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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16
Subsiding of Idaho Land Reported Stopping

BUHL, Idaho, Aug. 16.-Nature eased today in it's relentless attack against Southern Idaho fertile farm land, but a furious effort to explain the phenomena continued unabat- ed
 The canyon forming action on the farm of H. A. Robertson was less pronounced as the main canyon dropped only a few feet, passing he 200 foot depth,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16
Three CuiIIOtined
 In Germany Today
Charged with Espionage Against Reich
 Government

BERLIN, Germany. Aug. 16. - Three persons were guillotined to- day for espionage against the Reich government.
 Erich John, "A, German and N. John, 25, were convicted of selling military secrets. Wilhelm Firl 43, was charged with subversiye actiyi- ties on behalf of the Communists International with headquarters in Moscow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16
A. vANTANIAN
 ARRIVES HERE
 FOR INTERIOR
Representative of Russian Government to Di-
 rect Hunt
JIMMY MATTERN
 MAKES FAST FLIGHT
Signals from Lost Plane Are Reported to Have
 Been Picked Up

BULLETIN - FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Aug. 16.-Jimmy Mat tern, with his plane refueled, Is ready to take off on search for the Russian fIiers as soon as he receives weather reports from Arctic stations. The weather at Point Barrow is reported favor able for 8 flight over the ice- fields with 8 5000 ceiling broken only by light clouds. Mattern intends to fly along the l48sh meridian.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16
. . . . . . APPRECIATION

. The following radiogram has { . been received through the { . United States Coast Guard cut ( . ter Haida, now in port, from ( . the cutter Tallapoosa which (
 . sailed for the south Sunday { . morning at g o'clock: { . Officers and men extend {
 . appreciation to the people of { . Juneau and Douglas for all the ( . pleasant relations enjoyed by {
 . this unit while stationed at Ju- { . neau." (
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16
JUNEAU CENTER, SOVIET PLIERS SEARCH
Chinese Keep Smelling Japan Forces, Shangha
Additional Air Mail Routes
 Are NO,v Planned for 4ldska

i. WASHINGTON. Aug. Is. - The Senate has passed and sent to the White House, for the signature of the President, the bill recommend ed by the Post Office Department for improving the Alaska air mail service.
 The bill would permit the Post
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16
Tax Returns to Be
 Sinnp!ied This Year

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Treas- ury officials are arranging to short- en the long line of taxpayers who customarily throng collection offices on March IS. This year they will issue a new simplified tax return to distribute on January 2.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16
CONFIDENT

Should Murphy decide to seek a second term as Governor, he will be up for reelection next year. Along with the gubernatorial race, Congressional elections are coming up in 1888.
 With Republicans preparing to make the issue one of law and or der" attacking national as well as state Democratic administrations for alleged assistance to illegal and violent CIO tactics" Michiganders are anticipating the fiercest political warfare since Henry Ford waged a losing contest against Truman New berry for a seat in the United States Senate back in 1918.
 Michigan Republican leaders are expressing confidence that they can beat Murphy if he runs in 1888 and wrest several seats in Congress from Democratic incumbents. Their big ambition is to have the state, bulwark of the COP. in pre-de- pression days, set the pace for Re- publican rejuvenation throughout the country. Victory in l938, they say, would also be a big boost for native son Vandenburg toward a nomination.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16

master General to place surcharge on such mail to provide for the cost of the special service up to maxi mum of 30 cents an ounce.
 The Post Office Department re- ported that it proposed several ads ditional routes in Alaska if the au- thority was granted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16
BUSINESS TO
 HOLD UP WELL

CLEVELAND, O., Aug. Is. - Col. Leonard F. Ayres, president of the Clevland Trust Company pre- dicted that business activity will hold up we'll during the remaining months of the year"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16
BOMB ExpLODES

CHICAGO, H., Aug. 16.-One man was killed and woman seriously injured when an aerial bomb ex- ploded accidentally into crowd of several hundred persons at a gay religious festival.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16
Barber Returns
 Mug 50 Years Old

MEDINA, Ohio, Aug. 16.-C. E. Horn, seventy-three, of Cleveland, needed shave. Henry Schuler, sev- enty-two, a barber, began to father Horns face.
 Well, I'm son-of-a-gun," said Schuler, stopping suddenly. He walked to shelf, brought back a mug with Horns name on it.
 I've been waiting fifty years for you to come after this,' he said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16
OHIO WOMAN
 INDICTE ON
 TWO KILLINGS
Seven Deaths Still Unex- plained in Cincinnati
 Mass Murders

CINCINNATI, C., aug. 16.-Mrs. Anna Hahn, 3l-year-old former house maid, was indicted today by the Grand Jury on two charges, one for the staying of George Sellman, CT, who died suddenly July 6 and the other for the death of Jacob Wagner. 78-year-old teamster on June 3.
 The indictments followed evidence which Prosecutor Dudley Mills Ou- cault called the biggest mass mur- der in this country"
 Other unexplained deaths under scrutiny concern four elderly Ger man men with whom Mrs. Hahn admitted being friendly.
 CINCINNATI, O., Aug. 16. - The Grand Jury received from Assistant Prosecutor Frank J. Guswieler "evi- dence in more than one case" gath cred in a far-reaching investigation resulting in a warrant charging Mrs. Anna Hahn with the poison staying of George Sellman.
 Police have inquired into the deaths of eleven persons from mys- terious illness. Others were mostly elderly persons of German descent.
 Guswieler declined to say what other fatalities may be considered.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16
SIP AGENTS ON TRIP

Among the 48 members of the Christian Endeavor Union party making an Alaskan roundtrip aboard the steamer Baranof are MT. and Mrs. N. Kinell MT. Kinell is Assistant G eneral Passenger Agent for the Southern Pacific Railroad
 The word electricity is derived from electron, the Greek work for amber.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16
MAYBE HE WAS SMART

Before the boom for Ali Landon as the Kansas Coolidge began sweeping Republican delegates like a prairie fire, Vandenburg was in- cluded in virtually every list of leading COP. presidential possibil- ities for 1886. When the Michigan Senator said he was not a candi- date for the nomination many poli- tical wiseacres opined that he chose to wait until 1940, when Republican victory prospects might be much rosier.
 Vandenberg furthermore announc- ed he would not accept second place on the ticket, and thus he escaped the heavy political handicap which is the traditional fate of badly defeated candidates for both the presidency and the vice-presidency. So today he is included in most top brackets of potential Republi- can white hopes for 1940.
 Governor Murphys devotion to the New Deal and his close friend ship with the President has result ed in periodical guessing by political onlookers that he was slated for appointment to high governmental posts ranging from Postmaster General to Supreme Court Justice.
 And in recent months there has been some talk that the 44-year-old bachelor, who is sweet campaign CT, might be possible Democratic Presidential nominee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16

The radio distress call = written SOS-was adopted in 1903.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16
POLITICAL BINOCULARS
 ARE ON MICH.
Gov. Murphy and Senator Vandenburg to Be Gen.
 ter of Attraction
By PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON. Aug. Is. = The political oracles will be turning their binoculars toward Michigan a good deal in the next two or three years.
 They will be watching the move ments of two big time Wolver- inc politicos-silver- -haired Senator Arthur H. Vandenburg, who is rat- cd among top-ranking Republican presidential possibilities for l94o, and sorrel- topped Governor Frank Murphy, who has lofty position as an inner circle" Rooseyeltian
 They will be on the lookout also for signs of the political strength of CIO in the land of the first big sit-down strike-the General Mot ors factory occupation which her. aided John L. Lewis 1897 drive for enrolment of industrial workers un- der his banner.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-16

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
OBITUARY

Louis Minnaman of Providence, R l., Mrs. Raymond Houghton, Miss Florence Parker and Miss Eleanor Parker of this city: one brother Ernest Clark of Los Angeles, Cal. one sister, Mrs. Albert Clark oi Middlebury and two grandchildren
 The funeral will be held from the Alderson Funeral Home. 7C Central avenue on Monday after noon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. John C. Walker officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday evening between 2 and o'clock and on Sunday between 2 and 4 and 2 and g o'clock.
 MORRIS-Word has been re- ceived here of the death of Mrs. James A. Morris. 92, former resident of this city, on Monday, in Los An- geles, Calf. She was the widow of James E. Morris, who died at his home on Cooke street 8 number of years ago. Mrs. Morris at one time
 made her home in this city with her niece, Mrs. H. M. Steele of Freder- ick street. While living here, Mrs, Morris was an active member of Trinity Episcopal church.
 She is also survived by another niece, Mrs. Franklin D. Howell of Los Angeles, Calif., and by several grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
 Burial will be in Waterbury at the convenience of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

DONOVAN-Mrs. Jennie (Simp- Son) Donovan, 52, of 632 Bank street, wife of John Donovan, died
 yesterday morning at St. Mary's hospital after several months ill., ness. She was the daughter of MT and Mrs. Joseph Simpson of Rey- holds Bridge and made her home in that community until 8 short time ago.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Don ovan is survived by three sons, Mel win. Frank and John; two daughters, Eunice and May, all of Waterbury; her mother; three sisters, Mrs Charlotte Doyle, Mrs. Susan Knowles, and Mrs. Lillian Heinze; and four brothers, Henry, Joseph and John Simpson of Thomaston' and Frank Simpson of Waterville.
 Funeral arrangements are incom- plete.
 PARKER-Mrs. Gertrude Clark Parker, 60, of 94 Cherry street died early this morning at her home, She was born in Bellvale, N. r., the daughter of Sara and Sprague Clark. She was member of the Second Congregational church and the Lily of the Valley lodge.
 Mrs. Parker is survived by her husband, George A. Parker, two sons, Ernest M., and George A., of this city; four daughters, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
LOMDARDS PLAN
 TERMINAL HERE.
Trucking Concern Pur' Chases MiII Street Prop.
 erty, Playground

Lombard Brothers. local. trucking concern. hes purchased 8 laEge piece of property on NH street, ops posite Pond street, from Industrial Properties. Inc. The deal was con- ilrnied ofiicially today by the truck ing concern.
 The Arzn plans to erect . modern trucking terminal on the land, but no definite plans for building have yet been made. The property in- cludes Q frontage of approximately 800 feet on Mill street, and extends back to the Mad river. The size oi the property will permit the erec- tton of . large building as . ter minal and yet allow room for stor- age, out.buildings and driveways.
 The land was formerly property of the American Mills Co. It has not been used in recent years ex- cept as . playground. The amount involved in the transaction was not revealed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
VITO NOLI DIES
 AT HOME TODAY
Woodnlen of the World Member to Be Buried
 Monday Morning

Vito Noli, 70, old time Italian resident of the city, died at his home, 86l North Main street, this morning after 8 brief illness. He was born in Italy, but came to this country A years ago, making his first residence in the city of New York. Two years later he came to Waterbury and has since made his home in the northern section of the city where he had 8 wide circle of friends.
 He was a cabinet maker at first and then entered the ranks of building contractors, but for the past 30 years has been a familiar figure in the north end as pro- prietor of a grocery store, later transferring his activities in busi- ness to the disposal of hardware and paint. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
Brass Workers Union
 Meets Here I tomorrow
First Social Affair, Informal Dance Planned Saturday
 Night -Brainard's Bond Raised to $2,SO0

cies of the Mine, Mil and Shelters organization, the bond on financial secretary-treasurer Philip Brainard has been raised from q, 900 to $2,5OO 1t was announced this morning by Alex Casllin, local 0. I. O. organizer.
 The local organizer pointed out today that since the passage of the Wagner act the local organization has seen a substantial increase in membership and that in order to in- sure members of its straightforward financial policy 1t was decided to increase the bond.
 The local union will hold a meet. ing for all local factory groups to- morrow afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock and all members have been advised to como early for the seating capacity of the hall at 63 Spencer avenue will be limited.
 Tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock the first social affaiy of the local Brass Workers union will take place in the form of a dance. A special entertain inent program has been planned by William Feltlnann, chairman of the arrangements committee. Music viii be furnished by Jack Fitzgerald and his orchestra.
 At the meeting tomorrow after noon the reports of the entertain ment committee and the committee on by-laws will be read. Workers from the Scovill, Chase, American Brass, Waterbury Shoe Hardware and the Waterbury Manufacturing companies will be in attendance.
 Three thousand copies of the lat. est edition of the Peoples Press" will be distributed at several fac- tory gates this noon and this after noon. In this weeks issue will be several notes about the progress of the union in Waterbury, particularly in regard to the number of group meetings held for the various fac- tory groups.
 The issue also states that char ter hes been granted to the Bridge port Brass Workers Union by the United Mine, Mil and Shelter Workers organization, another c. I. Q. afaliate in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
FUNERALS

The funeral of Adrian r. Wolff, former mechanical superintendent and engineer at the scovill Manu- facturing company, was held this morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Belleville funeral home, 60 East Clay street, to St. Ann's church at 10 o'clock where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Edmund Wolff, 6. J., assisted by Rev. Ubald Laurion and Rev. Der. trand Parent. A special musical program was rendered by the choir with Mrs. James Kelley as soloist rendering Pie JeSu" and Marcel Doucette rendered Farewell" at the recessional. Seated in the sanctu- ary were: Reverends P. A. Lamon- tagne, Charles F. Kenney, 8. J., and Richard Scully
 Honorary pallbearers, all mem. bers of the Scovill Toreman's asso- ciation, were: Joseph Black, William Black, William Colina, w. M. Goss, William Price, Joseph Stanley, Charles Warner and Glen Wayne.
 The pallbearers were: Albert Lusher, Edward, Joseph, Armand, Harold and Adolph Wolff.
 Burial was in old St. Josephs cemetery with committal services by Father Wolff.
 The funeral of Frank Abbiati will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Maiorano funeral home, 267 Bank street. The burial will be in New Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Jessie R. Pierce was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, with Rev. Theodore o. Bobilin pastor of the First Methodist church officiat- ing. The body was then taken by train to Copake, N. r., where further services will be held tomor. row at 1:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Pine Plains, cemetery, Pine Plains, N. Y.
 The funeral of Harry Chicknick will be held tomorrow morning at g o'clock at the Delinks funeral home IF Congress avenue. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mildred M. Slavin, 2, daughter of High Sheriff and Mrs. Edward J. Slavin of Mil- ford, were held this morning at 8:3O o'clock from the Cox, Smith & Crimmins funeral home, l2S7 Chapel street. New Haven to St. Louis where 8 solemn high mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in Milford.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Lewis Sackett of Myrtle Beach, Mil- ford, were held yesterday at 1:30 o'clock from the Nettleton funeral home, Milford. Burial was in the family plot, Wonx Springs cemetery, Marion.
 The funeral of Vito Colucci will be held tomorrow morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the home, 1l0 Division street, to St, Lucy'S church where a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

1 Beatrice LoRusso NolI: e son Vito Jr- president of the graduating class at Fordham university where lne is . student: two dau1hterE. Mrs James C0viello. and Mrs. Domenic CovieIlo of this city: and Q sister, Mrs. Rocco Loffred0 Of ossinlng. N. Y.
 The funeral will take place from the home Monday morning, to St. Lucy's church where . solemn high mass of requiem win be celebrated,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
BARNARD CLASS
 PRESENTS PLAY

A play entitled, Lets Plant c Tree" was given recently ato Barn. ard school by the pupils of grade four, it was announced today. Those who took part were Gordon La Pointe, Ruth Liftin, Walter Ro- manauskas, Doris LeBonte, Antoin- cite Lorens, Doris Bayard, Felix Nordello, Joseph Babiy, Lorraine Foley, Hugh McLennan. Lorraine Foley, Doris LeBonte, and Ruth Life tin also took part in special ex- hibition dance entitled, "The Par ade of the Wooden Soldiers"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, si PROBATE COURT. April 22nd.

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, es.
 PROBATE COURT. April 22nd. A.
 EsTrxTiE rssriE or CHIEF TWO MOON MERIDAS, late of Waterbury, in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of HELEN G. MERIDAS, Executrix, represent ing said estate to be insolvent, and praying for the appointment of commissioners to receive and decide upon the claims of tho creditors Of said estate, as per application on ille more fully appears, It is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Ofiice in Waterbury. in said District, on tho 2Sth day of April. A. D. 1887. at 10 o'clock in the fore noon (standard Time), and that no. tIce be given of tho pendency of said application. and tho time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing this order one time iii some newapnper having a circulation tn said District, also by leaving with or by mailing in registered letters, poatage prepaid from Waterbury, sa copy of thls order to all creditors of said estate, on or before the S3rd day .cf April. 1887.
 MARGunRrrE N, EAHy:, .,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

have bee1 numerous conferences, nothing definite has been done to authorize the census. He believes that the interest of the president will be necessary to undertake such project. Senator Lonergan said, after conferring with census officials, that he was of the opinion that an &C., curate census cold be taken within six months although results could not be tabulated in less than one or two years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
REQUESTS CENSUS
 ONUNEMPLOYMENT
Senator LOnergan Carries Appeal for Survey 10
 President Roosevelt

Washington, D. O., April g. .--Re- newing his request for an unemploy- ment census, Senator Lonergan CD Connecticut, in a communication tc the president today asserted that nc accurate statistics regarding ulaer1- ployment or employment" are avail able.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

Upon the recommendation of the board of trustees of the Waterbury Brass Workers Union, local 2Sl of the United Mine, Mill ana Smelter Workers. Q 0. I. O. afflliate, and in keeping with the general strict poli-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
U. s. Senator

The senator asked the president to consider various plans which
 have been submitted to him by the census bureau, the works progress administrators and sother federal of f1cials.
 Senator Lonergan stated that al- though there are six bills pending in congress which would authorize an unemployment census, and there
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

time and other details lo bo 1l- nounccd later. Burial wiIl lnRs place
 in the family plot ln Calvary ceInetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
Qo HkKWIRE

Porter Hall and CoIln Tsplsy to- day were added Co the cast Of paFn~ mounts Hotel HayWiro," in which Leo Carrillo. Mary Carlsle and Lynne Overman are featured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

More than S50,OOO marriages were
 solemnized in England and Wales ! in the last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
MASSES

first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Saturday morning at o'clock, at St. Patrick's church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Anna Gilmartin.
 requiem will be celebrated Monday morning, April 26, at 7:30 o'clock, at St. Francis xavier's church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Mary Kelly Condon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss.
 PROBATE COURT, April 22nd, A.

O10IHxCI Or' w WA1G0bOnIe BSs
 PROBATE COURT, April 22nd. A.
 ESTATE OF MICHAEL KENNY. late of the Town of Waterbury, in said District, deceased.
 The Administrator, having exhib- ited his account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 ORDERED That the 1st day of forenoon, standard time. at the Pro- bate Oftice in Waterbury. be and the same is. assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said account, and the Court directs the Administrator to give notice thereof. by publishing this order in some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said District. and by leaving with. or, by mailing In registered letters addressed to each of the persons interested, and residing without. the Probate Dis order, all at least 2 days before said day of hearing.
 JOHN J. HOWARD. 4-23-1t Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
Legal Notices

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS- TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO EsTATE of ELLEN FARRELL. late of the town of Waterbury. in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for set- clement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly att tested, within said time, will be de. barred a recovery. All persons in. debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 PATRICK F. SUGRUE, 4-21-3t Administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
DIED

NOLI-In this city, April 23, 1887. Vito Noli, of 861 North Main street. Funeral Monday morning, from the home to St. Lucy's church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 PARKER In this city, April 23. 1887. Mrs. Gertrude Clark Parker of 94 Cherry Street. Funeral Mon- day afternoon from Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Burial in new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

The funeral of Vito Colucci will be held tomorrow morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the home, 1l0 Division street. to St. Lucy'S church where a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Lewis Sackett of Myrtle Beach, Mil ford, were held yesterday at 1:30 o'clock from the Nettleton funeral home, Milford. Burial was in the family plot, Wonx Springs cemetery ! Marion.