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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
INSANE SLAYER
SHOT FOUR DEAD
Jeremiah Mackey of Bos-
ton Included Brother
as One Victim

Boston, March 26 up Fear
that he was a victim of an incurable
disease was blamed today for the
sudden arrangement of a husky, six
foot school janitor who in rapid sue
cession yesterday shot and killed his
school committeeman brother and
two servants and then committed
suicide. jeremiah Mackey, 80, ended
his life in an alley after Staying: DR.
Charles E. Mackey, AZ, school COM
mitteeman and physician; Alice
Costa, 20, of Lexington, a domestic
in the Mackey home; Paul Costa,
81, Alice's brother and odd jobs
man.
Fear Of Cancer
The arrangement of jeremiah was
attributed to belief that he was suf-
fering from cancer by DR.. G. Lynde
Gately, East Boston physician who
had been treating the ianitor. This
fear became a tremendous weight
on his mind" DR.. Gately said. ut
snapped his sanity and led to the
tragedy"
His First Victim
First victim Of Jeremiah's revolver
was Costa, who was killed in the
basement furnace room of the
Mackeys' three-story gray house In
South Boston. Then the killer strobe
to the first-floor bedroom of his
bed-ridden mother, Mrs. Catherine
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
NEW BARRACKS
OF STATE POLICE

Hartford, Conn, March 26-U.P0
The appropriations committee OF
the general assembly today planned
to meet early next week to hear a
report from Representative Doris
McBee, South wellington, on pro-
gress of negotiations between State
Police Commissioner Anthony Sun
derland and an unnamed party
over purchase of a building at Stat
ford Springs for a new state police
barracks. Mrs. McBee was appoint
ed this week by the committee to
look into the proposed deal.
She discussed the matter today
with Commissioner Sunderland and
he is contracting the owner Of the
property, Mrs. McBee said.
Some time ago, the appropriations
committee approved deficiency APP
preparations of $4,000 for an addi-
ton to the present barracks at Stat
ford Springs.
1t was understood the owner Of
the property now being considered
as a barracks has set sale price
of $4,000
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
John B. PerreaultDie
At Railroad Station
Standing With Wife at Railway Station, When He Col
lapsed, Died-Going to Spend Holiday With
Daughters in Lowell, Mass.

A planned Easter visit with their
two daughters in Lowell, Mass, by
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Perreault of
20 Jewelry street ended in tragedy
at GAS this morning when Mr.. Per-
reault collapsed at the railroad sta
ton as he and his wife were waiting
for their train. He died within a
few moments.
Just Entered Station
Mr.. Perreault had just entered
the station with his wife and they
were chatting about their trip to
Lowell when he was stricken.
Patrolman Matthew Guarini and
several persons in the station went
to his aid, but he was dead before
medical help arrived.
Mr.. Perreault had been a resident
of Waterbury for the past 10 years,
coming here from Lowell. He was
employed in the freight Office Of
the New Haven railroad. He and
his wife had planned to spend
Easter with their daughters In
gtN (Novofiy,Yiaf m poUa ny
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
EMILY SHOP IS
AIRED IN COURT
Simon Weiss, Manager,
Under Arrest; Running
SweatshOp Charge

Alleged to have operated a store
under sweatshop conditions, Simon
Weiss, "a, of the Hotel Elton, was
arrested this morning by court Or
der when he failed to appear ii,
city court to answer charges of
violating the state labor laws. Weiss,
manager of the Emily Shop, ZIG
Bank street, was served with a
warrant yesterday afternoon and
notified to appear in court today,
When he did not appear, Judge
Edward Mascolo ordered that he be
placed under arrest at once. Weiss
was freed on bonds of $500
IL Counts Against Him
Weiss Is charged with II counts
Of breaking the state labor laws per-
tanning to the employment of wom-
en-, and Prosecutor Mitchell Meyers
said today that more counts will be
added. The charges include: failure
to keep proper record of hours of
employment; working girls later
than 10 p. m, four counts; working
girls more than 10 hours a day
five counts; and employing women
more than six work days in the
week from Jan. 81, to Feb. 6.
Served on Weiss Yesterday
The warrant was served on Weiss
yesterday afternoon by Sergt
Charles McWeeney. The same off,
Ger brought the merchant to police
headquarters today. The warrant
was issued yesterday by Prosecutor
Meyers on information furnished by
State Labor Inspector John r. Dom
Ian. About IL girls are employed at
the Emily Shop, and 1t Is believed
that complaint from one of them
resulted in the investigation that
ended in Weiss arrest.
Under the state labor laws, fine
Of 500 may be imposed for each
offense. W.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26

This concession granted the COM
pany today means that as soon as
they have the necessary new buses,
they can entirely discontinue the
use of trolley-cars in Waterbury.
The Willow street line, which Is Vie
one unaffected by the new order,
is expected to be adjusted shortly.
as the company has made several
suggestions Of new routes, which
have been in accord with the SEN
tilnents Of the residents.
North Main, Brooklyn
North Main street and Brooklyn
will be serviced exclusively by bus
commencing Sunday, April T., Mr..
Chapman stated today. That route
will be of more service to the public
Of the Bucks Hill section, for 1t will
run all the way from Highland ave-
nue., down Congress avenue, to
Bank street, through the center, up
North Main street, to HILL street,
westerly on Hill street to Chase
avenue, and southerly on Chase ave-
nue. to North Main street, into the
Lakewood section. Bucks Hill Road
will be one of its turn around points.
WATERFOWL Line
Other routes to be affected by
this new general order are: the
present WATERFOWL line, which runs
from the junction of Robbins street
and Watertown avenue, northerly
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26

Sieze or at least harraSS strategic
points on the enemy's lines Of trans
port and communications such as
bridges, railroads or mountain pass
eS.
The Soviets far surpass other
powers In their development of
wholesale parachute jumping and In
equally novel experiments In the use
of gliders. Only one other nation,
Italy, has begun seriously to copy
these innovations In military tech
nique and strategy.
Differ In OponiOns
I found on my flying trip 10 the
Soviet capital that military author
tiles differ in tiseir opinions as to
the probable practical efficiency of
the proposed aerial landing parties
in actual combat. But foreign mil
itary observers agree that they pre-
sent factor that must be reck-
oned with--until and unless war;
time experience proves otherwise.
The very uncertainty as 10 how
effective the parachute attacks
might be, and the surprise element
possible in their use, gives them q
strategical Importance that foreign
authorities agree cannot be Under
estimated. Enemy commanders
would be constantly aware of the
menace and would be forced to
withhold men from their front po-
sitions to guard strategic points
against attacks in the rear.
Remarkable Feats
In war games, the Soviet aviators
and parachuters have accomplished
remarkable feats. In one instance,
1900 men were flown 100 miles and
dropped by parachute, all Of them
landing within a few minutes. The
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
Late Neus
Flashes
OLDEST MAN

Westfield, Mass, March
&c - (UP) - Patrick H.
Kiefe, 90, Westfield's old
est man, died today.
Starting work as a cigar
maker before the Civil
War, he was identified with
the tobacco industry in this
section as jobber and ware
house owner for a half Gen.
fury. At one time he oper-
ated a hotel at Southington,
Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
BY PAUL RINGER

las Told to the United Press)
Pittsburgh, March 28-(UP)--The
plane seemed to dive nose-first for
the ground just after 1t started to
spit fire. ! was standing at a vim
dow after supper when first no.
ticed the plane. 1t must have been
around $50 and was still quite light.
Almost as soon as noticed the plane
I saw that 1t was splitting FIRE and
seemed to be having trouble. Then
another plane appeared and kept
flying around. Suddenly the first
plane slipped into a nose dive and
disappeared between some trees.
The last I saw 1t was headed almost
nose first for the ground.
I ran to neighbor, Henry Mat
thews, and together we started for
the scene, about quarter of mile
away in a bottomland. I never saw
anything like that plane. 1t was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26

Nine Men, Four Women
Died in Spot Where
Others Had Fallen
PILOT WAS NEARING
HIS LANDING FIELD
----.-.--.
Suddenly His Plane Plum.
meted to Earth With
Terrific Crash
BY WILLIAM o. CARLTON

United Press staff Correspondent
Pittsburgh, March 26 49,
(UP) - Bureau of Air Com
merce investigators exam
ined the scattered wreckage
of a Transcontinental and
Western Air liner today in
an effort to determine the
cause of a crash that killed
nine men and four women.
The twin-motored ship, buck
ing strong head winds over the
western Pennsylvania mountain
graveyard" Of airplanes, plunged
into hillside five miles southwest
of the Allegheny Airport last night,
ripped Its cabin to splinters and
brought death to all Its occupants.
Ten Of the victims were passeii-
gers. Three were crew members.
Pilot Lawrence Bonnet, q veteran
of the anyways, had been ready 70
land. Flying on instruments" be-
cause Of "soupy" weather encount-
cred east of Pittsburgh, he followed
the radio beam until he reached
the "cone Of silence" which told
him he was above the airport.
Following what airline officials
said was standard procedure, the
pilot flew over the field to the south-
west where he would pick up the
beam once again and circle around
70 ra landing.
As Bonnet headed into the circle
around for landing riding the RAJ
dio beam, and in contact with the
government radio station and the
local T.W.A. radio. Three other
planes were in the vicinity.
Plummeted to Earth M.
After circling back toward the
field Bonnet apparently attempted.
to lose altitude quickly SO that he
could fet beneath the 2.40O foot
ceiling at the airport. While in
semicircle, his plane plummeted w.
earth.
fFo,,tly,,,aa m Dooa ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
TRIED TO FORCE
WAY INTO JAIL

Boston, March 26.-(UP).-A
Charlestown man who said he was
bandit was the proud possessor
of a pair of sport shoes today be-
cause of his confession" Wearing a
pair of battered and "air-condition-
ed" shoes, he walked into Metro
politan police headquarters, said he
IVES one of four men who robbed
a Revere Beach cafe two weeks ago,
AID produced toy automatic pis-
tol.
Police told him they already had
two of the wanted men and knew
the names of the others. He then
confessed that he was seeking work
and was even willing to go to jail
If they would give him something to
do.
An Officer gave him the new shoes
and he left.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
ROOSEVELT CRUISE

Fairhaycn, Mass, March &c.
-tUPJ President ito0seyelt's soma
TODAY were completing plans tOi
their annual New England coast
cruise ABOARD the sclioOner-yaciil
Savanna, now being re-0utfitted
here. owner Harrison Tween Of New
York notified boat-yard officials q
prepare the boat by June and said
lie was completing charter arrange
ments with James Roosevelt. Tweed
orderec 40-hOrsep0wer Diesel en.
me hlf;, lied IN the Savanna and
tald ill., craft wall be re-launehed
NAV ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
DUCHESS GONE

London, March rs -
(UP)-Alth0ugh all hope
has been abandoned of
finding ''the flying duch-
ess" of Bedford aliv e,
searchers continue today to
inspect a wide area in an
effort to discover her body
and airplane. The Duchess
of Bedford has been mis-
sing several days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
THIRTEEN MEET DEATH
AS AIRLINER CRASHES
IN PLANE "GRAVEYARD"'
War Ready Russia Expects
To StartIe World From Air
Has Succeeded By Experiments in Landing Soldiers
Machine Guns, Light Artillery, Tanks Behind
Enemy Lines By Means of Parachutes

Telegraph Editors Miller correspondent
the United Press looks at EuOpe machine almost
country, the military
finds armies nav and air forces exceeding all pacete records for
size and strength Miller writes with the
He estimates
being Europes reports
findings with the clarity that
shaking events in all parts the world for rs In to-
inament Of his machine" Miller
where the Soves perfected
utilizing airplanes in Europe's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
DRIVER Is HELD

Bridgeport. Conn.,. March 90
(UP)--Arthur Suprenant. 81. was
held today for the coroner as the
driver Of a truck which fatally IN
jlred Frances Klamka, II. as she
was returning home from high
school yesterday. The girl died with
IN an hour from a skull fracture
and internal injuries. Police said
the accident occurred during q
heavy snowfall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
ROBS POLICE

Boston, March 26-(UP)
"A thief who bearded the
lion in his den" was sought
by police today.
The robber entered police
headquarters and stole a
$50 camera from the desk
of Eugene Weidman of
Roxbury, employed in the
chief clerks office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
EYE WITNESSES
DESCRIBE CRASH.
Paul Ringer, Mrs. Cathar-
inc Schranlm Saw Fall;
Rushed to Wreckage

Telegraph Editors Note: The
following eyewitness account Of
the TWA transport plane crash
was given to the United Press by
Paul Ringer, 81, who was watch
ing the plane from q window Of
his home, and Mrs. Catherine
Schramm, who was one Of the
first persons to reach the plane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
PROMISED CHANGE

Paris, March 2e.-(Up) Prom
ised negotiation OF their demand for
higher pay. workers In wholesale
and retail Ash shops ended their
strike today and the Good Friday
supply Of ilSh was assured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
WilIowStreetLine
May Be Only One
Left For Electncs
Company Receives Permission From State Public
Utilities to Substitute Buses Willow Street
Residents in Dispute Over Proposed Route

Trolley will be looked upon by Waterburians as
historical hasbeens by June Of 1887 stated today by
Manager Charles Chapman of the local division of the
c. r. & L. who in receipt of general finding and order
from the State Public Utilities Commission, granting his
company permission to substitute buses for troleycars
all local service routes with the exception Of the Willow
street line which Is under dispute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
TREASURY BALANCE

Government expenses and receipts
for the current fiscal year through
March "a, compared with year
ago:
This Year Expenses last Year
$5, O9,O22,711,17 $5,246, 407 ,433. 40
Receipts
$3,645. 049. 029.17 $s.04s,634,14s.S3
s1,7ss.s7s,ss2.Oo $2.lsz77s,2s5.l7
Cash Balance
s1,7s3, s62,370. II $685., 1851, al. 0s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26
BY WEBB MILLER
(Copyright 1887, BY United Pres


Moscow March 26-(Via London)- 1.-The So
Wet air force introducing spectacular and daring element
into Europes war preparations is experimenting
fully today with equipment to land soldiers machine guns
light artillery and even tanks behind enemys lines by
parachutes.
In event of the Soviet iers would strive to drop
thousands Of soldiers back Of the front where they could
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26

Fair, Cold Tonight;
Saturday Unchanged
Fun Weather Report Page q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-26

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
H. E. ENSSLIN DIES,
VETERAN OF2WARS
Retired Sergeant, 70, Fought in
Cuba, Philippines and
Against Indians.

Hermann E. Ensslin. 10, of 3O2 Up
shur street, veteran retired Army post
commissary sergant, died yesterday In
Walter Reed Hospital. Although ALL
ing for some time, he had been seri-
ously i'll only about week.
Mr.. Ensslin served in Indian wars
in the West and In the Spanish
American War was with Cavalry
which backed up the famous Roosevelt
Rough Riders in the charge on San
Juan Hill. He also saw service In the
Philippines and on the Mexican Dor
der. He retired in February, 1912
and came to Washington to reside
Mr.. Ensslin was born in Germany, but
came to this country when Is.
Active in the Masonic fraternity, he
was a member of the Washington
Centennial Lodge of Masons and the
Centennial Chapter of the Order OF
the Eastern Star. He also belonged
to chapter of the Royal Arch Masons
at New London, Conn. and the Henry
w. LAYTON Chapter. United Spanish
War Veterans.
Surviving are his widow. Mrs. Mary
Eta Ensslin; son. Robert F. Ensslin,
and grandson, both of Youngstown,
Ohio.
Funeral services will be held tomor-
row in Hines funeral home, 29O1 Four
tenth street. the hour to be an
nounced later. Burial will be in Ar
lngton National Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

AN'ioNIib LL'pNf-
velt's assistant secretaries, a daughter.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not been completed. but it is expected
the services will be held al Hines
undertaking establishment either on
Thursday or Friday and that inter-
ment will be in Congressional Gene
terry.
Mr.. Wrenn was recognized as one
OF the greatest authorities on nava!
engineering in the department. Hls
sudden death came as a shock TO many
associates and friends.
Mr.. Wrenn entered the Navy De-
partment more than 40 years ago and
after series of promotions Was
named chief clerk of Engineering b.
reau about 20 years ago.
Mr.. Wrenn was born in Virginia
and came here with his parents as a
small child. After attending public
schools, he held several positions
before being appointed to the Navy
Department.
Mr.. Wrenn was first married to
Miss Ida Virginia Kemp of this CIV
in 1893. A year after her death, IN
1927, he married his present wife.
Mr.. Wrenn's only son. Arthur s.
Wrenn, pay clerk in the Navy. was
drowned in the Panama Canal in
1923.
Mr.. Wrenn had been in excellent
health until about a week ago. when
he complained of feeling haGIv avs
had remained away from the Office for
several days upon the advice of rs
physician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
JOHN V. DITTEMORE, 60,
CHURCH FIGURE, DEAD
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 1l-John Valen-
tine Dittemore. 60, former senior di-
rector of the Christian Science Church,
who brought on a bitter controversy
by leading an opposition movement in
1924, died yesterday
At the same time a recantation was
published telling the directors of the
mother church Of regret for his great
mistake" and wishing the church Sue
cess.
He organized an opposition church
in 1924 after long series of disputes
which was climaxed when he resigned
and renounced the authority of Mrs.
Mary Baker Eddy over large section
Of Christian Science followers.
In his last illness, however, he was
attended by a practitioner of the faith
and declined to 90 to hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
1n mrtt1nrtat1t

CLAFLIN, ELLA JANE. Sacred to the
memory OF our dear mother. ELLA JANE
CLAFLIN. who departed this life four
Teen years ago today: May u: 1923
AND WILBUR.
GILES. MILTON. In loving remembrance
OF my dear son. MILTON GILES who
May IL. 1924.
Weep not for me nor wish me back.
am from pain now free
And in my Savior's arms / rest
LOVING MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
JOSEPHINE GILES RICHARDSON
JENKINS. ELLA. In sad but loving re-
membrance Of my dear mother. ELLA
JENKINS, who died May IL. 1912,
twenty-five years ago.
You suffered hours. yes hours Of pain,
To wait for cure. but in vain.
TIL God above knew what was best.
rs HEe ea 11M her h1mf e gtys her rest
TON
O'NEILL. ROBERT. tribute Of love to
father. ROBERT oNEII1. Who departed
this life twenty-seven years ago today,
May IL. 1910.
The door may close the wall conceal,
But nothins's lost that's truly real:
They still are ours, those loved ones all,
HIS DEVOTED vi VIE !G AND "a cHMnREN. .
REED. ALFRED. Sacred to the memory
OF our dear father. ALFRED REED. who
left us May 8. 1917.
Loved in life remembered In death
HIS LONELY CHILDREN. CHARLES AL
FRED REED. LUCY REED SPENCE. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

a billion Is a little too much, but have
you figured on all these pictures the
film magazines send out?"
Himber said Robert Taylor nils
about 1000 picture requests weekly.
Himber's press agent added that
Himber himself gets 400 requests q
week
I'VE estimate that fans send In
100000 requests year for pic
lures" the press agent said. If you
put 10-cent luxury tax on them,
that would be 100000. wouldn't it?"
"A luxury or a nuisance tax?"
somebody asked.
"A luxury tax" insisted the press
agent Isn't it luxury to get q
fine picture OF a man like Robert
Taylor, say? People ought to be
willing to pay 10 cents for a luxury
like that"
Himber said at first he thought the
tax returns out to 60 for the promo
ton of world peace, but added he
had given that idea up.
Il figured that the Federal Gov
ernment," Himber said, would be
more apt to order the tax If it gets
the money. Don't you think SOP"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

Theodore Roosevelt, when the latter
expressed the wish that Mr.. Taft be-
come the Republican nominee to sue
coed him, as possibly the next most
interesting experience OF his public
life.
Heard Appeal by T. r.
Mr.. New had become chairman of
the Republican National Committee
early in 1907 when George B. Cortel-
you resigned to become Secretary Of
the Treasury in President Roosevelt's
cabinet. Soon afterwards he received
an invitation from President Roosevelt
to lunch at the White House. The only
other guest on this occasion was Sec
rotary Taft. Mr.. New arrived in
advance OF Mr.. Taft and while talking
with the President awaiting Mr.. Taft's
arrival, President Roosevelt expressed
his high esteem of Mr.. Taft and told
Mr.. New he was greatly interested in
seeing him the Republican nominee.
Mr.. New played an important role
in the convention of 1912 which nomi-
mated President Taft for a second
term and which resulted in the organl-
zation Of the third party, Of which
Theodore Roosevelt was the standard
bearer. Discussing that dramatic con-
vention in Chicago, Mr.. New said that
the public had never been informed Of
the bitterness that existed behind the
scenes and Of the safeguards taken
during that convention to prevent any
outbreak of physical disorder. After
doing his part in bringing about the
nomination OF Mr.. Taft, Mr.. New took
no active part in the subsequent cam
paign.
In Mr.. News private papers there
no doubt will be found letter from
President Taft personally thanking
him for the work he did during the
convention and in which he bitterly
assailed his old friend. Theodore
Roosevelt, who was then heading the
third party.
Mr. New also took an important
part in the convention of 1920, which,
after virtual deadlock between Gen.
Wood and former Gov Frank Lowden
of Illinois. resulted in the unexpected
nomination OF Senator Harding Of
Ohio Mr.. New was chairman of the
Indiana delegation and sat in on the
private counsels OF the party leader
ship. He always insisted that, con-
trary to common reports, the so-called
Senate oligarchy did not bring about
the nomination OF Mr.. Harding He
insisted also that there was no meet
ing of Senators in smoke-fllled hotel
room in the wee hours which resulted
in the decision to put Harding
across"
According to Mr. New, Senator
Boies Penrose Of Pennsylvania, one
Of the dominating figures of the party
then, who was i'll back at his home in
Philadelphia and could not attend the
convention. and Harry Daugherty Of
Ohio, whom Mr. Harding afterward
made Attorney General, had as much
to do with breaking the deadlock and
nominating Harding as anything at
that convention.