davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
13 Billion Stock
 Decline In Month
Drop of 2l.5% Estimated For 100 Leading Issues
 Since August l4-Greatest Slump Since 1882

New York, Sept. 16.-On the basis of brokerage compilation of the actual market appraisal of 100 rep- resentative issues, it may be esti- mated that the quoted value of all the stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange has declined ap- proximately $13.2o0,0 100000 in the past month.
 The 100 stocks, which for the past nine months have accounted for an average of Al 2-3 per cent of the total value of the list dropped 2l.5 per cent from the highs of Au- gust IA to the. lows of September l3. Using the figures as basis, the entire list apparently was appraised at around $48, ,668,000 on Septem- Der 13 compared with $6l ,6l8, ,953, ,000 on August IA. Last months de- preciation in the 100 stocks was nearly as large as the actual total market value of these issues on June 30, 1882.
 The market value of the 100 rep resentative common stocks in the Jelke index at the lows of Septem- Der lS was $20, ,688,Sl4,000 compared with $25, ,5S7, ,136, ,0O0 at the highs of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16

August IA. This is a decline of $5,- 498,822,000, or 2l.5 per cent, in a month. AS compared with month ago, at Mondays lows the building shares were down 29.9 per cent; the railroad equipments had declined 29.4 per cent; the rails, 26.9 per cent; the steels, 25.7 per cent; the electrical manufacturing issues, 23.5 per cent the utilities, 21.3 per cent; the motors, 21.0 per cent; the mines, 20.6 per cent; tre retail issues, 20.2 per cent; the oils, 20.l per cent; the miscellaneous industrials, 18.3 per cent; the chemicals, 17.6 per cent; and the foods, l0.8 per cent.
 On a dollar basis, the largest shrinkage was in ten oil stocks, which lost $1,0l3, ,9l8, ,000; seven mo- tors dropped $705, ,258,0O0; fifteen rails depreciated $593, BOA 4,000; seven mines lost $571, 1,699,000; and five electrical equipment issues slipped $544, 100000. i''' ('- ''."
 The following table shows the ex- tent of price declines from the highs of August IA to the lows of Septem- Der 13: 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Armlistice Day

Notice was posted today by Sec retary Wallace J.. Inglis to all commanders of, Veterans or- ganizations in .thes city and auxiliary presidents that the first official meeting of the Arm istice day celebration: and parade committee will take place in the city hall Friday evening, Septem- Der 24th at 7:30 o'clock. Each individual chapter has been in- formed that the delegations per unit will include the commander and president, otherwise his or her representative and three dele gates.
 The purpose of the meeting is for the election of officers and the appointment of executive and sub-committees, and also to make preliminary preparations and sug- gestions concerning the celebra- ton to take place in this city November 1lth.
 Last year the committee in- duced a night parade which proved to be most successful and 1t is believed at this time that some thought will again be given the same plan. The parade was one of the longest held here in recent years under the auspices of military organizations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Enrolment

Registrants for the Waterbury Girls club swimming classes, which begin next Tuesday night at Crosby High school pool, can file aplications all this week at the club office on Park place, 1t was announced today.
 The classes this year will be conducted again by Miss Anne L. Meehan, gym and swimming in- structor at Leavenworth High school. The instructor said today that classes will be held every Tuesday evening from seven until nine o'clock until the end of the school year. There will be special sections for beginners, intermed- iates and advanced swimmers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
AUDITORS CHECK 1
 .CITY'S PAYROLL
Nine Accountants ake Over Books in Annual
 Inspection of Accounts

The City of Waterbury's payroll records balance perfectly, accord- ing to a report made by the George Kingsley Co., New York account ing firm, Nine accountants of the New York company made com- plete audit of the payrolls of all city departments, and completed their work yesterday.
 The accountants were engaged for some time in a complete audit of the payrolls of the police depart ment, fire department, street and water department, and all the other branches of the city government. All records were thoroughly checked and found in perfect order.
 Paying off of city employees yes- terday was in charge of the audi tors and city employees took no part whatsoever.
 The audit of the payrolls is done annually, and the task is given to an accounting firm of high stand ing. The reports of the auditors are sworn to and filed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Released! !

Two Waterbury men were re- leased from New Haven jail today on termination of four months sentences by order of Judge Ken neth Wynne of the Superior Court, who remitted costs in both cases.
 Judson Towne and Eugene Goux, both convicted last June of breaking and entering, received identical sentences for theft of radiators, generator and chain from the home of Louis Macor- mack, Tuckering road, Wolcott, May 2l, last Other charges against Towne were nolled and suspended when he was sentenced on the breaking and entering count.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
By ELMER c. WALZER {. United Press Financial Editor)

New York, Sept. 16-CUP) Stocks made an irregular recovery at a quiet opening today. Bonds were steady, while cotton futures ad- vanced a few points.
 Steel issues featured. Rails gem erally were fractions to point higher. Small gains were noted in coppers despite lack of demand for metal abroad. Oils flrmed. Utilities were mixed.
 Best initial gains included U. s. Steel at 95 1-2 up 1-2; Bethle- sem 8l 3-4 up I; Union Carbide 94 1-4 up |; Union Pacific l06 1-2 up l; New York Central 2S 5-8 up 7-8 and Chrysler 98 IA up 1-4.
 Fractional advances were noted in International Harvester, American Smelting( Standard of New Jersey,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
For 20 Years!

The R. F. Griggs Co.,, local brokerage concern, has taken 20-year lease on the first floor of the building on Leavenworth street where its offices are now located. The property Is owned by the Fifty Leavenworth Cor poration.
 Papers filed at the office of the town clerk stated that the an- nual rental for the floor shall be $12.600. The lease contains an option for l0-year renewal at the end of 20 years.
 The Fifty Leavenworth Corp, has mortgaged the building to the Aetna Life Insurance com- pany for $72,000. The company is now engaged in erecting a two- story addition to the building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Christmas!

Mrs. Edith E. Ladd, executive secretary of the local Red Cross Chapter, announced this morn ing that the local quota of Christmas bags which go from Waterbury to soldiers and sailors in all parts of the world has been completed.
 She said today that 60 bags, which contain stationery, books and the like, have all been packed and shipped to New York, from which point they will be forward ed to posts in all parts of the world.
 The contents of the packets are contributed and the bags are made in the local grammar schools by the Junior Red Grass members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
CIO Workers

Clock Go. members of the Wa terbury Brass Workers. union, To- cal 251 of the United Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers, 8 CfO af- filiate, will convene this evening at eight o'clock.
 Members of the union commit tee will read reports on progress which is being made in regard to negotiations with the management at the present time. It is expected that some highly important de- cisions will be reached by the membership this evening. A spe- cial reception will be arranged for the many women workers who are expected to attend the meeting to- night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
No "FOre!"?

A youthful golfing enthusiast took a practice swing with a proper club last night and in- flicted a serious eye injury to Timothy Moynihan, 10, of Hitch- cocks lake. Hospital authorities report the boy has severe lacera- tions above and below the eye and an injury to the eye. It is be-, 1ieved young Moynihan was play ing with another boy about his own age, and that the other boy swung the club in practice and struck him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Duke" Fined

Cornelius Duke" Johnson, 2S, colored, of 137 LucuSt street paid fines totaling $30 and costs in city court this morning as a pen- alty for having four beers list night and trying to take Officer John Walsh's nightstick from him. Judge Edward Mascoto fined him $l0 and costs for breach of peace; $15 and costs for resistance; and $5 and costs for intOxication.
 Johnson, whose appearance ra- ted the cOgn0men Duke" denied that he had attempted\ to take the nightstick from the officer. The altercation occurred on Bishop street near a pool room whihch Officer Walsh said Johnson was trying to enter after closing hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
New Supreme Court
 Judge Took Oath
EIngO L. Black Formally Sworn In = Klan Leader
 Launches Bitter Attack

washington, Sept. l6-(UP)-All question of Hugo L. Blacks status as a justice of the United States Supreme Court was removed today by disclosure that he had taken se- cretly the specific oath of supreme court justices and is as much a member of the court as any other justice.
 The disclosure came as the Pitts burgh Post-G Gazette published the fourth of a series of articles pur- porting to reveal the circumstances by which Justice Black is alleged to have become a life member of the Ku Klu Klan. The new article. copyrighted, as were the others, by the North American Newspaper AL liance, said that at the meeting of the Alabama Klan in 1926, at which Black was allegedly made a life
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
BUDGET UNABLE
 TO BE BALANCED
Not This Fiscal Year at Least - Treasury Off,
 cials So Report
By SANDOR S. KLEIN

Copyright l937 by United PresS)
 Washington, Sept. l6- CUP) - Treasury officials have abandoned hope for balanced budget this fiscal year and will consider them selves fortunate If the deficit is held within the $418,000O00 figure es- timated by President Roosevelt last April, 1t was learned today from ad- ministration circles.
 Budget bureau experts began the final form of the revised estimates of expenditures and receipts which will reflect fiscal developments that cropped up unexpectedly in the last few months and changes necessi- tated by appropriations and expen- allure authorization of the recent session of congress. The new figures should be available by the end of the month.
 Balanced Budget Impossible
 Preliminary study already has convinced fiscal officials that a Hay mans" balanced budget is impossi- ble this year, t was learned from administration circles that there is a possibility the new budget esti- mates may show an even greater an- ticipated deficit than was indicated in last April's fiscal summation.
 At that time the president pro- posed to use every means in my come1and to eliminate this deficit within the coming fiscal year" and specifically mentioned as means the ilnpounding of department funds to enforce savings and increased re- payments to the treasury from gov- ernment lending agencies.
 Shortly thereafter treasury offi- cials expressed hope that the $4l8,- 100000 estimated deficit for fiscal 10eo would be wiped out through those means and by larger receipts than had been anticipated.
 Appear on Debit Side
 Among the numerous unexpected items that will appear on the debit side of the revised picture are:
 A loss of 10000, 900 in interest on farm mortgages because of reduc- tion of the land bank loan rate by congress.
 Loss of $1oO,oooooO under the new railroad retirement act, which committed the government to as- surne the liabilities of existing pen- sion systems.
 Loss of $36,o0o, 900 in social secur- fly taxes, paid to the treasury in f936 but which must be refunded to states which since. have compiled with the social security act.
 UneStimated shrinkage in repay lnents to the treasury by the Recon struction Finance Corporation.
 Commodity credit corporation out lays under the 9-cent cotton loan program and possible subsidies oi up to 3 cents a pound to cotton growers by the agriculture depart ment.
 Credit Side of Picture
 On the credit side of the picture are:
 Expectations that March income tax collections will far surpass an. ticipations because of improved bus. mess this year and anti-loopholt tax legislation.
 A plan under which approximate ly $400, 100000 of funds appropriated for non-obligatory expenditure ha! been "impounded" by the presiden and B releasable for departments use only through permission of tn, budget bureau.
 The deficit, according to tn, treasury daily statement of April 13 ts close to the $4l8,000, 900 figure an. tjcipated for the entire year,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
CHECK OF RUINS

Weehawken, N. J., Sept. 16.- (UP)--Police completed today a check of the ruins of the s. B. Pen- ick' drug manufacturing plant, which was destroyed by fire yesterday, and announced all employees were alive and accounted for.
 Fifteen persons were burned, cut by broken glass or injured by falls while escaping from the blazing plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
TremagliO Wins

Announcement from the treas ury department in Washington, D. C., yesterday was made in regard to the awarding of a contract for construction of the Windham, Mass, post office, to the Tremaglio Bros, contractors, of this city. The bid was $54,690. Second lowest bidder was the Daniel Cunning ham Construction Co. of Boston, Mass. This bid was $54,800.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
For Chaplain

cut veterans, who will attend the national gathering. The name of the New York candidate was pre- sented at the convention two years ago, but Father Bellamy suggested withdrawal of his name when the Missouri department presented that of Father Kennedy.
 Father Bellamy Is a native of Rockland, Mass, was graduated from -Villanova college in 1908, studied at Louvain, Belgium, where he was ordained to the priesthood. He served in France and, for 10 months, was attached to Base Hospital .65, near Brest.
 The New York department, through Robert E. Minnich, na- tional executive committeeman, states that Father Bellamy will be their departments only candi- date for a national office at this convention. Support of legion naires of New England Is request ed for Father .Bellamy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Drivers Held

Continuance to September 20 was today granted Henry Sumin- sky, 2l, of Cheshire when ar- raigned in city court on a charge of violation of the motor vehicle law and reckless driving. He was arrested yesterday after the truck he was driving collider with the ramp at Robbins street and Grandview avenue. He was inun- jured.
 Continuance was also granted Thomas Lamitolo, Jr., 22, of l6 Pine street, charged with violation of themotor vehicle law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Lady McAIpine Lodge

Mrs. Joan Hunter is chairman of the arrangements committee In charge of the 22nd anntver- sary. celebration of the Lady Mo- Alpine lodge. Daughters of Sco- tia. The anniversary program will take place tomorrow evening in the British War Veterans hal and 1t is expected that the entire membership of the organization will turn out for the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Oil OverhOWed

An overfiowed oil burner in the home of Oliver Bellmare, 699 South Main street, brought four pieces of apparatus to the scene at 7:4l a. m. today. Damage was slight and confined to the kitchen where woodwork was scorched. Engines 3, and 10; and truck 1 were called. The property is owned by Albert Hauser.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
TOBACCO MAN DIES

whitefeld, N. IT., Sept. 10.--(UP) Benjamin |. Belt. 70, president of the P. Loriliard (Tobacco) company died of heart disease yesterday while vacationing at hotel here. <.
 With him when death came was his wife. He had been III four weeks. The body was to be sent to Lynch burg, Va, today for burial. W
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
BlOOdStains

Police investigation of a wrecked car with bl00dstained seats and markers removed, which was found on Highland avenue extension at 2 o'clock this morning, was terminated early today when Franklym Hipshcr. 20, of SIS West Main street reported that he was the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
MASS. BIRTH RATE

Boston, Sept. 16- (UP) = State Secretary Frederic w. Cook an- nounced recently that last years birth rate was the lowest in MaSsa- chusetts history-l4.1 children per 1000 population.
 Yesterday he received an unsign. ed postal card mailed from Boston which read:
 "Who wants children when the future is warfare and cannon fod- der?" ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Scraps"

Taking advantage of the Jew ish observance of YOm Kippur yesterday, thieves drove truck into the yard of the Comlner- cial Iron Company on South Fifth street and carted away about three tons of scrap iron and steel.
 Detective LieuteNants William Foley and William Pollard were assigned to investigate. It is believed that the scrap Is worth about $50. ',N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
SPOTLIGH7TNG--
 Brass City News
.(Acme Telephoto).

driver. Motor PatrOlman Vim cent Begg immediately placed him under arrest on a charge of speeding.
 The car was a complete wreck but Hipscher received slight in- jurieS, when it banged into a tree, as he was allegedly travel ing at high rate of speed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Anchors Here

Benjamin J. MarafinO of 27 south Leonard street, Yoeman First Class from the submarine base at Coco Solo in the Panama Canal zone and the oldest local U. s. sailor from the standpoint of service, Is home on fifty-days leave, 1t was announced this morning at the local recruiting office by George Brizius.
 MarafinO has been in the nevy since 1926, the local recruiting officer said today, and this marks the first time he has been home since 1883.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Santa Maria Circle

The first fall session of Santa Maria circle, Daughters of Isa- bella, held last evening at Hiber nian hall, was followed by a so- cial which was held for the ben- eft of the organizations sick benefit fund.
 The members of the committee in charge are listed as follows:
 Mrs. Marion Miller, chairman; Mrs. Margaret Greaney, Mrs. Ag- nes Proulx. Mrs. Irene Dutil, Mrs. Helen Quilter, Mrs. Julia Delaney, Miss Etta Kelly, Mrs. Margaret Centerbar, Mrs. Marie Healey, Mrs. Margaret Cunningham and Mrs. Bea Shea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
FruternaL NeuS
F. 0. E.

Ts Os Es
 Discussions on the membership drive and reports of various state officers will constitute the main business this evening at a meet ing of the Brass City aerie of Ea- gles which will be held at the club rooms on East Main street. The session will start at eight o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
WKAT HOPPERs

Santa Rosa, Cals--(UP) --The National Unemployment agency has broadcast all 58 California counties to send all unemployed people here to pick hops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
HOME LOAN BONDS
KEE HELIOGRAPH

Weatherford, Okla, (UP)-A community of Arapho Indians on Deer Creek here scorns the mod ern telephone tribe uses mir TOTS flashing the suns rays for sending messages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Market Makes Slight RecoUery At Opening
Steel Issues Were Feature Rails Were Some Higher;
 Best Initial Gains Were Made By U. $. Steel

Loew's, Atchison, Pennsylvania, and General Motors. s
 a Volume continued light after the opening with prices firm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
sTRATEfsIS REnfsAR

Lorain, O., tUP) officials of the Central bank reported to police that 8 panhandler had taken up his stand at the bank entrance and wak begging from depositors as they en- tered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Behind The Lines
American Legion

{ AWeFICdN ItgIOM
 On the eve of the national convention of the American Le- zion which opened at New York Sunday night, Waterbury legion naires have received word from friends in the New York legion posts concerning the proposed
 nomination of Rev. John M. Bell amy, of Massena, N. Y., for the post of national chaplain. '
 Past Commander Robert Birt of Corp. Coyle post, American Le- zion, is @ personal friend of Father Bellamy. The latter is also acquainted with other Connecti-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16

Bottled gas," used throughout rural districts of France where no gas pipes are laid, Is being con0id- cred as a solution to the gasoline shortage problem of the French army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16

Insect traps are to be fixed to cars of fast freight trains of d railway in England in ail. iiivestiya- ton of the flight of insect pests
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
INSURANCE .srocKs
NEW YORK CURE

Ali hotels at the larger resorts nt Switzerland report capacity business during the wint.y sports season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
N. '. Bank & Trust Stocks
 The R. '. Griggs O.

Bid Asked Bank of Manhattan .. 29 32 Bank of N. Y. & Trust, 445 465 Bankers Trust ....... 63 66 Cent. Hanover Bank &
 Trust xd. ............ IA 1ls Chase National Bank. A 47 Chemical Bank 6 Trus 56h 59h Corn Exchange Bank. 58 6l Empire Trust ......... 27h 30h First National Bank 2050 2150 Guaranty Trust ...... 297 306 Irving Trust ....,.... 13h 15h Manufacturers Trust .. 47 50 National City Bank. ... 39 42 New York Truse xd. ... 123 l28 Title Guar. and Trust. 9h 11h
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-02
A.A.A. DIRECTOR
 TO SPEAK HERE
Allen w. Manchester to Be Guest at Vegetable
 Growers Convention

Hartford, Dec. 2-Allen w. Man. chester, formerly of the Connecti- cut State college, Storrs, and now director of the northwestern divi- sion of the AAA, will speak at the 18th annual convention of the Con- necticut Vegetable Growers asso- citation when it meets in Waterbury on December 2 and 8. MT. Man. chester will speak on the afternoon of the second day and discuss How Far is Industry planning Practi- cal in Agriculture?"
 With agriculture in the limelight at the present time, particularly agricultural planning, 1t is expected that MT. Manchester's talk will arouse considerable interest, especi- ally in view of the fact that he is in charge of the administration of the natural agricultural program in the northwest.
 Another speaker on the afternoon of the second days program will be pr. E. A. Perregaux, extension economist of the Connecticut State college. who will lead the round table discussion on the Patman law and how it applies to agriculture.
 The banquet will be held on the evening of the second day, Dec. 8, at 6:3O, with Commissioner of Agri- culture Olcott r. King acting as toastmaster. The principal speaker of the evening will be Billy B. Van of Newport, N. H., Yankee business man and philosopher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-02
LIQUOR DEALERS
 PERMITS REVOKED
Four Waterburians ln- cluded in List Disciplined
 By State Commission

Revocation of permits of foul Waterbury liquor dealers was an- nounced yesterday afternoon follow ing a meeting of the state liquor commission in Hartford. Hearings on the cases were held earlier in the week with members of the Wa terbury vice squad testifying. The Waterburians are:
 Paul Rechenberg, Jr, of Scott road, operating 8 tavern at 2574 West Main street.
 Charles Fitzpatrick, of 1879 East Main street, operator of restaurant at 17l7 East Main street.
 Charles Stankevicius, of g Charles street, operator of tavern at Bank and South Riverside streets.
 Pietro Fardelli, who operates a restaurant at 597 South Main street.
 Others who had their licenses revoked at the hearing were Louis Parisani, Stamford; Adam G. Sam oker, of Seymour; Philip Kerok of Hartford and Samuela Gagliardi, Of Hartford.