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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
KuKluxersAre UnderP Probe h Murder, Fogging Case

swear they were not Klansmen,
 Because of the attention given the allegeA membership in the Klan of JN, ice Hugo L. Black. committee me.nbers were reluctant to discuss the scope of the possible Florida inquiry. However, 1t was ascertained that strong pressure has been placed upon the Senate group to look into the killing of Joseph Shoemaker and the flogging, tar- ring and feathering of two Of his friends on Nov. 30, 1885.
 It was understood from sources close to the workers defense league, which has offices, in New York that its officials believe the Klan has greatly extended the scope oi ity activities and membership in during the past few years and is participating in activities to curb unionization of citrus workers in that state.
 Any expansion of this investiga- ton to include thorough study of the Klan would depend on dis closures of its investigators before commencement of possible public hearings here. It was understood the committee already has been ifi- formed that 0ne city policeman in- volvcd in the case is--or was-- Q members of the K. K. N.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
BY c. L. SULZBERGER ,,teH Press Staff COrreSpOndeI

luItcu EECoS OsAAA SSA SSESH-ssS.-N
 Washington, Sept. 23.-(UP)-' inc Senate Civil Liberties Con- nlittee will probably investigate a Tampa, Fla, murder and flogging case which may lead to an inquiry into Ku Klux Klan activities n Florida, it was learned today from a usually reliable source.
 It was said there is a distinct possibility that committee investi- gators may decide to use the murder investigation as a peg upon which to hang a study of the Klan's pre- anti-labor union activities are in- volved.
 Any such inquiry would consti- ute the first investigation of the present Klan by congressional committee. The old Ku Klux Klan, founded in 1865 as a post Civil Wal, order, was subjected to congression- al scrutiny in 1871 during the Grant administration.
 The upshot of that study was the enactment of various acts barring Klan members from jury duty. However, the United Press learned from Q former Klan member yester- day that a special ritual had been ueyised circumventing this ban and allowing members to conscienttously
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
PROSECUTORS
 ANXIOUSTOQUIT

steibyyilie, Ky, Sept. 23-tU.P1 Prosecution '. D. Kinsolving asked today that somebody else De ap. pointed to prosecute the three Carr brothers who nssassinated Drigadier General Henry II. Denbafdt, ac- cused slayer Of their sister. Kinsolv- ing conducted the prosecution in Denhardt'g first trial on Q charge of numbering Mrs. Verna Carr Taylor. He was planning for Denhardt's sec- Ond triai--the first one resulting in a '.hungv jlify--When Derhardt was shot to death Monday night.
 ''I feel that I have been too inti- mately associated with the brothers in the prosecution of General Den- hardt," Kinsolving said. He said he believed someone from another dis- trict should replace him and aHl- nounced that he would. present his suggestion to Atty-G Gen. Hubert Meredith at Frankfort today. The Carr brothers pr. E. 6. Carr. Roy Carr, and Jack CaEr-nleantime rec Ynained in Shelby county jail where they received the congratulations of synpathizerB. Judge Harry F. Wal ters set their examining trial, simi- lar to arraignment. for Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
REPUBLICANS. GIVE SUPPORT TO DEMOCRATS Many of Old Line c. o. P. Ready to EspOuse Mayor & Hayes Ticket
 REAL REPUBLICANS
 DISLIKE COALITION Many Are Disguised With PresentTactics of Fusion
 ManipulatOrs

An open espousal of the Democratic party's candi- dates in the city election by old-time Republicans op- posed to the Culhane-RoW land slate was talked of in political circles today. A group of former staunch Re- publicans, angered at the dic- tatorship in the party or- ganization which worked out the Fusion ticket and further no great liking for the political deal which made possible the nofnina- ton of nearly identical tickets by both the Republicans and the In- dependent Democrats. The same voter has even less liking for the fact that Attorney John Tobin and his followers are directing the Fu- sion campaign. Attorney Tobln is said to have stated openly thAt he was running tho whole show"
 Many Are Dlsgustcd
 It Is known that many Republic cans who voted . straight party ticket for years are disgusted with this years set-up and are prepared eitller to vote for the Democratic
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
Chinese Planes Turn Back Japanese Fleet
Fifty Jap Planes on Way to Bomb Ranking Are Forced
 Away =. New Chinese Air Fleet Appears % With American AviatOrs
By JOHN n. MORRIS

ixilted Praa1 Star Cerrespondent) srFgIE EhkineFebpe azaCUry Chinese army authorities announced ofilclai- iy today that Chinese pursuit planes had turned back c fleet of 30 Japa- nese airplaneS, on their way to bomb Nanking.
 It was asserted that the Chinese fighting planes met the Japanese fleet over Kiangyin, 90 miles down the Yangtze valley, at 3:30 ?. m. today and forced them to turn back to Shanghai.
 A new Chinese airplane fleet, of unknown origin, appeared over Nan- king today to challenge Japanese city, on flights which experts called raiders. Many planes flew over the test flights. Foreign experts said that during the raids of yesterday the Chinese anti-aircraft gun fire was both more powerful and on 6 bigger scale than previously, and they were certain that new defense equipment had reached the city. The source of this aid was unknown. But 1t was disclosed that China had numerous American aviation ad-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
WAITKUAASIS
 IN COURT AGAIN Discharged Last Saturday
 He Gets 45 Days With Costs Today

A 30.year old youth, Peter Wait- kunas, of i30 East Liberty street waB today given . maximum sentence in city court when aETaigned before Judge John Y. Mc0rath on charges of intoxication, breach of the peace, and resistance. eentencee aggregat- ing c term of 4b days in jali and costs were imposed.
 Wa!tkunas was given 10 days on the intoxication charge, iB days on breach of peace count and 20 days on tho resistance charge. He was ar- rested Tuesday night by Patrolman Clarence Marsella.
 Broke Grill window
 Patrolmafi Marseiia told Jugde McQrath that the bartender of the Citizens Grill on North Riverside street complained. to him late Tues. day night that the accused had broken . plate glass window in the grill. Ofiicer MarSelia heard the crash Of the window and started to- ward tho scene. After speaking with the bartender he chased Waitkunas to Green street where he arrested him. sy
 Waltkunas iS the same youth who was discharged from city court by Judge Edward Mascolo lest satlif- day when arTaigned on charges of theft from the Waterbury Button company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
OSCAR BARTOLlNI TRIES SUICIDE
Convicted of Murder Yes terday in First Degree;
 Leaps to Cement Floor

Dedham, Mass, Sept. 2s--tUP)-- oscar Bartoiini, 6i, convicted slayer of Q Weymouth widow. attempted SAicide in DedhAin jail today-bpt Iioctorg predicted he would live to die in the electric chair. ' Dartolini clambered up bars over . window in "the pit" ia the jail's east wing while his guards back was turned. Shouting "goodbye everybody, goodbye" he leaped % feet to the cement floor. He landed on his right arm, breaking tt in three places, and was rendered ln- conscious. ,5 t'l t,G p N, Not Seriously Hurt
 The jail physician, pr. Clarence DenSoni revived Bartolinl 10 minutes later and pronounced his condition mot serious" 'NL 3 ".
 { State. Detective Michael Fleming 'ls,itFled to, the jail hoping that Ear. tolini might make some statement in connection with the murder Of MsS. 0rayce Griffin Asquith. q, and the disappearance of John A..Lyons, her sweetheart.
 z But Dattolini once again wAs the stoic, prisoner who only Se hours earlier unflinchinvly haG heard the verdict. of c Norfolk County Jury that---barring executive clefliency or action by . higher court--will send him to the electric chair.
 Refused To Admit Crime '.s 4 He refused to admit the murder and insisted he knew nothing of the WhereAbouts of Lyons, who police believe shared his sweetheart's fate. \, i HAH riA--~~~ "'N w 2 ,.a fFso,skl,,;,aIls an pagehAlk,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
Ney Cold Winter With SnouO
 Lasting For SeDeraL Months

Boston Sent 23-UP)-A colder -han normal winter with heavy lasting New England predicted today hy Nieteoroogist E. B Rideout of Radio Station WEEL
 Tn one-range forecast of fa RideOut mark ing his h anniversary the air. said conditions should be ideal for winter sports
 RdeeuL accurately predicted that last winter would be figured that in the coming winter snow would remain the ground from December to March
 Begnnng october and continuing through FebruarH saia of the time very during the latter part of January and most of February.
 ahere win Precipitation will be mostly but Ale not and stay with im the fern and throughout the winter
 a of southern New England and New time win bring relief there but over central England h will De perfect for winter sports
 Floeas win be expected during the week in March the early and e weather win jump from cold winter spring There win Dc general thaw with warm rains early MaEeh~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
Herbert I4ooDer Refuses 10 Be Eliinaiaated As Prospect

The Hoover proposal, which Na. ti0nal Chairman John D. M. Hamtl- ton puts up to the party executive committee today, has met with q cool reception among party leaders despite the fact that the former president has conducted an exten- sive campaign for the plan. Ali M. Landon, titular leader of the party, has failed to back up the idea al-- though he was understood to have felt for long time that 6 party con- ference next year would be beneficial and that it might later develop that a convention would be 6 wise move.
 Generally, however, the local and state party lead srs have opposed the proposal. pointing out that 1t might create factionalism and dissension ct time when the party needs to devote its entire efforts to harmony and consolidation of its shattered forces.
 MT. Hoover, they said. named . number of prospective delegates which caused one of the leaders to remark that it looked like a Hoover convention" They said that Mr. IgooYcr pointed out tha9 such ( statement would cTnbarTass him be- cause no man should reject sOnle- thing that had not been offered. 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
State Departments Are Accused of Laxness in
 Home Supervision
WELFARE DEPT. HAS
 BEEN NEGLECTFUL
Commissioners M a y Be Sued For $22,OOO That
 Went in Food Stuffs

Putnam, Conn.,, September 2S. = (UP) - The long awaited legislative commit tee report on conditions at the Windham County Temp orary Home for Children to- day portrayed an astounding picture of alleged "laxness" by State Departments in supervision, statute viola tions by county commits sionerS, embezzlement by home heads, and reported immor- alities by the superintendent. Five months ago the state was shocked when Philip c. Provandie, griSSled, o6.year-old superintendent, was arrested and charged with indecent assault on girl inmates and et1i- bezzlement. Ills wife, Isabelle, matron ct the home, was arrested on oinhezzlement charges, and both arc awaiting Superior Court trial. The 1887 General Assembly author iSed on immediate investigation and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
BANK OFFENDERS
 INEAST HAMPTON

New Haven, Conn.,. Sept. 2s.-- (UP) George D. Brett, former treasurer of the closed East Hainp- ton Bank and Trust O., will be sentenced Oct.tS in federal court on charges of Interstate transporta- ton of stolen securities in 'connec- ton with the failure of the bank last year.
 .Drott , pleaded guilty to the charges in court yesterday. ].
 Authorities alleged the securities were used as collateral for fraud ulent loans secured from the bank. Harry N. Price. West Hartford. will be put to plea later on c similar charge, while Henry Cohen, New York;. already has pleaded not guilty and is free under bond of S3.000. "
 U. g. Attorney Robert P. Butler said other arrests are expected in the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
Would Punish American Citizens Who Seek to
 Overthrow Nation WILD CHEERING AS
 RESOLUTIONS COME Election of Commander Is Being Closely Fought By
 Two LegiOnnaires
BY JOSEPH L. MYLER United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff COrreSpondentl
 New York, September 2S. - (UP) - The American Legion called upon the United States Congress to- day to enact legislation pro- viding for punishment of American citizens who advo- cate the overthrow of govern ment through force, fraud or. violence" and for the depor. tation "of all aliens who advocate such overthrow"
 The recommendations were made at the concluding session of the Legion's 18th annual convention when delegates unanimously adopt- cd resolutions submitted by the AmericaniSm committee.
 Prolonged cheers greeted William D. Schwartz of South Carolina, chairman of the committee, when he concluded the reading of the pro. posed resolutions.
 Legal Punlshment /
 The resolution demanding legal punishment of persons advocating overthrow of the government also
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
British Racing Yacht
 Endeauour Is Found
Missing For Ten Days Has Been Located Near Azores; a Had Stormy l7S6 Mile Drive Captain of XXI ADead ssg N M .II N

i. London, Sept. 2s.-.tuP) -aTht rac. Ing yacht Endeavour 1, missing for 10 days on c voyage from the Unit- ed States to England, hes been found after Q storm. tossed voyage which carried her far north of the Azores, the authoritative Lloyd's Shipping News service reported today.
 Details were lacking, but the yachts position WIS given as latitude S2 north longitude 80 west. which would be about T60 miles southwest of PontA Delgada, Azores, and 1,Te0 miles from Long Island.
 The yacht, carrying crew of 10 in addition to Capt. Edward Heard, parted her hawser of the Ameri- can coast during . violent storm on Sept. iS, Q day after she had left Newport, R. I. in tow of the motor yacht Viva II.
 Capt. Williams Dies
 Almost Sinultaneous with news of the sighting of Endeavor 1, the wife of Capt, George Williams, skip- per of Endeavour IT. was informed ofshis death aboard the yacht.
 Endeavour II T. o. M. eopwith's unsuccessful challenger for this years America's Cup, was also In tow, on route homo to Qosport, Eng. |. fflnntinuaA on paSo bA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
HELLER
 FOUND KILLED
Gertrude O'Keefe, Typist, Is Accused of Murder;
 Had Been tilted
Of Woburn, Mi

New York, Sept. 2S-(UP)-Gert- rude O'Keefe, slender, reddish. haired. 37-year-old typiSt was ac. cused by police today of staying George Q. Frank, Wall street bank teller, on his 47th birthday because he had tilted her for another woman.
 His body was found early Tues day morning, c few doors from the house in which Miss O'Keefe had rented 0 furnished room. Death ct first was attributed to c heart at- tack, but medical examiners diS- covered later that he had been shot in the back of the head
 Had Threatened
 Miss OKeefe told police that Frank had been threatening her and demanding the return of more than lb0 love letters he had written her between 1850 and 1885. She said she purchased c .32 calibre revolver last January to protect herself from the handsome teller, who wanted to forget her and marry Grace Donahue, S6. daughter of . Lowell Mass, dentist.
 She insisted that she had seen Frank only occasionally during the last two Nyears, and that the first time she knew of his death was when Q detective came to her room ct 6 p. m. Tuesday to question her, She admitted having quarreled with him the night before and said that he had become so insiStent about his letters that he had grabbed her arm and threatened to hit her.
 Has Not Confessed
 Assistant District Attorney An-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
By JOE ALEX MORRIS

United Press Stan Cprrespondent)
 Chicago, Sept. % (UP)--AnthoEiA tative republican sources disclosed today that former President Hoover had declined . proposal that he de- finitely eliminate himself from the l04O presidential race. Mir. Hoover was quoted as having told republican leaders that, in during an on year party convention, he was mot Q candidate" for the presidential nora- ination but he left the impression that he would not be unreceptiye to any effort to draft him. 4'fS
 One party chieftain. suggested dur ing MT. Hoover's recent conferences here that he issue a statement elirn- mating himself from consideration in i0z0, but Mir. Heover declined. He was quoted as having said: "Any man who says he doesn't want to be president is not truthful to start with"
 The conversation took place dur ing. the former presidents talks with the important party leaders in the Chicago area during hts recent attempt to persuadl them to back hls plan for e nidterna convention late this year or next spring,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
JASPER M'LEVY
 IS RENOMINATED

Bridgeport, Conn, Sept. 23-(U. P.)-Jasper McLevy socialist mayor completing his second term, had his party's nomination today to try for reflection November 2.
 McLevy, head of the right wing faction which divorced itself from the national organization last year, will be opposed by former State Representative Jack 0. Bergen, the choice of the left wingers.
 The Bergen faction will contest the right of McLevy and his ticket to occupy Q place on the ballot. A similar move was made in the l036 state elections but was defeated in the courts.
 Incumbents in major city ofhces also were renominated at last nights caucus and city convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
|SONoF ITALY'S
 4PREhlE;!RL.IANpS
vlttorio MussoIini Is Taken Of Liner By Coast
 Guard Cutter

New York, Sept. 23--tUP)-Vit.. torlo Mussollili, son of Premier Ben- Ito MusSolini of Italy, was taken of the liner Rex today by Q coast guard cutter to avoid a demonstration by communists waiting to charge him with "glorifying the piratical activi- ties of his sire" .,..
 The communists Iwatsed near the Italian line pier in, vain as did Q delegation of fascists prepared to cheer the son of their leader. More than e mile down the river the cut ter Manhattan slipped alongside the Rex. Vittorio climbed down and waS gerried to an unwatched pier. With him was Hal Roach, pioneer film producer. u., Is Given Welcome
 Four state department limousines, three motorcycle policemen and two carloads of dignitarieS from the Italian consulate here and the ei1l- bassy In Washington waited on the pier for the Manhattan to dock, Thomas Fish, of the state depart ment, gave Mussolini the formal wei. come of the government,
 MuSsollni, who bears striking resemblance to his father, paused long enough to say that he had . nice trip, and that he was delighted to be here. Then he was taken to . hotel. ''''
 The dictator's son came here with Roach to engage technical directors in Hollywood and to make arrapge.- ments for production of several film comedies. notably Q burlesque of the opera "Rigoletto." He Is connected with a subsidiary of Metro-0 0oldwyn Mayer. Details recently announced indicate that Roach put up $i,000, ,00o Vittorio and his brother Bruno, ss0o,000 and an Italian bank s200,- 900. '.''''''.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
LECIONNAIRES -.'.-' CASSED TODAY
Bus Load of People Frof, Providence Just Escaped
 From Death

Darien, Conn, Sept. B. (UP)- Escaping carbon monoxide fumes from the motor of New England Transportation O., bus rendered i0 members of the Stark Parker Auxi- liary Drum Corps No. 2i, American Legion, East Providence, R. l.. uns conscious early today and affected l0 others less severely. Police ad- ministered oxygen until the supply was exhaused and took one Woman, Roberta Brindell, 24, Providence, to Norwalk Hospital.
 The corps, composed of women. was returning to Providence from the New York National convention. The bus driver, Walter 0. Rollandei East Providence, stopped in front Of the Darien Grill when he felt drowsy and turning in his seat no. ticed that half of the occupants of the bus were unconscious of seFnis conscious.
 InhalatOrs Rushed
 He notified police who rushed nj. halators to the scene. Most of the passengers promptly responded to treatment. Miss Brindell, the most violently i'll. refused to remain at the hospital and returned to police headquarters where she was treated by pr. Frederick J. Mann. Dorothy Humphrey and Earline Brown. both of Providence, and Anne B. Char pentier, Riverside, R. l., were res,is- citated after deligent effort. They required hospital treatment and later were discharged.
 Another bus was dispatched here from New Haven and the drum corps continued to East Providence after having breakfast.
 Transportation Company officials said an examination would be made of the motor to determine the cause of the escaping fumes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
PRESIDENT. HAS NYPR'OBL.E|:M|Si |S
Speeding Westward to. Sound Ont React ctiens--In.
 yades Homes q Enemies
nY LYLEaf. WILSON

tUnilsd Rrtss Staff deFFsspondenl) ! Abroad president IsoOsevslt's Special Train En Route to Seattle, September %. -- (UP) n President Rooseveit's 10 car special train sped acr0ss the prairies today in q hur. riod continental 4" journey which may determine whether Ccn- greSs will Do summoned in special session next month. ,,, 3@ t3@
 Consideration of the problems created by Associate Justice Hugo |. Blacks alleged membership ill the Ku Kiux Kian probably will await the Presidents returr to Washington. But some indication of popular sentiment in the Black controversy could Do had as Mfr. Roosevelt begins sif the western half fred at the way in which the fh- dependent Democrats have taken full control of the Fusion movement, is reported prepared to make an open statement pledging' support to Mayor Hayes and the entire Denio- cratic ticket. tf" .H &g4.
 The average local Republican, who willingly voted two years ago for John N. Burrail for mayor, has
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
TWINS KILLED M K ( UNDER TRUCK

coiiinsyiiie, Conn. Sept 2S. -ttJp)
 ---The eitiTe community was HAds dened today by the deaths Of Rob- ert and Barbara Smith, twp-Aiid- a-half. .year.old tWinS who were Kill. ed instantly yeiterday when run over by their uncleg asitomcbile.t z
 The twins were playing in the driveway of their hNkile when Clln- ton Niikstad, ali. uncle who lives with them, backed hiaF heavy, sedan oyer them. Fiftegn minutes before, Niki stad told state police no had OF derAd' the twins away from the drive,
 He was held In 9i ,0OO. bonds ,pezid- ing . ccrcner'g tnqueSt.T &9f' :,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Sept. 23-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for current fiscal year through Sept. Fl. as compared with year ago: This Year Expenses LnHt Year Sl,7S1,126,143.14 $1.510.46s,S17.46
 Receipts
 Deficit $242, ,SsS.sS $44s,9ol,s76.25 s2,ss7, ,4ss, ,ss2 50 SS,Sso,S7s. .2sOso
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

New York, Sept. a = (U.Pl = Eleanor Gould, 20. whose family IS at Sandy Point Me. attempted ssEi- eide by gas, police reported today. She was taken to Bellevue hcapitAi. Police refused to divulge the ccn- fents of note found In her apart- ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
NEW HAMPSHIRE SNOW

Mount Washington, N. II. Sept. 2S-(UP)--Four inches of snow covered the slopes of Mile-High Mount Washington today.
 Snow also covered sections of the presidential range of the White Mountains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-23
Tie Wsathsf

Fair Warmer Tonight,
 Unchanged Friday Fun Weather Report Pare 2.
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