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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
WAR CONGRESS MET 20 YEARS AGO TODAY;
 WIT SONS STIRRING MESSAGE DELIVERED

he would have fallen through the glass into the house."
 Page said when the President completed his message he was ex- tremely pale and sad eyed.
 There was very little converse tion afterward," said Page. Every one seemed subdued by the serious ness of the hour"
 Spoke Over 30 Minutes
 The President in his war message. which took over half an hour to deliver, said:
 Neutrality is no longer fesible or desirable when the peace of the world is involved an dthe freedom of its peoples, and the menace to that peace and freedom lies in the existence of autocratic governments backed by organized force which is controlled wholly by their will, not by the will of their people" Later in his message he said that, "A steadfast concert for peace can never be maintained except by a partnership of demoncratic nations" As he neaYed the end he said: Tt is . fearful thing to lead this great peaceful people into war, into the most terrible and disastrous of all wars, civilization itself seeming ] to be in the balance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02

Clark was elected PIT to 2l3. Similar roll calls were forced on other major posts including that of house clerk. Joseph Sinnott, doorkeeper of the present house, was chosen for that post then.
 Long before the president arrived in the house chamber-8:36 p. m.. according to the congressional record
 galleries and all floor space were packed.
 Allied Diplomats Present
 Diplomats of the allied nations sat in the gallery. Edged in front of the speakers dais were members Of the cabinet. On the dais were Champ Clark and vice-President Thomas R. Marshall
 Outside the Capitol as the hour approached for the Presidents ar rival steady. April rain was fall- ing. Windows of the Capitol had been thrown open. The humidity was that of midsummer. !
 The Capitol dome was flooded for the first time with searchlights. The reflection shimmered on the rain covered plaza. Persons in the corridors heard through the open windows the ramp of soldiers feet. the rumhling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
TWELVE KILLED IN TRAIN WRECK
Two Electric Passenger Tranis Collided in Gen.
 tral London Today

London, April 2-(UP)-Twelve persons were estimated killed today and 30 injured today in collision of electric passenger trains near Victoria station in Central London.
 One train was on viaduct near Poupart's junction outside the sta- tion, awaiting signal to go ahead. The second train, speeding in from Coulsdon, south of London, crashed into 1t.
 Because the crash occurred on a viaduct, rescue work was impeded. Police had difficulty in restraining crowds and making way for stretcher bearers, surgeons and nurses.
 Rushed To Hospitals
 Injured people were taken to hospitals of Central London, in- cluding St. Thomas's across the narrow Thomaes from the houses of parliament. '
 Railroad accidents are rare In Great Britain. But IT persons were injured at Bow station, in East London, yesterday in a collision similar to today'S.
 Today's crash was the most se- rious since IA were killed and 30 iil- jured in a collision of a passenger train and freight train at Well wyn Garden City, near London, in June, 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
Historic Words

WASHINGTON (UP)-Presi-
 w dent Wilson's memorial words so often repeated, in his War Message to Congress on April 3, 1917:
 - we are now about to accept the gage of battle with this natural zoe to liberty and shall, if necessary. spend the whole force of the nation to check and nulify its pertensions and its power. We are glad, now that we see the facts with no veil of false pretense about them, to fight thus for the ul- innate peace of the world and for the liberation of its peoples, the German peoples included: for the rights of all nations great and small and the privi-. iege of men everywhere to choose their way of life and of obedience.
 "The world must be made safe for democracy. yts peace must be planted upon the trusted foundations of political liberty" <.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02

10 fartillery caissons and the cink- ing of cavalry SabreS.
 Escort of Cavalry
 The noise carried into the cham Der as the President and his escort of artillery, cavalry and infantry companies came onto the plaza.
 william Tyler Page, republican clerk of the house at that time said applause was deafening as the President entered the chamber. About the middle of the message there was roll of thunder" said Page. People looked about ner- vously. The tense atmosphere seem- ed to give everyone the 1itters.
 Large Crowd Tense
 "Later on during the message there was rumbling sound over- head. MT. Wilson stopped for g moment and people held theii breath. Some of us thought thai maybe bomb had been dropped.
 we found out later that a secret service man-and there were score; scattered through the Capitol--hac gone above the chamber and at | tempted to cross one of the beams of the skylight He lost his bala1c' but caught a steel support whicf shook with a rumbling noise. "If he hadn't caught the supporl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
POLICE OFFICER
 SLAYER HANGED

Kennett, Mo, April 2. = (UP) = Fred Adams, 21-year-old farm youth and slayer of Campbell, Mo-, police officer, was hanged today in an open-air boxing-wrestling arena in- to which HOO spectators crowded. The crowd was tightly jammed in the little enclosure. built to hold only 400 persons. The Scaffold was set up in one corner near the old Dunklin County jail. It was hidden by high plank wall.
 Adams had been given four re- prieves, the last one because the execution date fell on Good Fri day.
 Adams was convicted for the slay- ing on March 28, 1894, of Clarence Green. night marshal at Campbell, during 8 holdup at filling station.
 He was taken to the state peni- tentiary for safe keeping year ago after he attempted to escape and slugged Sheriff Thomas Donaldson who was succeeded by Sheriff Miles. Donaldson was seriously injured.
 The youth was born and reared on farm near Rector, Ark. His father died several years ago and the whereabouts of his mother, who remarked, was not known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
Strike Ridden Mich.
 Has 100000 Men Out
Auto Workers Have Quit in Four Great Producing Plants General Motors, Chrysler, Hudson,
 Rec Are Concerns Affected
By JAMES c. AUSTIN

United Press Staff COrreSpondent)
 Detroit, April 2.-(UP)-Spread- ing labor controversies made ap- proximately 100000 automotive workers idle in strike-ridden Michi- gan today. Four big producers were affected by a sit-downs and walk outS-Genera1 Motors, ChrySler Hudson and Rec. Nine General Motors plants were closed in Flint last night in 8 sudden strike move by members of the United Automo- bile Workers Union. Corporation of- flcials charged that the union had violated the permanent peace" agreement that ended 44-day na- tion-Wide strike of General Motors Workers.
 Union Leaders Hurry
 Union officials hastened to Flint to determine the cause of the latest controversy-one of a series of out breaks that followed settlement of the General Motors strike. It was believed that alleged failure of plant managers to abide by 8 shop steward system of handling griev- ances as provided in the GM-UAW agreement was responsible for the walk-outs. Simultaneously, union and company officials settled a strike that had closed General Motors Fisher Body plant employing 6,600 workers in Pontiac, Mich. The plant will remain closed until Monday.
 Number Idle Tabulated.
 The number of idle employees of the four producers was estimated as follows: Chrysler, 60,000; Hudson,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
MELLON, SCHWAB
 ESTATES STRIKE
Melton Family. Will Close Its $2,5OO,0OO Hunting
 Farm for Good

Pittsburgh, April 2.-(UP).-The Mellon family closed its $2,500,00( fox hunting farms today because the hands went on strike and made impossible" demands. The solution of labor difficulties announced by Richard K. Mellon, president of the Mellon National bank and nephew (. Andrew w. Mellon, former sec- retary of the treasury, amounted to a virtual abandoning of the 12,OOO acre estate, scene of this country's sw .,nkeSt fox hunting and of the international gold cup steeplechase, Americas grand national" Mellon announced that the hunters would be shipped elsewhere, that livestock valued at many thousands of dollars would either be sold or shipped else- where, that machinery would be dis posed o., that all farming activities would cease.
 Schwab Estate Strike
 Another strike of farm hands was in progress at the summer estate of Charles M. Schwab, the steel mag nate, at Loretto, Pa, which is not far fro:l the Mellons' Rolling Rock farms at Ligonier. Ten farm hands were sitting down" in the potato storage cellar which they had equipped with radio and gas burner.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
EDITOR SHEDD OF
 PHIL. IS DEAD

Southern Pines, N. C., April D. (UP).-Fred Fuller Shedd. 66, editor of the Philadelphia Evening Bulle- tion, and president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors for three terms beginning in 1880, died in Moor County hospital today. An operation for an intestinal obstruc- ton was performed on Tuesday, less than week after Shedd came here for vacation. Physicians said heart disease, however, was the direct cause of his death. His wife, the former Frances Martha Hodgdon, was with hi mwhen he died. He is survived also by three sons, Harold H., a Haverhill, Mass, merchant; Clifford F., engineer at the Phila- d. ,phia Electric Co.,; and Dr. Carl E., professor of modern languages at Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
ROBERT BLADE. EvADES HIS FARE
ColOred Man Was Abusive Also on Trolley Car;
 Fined Today

A stauncI1 advocate of Represefl- tatiye Daniel J. Mahaney'S bill be- fore the General Assembly, provid- inR for the return of the five cent trolley fare, arrived in this city last niaht from Hartford and gave the plan a fair trial on g Town Plot bound trolley. The man, not an official or representative of any source, happened to be Robert Blade, 27, colored. Opposition to the plan was advanced by Lieuten- ant James Mulville, a passenger on the trolley, and Motorman Thomas Purcell. The final decision was rIndered in city court this morning by Judge Edward J. Mascolo, who fined Blade $5 and costs for, evad- ing payment of the full fare.
 Didn't See Mahaney Bill
 During the trial, which was en- liyened with remarks at times, Pro- scouting Attorney Mitchell Meyers asked the accused if he had been reading the Mahaney bill, and was of the understanding that it had already been passed. The accused replied in the negative, stating that he knew the fare was dime or three for a quarter. only at the time he couldn't tell the difference between a nickle and dime, there fore believed that he had done no wrong.
 Motorman Purcell testified that the accused had used foul language to him and then turned to Lieuten- ant Mulyille and added That goes for you too. officer. Lieut.. Mulville said that he took the man from the trolley at Bank and Meadow streets and made the arrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
-NAUGATUCK MAN
 KILLED BY TRAIN
Henry J. Gubler Meets In- stant Death; Was Walk
 ing Tracks at Time
(BY WILLIAM BAXTER)

Naugatuck, April 2-Henry J. Gubler, resident of this town for 50 years, was instantly killed by a New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad train at 10:40 o'clock this morning while walking south ward near High Rock, just inside the Naugatuck town line.
 The train, with Engineer Parker Green at the controls, was south bound and had just left the local station. The impact hurled Gubler distance of 90 feet. Identifica- tion was made at the Mccarthy fu- neral home, 21 Cedar street through receipt found in an in- side pocket of his coat.
 Train Crew Questioned Engineer Greene, w. G. Barnes conductor, and T. Marzano, flag man, were questioned by Coroner Harold Johnson. The three were not held after asserting they didn't see the man walking along the tracks.
 According to Coroner Johnson Gubler suffered a multiple skull fracture and broken arms and legs At the funeral home where the body was identified, a watch was found badly shattered. It had stop ped at 10:40 o'clock, partly indicat- ing the time of the accident.
 Was We'll Known
 Gubler was well known to borough
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
SWANK HOTEL IS
 STRIKE BOTHERED

Detroit, April 2+(UP)-Officials of the swank, 1,2O0-room Book Cadillac hotel tried to restore nor- nal service for 800 guests today, while a mediation board headed by Mayor Frank Couzens sought to settle a strike of chefs, walters, waitresses, bellhops and elevator operators. A double line of police men-armed with billies-guarded the hotels only entrance. Strikers, forced to yacate the 28-story build ing after staging a two and one half hour sit-down demonstration yesterday, formed picket lines.
 Governor Frank Murphy, media tor in strike affecting 60,000 Chrysler Corporation employees, strolled through the. lobby soon after the strike began. He pressed an elevator call signal. There was no response. Finally, he was told that 8 strike had crippled service. Without 8 word, he walked out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
PRIEsTDlEs

Thompsonville, Co II H., April 2-(UP)-The Rev. Daniel J. O'Connor, pastor of St. Patrick's R. G., church died at. St. Francis hospital, Hartford, early to- day.
 He suffered a heart at- tack at the ect ory. Wednesday night and was removed to the hospital when his condition became critical late yesterday.
 Father O'Connor came here in 1921 from New Mil ford and was assigned as rector at St. Patrick's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
Chilled Man CIings to His AIibi; 'I Have Done
 Nothing, !" He Says ALL ALLEGED CLUES
 HAVE FIZZLED OUT Police Deny They Have Given Gedeon Old Third
 Degree Tactics
BY GEORGE H. BEALE

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 New York, April 2.-(UP) - Joseph Gedeon, refreshed by his first nights sleep since police began questioning him Wednesday concerning the triple murder in which his wife, daughter and their lodger were victims, was Sub- jected today to the further ordeal of inquisition under the glare of lights in the police lineup.
 The wiry little man, shaven for the first time in more than 36 hours, readily admitted possession of gun, found by detectives in his uphol- sterer's shop, and answered other questions briskly.
 Police planned to hold him on the gun charge until they solve the Easter staying of Mrs. Mary Gedeon, 54, her beautiful artists model daughter, 20-year-old Veronica, and Frank Byrnes, the lodger, in their Beekman Hill apartment.
 Gedeon Stands Erect
 Gedeon stood erect under the lights, squared his shoulders in mil itary fashion and faced the fire of questions firmly. He wore the same rumpled gray suit he has worn since the murder investigation started.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
By EDWARD w. LEWIS United Press Stan Correspondent

(OmhtGU 1ECSS 0tOA OVAAC0GVAssAShAv
 Washington, April 3 - (UP) "a Twenty years ago today President woodrow Wilson delivered at 8 special session of Congress his stir ring war message which sent the United States into the World War.
 B lore a joint session of house and senate--galleries of the house pack ed with distinguished guests-the President called on Congress to support him in his stand for war.
 '"The world must be made safe for democracy" he said.
 Four days later the joint resolu- ton formally sending America to war against "the Imperial German government" was approved by the two houses. V
 Convened At Noon
 At noon on April senate and house met to organize. The special session had been called by the President after sinking of three vessels with Americans on board in late March had convinced him that was was the only course. S
 The house, with republicans and democrats closely divided had de- lays in organizing Speaker Champ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
PRICE WAR IN
 MILK INDUSTRY

New York, April 2-(UP)-A price war in the retail milk industry de- veloped today. Dealers put into effect reductions ranging from one to six cents a quart upon expiration yes terday of the price control provis- ions of the milk control act.
 Some independent dealers were selling two quarts of grade B milk for 13 cents. The fixed retail price had teen F cents quart.
 The sharp reductions appeared to be an effort of independent milk dealers to cut into the field of the two main distributors, the Borden company and the Shefaeld Farms company, which hase lowered prices one cent per quart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02

Thompsonville, Conn, April 2- (UP)-Funeral services were to be held today for Mrs. Pauline Zow- kouska, whose body was saved yes- terday when fire damaged the home of her daughter. Firemen carried the casket containing the body from the house when flames threat ened to destroy the house. Damage was estimated at several hundred dollars. Mrs. zowkouska died Wed- neSday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02

in the hearse which was to carry it to Albany, N. Y. Burial took place this afternoon in the family plot at St. Agnes cemetery, Albany.
 pelegates from military and vet erans, organizations, from the bar association, from fraternal societies and from other groups attended the funeral. Bearers, honorary bearers, a military escort and delegates from more than 8 dozen organizations marched in the funeral procession from the home, A Hewlett street. to the church.
 Representative Gathering
 Represented at the funeral were the Connecticut National Guard, Reserve officers Association, United states Army, United States Veter- Ans' Administration, Waterbury Bar Association, Corporal Coyle Post or the American Legion, Yankee Divis- ion Veterans Association, veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled ,Ameri- can Veterans, ladies auxiliarieS oi several of the veterans organlSa- tions. the 40 and 8, Florio Post of the Italian American World War Veterans, Sylvester J. Stokes Post of the Lithuanian Legion, Jewish War Veterans, Canadian Legion, Kitchener Post of the British War Veterans, Waterbury Lodge of Elks, Waterbury Newspaper Guild, ana 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
RESORT ISOLATED

New Bedford, aMss., April 2. (UP) -.Populous Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket remained isolated today as the strike of crews kept both island steamers tied up at their docks her. Approximately 70 men were participating in the strike, call- ed suddenly yesterday to enforce de- mands for 20 per cent wage boosts and one day of in seven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
REPORTER DIES

Boston, April 2-(UP)- Frank R. (Hutch) Hutch ins, 59, dean of Boston po- lice reporters and for 34 years an employe of the Boston Herald, died yester- day. He was 8 native of BrOOkline.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
5000 Rubber
 Workers Raised

! Naugatuck, April 2.-About 5000 wage employees of the footwear division of the United States Rubber Products, Inc, here will benefit by a general upward wage adjustment, an- nounced by the company last night after a meeting of the factory council. The increase will be effective as of April 16, 1887.
 The company had made a previous wage adjustment last November. The exact amount of the adjustment is not stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
OLD CONDUCTOR DIES

Meriden, Conn, April -tUP)-- Funeral arrangements were being conducted today for Michael F. Grimm, 5S, Hartford. a conductor for the "New Haven" road for 1g years, who died yesterday from injuries suffered when he was crushed be- tween two freight cars he was sMitching oD [ siding hsre.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
Late Neus
 Flashes
BOXER RETIRES

London, April 2-CUP) Jack Petersen, former British E m pire heavy weight champion, was forced to retire from fight ing today because of eye injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02

startled her into furious action. So deep is the military secrecy of the dictatorial nations that the British intelligence service was badly de- ceived, and only fourt months be- fore the discovery, Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin was led into in- forming the house of commons that Britain was 50 per cent superior to Germany in air strength.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
FuneraIOfLt.C CA James w Carroll Held This Morning
Impressive Military Representation at Final Obse' .quies-S St. Margarets Church Was ThrOnged for
 Solemn High Mass of Requiem at OAM.

In one of the most impressive military funerals in the eitys history services held today for Lieutenant Colene James William Carroll soldier, lawyer and news paperman, who died Wednesday morning at St. Marys hospital after lengthy illness St. Margarets church thronged for the solemn mass of requiem which was sung at 10 o'clock and scores stood outside in the driving rain after the service as the agdaped casket placed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
JOSEPH GIDEON IS FIRM--POLICE CLUES
 ALL PROVE FUTILE
Great Britain GiUen Air Shock By Hitler
Germany Was Supposed to Be Far Below British Strength in Air-ShOck Came Two Years Ago;
 Then Race Began; London in Danger Zone
BY WEBB MILLER CODyright 1937, By United Press)

London, April 2. - (UP) = Great Britain, fearing that in the next war" her vulnerable little island will be subjected to aerial bobardent vastly terrible than those of the World War, is working overtime to catch up and keep pace with the continental powers in the air ara- shock The sudden disconcerting revelation just two ago that Germany had steathY achieved air parity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. April 2-(UP)Gov- the current fiscal year through March 31, compared with a year ago:
 This Year Expenses Last Yenr $5,520,9S2,140.33 $5,337,11O,349.44 $3,728, ,449,453.16 $3,099, ,979, ,S3S.7SI $1. $2,237,1s0.5i0.ee .ee
 Cash Balance $1.S25.72S.3O1.77 $2.S66.124.s9s.12
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
BODY CARRIED OUT

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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-11-24
RETAIL CLERKS
HOLD MEETING

AT a meeting of the Retail Clerks
Association last night in Union Hall,
two delegates were appointed to the
Central Labor Council and COM
mittee was named to draw up an
agreement with employers.
The committee named to draw up
an agreement with employers on
wage scale and hours is composed of
E. o. Anderson, Wyatt Kingman and
Ken Kyler Kingman and Kyler
were named delegates to the Cen
trail Labor Council.
Thirty some members now repre-
sent the present roster of the or
ganization with a possible member
ship we'll over 100, which, accord
ing to officers of the union, will
soon be included on the membership
list.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-11-24
THIRTY-FIVE
ON DELLWOOD

The Dellwood, Capt. o. Odsen and
Purser Robert Wilson sailed south
from Juneau at o'clock this morn
ing with 35 passengers from Gastin-
eau Channel for Seattle and Ket-
chikan.
A. H. Eckels and Mrs. S. c. Thorn
as went to Ketchikan.
For Seattle were: Miss Pauline
Senefsky. Miss w Bergstrand. E. P.
Tweet, Mrs. E. P. Tweet, Evelyn
Tweet, Mrs. H. w. Anderson, Rich
ard Jackson, Jessie Nelson, Mary
Torsen, r. Jeschien, John Fox, r.
Krause, j. Clausen, j. N. Fenton,
Mrs. James Mcdonald, Edith Neill.
Miss r. Wallen, c. T. Dorflinger,
Mrs. M. Bruning, Mrs. May Pege.
Walter Sharpe, Hugh Wade, r. r.
Brown, John Miscovich, j. A. Mis-
covich, Rev. McElmeel, M. Ander-
son, Tom Allen, Phyllis Tweet, Olaf
Macking, M. Jachrisson, and C. A.
Stedman.