlln of Houghton -Mitflin Company, Boston publishers, had left home Monday, telling his wife he intended to spend his two-weelis' vacation on Cape Cod.
 Lake-shore residents told police Carey had brought the girl, des- cribed as pretty, young and red- haired, to e hired cabin Tuesday. After a drinking party, witnesses said, the pair went fishing,
 The girl was reported seen later hurrying away from the district where Carey's body was found standing upright in six feet of water. Floating 20 feet from the body was the skiff, dry and with oars locked In place.
 The body was discovered by Charles Spofford, a summer resi- dent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
MORE ARRESTS IN
 CRUSADE ON VICE

Hartford, Conn. Aug. 2o-(upl- .joc 9alOdoni, %, Bethany, and Miss Trancos Wade, %, Portland, who were arrested yesterday at Port land, Mo, were expected to De ars Taigned here today before q '. '. commissioner or charges Of viola" ton of the Mann Act.
 The arrests were the 9Oth and 90th of the current statewide Tound.up of Mann Act vIolat0rs.
 iSefore U. 6. Commissioner Wf- liam ], WhoIean yesterday, three others arrested in the investigation were bound over to the September term of U. 6. district court under heavy bonds.
 They are Josephine Bambini. 43 and Samuel Daddona, 32, both or Waterbury, charged with violation of the Mann Act. Mrs. BaTnbini was held in 0i0,OOO bonds, while bonds for paddcna were set as ei0,0CO.
 Daniel Ercoles, 43, New Haven, was bound over under 92,OOO bonds as . material witness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
LABOR WING WILL
 FIGHT OFFICIALS

New Haven, Conn, Aug. 2O-(UP) A progressive wing" of the Con. nccticut Federation of Labor was formed here today by Alexander DriessenS, president of the New Ha. ven Central Labor Council and chairman Of the New England council and chairman Of the New England Council Of Cigar Makers union.
 Opposition to the reelection Of Thomas J. Shea, president, and John J. Egan, secretary of the fcd- eration, was expressed by DrieGSei1S. The convention of the state body will Dc held Sept. 6 at Bridgeport.
 We will oppose any attempt by the executive council Of the Amer. ican Federation Of Labor" Dries- sens said, "to suspend 10 of the national unions which make ID the committee for industrial organiza. tion."
 "Organized labor" hc went or, must not permit itself to De split up. If this happens, we will only Dc playing right into the hands Of the employers"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
POLICE RESCUE
 MILTON YOUTHS

Quincy, Mass, Aug. 20-(UP)-- Two East Milton youths who clung to the keel of their overturned saIlboat in Quincy bay for nearly an hour were rescued by police last night.
 George Milroy. 24, and Clifton c. Westcott, l8, were exhausted when Patrolmen Arthur Richards and August D. Plett pulled them from the water.
 The youths said their i6 foot sail- boat whisper" capsized when in 6 squall.
 Police sighted them a quarter mile of shore while riding along WollRston boulevard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
PATROLMAN USED
 HIS NIGHT STICK

Everett, Mass, Aug. 29-(UP) - An Everett youth, fleeing after a $20 robbery early today, suffered a skull fracture when police officer subdued him with a nightstick.
 The youth, Vincent Miterkevien, g, was taken to hospital and his name placed on the danger list.
 Patrolman James J. O'Donnell ran from police headquarters when he heard shouts of "stop thief" from below his window. Anthony Nice wicz, 50, of Everett told O'Donnell he had been robbed of $20 by the fugitive.
 During Q half-milc foot chase, ODonncll fired two warning shots and finSffy caught Mltcrkevien. The youth struck tho officer twice tn the face, ODonnell said, and had to be subdued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
Madrid Subject to BOn. bardment - Little Is
 Known of Result NEITHER SIDE IS
 SHOWING WEAKNESS Struggle to Death Is Evi. dent--Hard to Tell Who
 Has Best of It
BY, LOUIS F. KEEMLE United Press Cable Edltor)

The Spanish rebels eub- jected Madrid to a heavy bombardment from the air today as defiant notice that they intend to carry on the war to its inevitable tragic conclusion. The bonn bs caused some damage and casualties. The government admitted four wounded. The chief aim of tho raid however, was for moral effect, in the hope of weakening the resistance of the populace and causing internal diS- .Y.s.oL l,eIthcr siua showed any sign Of weakening and both con- tinued by radio their bombastic claims of victory. There actually was little change in the situation anywhere in Spain, however. The rebels continued their assault on Irun, but appeared no closer to cap- turing it than they were when they started four days ngo, The loyalis4 were strongly hntrenched, and if their munitions and supplies hold out, 1t seemed certain that the rebels would have Q difficult time captur.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
Forty Cases Listed M Common Pleas Court
They Are Set Down for Trial in September "Opens Tuesday of Next Week-EndOrsemen of
 License One of Novel Cases

Forty cases are listed for trial during the September criminal session of tho court of common pleas, which will open Sept. 8. The common pleas court will open It's i036-37 term on Tuesday Of next week, and civil business will be taken Up during the first week.
 Ono of the 40 accused !g charged with the unusual count of failure to indorse his signature on the back of his operators license, as provided by law. The accused is Or. BenJa- min Sachner, of Watertown. He is also charged with failure to stay on the right side Of the highway. He was arrested in Middlebury and ii appealing from disposition of hii case in the court of that town. s8t
 Children Abandonment
 'f Edward Ignacio of this city facei . charge of abandonment of chil. dren, while Mrs. Lena Calnmillette is charged with contributing to the delinquency of c minor child. Tn city court 1t was testified that Mrs. Cammillette had her iS-year old daughter acting ag bartender in 0 smoke" dispensing establishment
 There are 20 new cases listed, while Il cases have been continued from the April session. Judge Ed- ward J. Finn and Judge Miles Me- NiK will hear the cases. Prosecut- ing Attorney William J. Larkin will act for the state.
 New Cases Listed
 Following are the new eases listed Stella DcMaio, keeping house of ill fame; Salvatore Tancreto, non.Sup. port; Nathan Shulkin, receiving stolen goods; Gerard Normand, non. support; James Rice, frequenting house of II fame; Joseph Fiondella, violation of motor vehicle law; Ed-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
BLIND GIRLS"
 IN HEADLINES

Worcester, Mass, Aug, 29-tuPl Two Worcester county blind girls made headlines today.
 At Farnumsville, Miss Eva Con- tois, a sightless choir singer, smelled smoke, discovered a tenement house fire, and, unaided, eXtinguished it with Q pail of water,
 At Southbridge, while many a normal person looked in vain for work, Miss Margaret Czyzewski, 22' blind since she was Q, got a job In the fiingerprint department Of the American Optical company. Trained at famed Perkins Institu- ton for the Blind, she will be able to do her work by sense of touch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29

-NNO~-@~SNGNOT~ eye but jS in no immediate danger, according to hospital authcriteis.
 Believed ThOmastOn Resident
 The dead woman iS also believed Ro nave been Q resident of Thomas ton, but was unidentified ct press hour this afternoon.
 According to the Tneager reports available, the car, sedan with trailer attached, left tho road 6 short distance from Canfcid's drug store and struck the pole. Witnesses said it was almost totally demolished several describing the wreck as the worst ever seen here"
 Rushed to Hospital
 The injured persons were rushed 10 Waterbury hospital for cmer- gcncy treatment by pr. Frank ReiUi,enbach and were admitted 1ust before ii o'clock. Hospital au.. tiIodtieS said they had not learned the identity of the dead woman Constable Robert Reichcrbach, who investigated, could not be reached by telephone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
FIRE DEPT. WAS
 COMPL|MENTED
Chamber of Commerce Ex. tends CongratulatiOn for
 Work at Recent Fire

Praise In the highest terms for the exceedingly fine service ren- dcred" by the fire department at the fire which destroyed the w. L. Hall warehouse and tho J. F. Smith com- pany lumber yard last Saturday night on Commercial street, was received Thursday by Chief Thomas J. Lynch In the form of letter from the Waterbury Chamber Of Commerce. Signed by Secretary Frank J. Green, on behalf of the entire organization, the letter cites the manner in which firemen re- sponded to the first four alarm blaze in the city'S history as "just an. other proof of the skill and etia' ciency and devotion of the Water. bury fire department"
 Chief Credits the Tlremcn
 Tn his reply to Mir. Greens letter, Chief Lynch paid tribute not only to firemen on duty when the alarms were rung in. but also to members of the of shift, many of whom he said, suffered personal loss in cloth. ing badly damaged while fighting the blaze. Commenting on the fire, Chief Lynch Said "The heat in the locality In question was far in ex- cess of anything ever before endured by members of this department"
 Following is the text Of both letters:
 Letter of Praise
 MT. Thomas J. Lynch, chief,
 Waterbury Fire Department
 Waterbury, Conn.
 Dear Chief:
 Permit me, on behalf Of the President, the Board of directors and the membership Of this organ- ization to extend very sincere ap. preciation to you and through you to members of your staff and tho various individual members of the Waterbury Fire Department for the exceedingly fine service rendered ct
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
CAPITAL PAYS
 HONOR TODERN
Last Honors Before Body of War Secretary Is
 Shipped to His Home
BY HOBART c. MoNTEE

Limited Press Staff CcrrespondenD Washington, Aug. 2o-(UP)-oov.. ernment officials joined army and navy officers today in funeral ser' vices for secretary of war George II. bern, first member Of President Roogcyeits cabinet to die ir office. Funeral services will be with full military honorB at Mt Pleasant ConGregat ational church. The body vii Do placed aboard train, with Mn egcort of high officials, for bur' aal Tuesday in Salt Lake City. Dcrn died ThurSday in Waiter Reed hos' pital of complications from influ. Gnza, washington Is in mourning Tor Shc tail, genial. e4-year-old wcs- terner who came to the capitol four ycaFS ago after two terms as gover. nor of Utah. Flags hunb at half staff from oil government nuild-
 Military MOnOrs
 The army will accord Dcrn nilli- tary honorS not given jn Washing. ion since the death Of President Warren c. Harding. While the Rev. RuageiI ]. Clinchy speaks the fun. erai sermon ct { ?. Tily guns at Fort
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
LOYAL|STSARE
 HOLDING FIRM
Spanish Rebels Drove Against run Many Times
 But Failed to Enter
BY HAROLD ETTLTNGER

Copyright, 1895, by United PreSs)
 Biriatou, French. Spanish Fron. tier, August 20 - (UP) = Spanish rebels hurled themselves in vain today against the loyalist defenders of Irun, key to the San Sebastian Arca. It was the fourth day Of at. tack, and they got orders from den- eral Emilio Mola, their commander in chief, to take 1t today or die il the effort. Some died, but the loy. aliStS held fast.
 Fight Flzzled Out
 Foreign LegionnAircs, shock troops of the rebels, began deserting itl some nuSnber to France as the fight iizzled I out Pt noon after hours of fighting.
 Two leaders Of the loyallSt pOpu- iar front and two leaders of the Carllst volunteers on the rebels side went to Hendaye, on the French side, to seek agreement not to Kill hostages and prisoners, whoever won. Foreign diplomats sought ouch an agreement, but they were help.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
WERE LESS DEATHS

Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. 20.-(UP)- Although there have been about 250 more automobile accidents to date this year than last year, the state motor vehicles department today re- ported there have been fewer killed and injured during 1886 than in 1895.
 Figures released by the depart- ment show lO,O64 accidents this year, as against 9,8l7 a year ago; 244 fatalities as against 293 this year: and. T,l89 injured compared with e,424 in 1O36.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
THINKS AUTO
 WAS LINKED

WetherSfieid, Conn. Aug. 2o-(UP) .--Pliny W. Baird, who came here from orleans. Vt, to visit friends, today wondered # his automobile was jinxd ifi some way.
 Leaving Orleans yesterday morn ing Baird had three flat tires be. 6ove he had proceeded very far. He repaired them himself.
 When he got to Hartford, which ad.olns WethcrsheId, he smashed into the rear Of car operated by nladys Busch, 90. Hartford. Her mother, Mrs. Nellie M. Busch coin- plaincd Of c back injury and was aaisan to Gt EEanciS' hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29

sioncr Leo Noonon of that district disqualified himself, In April, 1885, Commissioner Noonan dismissed a compensation claim by the same claimant against the City of New Britain.
 First One In State
 Commissioner Lynch's decision is the first one In the state in q case of the kind and will undoubtedly have great importance in tho dis position of similar compensa ton claims in the future. The only prev. ious legal guide in Connecticut was on opinion by Attorney General Edward J. Daly.
 MT. Daly held that neither the state administering federal relief funds Or the city which directly benefits from them can be held ac. countable for compensation to in. jured employees working on the Varl' ous projects.
 Manning, e structural iron work CT, was seriously injured in Q fall while working on the erection Of a public storage warehouse on liar" ward street, New Britain, He has been totally disabled for two years and will have Q 20 per cent pernlo- nent disability of the back. The State Emergency Relief Commission has made q weekly allowance tc Manning since his Injury and hai paid hospital and medical bills,
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
Final Nelvs Flashes
GIFT OF 11,OOO, ,OOO MARKS

Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. 29.-lUP)--Because "the city has been so good to us," an elderly wo- man now receiving aid from the welfare depart 100000 German marks One of bills was 10,- OO0,0OO mark note T don't know how valuable they are," she said to Alfred F. Kotchen, direc- tor of the legal aid bureau, "but want to give them to the city, to show perhaps in museum"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
O'NE|LL DENIES
 "TURN DOWN.
Rev. Charles E. COughlin Has Given No Decision
 in Congress Case

Terrence J. O'Neill of oxford one of the candidates for the office of congress on the union ticket in the fifth district, denied to The Demo- crat today the report that Rev, Charles Coughlin, famous radio priest, has refused to endorse him on behalf of the N. U. 8. j. Mir, ONeill said that Father Coughlln has given no final answer, on tho qualifications of himself, Frederick W. Pucsey of this city or William B, Dyer of Norfolk,
 F Names With Priest
 The three names are now M Father coushlins hands. Mir. O..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
DIR. JOHNSON INJUBED

New Haven, Conn, Aug. 2e.--(UP) --Dr. Edward Johnson, A. West Ha- ven, is on the danger list at Grace hospital today following an auto- mobile accident in which e car driven by James Monahan. %. this city, struck him as the physician was crossing the street. . Monahan is under arrest charged with driving without . license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29

Moscow, Aug. 20.-(uP)-The So. vict government demanded today that Norway deprive Leon TrotzAy Of the right of Asylum. Othcrwisc, 1t warned, his continued presence in that country may harm friendly relations"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
POPE PIUS STILL BUSY

Castel Gandolfo, Aug. 29.-(UPl-The pope, continuing his activities despite his frail health, gave private audiences to several pre- lates today, including bishops and monsignori:. He also received some pilgrims collectively and several newly-wed couples, as is his custom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
COLE PLAYER MUST PAY

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Aug. 2g.-lUP)-Atter Mrs. Edith Benze Fox told City Court Judge John J. O'Connell, her husband, John, became so tired from golf during his leisure time, he could not take her out for recreation, the court ruled he must pay her $5 week. Fox was pre- sented yesterday on a non-support charge. The couple were married last September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
MONEY
 TO SAVE MONEY
That Is Answer of Presi. dent to Challenge Made
 By Gov. Land0n
By FREDERICK A. STORM Limited Press White House
 fimVnma mnmflNsAtl

Aboard Roosevelt Special, Aug, 2o-(UP)-spending money to save dent Roosevelt today as he prepared money was recommended by Presi- to wind up the first week of a dust bowl inspection tour in conference with South Dakota officials at Pierre, s. D. Pledged to Q long, range planning program of drouth prevention through federal, state and local cooperation, the chief cxecu- tive desired to plac before Tom Berry, cowboy governor of South Dakota, tho views that he and a special committee hold paramount to the solution Of problems now
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
Three Others Are Injured Victim
 Ls Not Identified
Auto Skidded, Struck Pole, Shortly After 10 O'Clock This MOrning-Mrs. Hernia AthertOn of
 ThOmastOn Two Children Hurt

An unidentified woman was killed and another woman and her two children critically injured in automobile accident shortly after 10 o'clock this morning in Woodbury when in which all four riding sdded and struck
 pole On the danger list at Waterbury hospital Leoy Atherton H. his sister Donna B. both suffering fractured street Thoason sustained aceration of the left
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-29
Bombastic Claims Are
 Sent Forth Repeatedly From Each Battlefield
Com. James ~. Lynch ln Important Ruling
Acting for Com. NoOnan of First District He Decides on COmpensatiOn- Relief Work Is Entitled
 to Any Legal Refund

In precedent-setting decision handed down today Compensation Commissioner James M Lynch of the 9th congressional district rules that persons relief are not entitled to receive compensation He dismsses the claim of Michael Manning of New Britain against the State of Con- necticut and the State Emergency Relief Commission
 Commissioner Lynch heard the issues in the case as acting comrnissoner for the first district since Comms