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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-03-19
"StevedOre'' To PLAY
Return Engagement

The show which won for them
the national title OF "seattle's His
tory Making Negro Theatre in
other words the lussy drama, Ste
gedore,e viii be given again in
Seattle by the Negro Repertory
Company of the WPA Federal
Theatre Project, this time at the
Moore Theatre.
March "a, 25. 2e, and q are
the dates set for the Paul Peters
George sklar melodrama, which
won such fame during its run at
the Playhouse last season.
Using for It's theme trouble on
the New Orleans waterfront, Ste
vedore' moves from one punch-like
climax to another at such a rate
the audience and actors both are
gasping when the final curtain
falls. The attempts Of a cheap
white woman to eamouflage her
own pecadillos ignites the smol-
dering hatreds of an outwardly
peaceful community, and death
and riotlng are only a few of the
results.
Man yfavorites from the origin
al cast will appear in the new
showing. Ted Browne, young
playwright and actor, will again
take the part of the ambitious Lon
Thompson. Joe Station, the mag
nificent brute Of Natural Man."
comes back into his old role Of
"Blacksnake." Toby Leitch, old
time Seattle stock actor. plays the
white boss Alberta Walker, Gel
rec Jones, Herman Moore, George
Height, Jack Rustad, and many
others including the now-famous
male chorus.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-03-19
Mayor Calls Hitler
World Horror No. ]

NEW YORK, (CNA)-A ham
her of horrors-with Adolph hit
Ter, Nazi dictator in the position
of World Horror No. WAS pro-
posed for the New York Worlds
Fair this week by Mayor La
Guardia.
"In the chamber or horrors, as
a Climax" La Guardia stated, II
would place the figure of that
brown-shirted fanatic, who is now
menaeing the peace of the world.
I would give them an exhibit that
they would look at and learn
The Mayors attack on the Nazi
dictator was made before 1000
women attending the annual lun-
cheon of the women's division of
the American Jewish Congress at
the Hotel Aston.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-03-19

to Hollywood, singing as he goes.
Cantor believes he Is Americas
foremost Negro singer.
Other new acts on today's vaud-
eville program win include THE
Musical Bentleys. a family group
Of xylophone and marimba spec
%iaIists; the Foran Sisters and Tom
in a comedy knock-about act that
convulsed Broadway, and those
veteran entertainers. Moran and
Wiser with their ever-popular hat
throwing and Juggling act. AS us
ual, Jackie souders and his popu-
lar stage band supplies the music
for all numbers.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-03-19
]. Theatre Fined
For Barring Negro

CAMDEN, N. ]. (CNA) -
Braided as HitlerIstic, Abraham
Franks, white manager of the
Lyric rsheater, a Stanley-Warner
subsidiary, was fined $50 here
this week for violating New
Jerseys Civil Liberties Act of
1884.
Franks was charged with re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
Mouie Stars Did Their OlU1 Make-upSo Strike FoHoWed

Hollywood, Nov. 9.-CUP)-Peace was restored at Columbia's movie studio today, where 800 technicians had gone out on strike because the stars insisted on daubing on their own makeup.
 The stars rejected the services of makeup men and the studio had refused to engage "stand-bys." The production of three pictures was de- layed and the studio executives esti- mated the strike cost them $5.O0O an hour for the seven hours 1t lasted. Three picture companies Of 800 more persons. including the actors, were kept waiting.
 No official announcement Of the settlement was made, but the actors were called back to work and one interested party said Its all over and we're going back today"
 The International Alliance oi theatrical Stage Employes ordered the strike yesterday after columbia refused 10 engage "stand.bys." These artisans stand and watch the starr preen themselves. They are devices of the union rather than the studio and occupy one of the stranger noi' lywood roles. They do nothing bul watch and draw their paychecks, al the full salary Of niake.tip men They stand by because the uilloI demands that none of its men shal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09

be deprived of a job just to humor star who thinks he or she knows more about makeup than a crafts man.
 Among the stars who were left without work temporarily, were Mary Astor, Edith Fellowes. Lionel Stander, Leo Carrillo. Richard Ar- len, John Howard, Walter Connolly and Jean Parker.
 The Iatse. parent body of movie craft unions, has been at odds with the Screen Actors Guild. to which the stars belong, for several months. The ruild has favored the Federated Motion Picture crafts, a smaller and rival organization to the Iatse. The alliance has accused actors Of vio- lating agreements by making up their own faces, and the latest strike was expected 10 create further dis cord among those who work for the movies. Aubrey Blair. of the guild insisted that the trouble this time was between the studios and make np men. and the actors had no pari in it.
 Those walking out yesterday ir defense Of makeup artists included truck drivers. proIectlonists. electri. clans, pFolsaFty men. laboratory tech. nlcians. sound technlelans. slill pho' loerapheTs and eameFamen, excepl those under contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
Nauy WilI Wir, Ln Romance |Of Young Song Composer

Tonight's performance is the "try- out" one for the musical comedy, Right This Way" which Greene composed and which he thought had been finally rejected by all Broad- way producers before he joined the navy six months ago. But after he was inseparably joined. Alice Alexan- der decided to produce 1t and It will open on Broadway Nov. a.
 Since then, he and Miss Mcdonald have been more and more frantic. They had agreed to wait for his suc- cess. but 1t seemed impossible to wait after he had succeeded, just be. cause some admirals insisted upon a literal fulfillment of the enlistment contract. Miss Mcdonald, as q final. desperate act, wrote President R0Os- evelt about it all.
 Greene was disc0nsolate today as the hour approached for his triumph. "If I don't get the release from the navy department. I'll appeal to them In person." he said. "i1i 90 before them and just tell them l think I'd be of more use to the music world than to the navy. If that doesn't do any good. I guess I'll have to finish the enlistment" Did he think Miss Mcdonald would walt toT hims "i can't say now what win happen Co our romance f the navy turns me down. Wen have to walt tor the tu- tnFn lo dnalde that"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
NEW PROPOSAL ON
 NEW HAVEN ROAD
Insurance Group Holding $55,OOO,OOO in Securi-
 ties Offers Plan

Washington, Nov. 9.-(UP)-An insurance group holding 55,000, ,000 of New York, New Haven and Hart ford Railroad company securities to- day proposed 8 new reorganization plan for the carrier, fixing total cap- italiSation at $365, 5,000,0o0.
 James II. Brewster, Jr., vice presi- dent treasurer of the Aetna Life Insurance company, and chairman of the insurance group, presented the plan. The proposal placed fixed charges at $9,300,373 annually. It provided for severance of the Old Colony Railroad property from the New Haven.
 It proposed to develop further ex- isting alternate routes to Boston, unless some fair and equitable terms are proposed for the operation of the line of the Boston and Provi- dence Railroad Corporation in con- nection with the New Haven prop erty."
 New capitalization would provide for approximately S8 per cent secur- ed debt, l8 per cent $5 participat- ing preferred stock. and 24 per cent common stock. Approximately S6T,- 100000 of equipment trust certifi- cates and divisional bonds would re- main uuadisturbed by the plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09

Cleveland, Nov. 0.-(UP)-Romance and the stern traditions of the navy set in melodramatic conflict. with perhaps Q few press agents lurking in the wings. provide an extra fillip at the opening of a new musical comedy tonight. Bradford Greene. its a year old composer, on the threshold of money and success. will enter the orchestra pit to conduct the first performance. with 8 heavy heart.
 He will have two communications in the jeans of his full dress suit. One will be another ofiicial notiflca- ton that when one joins the navy for six years, it's not for six months. The other will be Q telegram from his 70 year old dancer sweetheart back In New York. wishing him well and reminding him that the tulGill- ment of true love awaits him, if only he can get out of the navy.
 Greene. preparing for the big mos ment of his budding career, had no hope whatsoever. His girl friend. Grace Mcdonald. now dancing m q Broadway show. had written a letter to President Roosevelt asking that he please intervene and save him from the navy for her and for his success. The White House had referred the letter to the navy de- parlment and the navy department had said, for about the nth time, no.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
DIVORCE BRINGS
 SECOND ROMANCE
School Chum of Wallis Warfield Quits Husband
 to Marry Simpson

Reno, Nev. Nov. Q (U.P) - Mrs Mary Kirk Raffray will obtain a divorce today. starting a series of events that will further scramble the nuptial relations of the inter- national set of which the Duchess of Windsor is the most prominent member.
 Mrs. Raffray will board 8 train for New York three hours after her divorce is awarded, to marry Ernest Simpson, the Duchess former hus- band.
 It was Mrs. Raffray who intro duced the Duchess to Simpson at party in New York in 1925. At that time. the Duchess, the former Wal lis Warfield of Baltimore, Mir, was married to Lieutenant Earl Win- field Spencer, a naval officer. Mrs. Raffray was 6 bridesmaid when
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
POSTAL CLERK CAROLAN, WIFE UNDER ARREST Admit Running Down of Thomas Maxwell on
 Thomaston Ave. CAROLAN IN S5,OOO
 BAIL, WIFE $2,OOO Accused Driver Has Made Clean Breast of Whole
 Unfortunate Affair

Clarence Carolan, S5, of 1469 Thomaston avenue, a United States postal clerk, today confessed to police that he was the driver of the hit-and-run car which fatally injured Thomas Maxwell of 27 Myrtle avenue on Thora- aston avenue, October 17. Coroner John T. Monzani has ordered him held in bonds of $6,000. His wife, Madelyn Cunningham oarolan, 9S, is being held in bonds of 92,000, As on co. cossory after the fact pending tho issuance of the ooroner's finding, At press time attempts were being made by relatives of the accused to raise the bends and effect their 2raedosn,
 Makes Clean Break
 0arolan has made Q clean breast of tho incident which waS fatal to Maxwell, according to Coroner Mon- zani. Mrs. Carolan has Tefused to answer any queGssEw 'Tevard to the fatality, and will not even talk of It.
 The arrest and confession gave tho accident squad . clean slate in the investigation of the recent fatal hit.and-run cases. In direct order tho Mike Bush, John Kukaitis, and Thomas Maxwell cases have been solved, and the alleged drivers of the slsip cars are now awaiting the is- suance of findings by Coroner Mon- zani.
 One Case Unsolved
 Only one hit-and.run case now
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
State High1Uay Dept.
 Upheld By Decision
Judge John A. Cornell, in Ruling Issued Today, Gives
 State Highway Prior Rights Over Depart. @ ts ment of pslbIic Works s \ 5t3

Hartford, Conn, Nov. o-(UP)- A decision of Superior Court Judge John A. Cornell today upheld the authority of the State Highway de- partment In the letting of contracts and the construction and mainten- ance of highways.
 The Jurisdiction of the depart- ment, the decision said, twas not curtailed or rendered subject to the supervision of the Department of Public Works" as result of estab- lishment of the latter agency of the state government.
 The court held that the suit to define the authorities of the high way and public works commissioner, had been properly instituted through an injunction, rather than Q mandamus action. Demurrers of the states attorney general that the Connecticut Rural Roads Tm- provement association, filers of the suit, had suffered no financial losses as result of the public department act, were upheld.
 Part of Decision
 A portion of the decision read:
 Such activities (powers of the highway commissioner) do not re- late to the real assets within the meaning of that term as used in the act even though they may in a strict literal and technical sense. If this be so then the planning and laying out of state highways remain with the state highway commis- sioner and the letting of contracts for the work of construction, main- tenance and repairs, since 1t has to do exclusively with departmental business and was 8 duty resting in the state highway commissioner at the time the act was adopted has not been transferred to the coril- missioner of public works under the statute in question and the latter
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
CHINESE ARMY
 IS RETREAT|NC
Fleeing Before Advance of Driving Japanese; May
 Be Complete Rout
Ry JOHN R, MORRIS

| AAVAVAWAS
 (Upited Press stafs Correspondent) .@EanRhaA, Nov 0--Chinese troops retired from Shanghai today in a general retreat which threatened to become Q rout.
 Japanese troops, driving down from Soochow creek, won control of the western side of the city. They already controlled 1t on the north and east sides, and the Chinese were believed to be withdrawing rapidly from their remaining strong holds in Nantao and Pootung on the south side. To remain would be to invite disaster.
 Cracking after days of resistance which astonished foreign military experts, the Chinese began @ gener- al withdrawal on tho city's west side this morning. ks they did SO, the Japanese ferried tanks across Soochow creek and sent them ahead of infantry on e drive that took the Japanese line to the southwest of Shanghai proper.
 May Become Rout
 Foreign military experts said that unless the Chinese could hold soon, their retreat might become a rout. At first the Chinese had hoped to base 6 new line of defense on Sum kiang, IT miles south of Shanghai;
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
EDWARD POTTER
 ASKS s75,0O0
Former Workman in An. sonia Was Injured By
 Bus Collision

Edward Potter, formerly Q laborei ct Pine Grove cemetery, Ansonia today entered suit in the superior court for S7S,000 damages against the Connecticut Railway and Lighting %. of Bridgeport, and Edward Mama, of Waterbury.
 Potter alleges that he was Q pas- sengef VI 0 bus owned by one oi the det dants last August 23rd when, loh Wakelee avenue near Jackson street, Ansonia, the bus was in collision with a car driven by the other defendant, Mama.
 No Horn Sounded
 His complaint sets forth that the bus moved away from the curb without sounding @ horn and that the driver of the passenger car likewise failed to use proper cau- ton, 1t is alleged.
 His injuries, he alleges, included Q fracture of the spine which ne- cessitated grating of bone from his leg to the vertebrae and have caused him permanent ailments. Counsel for the plaintiff Is William H. Kingston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
DOWACER QUEEN
 MARIE SINKING

Bucharest. Rumania. Nov. e-(UP) -The condition of Dowager Queen Marie, e2-year old mother of King Carol, was reported today to have become serious. The queen was said tO have vomited blood during the night. Seven physicians attending her said that there was no immedi. ate danger. The king visited his mother ct dawn and palace attaches considered the visit an indication Of Q gradually woTsenlng condition.
 Earlier reports from the queens chamber had indicated that she was improved. She Is suffering from q Fecurrent liver ailment and an attack of influenza.
 Tho court chamberlain had an. mounced that her liver condition neolssltated her remaining in bed tor an indefinite period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
PRESIDENT HAS
 STARTED PLANS
Studies Economic Situa. ton as Regards Busi.
 ness; May Be Changes
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS

(Unite0 Press Statt COrfCSpOnuentD
 Washington, Nov. o.-(UP)- President Roosevelt began a close study of the economic situation and It's relation to current business to- day to determine what changes in policy, if any, he must make before congress convenes next week. AS demands increased from business leaders for the government to ease restrictive laws, the President also faced sharp differences among con- gressional leaders as to the best method of spurring business re- covery.
 New Developments
 These developments followed a day during which MT. Roosevelt:
 1. Conferred more than four hours with WPA Administrator Harry L. Hopkins, Leon Henderson, chief WPA economist, Isador Lubin, head of the Bureau of Labor Statis- tics, and Laughlin Currie, Federal Reserve economist.
 2. Discussed the budgetary situ- ation with Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr, and Acting Budget Director Daniel w. Bell.
 3. Received a report from Secre- tary of Commerce Daniel c. Roper,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
Corporation Counsel O'ConnOr Upheld in Contention; Election Returns on
 File With City Clerk Fitzmaurice
NO FURTHER LITIGATION IS
 LIKELY TO FOLLOW AGREEMENT

Mayor Frank Hayes was conceded reelection by majority of 55 votes today by seven Fusion candi- dates led by Senator George T. Culhane, Fusion can didate for mayor when counsel for the seven who forced Waterburys election into the courts agreed to withdrawal of the mandamus action.
 Corporation Counsel OConnor Vndicated
 While Corporation Counsel Charles s. OConnor, as counsel for General Moderator James R. Mcahon, and attorney Richardson Bronson chief of counsel for the Fusion candidates told Judge Edwin C. Dckenson in the Superior Court that agreement concerning wthdrawa ot the action had been reached the last election return o the moderator was on file at the office of City Clerk John Ftzmaurice This report vndcated the earlier stand of Corporation Counsel OConnor when he told the court:
 Recount Demand Serious Matter
 "A re-canvass will not change the election results" He added that the question of costs to the city made 1t serious matter for persons to demand recountng of the 54 machines used in Waterburys 20 election districts Election candidate that "any question to the election results be settled by re-check of the voe the corporation counsel agreed to the long task which today bore out his first prediction. BG
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
MACDA FONTANCES TO BE DEPORTED
Woman Who Created Fu- TOT in Italy By Attempt
 to Kill

New York, Nov. 9-(UP)-Magda de Fontanges, handsome French woman who professed to have been the mistress of Premier Benito Mussolini, was excluded from this country today on grounds of moral turpitude". The finding of moral turpitude was based, however, not on her alleged relationship with Il Duce but on the fact that she shot Count Charles de Chambrun. former French ambassador to Italy. in Paris last March. She claimed at the time that she wounded the count because he had broken up her affair with MusSolini. Mime. Fontanges arrived yesterday on the French liner Normandie and was detained overnight aboard the ves- sel.
 At Ellis Island
 Today she was taken by Ferry to Ellis Island. where a special board of inquiry composed of immigration officials held a two-hour secret hearing. At the conclusion of the hearing the board announced that Mime. Fontanges would be excluded because of commission of a crime involving moral turpitude. to wit. assault with Q dangerous weapon" !" Attorneys for Mime. Fontanges. who came here to be a night club en- tertainer, immediately announced they would appeal the decision to the immigration board of review in Washington. This procedure usu- ally requires about three weeks, during which time Mime. Fontanges will remain at Ellis Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09

The ministers claim that the shows, by action and word are too loud for presentation in this city. They appealed to Superintendent of Police William J. Roach, and also to Prosecutor Frank Healey to stop the shows,
 Prosecutor Heaiey issued a war. rant for Hurtig's arrest, charging him with indecent and immoral exhibition" and he was brought to court this morning. Judge John F. McQrath ordered 0 continuance to Friday morning. It Is expected that members of the cast of the bur- lesque will also appear In court for tho hearing,
 Detective Lieutenants Fred Hickey and Patrick Moylan notified Hurtie of his arrest last night. It Is be. lieved that the ministers complaint Is based on the show which wa presented at.-Jacques, thaator las, week. The ministers are believed te have hired special investigators te witness the shows and report tc them of their merits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
GLEASON IS NOT
 HELD BY CORONER

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 9-(UP)-. A finding by Coroner Frank E.. Healy today dissolved William Glea- son, Meriden, of criminal respon- sibility in the automobile death of an unidentified man at Newington Nov. 1.
 The verdict said the man threw himself in front of Gleason's car.
 State police said the victim stripped himself of all identifica- ton marks and the only means of learning his name was in identify ing the picture of a girl he had in his pocket. tE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
Hitler To Push His
 Demand On Colonies
Great Britain May Be Soon Queried About Demand; Combine of Three Nations Behind lt-Other
 Countries Are Neutral
By RICHARD D. MCMILLAN United Press Stan Correspondent

London, Nov. 9.-(UP)-Fuehrer Adolf Hitler, following up his diplo- matic victory in persuading Italy to join the German-Japanese anti communist alliance, may soon ask Great Britain to discuss his demand for colonies in Africa, 1t was re- ported today.
 British official circles, 1t was learned, would not be surprised If Hitler approached the government direct regarding colonies, and there seemed indications that Britain might consent to a discussion pro- vided that any colonial concessions would bring guarantees calculated to contribute to European pacifica- tion.
 Inclusion of Italy in the anti-com- munist alliance has disturbed the British and French governments alike, and has made them the more eager to reach some general agree ment that would remove the con- stant threat of conflict in Europe. Particularly it was feared that the anti-communist agreement might be
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
Late Neu,s Bulletins
JUMPING DREAM

Fall River, Mass, Nov. 9 -(UP)-J John Hargraves fell asleep after reading a newspaper story about a man who jumped into a quarry pit. Later neighbors found him on the ground, 30 feet below his bedroom window. He was uninjured and clasping a pillow. Said John: T was just dream ing" Police arrested him as a tipsy diver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
MayorF Frank Hayes Reelection Is Conceded Seuen Fusion
 Candidates Agree To Decision
Local Ministers Are
 After Burlesque Sho1v
On Complaint of Several Members of Ministers Asso. citation Joseph Hurtig Was in Court Today;
 Case Continued to Friday Morning

The Waterbury Ministers Association today took acton by way of City Court to clean up the aegedly indecent and immoral burlesque presentation In this city Upon the complaint of Rev Theodore Bobin pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church Rev. David Gaines, pastor of the First Baptist church. and Rev John Walker
 pastor of the Second Congregational church. Joseph Hurg
 local producer of the buresques was arragned in City Court today. r,o p,,,,sers cla,n that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Nov. 9-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Nov. eth, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $2,7Si,97s.l45.62 s2.4sS.oi6.t9sSS ss, ,OsO, ss7.O7s.Os s1.474.Oss. SCOPE
 Deficit
 s64i. OH. .o72.5s sl,Ols.s3o.lss11
 Cash Balance s2, ,s63. .52O, ,bs6.5s Si.6S7.tss.7i4ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
GUARD PRIEST

Mexico City. Nov. e. (UP) The newspaper Universal reported from PanucO today that more than 1000 Catholic w0r' shipers had taken over their parish church to pro- lect the pastor. Rev. Fr. HllariOn IIanda CastellanOs whom authorities refused Co recognize as . priest.