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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
COUNCILS TO LEAVE
 SEATTLE ON MAY Is

Dr. and Mrs. w. w. Council are expected to leave Seattle for Juneau cn May IS, returning west by that date from trip East where they are stopping at various points, in- cluding New York City and Wash ington, D. c.
 Accompanying them here will be Miss Mary Lee Council, daughter of Dr. Council, who has been with them on the trip East. Miss Council whose home is in San Francisco, is former student of the University of California.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21

LONDON, April 21.-Radio ad- vices received here say that Madrid took the hardest battering of the civil war yesterday on the tenth day of successive heavy Insurgent smelling.
 At least 200 shells fell in the city before 10 o'clock a. m. Most of them were small but they left trag- ic accounts of death and destruc- tion.
 A report that Dutch officials on board the Dutch steamer Andra, were executed before the Insurgents sank the vessel in the Bay of Bis cay, April 6, stirred resentment in the Netherlands. An Amsterdam newspaper, Der Telegraff, printed the report, though not officially confirmed, in which 1t was stated Insurgents found three Spanish goy- ernment officials on the ship who bought munitions aboard. They were executed along with all Dutch of- ficials of the Andra." The paper added the Dutch legation at Lisbon said the crew was freed and sent home.
 Spanish Government troops have struck toward the Teruel Zaragoza road in Eastern Spain after driv- ing Insurgents, panic-stricken, from the town of Celandes. General Francois Insurgents, ir their own capital, Salamanca, begar organizing a proposed authorization state, proclaiming Franco as head
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
DR. VAN ACKEREN
 DUE NEXT TUESDAY

Dr. J. F. Van Ackeren, who has been in Washington, D. c. for the past month on official business, is due to return here next Tuesday where he will resume duties as medical director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
 Dr. Van Ackeren attended a con- ference in Washington, D. C., from April 6 to IT assembling state and territorial health directors for dis cussion of health problems in con- nection with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
 He left Washington, D. 0. on April 19
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
HULA DANGER BURNED;GRASS
 SKIRT IS FIRED
One Man Under Arrest Be lieved to Have App
 piled Match

SAN PEDRO, Cal, April 2l. - Mae Perdue, 22, hula dancer, was critically burned when her grass skirt caught fire while performing in front of a waterfront cafe last night.
 The police jailed Mathew Dona- hue, 57, a mechanic, on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon while they are Investigating whether he touched a match to her skirt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
TO TAKE TIME TO ORGANIZE
 FORD WORKERS
Executive Board of JAVA to Delay Action Un-
 til Next Autumn

WASHINGTON, April 21.-Senti- ment in delaying collective bar gaining overtures with the Ford Motor Company until next fall has developed among the members of the United Automobile Workers of America.
 The Executive Board of the UA WA, reliable sources report, believe they should strengthen the union before tackling the first organiza- tion among the Ford employees. The autumn is declared a propitious time as the company is then an- nouncing the new models.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
ACCUSATION IS
 HURLED OUT IN
 CANADA STRIKE
CIO Organizer Claims Deep Conspiracy to Break
 Walkout

OSHAWA, Ontario, April 21. = Hugh Thompson of the United Au- tomobile Workers of America and CIO organizer, today accused Pre- mier Mitchell Hepburn and the General Motors of Canada officials with '..conspirting to bre ak th e strike" of 3,7O0 workers in the plant here.
 The accusation was made after he heard a committee of strikers had gone to Toronto to meet the Premier and Harry Carmichael General Manager of the General Motors of Canada.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
TAMIL IS
 SUED BY WIFE,;
 SEEKS DIVORCE
Mate of Chairman of COP Committee Makes
 Charges, Topeka

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 21.-Mrs Laura Hamilton, wife of John Ham, ilton, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, has filed a suit for divorce and asks custody of her son and daughter. Mrs. Hamilton charges gross ne- giect of duty, abandonment and ex- treme cruelty"
 The couple married in 1915.
 John Hamilton, 45, became chair man of the COP committee after former Gov. Alfred Landon was nominated in June last year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
200 STUDENTS
 ARE STRIKING
Will Not Return to Classes Until Principal
 Rehired

BATTLE GROUND. Wash, April 21.-The school directors here are firm in refusal to rehire Principal A. c. Zellar while 200 of 235 stu dents voted they would not return to their classes until the board members change their minds. Par ents are supporting the students in their strike.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
MacDOUGALL HERE

D. J.. MacDougall. operator of a store at the Polaris-Taku Mine, re- turned to Juneau this week after a trip south of a little more than a month. He will complete his return journey to his establishment up the Taku River after few more days in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
FACES ASSAULT CHARGE

Facing charges of criminal as- sault, James F. Rogers, 19-year-old soldier for Company F at Chilkoot Barracks, was brought to Federal jail in Juneau last night on the Victoria by Deputy Marshal William Markle Rogers has been bound over to the grand jury for the alleged crime involving a minor girl.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
AIR SERVICE TO CHINA IS
 INAUCURATED
Clipper Craft Flying from Alameda Today-Pas-
 sengers, Freight

ALAMEDA, Cal, April 21 = The China Clipper is scheduled to sail during today for China inaugural ing transportation of commercial cargoes between the United States and Asia. Passengers will go only to Manila and there be transferred, but departure of the Hawiian Clip per next week marks the beginning of the direct China passenger ser vice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
MRS. HILLMAN SAILS

Mrs. c. Kirk Hillman and son, Alyne, are on board the Yukon enroute to Seward. Mrs. Hillman's husband is the president of the c. Kirk Hillman Company. Pacific Northwest mining equipment and machinery company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
PREDICT FROST,
 SEATTLE AREA
Rainfall Is Approaching an All time Record
 for April

SEATTLE, April 21.-Tempera- ture has dropped to a minimum of 38 degrees above zero and the Weather Bureau has issued a frost warning.
 April rainfall is now 451 inches and is nearing an all time record of 5.33 in 1933.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
Princess Elizabeth Celebrating
 Eleventh Birthday

WINDSOR, England, April 2l. = Princess Elizabeth, heir presumptive to the British throne. celebrated her eleventh birthday today, open ing her presents from the family One present was from her Uncle David, whose abdication last De- cember brought her nearer the British throne.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
AMATEURS GET CALL

FRANCISCO April 21-Danoers move-struck girls the thrill the day themselves without regular 
 consists of just standing still and looking pretty professionals take different view of it.
 profession with apprentices and journeymen rates of pay.
 less is the dctum of Schmidt head of the Professional Models guild.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
NO COMMENT

WASHINGTON, April 21.-When informed of proceedings started by his wife, John Hamilton declined no comment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
MADRID GIVEN RAIN OF SHELL
 FOR TEN DAYS
Insurgents Bombard City Tragedy of Sea Reported
 Executions Take Place

BULLETIN-Madrid, April 2l. --Incessant Insurgent shell fire has rolled up a total of 150 dead within the city. About 250 shells have been poured into the city of one million people
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21

There are 20 Hawaiian Islands. Nine are inhabited.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21

Buddhism is the prevailing relig- ion in the Kingdom of Siam.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21

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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08

Arrested In Flint
labor carrying weapon DeNHot
center Fisher Body plant striker alleged police
strikers holding the
Jacks Lieut. carrying
blackjack They with right
arre-s Ar-. in current labor disputes N
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
FAYE ROBINSON
TO SPEAK HERE
TerryviIIe Woman, China
Missionary, Coming to
First M. E. Church

Miss Faye Robinson Of Terryville,
. missionary on furlough, win be
the speaker ct the prayer meeting
next Thursday evening at 1850
O'Clock at. the First Methodist
church, It was announced this NOR
ming BY Rev. Theodore Bobilin, pas
tor.
Miss Robinson is connected with
the high school In Chinkiang, China,
supported entirely by the Standard
Bearer societies In New England. AL
missionary groups Of all churches
and the public In general Is invited
to hear Miss Robinson.
Rev. Matthew Madden, pastor Of
the Mn Plain Union church, will be
the speaker at the Ladies' Aid meet
ing Of the First Methodist Episcopal
church next Thursday afternoon at
$50 o'clock. At $50 o'clock the
same evening the mother and
daughter banquet of the Standard
Bearer society will be held.
! Miss Alice Peak of the Visiting
Nurses association will address the
District Ladies' Aid meeting at st.
Paul's Methodist Episcopal church
next Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Election and installation. of officers
will be held with Rev. Mr.. johnson
in charge. Mrs. John Steck will pre-
side.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08

Several provinces in the Yangtze
Valley, China, have been hard hit
by drouths.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
METROPOLITAN
!. Dent Miss Our Great JANUARY

"Floor Sample" Bargains from MetropotanS Six Floors
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
HIS WILD FLING
 ENDS IN GRIEF

-Darien, Conn, Sept. l4.-UP)- Samuel F. Engs, 2nd, 2l, son of c prominent retired broker, was sen- tenced to IS days in Jail today af- ter pleading not guilty to breaking into the home of Robert Hillas, wealthy Tokenese resident, early Sunday.
 His counsel, pleading for elem. ency on grounds young Engs was having lone final fling" before his scheduled marriage Saturday to Miss Joan Ransom, Concord, N. H., appealed the sentence under Sl,OOO bond.
 Hillas said he found young Enes in the kitchen of his home after he allegedly broke window with . milk bottle. Engs is a student at University of North Carolina ana now is awaiting trial in Greenwich police court on . charge of evading responsibility m an automobile acc Cident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
-MHY l LIVE IN CONNECTICUT.

Theodore Van SOeIen, famed landscape painter, winner of many prizes in recognition of his work and writer of hunting stories for outdoor magazines lives in Cornwall. Asked by the State Publicity Commission why he lives in Connecticut Mir. Van SOelen replied
 Tt is not easy to define work of art and say why one likes it. There are too many ntangibles Now, feel that way about this Stae-fOr Connecticut is a work of art When hear people braggng about this that country would like to be able to pick up Connecticut and show to them and say Here you are beat thaty
 THEODORE VAN SOELEN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14

Graves:
 "These, as you will notice, and as the grand dragon called to my at- tention when he asked me to present them to you, bear no date of limita- ton. Tn other words, we as your fellow klansmen and he as your grand dragon would have you both realize that they are good as long as you are good and that your fellow klansmen of the realm of Alabama will put the date of refinement upon these certificates for you when you yourselves n1aks uch action nec- essary and not until then"
 Excerpts of Minutes
 The Post Gazette printed what 1t said was a reproduction of excerpts from the minutes taken by court re- porters at the "klorero," quoting Blacks speech, in part, as follows:
 My friends, 1t Is my sincere trust that to the members of this or- ganization in the future, as in the past, l will be Hugo Black I pre- fer that to the title--from my friends.
 This passport which you have given me is a symbol to me of the passport which you have given me before. do not feel that 1t would out of place to state to you here on this occasion that know that without the support of the members of this organization would not have been called, even by my ene- mics, the junior senator for Ala bama' :"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14

One thousand Italian grenadiers arrived today to strengthen the for eign defense force.
 Russia Surprises Japan
 Moscow, Sept. 14-(UP)--Russia in a surprise note, withdrew all rec- ognition today from two key Japan csc consulates in the Soviet Union.
 One of the consulates affected is at Odessa, chief Russian port on the Black Sea. The other is at Novo Sibirsk, an important railroad junc- ton on the vital Siberian railroad along which Russia, in a war with Japan, would send men and munitions to far eastern fronts
 Withdrawal of recognition is ef- fective at midnigh' today, so that there Is no time for further argu- ment.
 The sharp Russian note was the latest move in a long series of Rus- sian Japanese incidents which have had statesmen expecting an explo. sion for months. It comes imme. diately upon announcement of the conclusion of Russian Chinese n-aggression treaty, in iteslf e slap at Japan-who, also, has shown suspicion that the treaty contains secret military and political clauses
 Why SOviets Acted
 Russia took its new action on the ground that Japan has eight con- sulates in the Soviet Union while Russia had only six in Japan. This 1t was pointed out, does not conform to the exchange of notes of 1926 pro- viding for equal consular represen- tation.
 For four months Russia has beer pressing Japan to close the two con- sulates. Japan had sought to keer them open. The sudden cancellati ton of the authority of the Japanese consuls was eloquent of ofhcial an. ger over the Chinese Japanese wal and the pirate" submarine attacks in the Mediterranean. It was per. haps worthy of note that most Rus sian ships affected by the pirate attacks have been bound to or from Odessa or neighboring ports and that Italy, Germany and Japan have an understanding regarding mutual op- position of "bolshevism." .......
 Tried to Keep Them Open
 The Russian note disclosed that Japan had worked hard to keer open the two consulates. The one al Novosibirsk, particularly, was at a most important point for Japan SC far as pulse-feeling was concerned situated as 1t is on the great Trans Siberian railroad along which all troops and men go to the Far East and what would be the Japanese front in Q war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
ST. THOMAS HOLY
 NAME TO MEET
Annual Election of Officers to Be Held in Two
 Weeks

Preparations for the fall and win, ter season and reports from com. mittees concerning past activities will be discussed tonight at the first meeting for the fall season of the Holy Name society of St. Thomas church. One of the most important topics of the evening will be the annual election of officers to take place at the next gathering in two weeks.
 At this time 1t is planned to re- organize the society's annual bowl- ing league and quoit tournaments and officers for both will be selected from among those present this even. ing. Reports are due for presenta. ton from the committee in charge of the completed quoit league and also from the group which super vised the recent annual outing.
 President Edward Fitzgerald win be chairman or tonight's gathering which takes place at the parish hall at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14

war, to weigh federal monetary and budgetary problems, and, possibly, to renew his campaign for judiciary reorganization.
 Neutrality Act
 Complaints against the recently amended neutrality act of 1885, the question of whether 1t should be in- voked against China and Japan and charges that the government had failed to stand firmly enough be- hind American interests in Shang- hal have plagued the president since the adjournment of congress
 Monetary problems. emphasized by 6 declining stock n1sAxet and the necessity of financing the move ment of farm crops, demanded MT. Roosevelt's attention almost as in- sistently as the foreign situation and momentarily put into the back ground such political problems as a third term in the White House, trip to the western coast and a method of realigning administra- ton forces in congress.
 Monetary Situation
 Of still greater immediate concern to the administration was the gen. eral monetary situation, which has created belief in financial circles that there is not sufficient money available to meet credit demands. Action of the treasury and federal reserve board in transferring $30O,- 100000 from the inactive gold &C., count to the treasury's federal re- serve deposit account was consid- cred only one step in a situation that will require constant future at tention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
Japanese Failed To
 Rout Chinese Forces
Continued from Page D

ment and a previius one that the Japanese must await reinforce ment and previous one that the sands of troops would arrive here this week for a drive intended to oust the Chinese entirely from the Shanghai area.
 The Chinese line now extends far east of the line to which the with drawal orders provide. It was ex- pected that the movement would be completed this week. The defense line will extend from the north western part of the city to Managing, eight miles west of the city proper, and thence run northward through Kiating to the vicinity of the Yang tze river.
 Day Dark Rainy
 Today opened dark and rainy. Jap- anese warships put heavy fire into the Chinese retreating from the vil- lage of Kiangwan, northeast of the international area of Shanghai.
 A Japanese military spokesman estimated that the Japanese lost 1000 men in killed and wounded yes- terday. This one of a very few Jap anese casualty estimates, and gives an indication of the losses suffered in a battle that started one month ago yesterday.
 It was apparent that the real bat tie for Shanghai was still to be fought. Not only In the north rail- road sector, but in the Nantao sec- ton adjoining the French conces- sion on the Whangpoo's banks, Chi nese regulars were erecting formi- dable defenses and stringing barbed wire thickly for their stand.
 Apprehension increased in the French concession and the interna- tional settlement that borders 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
Developed by Franklin

The first widespread postal sys- tenn in the American colonies came when in 1891 Thomas Neale, a Brit ish court favorite, was granted a monopoly to establish postal sys- tenn. It never was satisfactory, and the public postal system was devel- Oped by Franklin.
 One of the early handicaps of the system, however, still crops up --pvivate competition. Early sys- tems were always bothered by ship captains carrying and delivering mall personally, and by private lines established on the best-pay- ing routes. That led to the par ticular feature that distinguished
 the government business activi- ties"
 It is monopoly, protected strin- gently by law, of "the transportation of letters by regular trips or at stated periods over all post routes. " This is a deliberate policy to pre- tect the revenue of the government from competition.
 It will be recalled that back in 1883 when postage rose from 2 to cents, certain large mailers tried to institute delivery systems within their own cities, believing that they could do 1t cheaper than mailing at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
DEMOCRATS WIN
 IN NEW LONDON

New London, Conn. Sept. l4.-- (UP)-Democrat retained control of the city administration today following yesterdays council and school board elections.
 Councilmen elected were Samuel J. Selleck, and Alton T. Miner, democrats and Frank E. Shea, re. publican.
 School board members elected were Dr. R. c. Lonergan, Leon N. St. Germaine, and Mrs. Ruth D. Dimock, democrats and George E. MacDougall, republican.
 Only 6,244 votes were cast, less than half the total enrolment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
Dangerously Hurt
 h Street Gun Duel
tContinued from Page D

Company car, and 1t was in this that the injured man was removed to the hospital.
 Two Guns COnfiscated
 Police have confiscated the two guns used in the early morning duel--a 32 caliber from Constable DeSomma and a 38 caliber from Carusillo-each fully loaded with the exception of one cartridge Car usillo had no permit to carry gun. He also carried a razor.
 Hospital authorities reported that the bullet entered DeSomma's body above the right hip and passed through, almost emerging at the abdomen. Dr. Thomas Cotteiro is making ready to remove the bullet at the earliest possible time today. Dr. Harold J. Curran of Thomaston,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
BOY WAS KILLED
 BY HEAVY BLOWS

Laconia, N. H., Sept. i4.-(UP)- A medical-examiner,s report that iO- year old Neville Jensen had been beaten to death with a heavy, blunt instrument intensified search for the slayer today.
 Previous to receipt of the autopsy report of Medical Examiner Timoti,y Leary of Boston, some inyestigat tors had theorized thaht the blond schoolboy, whose body was found in a thicket Saturday, was a hit-ryn automobile victim.
 pr. Leary said the autopsy es. tablished definitely that the boy had not been criminally attacked.
 The slayer was believed to have left tire prints near the desolate spot where Neville,s body was dis covered SO feet off e highway in nearby Clifford. He had been miss ing l6 hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
No Statement from Black

London, Sept. 1a-(UP)-Asso- ctate United States Justice Hugo l.. Black issued the follwoing statement through the manager of his hotel today: T am most sorry but have no statement whatsoever to make to the press. I hope 1t will be possible to call the press of. Otherwise l shall reluctantly be obliged to leave the hotel and go somewhere else"
 Besieged by Reporters
 Black has been besieged by Amer ican press representatives seeking his comment on Q newspaper "ex- pose" of his alleged membership in the Ku Klux Klan. Efforts to obtain @ statement began in Paris where he and Mrs. Black, on e European va- cation, were staying until they came here Sunday night. From early this morning, messenger boys with cables and letters and the cards of report CTS knocked vainly on the door of the Black suite. At 0:30 6. m. Q light showed under the door and the win- dor curtains were drawn. The out side door was bolted and not even the hotels maid and valet could obtain adrnittance.
 Silence in Blacks Room
 At mid-morning, the Blacks had not descended to the dining room for breakfast, nor had their break lasts been sent up to them. Of all the guests on the floor, the Blacks were the only ones who did not put out their shoes for cleaning. Black later received a United Press correspondent in his living room. He smilingly refused to comment on the allegations.
 You may say" Black said, "that I have no statement to make whatso- ever. am here on a private visit and for vacation which propose to enjoy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
SEYMOUR STRIKE
 IS ABOUT ENDED

Seymour, Conn, Sept. l4-(UP)- The 16.weeks' strike at the Chainin. ade Velours Corp, Inc, was settled today and employees prepared to re. turn to their jobs.
 A settlement was affected by the state board of mediation and or. bitration last night after a day-lonR meeting with company ofacials and union representatives.
 Terms of settlement were believed to include: Recognition Of shop committee; continuation of seniority rights, flve per cent wage increase, and no discrimination against strik. CTS,