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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
Conn. Federation OfLabor Hurls Defiance Into C. 4 Q.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 7-(U.PJ -The Connecticut Federation oi Labor threw the full force" of its power against the Committee fol Industrial Organization today as its annual four-day convention opened at Hotel Garde. We might just as we'll have the issue out at this con- ventIon," challenged John J. Egan ry-treasurer of the federa- ton, in his report to the gathering Governor Wilbur l.. Gross will ad- dress the delegates late this after noon.
 Little more than two weeks ago the executive council Of the 0. F. ot l.. suspended l3 Connecticut unions which were affiliated with the 0. | o. The convention was expected to ratify the custer by an oyerwhelm- ing margin. Promising the fedora ton would not raid" the member ship Of any Of the suspended unions, Egan invited these locals to break away from the John L. Lewis labor group and reJoin the craft union organization.
 If any of these local unions me slst upon breaking away from the c. I. O. and coming over to the A. '. of L." Egan said. that action VIII have to be brought about by them' selves without any urging from uh Tt Is my opinion that some Of the 10 international unions will sooner or later break away and come back to the 4. ?. of L., where they prop
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
THIRTEEN DIED OF
 VIOLENT DEATHS
That Was Total in State Over Week-End-Over
 800 in Nation
(By United Press)

Violent deaths claimed the lives of 13 persons in Connecticut over the Labor day weekend.
 Seven persons died from injuries suffered in automobile accidents, two were drowned, and four others met death in other ways.
 Mrs. G. Orsatti, Waterbury, was killed when she jumped or fell from a car operated by her husband.
 Frank Fekete, 50, Fairfield, died at St. Vincent's hospital, Bridgeport, from injuries suffered when struck by car at Fairfield.
 Thomas Harris, 67, New Haven, died at Grace hospital from injuries suffered when struck by an auto while crossing a street.
 Mrs. Carrie M. Butler, 77, Ridge field. was injured fatally in a Wilton accident.
 Leland Hill, fl, Preston, was killed by a hit-run driver.
 Crushed to Death Nathan Pollock, 26, New Haven, was crushed to death between two trucks in the garage where he worked. Apparently he attempted to crank one truck while 1t was in gear when it started suddenly and pinned
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
CHILDREN WERE
 FOUND ASLEEP

Philadelphia, Sept. 7--(UP)-Two small children were found asleep and apparently unharmed in a va cant house today several hours af- ter Mayor 6. Davis Wilson an- nounced that Q former neighbor had confessed" killing them.
 The children-Helen Whebley. G., and her 3-year-old brother. Frank seemed none the worse after be- ing missing from their home for al- mos 24 hours. Both were taken home and a doctor was summoned to examine them.
 Mayor wilson had announced the "confesslon" after questioning Phil- ID Krho, 2T, former neighbor of the Whebieys for several hours in DO. lice station last night. He said that Krho had admitted that he took the children to Woodside Iark, an amusement center. and after en. tertaining them there until dusk. walked with them through an iso- lated section of Fairmount park.
 The mayor said that Krho told him that he attacked the girl, beat the boy and left both for dead on a park bench.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07

erly belong. Some of these organiza- tions will soon realize they have made a fatal mistake
 Egan charged the suspended unions knew they were going to be busted long before definite action was taken and thereupon prepared to set up a dual organization. "That is their privilege" he said. but then he threw down the gage of battle to any delegate who desired ito fur ther the interest of the c. I. O., by the adoption of resolutions or by any other procedure. They are go- ing to have the full froce of our op- position" he said. ''rhis convention Is going to be of. by and for the American Federation Of Labor"
 Egan recommended a change in policy on the collection of per capita tax on members Of the fed- eration. Altogether" he said. "there are too many organizations in Connecticut who are failing to pay per capita tax on their correct membership"
 He also urged a change in the at. titude Of the federation towards election of legislators "who have . hostile labor record" Egan recom- mended that c. Y. of l.. opposition to reelection Of these legislators should come long before they were nominated, and not after. Both Thomas ]. Shea. Middletown. presi- dent of the federation. and Egan were reported seeking reelection No opposition was seen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
John MontagueW WiAAppear For Trial As LqDerne Moore

panion of his youth. who helped him rob the road house. For that offense Norton had served two and one halt years in Dannemora prison and was working in Cleveland when the dis trict attorney found him.
 The eeI inhabitants of this Adj rondack hamlet always get up early. There are cows to be mixed, chick etls to be fed, and vegetables to be picked. Today they got Up even earlier than usual. did their chores In e hurry. and rushed off to the little courthouse which dominates the public square, to see Montague, friend of the movie actors they pay twenty-five cents to see in the local theateg.
 They felt . tremendous personal curiosity because Montague was formerly known 10 them as LaveTne Moore, Of the nelghborlng town Of Port Henry. That was in 1880, when according to the district attorney, Laverne Moore used his eandow strength and icy nerve to bTutauy beat an aged nan who attempted to thwaFt him and hls three eompaFl' Ions in the robbery.
 when Moore. which Montague readily admits k his real name comes before the Essex county Judge the l00 seats wlll De packed. as viii the windows and doors. Ali the cit- lEens think that the aFFalgnment Of the friend of nlne Crosby. ouy klb' bee, Oliver Hardy. and other cele. bFated Hollywood folk. is Elizabeth. towns biggest day in the sun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
DORA EGAN HAS NAMED EUGENE STEPHAN CLERK Corporation COusnel In. formed Her She Was
 Acting Illegally TOWN CLERK HELD
 TO HER DECISION She Is Determined to Re. tain Sheehan Despite
 Legal Authority

Despite an opinion by Cor poration Counsel Charles S. O'Connor that she was acting illegally, Town Clerk Dora Egan today named Eugene Sheehan, independent demo- cratic candidate for city clerk in 1885, as clerk of the Board of Registration. Sheehan was named to succeed J. Harry Leary, clerk of the board for the past 10 years. He was still at his post early this afternoon, although the corporation counsel again called Miss EganS attention to the alleged illegality of the appointment ct noon.
 The board of registration, consist ing of the town clerk and three sel- ectmen, began swearing in voters ct 10 o'clock this morning, and will be in session for the next week. Up to l2:S0 p. m, there had been 70 new voters sworn in. Of these 6l signed party primary lists. The democratic party was chosen by 50, with the re. Tnaining il enrolling as republicans.
 Told She Had No Right
 Mir. O'Connor said that he had in- formed Miss Egan last Friday that after Q careful study of the statutes and city charter he had found r1o- thing that gave her any right to appoint Q clerk of the board of reg istration. He repeated his ruling that any such appointment made by her would be illegal ata conference this noon, following newspaper mans question as to his decision on the matter. It Is the corporation counsel's contention that If the board needs clerical help 1t should, under the law, apply to the mayor, and let the mayor appoint the need. ed employe or employees.
 Would Not Remove Him
 After receiving the corporation counsel's ruling for the second time, Miss Egan said she did not intend to remove Sheehan at once. She would wait, she said, until she was fur ther advised on the matter, indicat- ing that she consult an attorney.
 MT. O'Connor holds that since Sheehan was appointed illegally he cannot be paid by the city. Conse- quently, if Sheehan is removed, he will not be paid for the time he did work, while if he continues to serve
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
OTISD. PARKSE
 HELD SHAMELESS
Not Responsible for Death of Fred Stanford on
 SOlthbury Road

Otis D. Parks of Seymour, ar employe of the Old Hundred Inn Southbury, is exonerated of crimin. al responsibility in the death oi Fred Stanford, 30. a fellow employe by finding issued today by Dep. uty Coroner Walter w. Smyth.
 Parks was driving his brothers car on the Southbury road August 28 at about 3 a. m. when 1t crashed into a tree, causing Stanford to suffer a fractured skull and broken jaw, which injuries precipitated his death.
 The accident occurred at the in- tersection of the Roxbury and 6outhbury roads as Stanford. Otis Parks and Joseph Lassiter were re- turning to Southbury from a dance at Russin's Barn in Watertown. All are colored.
 Persons examined by Coroner smyth, other than the passengers in the car included State Police men John J. Doyle and William A Towne, both of the Beacon Falls barracks. Coroner smyth states:
 Parks was not travelling at an excessive rate Of speed and the curve in the road. with the inter- secting highway. led him to believe that he was closer to the center Of the road than he actually was. The proximity Of the tree to the edge oi the road constituted e hazard that he was not prepared to meet"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
Democrat To&Launch
 Bicycle Safety Plan
Next Monday Afternoon Campaign Will Open Hours
 Testing Lanes Win Come: Later Former 1se Governor Tefnpeton Endorses It ] 1"st

Next Monday afternoon at ( o's clock the Waterbury Democrat with the cooperation of the Waterbury Police Department and the Water bury Park Department will launch the first Bicycle Safety Campaign ever to be conducted in this city.
 Every bicycle owner m this city is invited to participate in these voluntary tests which impose no ob- ligations upon anybody nor involve any unpleasantnesS whatsoever. Every boy or girl wants to aid Tn promoting safety on our streets and highways. There are many ways in which this can be done; one is by operating a bicycle that con- forms to certain specifications along safety lines. .r
 As the week progresses The Demo- crat will announce just what tests the bicycle will be expected to pass and what sort of an inspection of it will be conducted by members ot the Waterbury Police department. They are not involved; on the contrary are quite simple, but con- formity with them means that the owner and rider is promoting safety right here in Waterbury.
 Former Governor TempletOn
 Former Governor Charles A. Ten- pleton today. when interviewed on the Democrats Bicycle Safety Cam paign, said, T want to say that ] heartily recommend it to all our citizens because I believe it to be a step in the training Of the young. CT generation to be careful not only with bicycles, automobiles, swim ming, and all other athletic activi- ties.
 "A little caution taught to the young which will make them think about the safety of the other fellow will surely help them in later years of their life. ..s s...
 "Yes, I think your movement is a
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
BY HENRY AEcLEMORE

lUnited Press Staff CorresponoenV
 Elizabethtown, N. r., September T. (UP) - Two alleged partici- pants in a youthful indiscretion" of 1880 were in town today - one, John Montague. HollyW0od's Paul Bunyan golfer. to be arraigned on q first degree robber charge after seven years; the otheg. Roger Nor ton, who had paid the fiddler, to renew his acquaintance with Jaiif because he Is . material witness Montague came barging into town frea his home in Syracuse in q snappy eaF, inamaeulately dressed in the best Hollywood fashion.
 He disappeared from these. his native heaths, shortly after bandits robbed 6 road house ln Jay, h. F. seven years ago. struck t rich as 2 pal of movie stars Of Hollywood. made his name into Q legend, and was unma6lEed finally as the tueis tive LayeFne Moore. Ills aeQunliat' ance with jaiis comprise . few hours Id one in Los Angeles while hls move fFiends were getting his bail tos eetheF. and . few days in the loeal bastlle before . judge set e2b,OoO q the pFiee Of his freedom.
 Merton. snappliy attired in q truck drivers best. arrived Co the custody Of the district attorney. he didn't mind When he was put Into slornge until eaFly october, when hf will testify against Montague who, he said. was Eassrne MooTe, . eon-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
AMERICANS ARE
 URGED TO LEAVE
No Place in China Is Safe Is Advice Given Out
 By Government
By H. B. EKINs

Copyright, 1887, by United Press)
 Shanghai, Sept. 7.-(UP)-Hun- dreds of Americans in this shell-torn city amid the most fierce fighting of the Shanghai war, cabled Washing ton and President Roosevelt today demanding the protection of Ameri- can warships.
 The American consulate general urged immediate evacuation of all Americans from interior towns in the Shanghai-Nanking area, where the fiercest fighting of the Shanghai war is believed to be imminent.
 The U. S. gunboat Sacramento was ordered into refugee service. It will take Americans out of the area, either to Manila or Hong Kong.
 This action ana the presidents
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
Htlers Proclamation Proues Very Apropos
ExtoIIs Might of Germanys New Army Combined With Italy Against Soviet Russia-United States
 Is Given Slight Blow
BY GEORGE KIDD United Press Staff COrespondent)


 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Sept. 7-(U. P.)-Fuehrer Adolf Hitler, extolling the might of Germany's new army, allied Germany with Italy against Soviet Russia in a speech read tc the Nazi party rally today. Hitler's speech, at moment when Russia and Italy were on the verge of a grave rupture, denounced bol- shevism as a menace to society. He emphasized that Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy were joined together as two great forces opposed to 1t.
 The entire atmosphere of the con- gress was imbued with anti-Bolshe- vism. Communism was depicted to the tens of thousands of delegates as menacing the whole world.
 United States Hit
 The United States and most other nations were described as breeding grounds of Communism. A gigantic map of the world showed the red flames of bolshevism fiaring in all except three countries - Germany Italy and Portugal. It was evident that flames were painted originally on Portugal too but were erased.
 Adolf Wagner, Nazi district leader
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
Events Today In
 European Crisis
(By United Press)

London - Russia's note to Italy on submarines brings Europe to threshold of disas- ter; failure of Mediterranean conference feared; Britain and France to take separate action against submarines if neces- sary; break feared between Russia and Italy.
 Moscow--Russia ready to de- fend interests by single handed action if necessary; conveying of merchant shipping by war ships suggested.
 Rome--M Mussolinl expected to 1. decide today whether to de- nnand that Russia be excluded from Mediterranean conference.
 Paris-Rumors spread that Russia will break with Italy.
 Nuremberg-FIitler, in Maxi rally proclamation, springs to support Italy against Dol shevisni."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
MANY ARRESTED
 FOR ACCIDENTS
Several Persons Injured in Various Collisions Over
 Week-End

Automobile accidents over the week end and holiday resulted in numerous arrests here. Several per sons were injured.
 Joseph ,Grabowski, 9, of Buck ingham street, Oakville, was the only one of five occupants of cal who was injured when the auto- mobile crashed into a parked car at Hill and Hillview streets shortly after midnight and turned over The driver of the car, Rocco Famig- lietti, 37, of Watertown, was ar- rested by Motor Patrolmen John Deeley and Joseph Dunphy on a charge of operating while under the influence of liquor.
 Struck Parked Roadster
 Grabowslxi was treated at Water bury hospital for lacerations and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
Will Force Issue of Peace or War Next Friday Despite Objections of Russia,
 Italy or Germany
BRITISH. FRENCH LEADERS ARE :.
 ANGERED, DISMAYED AT EVENTS
By WEBB MILLER Copyright, 1887, by United Press)

London, Sept. 7.-(UP)-Britain and France were determined today to use their combined fleets if necessary to end the submarine to shipping and to force the issue at international conference in Switzerland next Friday regardless of any ob- jections of Russia, Italy or Germany.
 Peace Or War In Europe
 The issue of peace in Europe was brought to head by Russian note Rome, accusing Italy of sub marine piracy" Italy curtly rejected Russas demands In consequence there were intmations that relations be- tween the two powers might be severed and that Russia might convoy all her merchantmen through the Mediter- ranean with warships.
 Britain, France fingered Dismayed
 The British and French angered and dismayed by the turn of events They took the attitude that the Mediterranean conference must not fa that Italy Ger many Russia refuse to coaboate in general shinnng and will invite other interested powers to join them
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
Winners In Baby
 Contest [ TonaorrotU

Votes are being counted to- day In the Most Popular Baby Contest and there are many thousands of them. Announce ments of winners will be made in The Democrat tomorrow.
 Read In tOday's Democrat about plans for presentation of prizes. And be sure to set your Demo- crat tomorrow to see the names and pictures of the winners.
 The Contest Manager wishes to thank all of the contestants for thelr cooperation and spirit of good sportsmalishlp through. out the election. He said today that he wished eevry baby in the Most Popular Baby Con- test might be Q prize winner. But of course, some must lose if some are to win.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
DEAD IN HIS CAR

HayerhilI, Mass. Sept. T-(UP)- Paul c, Mckenzie, %. of Exeter. N. e.. was found dead in his parked sedan here today elutcliing a rubber tube attached to the exhaust pipe. A medical examiner reported him . suicide by carbon monoxlde pols0n- inR, Mrs. Alice c. Glover. 70 year old widow ln whose yard the car vas found. said he had left her home near midnight after . quarrel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
LABOR LEADERS
 WIDENING SPLIT
Both Green, Lewis Seem Determined to Battle
 for Policies

Washington, Sept. 7-(UP)-The two arms of the American labor movement intensified organizing ef- forts today with animosities length ened by the bitter assertions of their leaders in the golden anniversary of Labor day. William Green, president of the American Federation of La- bor, pledged his unionists to have no part in any labor third-party movement. John L. Lewis, leader of the Committee for Industrial Or ganization, was cheered by 250,000 as 8 potential president of the United States"
 Both Spoke Yesterday
 Both spoke yesterday on nation
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07

Bristol at 9 o'clock today to pre- side at the mandamas hearing. Shortly after noon Attorney Fred eric 0. Smedley and Attorney Perry Graicerstein, members of the merit system committee and representing that unit in legal affairs decided that their case was not as clear cut as they had considered 1t and decided to call the whole thing off-for the present.
 Application Presented
 Application for the mandamus had been presented to States Attor- ney Lawrence L. Lewis for his sig nature before the counsel for the merit system experienced the change of mind. Mir. Lewis signature is necessary before the application can be presented to Judge Jennings, al- though Mir. Lewis would have no (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
Britain, France Determined To
 Use Their Combined Fleets For Elin1inatingSubn1arineMenace
Mandamus Plan For MeritSyster11 GiUen Up
Board of Aldermen Was to Have Been Surprised Judge Jennings Was Coming Here-Then
 Proposal Suddenly Vanished

With preparations practically completed for surprise
 andamus proceedings in superior court today to force the Waterbury Board of Aldermen to place the merit system question the voting machines October attorneys for the Waterbury Chapter of the Connecticut Merit System Association finally backwatered and decided to await the decision of the aldermen the question: Judge Newell Jennings of the superior court to have here from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07

The feeling grew both in London and Paris that European statesmen must make up their minds at once whether there is to be peace or war.
 Britain and France were strength- ened in their attitude by the knowl- edge that their combined fleets would be supreme on the Meditter- raIlear1 and not likely to be attacked.
 Britain did not wish at present to jeopardize the Mediterranean conference by formal announcement of agreement to collaborate with France in the inland sea, but was known taht Britain considers piracy must be stopped at all costs.
 Russia, Italy Dread
 The attitude of Russia and Italy was the key to the situation. Russia
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TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Sept. 7-(UP)--Gov- eFnment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Sept, 3. Compared with a year ago;
 Thls Year Expenses Lnst Year sl,336, ,0l4,229.s5 l.066, ,3S9,ss9,H sSIs. .Oss.B2LOs ss7i.sss.Bs5,7s s4ss.Oli.TO5.as ss9l.7o2. .sosss se,ss7.Isl,OILsT sI,sBO,I5s,7s2.Is
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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-01-23

Il was at Rimini. too, and other
places But It was always dreadful
dreadful"
And you kept off the stage for 10
years because a man"
Yes But I loved him"
What a network Of terribly acute
sensitiveneSS this woman waSl How
dreadful to be so Sensitive But under
stood now why she had moved me so
deeply on the stage. And II struck me
that ought to have known that she
must be terrifically emotional Yet she
never overacted. How wonderful that
was. She-Sicilianl I-Englishl She
was what she was. and yet had never
felt that she overdid anything Her
art was so protected by sincerity.
NO wonder you could make people
feell' I murmured. But there's some
thing simply can't understand II
isn't-now your leaving the stage, stay
ing off it for 10 years. It's your coming
back to IT, II you left it at 40 for such
a reason can't understand what made
you reappear."
When was over So" she said quiet
~. my sun had set. and you can't
divine how Il came about that there
was an afterglow?"
1t isn't that I don't know that your
powers are unimpaired. II isn't that
at all. I said rather hastily. / think,
and uneasily. They deepened in the
long interval. You were more wonder
full than ever when you came back"
But you can't understand how n