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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
Local Independent Republicans Aroused
They Are Liable 10 Give Some Other Alleged Parties Nasty lleadae ebcs aAaOther Tiskes Nay Ele3 assA
 Hurled Into Campaign Ring |

Unless prompt. effective measures are taken to iinmunize themslves, political leaders in Waterbury, inc cludlng democrats, republicans and independent democrats face an opi- demic of headaches" within the next wek.
 Providing the movement obtains tho necessary momentum over the week -end, an independent republic can ticket will Do organized and . petition prepared to have 1t assigned c place on the voting machines for the coming municipal elections.
 Don't Like Sell Out
 The list of probable candidates is growing very impressive. It rep- resentS . protest against tho repub. iican party's present town commit. tees actions in "selling out" the party to the independent demo. crats.
 Incidentally ct the joint eon- vention of z. 0. ?. delegates and independent democrats at Temple hall last Monday evening the wishes Of prominent French mem. bers of the republican party were ignored. The French have one Of the largest voting representations in the city and in the past have al. ways received special consideration. There was none extended this time.
 Italian c. 0. P. Angry
 Italian republicans are also shouting their disappointment. With the exception Of an alderman. ic nomination given reluctantly to Patrick Perrielio. only after 1t was strongly hinted that c fight would result, and one or two minor places on the ticket, constables principal ly, the Italian faction was ignored. A democrat was given the sheriff's nomination.
 Attorney DeClcco Overlooked
 Attorney Pasqualc DeCicco. run. ming for the ofiice of tax collector, was overlooked in the makeup. He spent considerable time and money In furthering his candidacy and his party's ticket, but became a for gotten man" in the convention.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30

Hershey, Pa, July 29.-(UP)-Or- ganization of opposition to c. I. o. and A. P. of L. unions was the ob- jective of a closed conference of manufacturers opening in this chocolate town today, the United Press was advised.
 A source close to the Hershey Chocolate Corporation management confirmed unoficially a report cur rent in industrial circles that heads of manufacturing concerns from "all parts of the United States" were in- vited here to plan defense against craft unionism and John L. Lewis Committee for Industrial Organiza- ! ton.
 The spokesman said he was ad- vised by authoritative sources" that the purpose of the two-day meet ing was to organize a national move ment against domination of labor by the unions headed by Lewis and William Green.
 The informant said the industrial ists would hold sessions in Milton s. Hershey's Little Theater" which seats 900 persons. Hershey, owner of | this Model Company Town." locale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
Passed Away at Home at 3:25 From Fatal
 Heart Attack
VERY PROMINENT IN
 FRATERNAL CIRCLES
Second Ranking Officer in K. of C.; One of St. Jos.
 seph T. A. Organizers

William F. Guilfoile, prom. inent in the fraternal life of this city for many years, died suddenly this morning at 3:26 o'clock at his home, IA Oakland avenue, as the re- suit of c heart attack.
 He had been Ill only Q few days and the news of his death came as a shock to his many friends and associates throughout the city. He was universally liked and respected and had . wide circle Of friends, ae' quired through his long years oi service in the organizations oi which he had been . member and officer for Q quarter of . century.
 Mr. duilfolle was the son of the late Patrick and Mary Ann Shes duilfoilo and was born in ths city and had been c lifelong resident. For the past 20 years he had been employed as . foreman in the plat ing department Of tho Waterbury Patent Button Company.
 N. Of Q. Ranking 0fIicer
 Iua was Che second ranking officoI in sheridan Council, 2l, Knlghta 0i Columbus, in point of service. Short. ly after joining the order he wal elected its recording secretary and had served uninterruptedly in that ofiiee ever Since. He had just beer installed for his 2bth term eAFiiel this month. Members recalled thal at elections held in Juno Mir. 0uil- foile cleared up the matter definite
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
FOURTEEN-YEAR-
 OLD BRIDE DEAD

Harland, Ky, July 30.-CUP).- Word Ayres, 42, was held today wait ing arraignment on a charge of murdering Myrtle Jones Ayres, his 14-year-old child bride.
 The girl was found seated in a chair at her home yesterday, dead from a bullet wound through the head. There were no powder burns, officers said, indicating the shot had not been fired at close range. A .38 caliber pistol lay on the floor near by.
 Ayres said he and his wife had been scuffling and that the pistol was discharged by accident. He will be arraigned Saturday.
 At a coroncr's inquest witnessex testified they saw Ayres running along railroad tracks near his home a few minutes after hearing q shot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30

The day dawned bright and clear. The official weatherman for Vest ern Pennsylvania would have been inobbed had he shown up-he had predicted flair and warm." Many of the towns 5000 residents scoffed at him and took umbrellas and raincoats to work.
 When the sun went down even veteran Waynesburgers began to get discouraged. But not for long. Everyone "knew" it would rain be- fore midnight. An hour later, when practically all the towns 5000 cit- izens had stiff necks from gazing at cloudless skies, Daily admitted that things were looking "suspi- cious." Soon after, Daily reported few dark clouds gathering in the heavens toward the southwest. There was joy and the citizens be- gan to get ready for the rain jubi- lee"-dancing and singing in the streets" The joy turned to gloom when midnight came without rain.
 Daily said today:
 ''I'l bet q hat 1t rains next July 2o."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
Another CountyHon,e muolved In Scandal
County Commissioners Investigating Charges Against Mrs. Esther Wolfe Superintendent of New
 Haven Home for Children

West Haven, Conn. July 3o- (UP)-A county commissioners in- vestigation started today into charges against Mrs. Esther Wolfe. superintendent of the New Haven County home for children, who was arrested last night accused of cruel- ty to an inmate.
 Police spread a wide hunt for Joe Antonucei, 20, an employe at the home. who was wanted on a similar charge.
 The accusation against the wo- man and youth was made by mem. bers of the family at i2-year-old Albert MaSielli, who complained he was severely beaten when he re- fused to eat his dinner Wednesday noon.
 Follows Windham Scandal
 The arrest followed by only few months the scandal at the Wind- ham County temporary home for children at Putnam, where Mir. and Mrs. Philip Provandie, deposed su- perintendent and matron, respec- lively, are being held for superior court on serious morals charges and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
$47,9OO WORTH
 OF JEWELRY GONE

Seal Harbor, Me, July 30.--(uP) Private detectives and local police today investigated disappearance of jewelry valued at $47,900 from the summer home of Mrs. J. J. o'Brien, former wife of the late Roscoe B. Jackson. Detroit automobile manu- facturer.
 Police disclosed that Mrs. O'Brien first reported the jewelry missing Sunday night She said she had placed it in its usual repository Fri- day night and found 1t missing two nights later.
 Private detectives yesterday seized e man on the nearby estate of Edsel Ford. He denied all knowledge of the missing jewels and was given 6 i0-day sentence in county jail for gagrancy.
 The missing items. all of which were injured, were necklace of i3 graduated pearls valued at esT.- k0O: and enierald-cut diamond ring. esI@ Siamond brooch. 9i,4OO. and a Xamond wrist watch. si.O0O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
REV. VIM. JUDGE
 ESTATE ss2,0oo.
Six Cousins Ask to Be Made Heirs Former
 st. Thomas Pastor
(apeeIaI lo mo DeTnooratl


 Manchester, Conn, July S0s-The petition Of six cousins Co be recog. mixed as the legal heirs of the late Rev. William Judge. pastor of et. Bridget's church in Manchester. will Dc heard tomorrow morning before Judge William 6. Hydo in the Man- chester district court. Father Judge died intestate on December l. ie36. Previous Co his appointment as pas. tor in Manchester. Father Judge was pastor of St. Thomas' church, Waterbury. He also held the pas. torate of the Church of St. John in MiddlebuFy for several years.'
 Leaving no immediate relatives, Father Judge, c brother Of late Rev. Matthew Judge. a prominent clergy. man in the Hartford diocese. died intestate and his estate Is valued at approximately s32,000 iii cash in banks and stocks, according to the inventory.
 At Saturdays hearing in the Mu. nicipai Building at 10 c. ms the claims of the six cousins will Dc aS. certained and decided by Judge Hyde who, # the claims are found valid. will appoftion the estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30

Company, owner of the vessel, counted 90 persons rescued. Of the three still missing, ono was Q pas senger. Of the known dead, one was c passenger, one 6 member of the crew. The dead: J s. Pollikott, 60, Aiken, s, C.:-WheAlton, The missing: II. Paige, c passenger; Cy Haynie, a sailor; One of the ships firemen, name unknown. Five were injured. They were: Eliza both Ramsay, Baltimore, second de- gree burns; Ernest HorSley, Scond officer, burns on hand; Robert Jones, Negro, ship walter, second degree burns; Edward Claybell, Norfolk, Va, ship watchman, shock, Mrs. Bessie Howard, StewardesS, hip Injury.
 Broke Out at 7,30
 The fro broke out soon after 7:30 D. m. (EST). The ship had sailed from Baltimore at 6;30 o'clock for Norfolk, Va. Fire started below decks, in or near the galley, and In less than on hour the 2.37e-ton vessel was ablaSe from bow to stern. Screaming passengers leaped into the bay. The crew apparently stayed by until the last. Rescue boats put out from the shore and hauled many 6,i Of thU water. N
 Captain Charles Brooks, master of the City of Baltimore, was res. cued. He said he was the last to leave his ship and that ho persons ally had superintended the depar- ture of passengers and crew. The ship was steering c course midway In the channel with land two and one half miles away on either side. The shores were dotted with sum mer cottages and the occupants of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
Japan Forcing Captive Chinese to KowtOw 10
 Japanese Flag JAPAN MAY DEMAND
 EXACTlNG PENALTIES Chinese Army Pour North. ward One Day Too Late
 to Save Them
BY EARL LEAF United Press Staff Correspondentl

NVHtbeu EFess Ct@H OVFruspvuueHV
 Tientsin, July 30.-UP)-- Japanese soldiers, moving deliberately from house to house in native areas of Tientsien, mopped up the city today, searching for armed Chinese on whom they could wreak vengeance for North China's affront to the I'm. perial army. Fighting had dwindled to minor clashes in the suburbs, and the Japanese war ma chine as ct Peipiny, had triumphed, Fires smouldered in the native part of the city, burning still after yes- terday's merciless airplane bom- bardment. Bodies shattered in the rain of bombs lay on the river banks, some floated slowly down toward the sea. saw the JapaneSe line up one group of Chinese in civilian clothes.
 Bound hand and foot, the chinese were forced at the bayonet point to kowtow thrice to the Japanese flag. Then the helpless men, shuf- fling because of their bonds were marched away. I understand they were on their way to execution, charged with sniping.
 Complete Collapse
 Complete cclianee of tlae last yes- f tige of Chinese defense Jet most Oi Hopei province completely ct the mercy of the Janpanese. Chinese police were being disarmed and Chinese troops were withdrawing southward of Paoantui in full flight under direct orders of General Chang TxeChung, pro-Japanese mayor of Tientsin, who has seissd provincial power.
 Japan May Exact Price
 Tokio, July 90. (Up) - War spirit famed throughout Japan to- day as the government indicated that 1t might take advantage Of tAe (Continued on Page @)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
JOHN THE GREEK
 BEATEN, ROBBED
John Tsiuioiiis Was Found fEali& Home
 This Morning

Badly battered about the fac' and head, John Tsimonis, better known as John the Creek, oi 2oe North Main street was found IT tho hallway of his home by police at 3 o'clock this morning.
 He had been beaten and robbed by thugs who took s4o from him but missed S6e7 which he carried in . belt. Motor Patrolmen Joseph Mo. Carthy and James Wagner took him to St. Mary's hospital where several stitches were required to close the wounds, and where he is being kept for observation.
 He Couldn't Talk
 The extent of his injuries madt it impossible for him to talk tt officers today, and they were await ing his partial recovery to ascer' tain if he could identify his assail' ants. Police arc of the opinion thht nc was bluBkeu Watn sAfe bog. It was also their opinion that he had spent the night 1T Bristol and acquired the large sun of money in that town.
 Detective shabahan Assigned ahan aoinetaoishrdluetao etaoicmfwy
 Detective Lieut.. Connie shanahar has been assigned by Chief Inspec' tor Joseph Stevens to investigate the case. Tsimonis' daughter brought the belt loaded with money to police headquarters today foi safekeeping. for fear the assailant' might return. The motor patrolmer were attracted to the hallway where they found Tsimonis by Q woman's screams. Tsimonis is the operator of e restaurant ct i03 South Mair street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
COOPER ROBBED

Hollywood, July 30 = (UP)-Gary CoOper's home was burglarized of more than $1S,OO0 in jewelry early today.
 The movie stars palatial home was ransacked short ly before Cooper and his wife, the former Veronica Balfe, returned from visit ing friends. In addition to tho gems. the burglars took expensive dinner plate and linen that may raise the loss tO $25,OO0, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
STORE WORKERS NOT FORGOTTEN
Late Chain Store Operator in Will Left $2l7,O00 to
 Ex.Employes

Cambridge, Mass, July 30.-(UP) --Thirty.six former employees of Seth K. Ames, 73, the late chain store operator, were S2i7,0oo richer today. That sum was bequcathed them in Ames' will filed in Middle sex probate court Additional be- quests totaied eS03.00o, but no bond was filed to indicate the size of the estate. After noting that she was amply provided for" Ames left his wife Emma jewelry, automobiles, household furnishings, ofiice equip- ment and other personal property.
 To g employees, many Of whom were managers of his stores in New England until he disposed of his ia- terests i've years ago, he left e2000 in si,ooo to 5000 bequests. Four other employees were left SIPS, ,000, These included Miss Isabel Copeland of Winchester, who had charge of Amcs' Boston office, and Roy w. Stiles of Meirose Highlands, chauf- feur and real estate associate, each of whom will receive s5o,000. Welton Gs WuAthCV VI 0tDtiiet ' VI Who ASAb $i5,000 and James Young of Glou- cester, caretaker of the Ames sum- mer home, $i0,000.
 The income of S300,000 trust fund was left to three cousins, Allie A. Peck of stoneham, Louis H. Ames of Brookline and Grace Grant of Broolsline, and on their death the capital will be distributed in equal shares to the Fitch Home, Inc, of Melrose, a home for the aged, and the Melrose. Hospital association. After bequeathing an additional $203 900 to relatives, Arnes left the residue to the Melrose chapter of American Red Cross. Ames, found- CT of the butter, egg and grocery store chain that bore his name, died at his Gloucester summer home July 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
MANCHESTER MAN
 KILLS HIS WIFE
Stanley Wrubel Shoots Four Times-He Then
 Tried to XIII Self

Manchester. Conn, July 30-(UP) Mfrs. Martha Wrubel, %, was sho, 10 death ii her home today and her husband, Stanley, 5i, . weaver, waa arrested after police said he at- tempted suicide by drinking poison The husband was taken Co Ranches ter Memoral hospital in c serious condition and was placed under c police guard. No charge was iEimed- lately placed against him. Mrs. Wru- bel, also employed as . weaver at the Cheney Brothers Mills, had been shot four times. The bullets entered her chest and under the collar bone, She died while neighboF summon. cd medical aid.
 Daughter Heard Shots
 A ie.year-old daughter, Adele the youngest of five children. said she was in her bedroom on the sec- ond floor when she heard four shots She ran down stairs and said she found her mother lying on the floor of c storeroom off the kitchen. Her father was in the cellar. She said she called to her father to help her carry her mother into the sitting room and he refused. She then call- cd Q neighbor, William Mc1ride, who found Mrs. Wrubel was dead after they moved her from the store- room. Authorities said they could determine no motive for the killing and apparent attempted suicide Wrubel. they said. was i'll when they took him into custody and was seized with a recthing spell enroute to the hospital. It was believed he emitted most of the poison from his yystem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
Late NeUs [ Flashes
COSTLY SWIM

Revere, Mass, July 80 (UP)-It cost John Hurley, Revere Beach restaurateur, $40 for a swim yesterday. When he returned to his apartment, he discovered that a thief had forced open a safe and stolen cash and jewelry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
LIQUOR MEN ARE
 IN CREDIT GROUP
Wholesalers Have Coni- pleted Organization; Re.
 tailers to Pay Penalty
By JACK AMMAN
United Press Stan Corresponder

tunftcd Press Stan Correspondent ]
 New Haven. Conn. July 30-(UP) -Connecticuts @ wholesale liquor concerns banded together today to institute Q rigid 2i-day credit pro- vision for 5000 retailers in the state. The new provision will go into ef- feet August IS. Gov Wilbur L. Cross recently vetoed bill, spon- sored by the Connecticut Wholesale Liquor Dealers association, which would have forced retailers, by law. to pay tleeir bills within IS days or face revocation of their licenses.
 All liquor retailers in the state have been notified of the new credit provision, which was regarded as tantamount to placing the industry on a self-regulatory basis.
 An upheaval in the industry among retailers was expected as re suit of the regulation. From reliable sources 1t was learned that "a great
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
JAPAN BRUSHES CHALLENGE OF CHINA
5O-Cent HoId-Up Causes HeaUyBail
Midnight Robbery By Vincent Stanaitis Is High Court Otfense-James Leary, Victim, Had Other
 Money That Escaped Thief

midnight hodup which netted Vincent StanaitiS 24, of l5s Washington ovenue the patry of fifty cents resulted today in his being bound over for trial in the September criminal term of superior court He is being held in bonds of $5000 Judge Edward Mascoo made the binover after hearing testimony by the victim of the rob bey James Leary of 20 Fourth street The latter stated that Sanats luckily had missed examining pocket in which hn had than X1k
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
BELGRADE FACES
 SERIOUS CRISIS
Riots Develop at Funeral of Patriarch-M0ham.
 medans Were in It

Belgrade, Jugoslavia, July So.- (UP)-A serious cabinet crisis was reported developing today following riots coincident with the funeral oi Patriarch Varnave, head of the Greek Orthodox church.
 One woman was reported killed and hundreds injured.
 The crisis was believed due tc participation in the funeral of Min ister of Commerce Verbanic--a Ro- man Charlottesville certain Ortho-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, July 30--(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through July 2S, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $555, ,14S,972.94 u. $371,3s3,7 .56 $ssl.Sss. .sos,ss $2s4.5si. .4os.7s s1ss.s5o.sss.s $los, so2. .2sI.s,
 Cash Balance
 s?.e52.5s5.255.ss ss.ss7. .sss. SEA-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
EARL OF JERSEY
 WEDS ACTRESS

London, July 3o-(UP)-The Earl of Jersey was married ct the Chel- sea Register office today to virgi- nia Cherrili, American film actress,
 It was Miss Cherrill's third mar riage. Her first husband was Irv- ing Adler, Chicago business man, and her second Cary Grant. film actor. The Earl was married once before and divorced.
 Miss Cherrill first attaints pro- minence in the films when she played opposite Charles Chaplin in "City Lights"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
Japanese Soldiers Are Mopping Up---Taki1g ReUenge For Massacre
Only TtUo Persons Are KnotUn Victims In Fire
Steamer City of Maryland Burned Last Night in Chesapeake Bay-Three Still Missing-Rest
 f05 Aboard Were Rescued
BY JOHN R. BEAL United Press Staff Correspondent

Baltimore, July 30 - (UP) - At least two persons died when fire swept the steamer City of Baltimore in Chesapeake Bay last night Three others of the 40 pas and 55 members of the crew were missing Naval planes take off at dawn to search the choppy waters of
 the bay for bodies Early today the Chesapeake Steamship
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
50 ARRESTS IN BERLIN

~ hNRESAS S AN 16kSAAN
 Berlin. July 30--(UP)-Secret DO. lice arrested 50 persons today, in- cluding three former leaders of the dissolved socialist trade unions, oi charges of attempting to reorganize the unions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
7ze Wsdther

Occasional Showers
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-04-30

TAMPA. April sO.-(FNS)-
Earl W. Brown, general manager
Of the Florida National Exhibits,
touring the state in the interests
of Florida's display at the Great
Lakes Exposition in Cleveland
again this summer, reports
genuine alarm among Chamber of
Commerce officials and those di-
rectly concerned with the prob
lens Of advancing the state
through attracting new people
and new money TO this state, over
the consideration now being given
10 the levying of a state inherit
ance. income or sales tax.
FLORIDA today" Mr.. Brown
points out, "is in an enyiable pos
ton compared to most other
states. The fact that we do not
have such obnoxious taxes has a
tremendous appeal to homeseek-
ers and investors, to say nothing
% millions Of winter visitors
whose investment here and the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-04-30
REDHEADS SAID
To LIVE LONGER
WoMANsAT ACE OF lo2 is
AUTHOR OF STATE
MENT
lBy AssocIated Pressl

DENVER, April 30.-Scienee
may not agree, but ars. Sarah
Wormer, 102, is convinced that
red-haired persons live the long
est.
Il have red hair and five of my
children were red-haired," she
says. The five redheads still are
alive, bRt my five otl-er children,
who we're dark haired, died young
or in middle age"
Her husband, dark-haired, died
% years ago. Her oldest son, T.
A. Worrner of Denver, is 50, and
her youngest, Charles G. Wormer
of Spokane, Wash, is 60.
Mrs. Wormer, whose red hair
now is streaked with gray, weighs
but so pounds and is four feet
tall. She is in good health but
hard of hearing.
II have seen many changes in
the mechanical and scientific
world daring my life time" she
said. "All have made. life faster
and lessened work. But despite the
new way of amusing ones self, /
still cling to solitaire, the same
recreation l enjoyed rs years ago
while waiting for my husband to
return from the Civil War"