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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
Elliott Speer Murder May
 Be Joined With 'NeU Crime

preaching celebration, scheduled for one week ill August. A development during the past three months, po- lice said, has seen several anony- nous fanatical letters.
 Investigators refused to disclose whether Norton had been among re- cipients of the letters. He has been an active churchman throughout his 25 years as cashier of Mount Hermon and since his retirement last August. Last Tuesdays assault occurred on his return from a meet ing of the Franklin County Congre- gational Society.
 Three similar letters were receiv- ed prior to the Speer murder by the Rev. Charles c. Connor, retired Unitarian minister and a moderate liberal, after he published a theo- logical treatise in Northfleld news paper.
 "There was no connection, as far as I know, between that and the murder of pr. Speer," Dr. Connor said. Tt was purely theological discussion"
 Meanwhile, police disclosed that they were investigating the possible ity that Norton's assailant had an accomplice. The disclosure followed interception of telephone messages in three ctateS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01

Greenfield, Mass, June 1-UP0 Investigators today delved into the clash of liberalism and conserv- atism at Mount Hermon School For Boys in their search for 8 motive for shotgun assault attempt on a former official week ago.
 While concentrating on the pur- ported murder attempt on s. Allen Norton, 66, retired cashier of Mount Hermon, police admitted the same clash of politics may have lain be- hind the still-unsolved shotgun murder of Headmaster Elliott Speer in September 1884.
 Thomas E. Elder, 60, who retired as dean of Mount Hermon after the Speer murder, has been charged with the Norton assault and is free in $10,0O0 bail pending district court trial Thursday.
 The investigation came as Mount Hermon prepared to celebrate the centenary of the birth of it's con- servative founder, Dwight L. Moody, the evangelist. The liberal element was introduced into the school by pr. Speer despite the opposition ot ''old guard" conservatives.
 Though Dr. Speer presumably had quilted the controversy before his murder. 1t was revived hv tha ar-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
BREAK OF VATICAN WITH GER MANY

Berlin, June 1-(UP)-A possible rupture of normal diplomatic rela- tions between Germany and the Vatican was threatened in a note to the Holy See, published here to- day. The note was in response to the Vatican's reaction to Germany's protest against the recent speech of Cardinal Mundelein of Chicago, belittling Fuehrer Adolf Hitler.
 The note expressed keen Sur- prise and shock to think that the Vatican left the German represen- tation without answer on the pre- text that the cardinal merely re- ciprocated attacks ill 8 like man. ner-a theory which is unSubstan- tiated, unjustified and incorrect" l" The note declared the Vatican thereby backed up unqualified pub lie attacks by one of its highest dignitaries on the head of the Ger man state."
 It concluded by saying that as long as no redress is given, "this unexpected attitude of the Holy See may make impossible the continua- tion of normal relations between Germany and the Vatican. The Holy See alone is responsible for this development"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
HAS BEEN NAMED
 AN INSTRUCTOR

Cambridge, Mass, June 1-UPo -Df. William Bollay, an expert in airplane design and aeronautics in- structor at California Institute of Technology, has been appointed in- strictor in applied mechanics at Harvard Graduate school of en- gineertng for three years beginning September 1.
 pr. Bollay has been on the stan of the California Institute since 1883 and has served as consultant engineer to its aStrophysics council on problems connected with design of the new 20O-inch telescope dome. He also is consulting engineer for an aircraft company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
ARCH DIOCESE IS
 |CREA ATED BY POPE
Bishop Mooney Named First Archbishop of New
 Regime for Detroit

Washington, June 1.-(UP)-The Most Rev. Amleto Giovanni Cicog- mani, apostolic delegate to the Unit- ed States, announced today that Pope Plus XI has elevated the Most Rev. Edward Mooney, bishop of Rochester, to be the first archbishop of the newly-created archdiocese of Detroit.
 In addition, Pope Plus, acting on the occasion of his 80th birthday yesterday, created new diocese of Lansing, Mich, and named the Most Rev. Joseph H. Albers, D. D., auxil- iary bishop of Cincinnati, as the first bishop of that new diocese.
 The Rev. Walter A. Foery, s. T. L., Ph. D., pastor of Holy Rosary church, Rochester, N. Y, was named bishop of Syracuse, N. Y, succeed ing the Most Rev. John A. Duffy, who recently was transferred to be bishop of Buffalo.
 With the constituting of Detroit as an archbishopric. Pope Plus cre- ated new ecclesiastical province made up of rhe entire state ot Mich igan and including the archdiocese of Detroit and the dioceses of Grand Rapids, Marquette and Lansing.
 Archbishop Mooney, who will be the ecclesiastical head of the new province, has had a long and varied career as a prelate of the Catholic church. He was born in 1882 at Mt. Savage, Md. anc was ordained a priest in Rome, in 1909
 Rests Comfortably
 Castel Gandolfo, Italy, June 1.-- (UP)-Pope Plus XI rested com- fortably at his summer home today, while physicians denied chat his condition had become alarming.
 The pontiff cancelled radio broadcast and speech to inaugu- rate the Papal Academy of Sciences on his 80th birthday yesterday, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
Famous MarriageW WiH
 Take Place Thursday
Final Touches Are Being Given to Arrangements; Ceremony to Be Performed at l:3O a. m. (6:3O
 A. M. EDT)-Very Simple Exercises
BY WEBB MILLER

Copyright 1857, By Un1ted FreSS)
 Monts, France, June l-tU.P0 - The Duke of Windsor, his charac- teristic nervousness intensified by impatience, paced the floor in the Chateau De Cande smoking cigar cites today, while the finishing touches were put on plans for his marriage 48 hours hence to Mrs Wallis Warfeld, the 4l-year-old American born divorcee sor whom he gave up the throne of the Britt iSh Empire.
 It was announced today that the ceremony would be held at 11:30 a. m. (6:3O A. M. EDT instead of noon as previously arranged.
 Herman L. Rogers, spokesman for the Duke, explained that the earlier hour was selected because it was more convenient. Presumably 1t fits better with the honeymoon train schedule.
 Startling Contrast
 His marriage-in a foreign coun- try and in 8 language not his own will be in startling contrast to the glittering pomp and pageantry which would have attended mar riage in Westminster Abbey had he remained King Edward VIII and not chosen the twice-divorced American woman for a bride.
 Thursdays marriage will be com pletely devoid of pomp, and will have no religious ceremony. It will
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
NO FATALITIES
 MEMORIAL DAY
Despite Heavy Traffic City There Were No
 Serious Crashes

Despite the heaviest traffic in years Waterbury escaped without a single fatal accident over the Memo rial day weekend, and authorities today commended motorists for their care. The police accident squad re- ported number of motor vehicle mishaps but almost all were of the minor variety. Hospitals had num- Der of accident cases but none of the injured was critically hurt. Police made many arrests for motor vehicle law violations.
 Traffic poured through the city in streams Saturday, Sunday and yes- terday. Police managed to keep the lines of cars moving in steady fash ion and there were no important tie-upS. Thousands of Waterbur- ians enjoyed motor trips to distant points over the weekend, while many others were among the throngs which crowded lake, shore and country resorts all over the state.
 Two Hot Days
 The weatherman smiled on the holiday celebrators by making Sum- day and Monday the two hottest days of the year. A hot sun shone
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
(By United Press)

Eight persons died violently in Connecticut over Memorial Day weekend while scores of others were injured in accidents.
 Automobiles killed four persons; two men were drowned; another committed suicide: and a New Bri- tain town farm inmate died in a fall.
 Anthony Yucas, g, Bridgeport, died at Bridgeport hospital of ln- juries suffered in an automobile ac- cident early Sunday.
 Others killed by cars were Thomas. J. O'Connor, Stamford; Lewis s Futile, 26, Middletown; and Joseph Brodeur, 83. West War wick, R. T.. who was killed at Plain field.
 Frank Celotto, g, New Haven. dived from a rowboat in Lake Quinnipaug, North Guilford, and failed to return to the surface. State police sought his body today Celotto, a member of the National Guard, was attending an outing of his regiment.
 George !. Conlan. lS, was drown
 in the Mill River at New Haven His body was recovered.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
Drinking Is AUowed At Restaurant Bars House Passed Bill Today to Permit Drinking at Bars in Hotels, Clubs, Restaurants Governor Puts
 Veto on Some Measures

Hartford, Conn, June 1.:-(UP)- The House today approved 8 sep arate bill providing for stand-up drinking by men only at bars in restaurants.
 Another measure, also passed, in- cluuded the same provisions for. ho- tels and clubs and likewise banned women from service at any bar.
 The restaurant feature, passed earlier by the senate and elinliri- ater by the House, came as a sur prise. The vote 135 to B.. It had been expected the dry rural forces would have sufficient strength to against defeatt he provision.
 Other Rules
 The main bill, aside from pre- scribing where liquor may be sold over the bar, and to whom, deSig- mated a minor as any person under 21 years; declared a vote on local option be continuous for one year after being taken, and prescribed the qualifications of persons em- ployed where liquor is sold.
 The first contestable bill, permit ting rear and side doors on taverns to be used for emergency or de- livery purposes only. was approved unanimously.
 One Bill Defeated
 The second, allowing any type of sign to be displayed on the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
Eight Persons Met Violent Deaths n State Yesterday

Charles Raymond, 56, Stamford, committed suicide by inhaling car- bon monoxide gas from his car, ac- cording to the medical examiner.
 Charles Neurath, AS, died of a fractured skull when he tried to climb into a third floor window If the New Britain town home.
 37 in New England
 Boston, June 1-(UP) = Thirty seven persons met violent death in New England over the holiday weekend as more than 100000 sought relief from heat wave at beach and mountain resorts.
 Automobile accidents and drown ings each accounted for IS deaths. Five deaths were attributed to the sweltering heat. One person conn., mitted suicide another died as a result of fall.
 Automobile traffic was the heav- fest since last summer. On the New buryport turnpike. 3200 automobiles an .1our-the highest traffic count in its history--passed given point last night until severe trafic jam shortly after 10 p. m. halted all traffic over q l0-mile section for more than an hour. The jam was attributed to road construction at Lynnfleld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
INSANE CONNECTS
 BACK IN PRISON

Warwick, R. l., June 1.-(UP)- Four insane convictS, recaptured IA hours after their escape, were back at Howard State Hospital today.
 Arthur Rumrilard, 30, who was shot in the arm when he attempted to ice, and Austin Roby, 25, were captured early yesterday on high way in Warwick's Greenwood sec tion. only two miles from the hos pital.
 A few minutes earlier, Armando Ceci. 39, and Frank Barry, 46, had been found hiding behind tomb stones in 8 nearby Swedish ceme- tery.
 The quartet escaped late Sunday by subduing three attendants with mop handles, lowering themselves from window with a canvas rope and scaling 20-foot wall.
 Rumrilafd, Roby and Barry were committed by banditry and Ceci, for feloniops assault.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
REFUGEES CROWD
 ALL HIGHWAYS
Flee From Their Blasted City of Almeria; Whole
 Town in Ruins
By IRVING PFLAUM (Copyright 1887 by United PreSs)


 Almeria, Spain, June 1-(UPl- Long columns of refugees, made up of men and women who feared an- other German bombardment from the sea, wended northward from this ruined, deserted city today. So abject was their fear, that hundreds had spent the night in caverns in the rocky hill overlooking the Med- iterranean.
 Among the hundred seriously wounded by the 300 sheels that came crashing into this town of 45,- 900 population before dawn yeSter- day, were several Americans, mem- bers of social service organization. The official toll stood at 20 dead, 100 wounded critically, 50 wounded less seriously. But bodies still were being taken from the ruins and there was no assurance that the final death count would not be higher.
 Deserted City
 I arrived here last night by plane from Valencia, coming into a desert- ed city, its narrow, cobble-stoned streets filled with wreckage, its ruined houses empty, black and sic lent. Civil Governor Gabriel Moron
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
DEGREES ARE TO
 BE CONFERRED

Providence, R. l.. June 1-U.PJ Assistant U. s. Attorney General Joseph B. Keenan, who was instru- mental in solving the Boettcher and Urschel Kidnapping cases, and Dr. John Donley, New England psy- chiatrist and neurogolist, will re- ceive honorary degrees at the 18th commencement exercises at Provi- dence College, June 10. it was an- nounced today.
 Keenan, native of Pawtucket, R.. l., and a former Cleveland, O., res- ident, graduated from Brown Uni- versity and Harvard Law school.
 Dr. Donley graduated from Seton Hall College, South Orange, N. J., and University of Pennsylvania. He is president of the Rhode Island Society of Neurology and former director of the state public welfare department.
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DANBURY MAYOR
 TO BE DECIDED

Danbury, Conn, June 1-(U.P0- More than score of democratic leaders meet tonight with Judge Thomas A. Heating. town chairman, to select a candidate for mayor in the June elections occasioned by the death of mayor-elect Byron w. Aus tin, "A hours after his election.
 Former Mayor G. Walter Morgan was seen likely to get the nomina- ton.
 Mayor Adam Roth, republican defeated by Austin and holding over in office until a successor is named, may be renominated by the republicans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
Ready to Accept Any Chal- lenge Given Them in
 Civil War Zone GERMANY SATISFIED
 AT HER REPRISAL. Italy Is Prepared to Rush Fleet in to Give Ger
 many Help

Berlin, June l. (UP) - A German fleet was en route to the Mediterranean today and more ships were loading with ammunition, to accept any challenge that might be given them in the Spanish Civil war zone. All ships had orders during the present tension to fire on an ap- preaching Loyalist airplane or warship. It was said that Germany's future action depended entirely on developments. For the present, 1t was said, the govern ment was satisfied with its bom- bardment of Almeria in reprisal for the bombing of the battleship Deutschland by Spanish Loyalist air. planes. Any further provocation, however, will be met with further reprisals it was made plain.
 All sources emphasized the close cooperation that might be expected in any development between Nazi Germany and fascist Italy.
 Marshal to Visit Italy
 Marshal Werner von Blomberg minister of war, is to leave for Rome tomorrow on an ofiicial visit to Premier Beaito Mussolini- ni--arranged before the crisis and Will be avail able for any decision. ssl-' For the present warship move- meits were not published but it was understood that g number of war ships already had left for Spain. Others were taking on war loads of munitions ready for start.
 Today's newspapers take the view
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
s. Z. POLL DIES
 OF PNEUMONIA
Famous Theatrical Mag nate Passed Away Yes-
 terday at WOOdmOnt

Woodmont, Conn, June 1-(UP)- Sylvester z. Poli, who laid the foundation of a great theatrical fortune as a poor Italian immigrant boy working in a wax museum, was dead today from pneumonia.
 His first independent enterprise as a young man was to open mus cum and theater in a remodeled church at Troy, N. Y. When he re- tired, less than ten years ago, it was estimated his fortune was well in excess of $30,000,000.
 First Conn. Theater
 Destruction of his Troy enterprise by fire brought him to New Haven where he opened the Chamber of Horrors" in a small centrally lo- cated store. Within a, year he forlnd-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
AMELIA EARHART
 STARTED TODAY
Got Away on Her World Flight Just Before '
 This Morning
By JACK woLIsToN

United Press Stan COrreSp0ndenU
 Municipal Airport, Miami, Fla. June 1-(UP)-Amelia Earhart shot her twin -motored monoplane to- ward San Juan, Puerto Rico today. beginning a second attempt to fly around the world. The boyish- looking flyer put her $80,000 ship through dawn test of nearly an hour, checking the motors and in- struments before deciding to launch the 28,0OO-mile trip that is sched- uled to terminate at Oakland, Calf.
 Miss Earhart lifted her plane the one she crashed March 20 in Hawaii lalting her first attempt to circle the globe-fronl the runways at municipal airport at 6:56 8. m. GDTQ
 Her First Message
 At TAO a. m. she messaged Pan American Airways by radio:
 "Everything okay. We are on our way"
 Pan American was unable to de- termine her position at the time the message was received. but she re- ported her course was south and had been south since her take-off.
 An hour later Pan American re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
HITS
 TAX TAX EvAS|ON|S
Exposes Devices of Weal- thy to Duck Their Share
 of Income Tax
By SANDOR S. KLEIN United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, June 1.-(UP)-Pres- ident Roosevelt today asked con- gress for new legislation at this session to halt widespread tax eva sion and avoidance by minority of very rich individuals"
 MT. Roosevelt also requested that the treasury be given "all authority necessary" to expand and complete a preliminary investigation which he said revealed methods employed to escape federal levies.
 Efforts at evasion of tax liability have been "so widespread an do amazing both in their boldness and their ingenuity" he said, that further action without delay seems imperative" The president addressed a special message to congress which was read while he still was in Hyde Park.
 Methods Are Many
 Methods of tax evasion are many, he said, but all are alike :n that they result in shifting the tax load to the shoulders of others less able to pay"
 MT. Roosevelt urged congress to grant the treasury full power to summon witnesses and compel their testimony in an investigation of tax evasions estimated to have cost the government between $200, 0,000,0 900 and $40O,000,0OO in revenue this fiscal year.
 He did not mention the possibility of a congressional committee aid- ing in the proposed inquiry.
 MT. Roosevelt quoted the late Su- prenie Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes definition of taxes as What we pay for civilized society"
 "Too many individuals" the pres ident said, want the civilization at
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01

ent positions when the final session of the Legislature is held.
 Action on the judgeships took place today when Senator Raymond J. Devlin of New Haven was elevated from the city court bench of that city to the court of common pleas, succeeding Judge Ralph Munger who was advanced to superior court.
 It was also learned today that although there is a tendency in the senate to throw the appointment of judges into the lap of Governor Will bur L. Cross, regardless of the out come there will not be any shift whatsoever in the makeup of the city court benches of Hartford, Wat erbury and New Britain.
 Sen. Culhane Objected
 The only opposition to the propo- sal of the judiciary committee, it was learned, was raised by Senator George T. Culhane of Waterbury who has been requesting a change in the bench of that city, and that he has already mentioned someone to replace Judge Edward J. Mascolo. TEjs was brought out by one of the (Continued on Page N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
LED PARADE

Stafford Springs. Conn. June l.-- (UP)-William Benton, 60. led the annual Memorial day parade for the 18th consecutive year here yester- day. When it was about te disband he collapsed from effect of the heat.
 Taken to John Memorial hospital his condition was said to be not serious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
MAYOR McLEVY
 TAKES HIS TIME

Bridgeport, Conn. June l--tUP0 Mayor Jasper McLevy, newly elected national chairman of the right-wing socialist democratic fed- eration organized late last week at Pittsburgh, said today 1t probably would be close to two weeks before he woul ddecide what policies to adopt to speed creation of new Socialist party.
 The socialist democratic fedora ton has disqualified from the na- tjonal sociality party, whose nation. al executive committee is cOl1trOlled by left-wing socialists
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
PEACE REICNS IN
 STEEL RIOT ZONE
Five Dead Is Toll of Clash l; Brutal Murder Says
 John L. Lewis
BY BOYD LEWIS

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Chicago, June 1-An unificial peace arose today in the wake of the Chicago steel riots. Five men dead, and 97, including 9 police men, were recovering from injuries. Strikers insisted the police officers who fired fatal shots into their ranks before the Republic Steel company gates be charged with murder. Police announced the 67 men and women snatched from the 1900 whom they battled with tear gas, revolvers and riot sticks would be charged with intent to commit an illegal act.
 A closed conference in which both sides appeared to give vent to the bitter feeling which eliminated in Sundays bloodshed brought promis- eS of 8 curb of violence.
 T have obtained new assurances from all parties concerned that no provocative acts will be permitted" Gov. Henry Horner of Illinois an-
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ed what is now known as the Bijou theater, the first in what was to become 8 powerful combine in the east.
 The museum, paralelling some of the enterprises of the famous Phineas T. Barnum, eventually was abandoned as Poli extended his theater holdings and branched into Waterbury and other Connecticut
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TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, June 1--CUP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through May 2Sth, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $6,7S6, ,4S3,629.16 $6,520,747,442.6i
 Receipts $4,412,577,715.97 $3,57S,471.409.20
 Deficit $2,s7s, ,so5. .s1s.1s s2.s42.27s. .oss.44 s1.752.s7s. .4S4.7s s2.s74.o22. .ossss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01
Local Judges OF. City Court WH. Not Be Changed
Judges John F.. McGrath, Edward J. MascoIO Will Re- tain Positions Judge Devlin Is Advanced;
 Joseph H. Lawl0r Is ReappOinted
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY
 Democrat Legislative Reporter)

State Capitol, Hartford June 1. Special to The Democrat Waterburys city court makeup will not be changed the udgeshp program of the 1887 state Legislature is completed was learned on reliable authority today by the Democrat This that Judge John k. McIrah and Judge Edward j. Mascolo will hold their pres