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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

\SOIlIl1luCO HUH rage U not been active in the Jewish church for many years. He has been leader of the Zionist move ment, however.
 Recent events abroad have dis turbed him. Only last month he be- came so concerned about the plight of oppressed members of his race that he asked and promptly received an audience with President RooSe- welt to discuss the problem of Jew iSh migration.
 Brandeis was born Nov. 13, 1856 in Louisville, Ky, the son of Bo- hemian immigrants. After educa- tion in public schools and Harvard Law school he was regarded as a typical corporation lawyer"
 Early in the goth century, how ever, he embarked on a cruSadine career. His work in cleaning up financial conditions of utilities, rail- roads and insurance companies brought him the enmity of big busi- neSs-enmity that was reflected in the bitter senate battle over his confirmation after his appointment to the court by President Woodrow Wilson.
 Because of waning strength in re- cent years, he has not written as many formal opinions. But he has had the satisfaction, since the lib- eralization of tn ecourt, of seeing adoption of many principles whicf, he advocated in minority decisions many years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
MRS MARY BURNS TAKEN BY DEATH.
Prominent Woman of Wa terviIIe SucCumbs This
 Morning at Home

Mrs. Mary Behan Burns, widow of the late James Burns who died on December 12, 1887, died this morning at her home 1859 Thomas ton avenue after a brief illness. A native of this city, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Coen Behan.
 Mrs. Burns was one of the best known and most highly respected residents of Waterville having made her home there for forty years. She took active interest in the affairs of the community. Mrs. Burns was a communicant of St. Michael'S church and was a member of the Ladies' Aid society of the parish She was willing supporter in the undertakings of the various groups of the parish and was, held in high esteem by her associates. Her par ents were among the early Irish settlers in this city and she had many friends throughout the city. She was also a member of the Lady Foresters.
 Mrs. Burns is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Vincent J. Carroll of Brooklyn, N. F., and Helen and Dorothy Burns of this city; two sons, Francis and Ronald Burns; eight grandchildren and two nieces.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street on Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Michael'S church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Bur- ial will be in new St. Joseph's ceme- tery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening and tomorrow afternoon and eve- ming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
Police Set To Fight
 Personnel Reduction
Bluecoats Follow Example of Teachers and Bremen
 Regarding Griffentagen Proposals

with bringing about reduction in auto insurance rates.
 Many functions which have been given the police, says the report, are not properly in that departments field. Listed among these are II functions, including work done for the motor vehicle department, for state commissions, and for other branches of the city government, notably the offices of the corporation counsel and tax collector.
 The report analyzes the 12 major police subdivisions, listed as fol- lows: administration office, foot patrol. traf1c squad, motor patrol. detective bureau, vice squad, spe- i cial details, drivers and doormen, desk officers, switchboard and radio operators, traffic signs and painting, and cl1stodians.
 The report lists a total of 199 police department employees, and ex- plains the duties of the men in each of the 12 subdivisions.
 It is recommended that six ser- geants, three on each of the two- day platoons, be taken of super visory duty and assigned to patrol work. This would make possible 8 reduction of six patrolmen, and it is suggested that from 10 to 20 more patrolmen could be eliminated by a reasSignment of beats.
 Comparison of local crime figures with those of . number of other cities shows that the police have kept the local rate at an extremely low figure. This city is below the national average in virtually every type of crime.
 The report cites large reductions in the local auto accident rate, and the splendid record of the police in enforcement of traffic laws. The de- partment's record in experimenting hit-and-run drivers is also lauded. It is recommended that the age limit for new patrolmen be reduced from the present 40 years to go or @. It Is also recommended that ap- pointments and promotions be made on the merit system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

Gertrude Lucian, 20, of 8S Dracut avenue, is charged with reckless driving. She was arrested yesterday afternoon after her car struck the rear end of a New England Trans portation Company truck on Bank street. Motor Patrolman John Mur- phy made the arrest.
 John McQuade, 46, of I'll Green wood ave-, is charged with failure to grant the right of way, having been arrested last night by Motor Patrolman John Deeley. McQuade'S car collided with an automobile driven by Rocco Longo, of 1908 North Main street, the accident occurring on the north side of the Green.
 Joseph Kirdzik, 1S, of Al Washing ton street, Union City, is charged with failure to observe stop sign at Baldwin and Union streets. Motor Patrolman Murphy reported that Klrdzik'S car struck an automobile driven by Angeline Ferrelli, of 40 West Farm street.
 George Veillette, 27, of 34 Silver street, is charged with failure to ob- serve stop sign at Bank street and Washington avenue. He was ar- rested by Motor Patrolman John Deeley after his car collided with ar automobile operated by George Davidonis, of 27 Mitchell avenue.
 The other drivers gaining contin- uances were stephen w. Saletz, g, oi 54 Spring street, Union City, charged with speeding; and Stephen Colen- da, 21, of 177 Fulton Park avenue charged with speeding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
f Kitchens of the Nazi organiza.

lief Kitchens of the NaZ1 organ1za- tion.
 Thousands Are Held It was understood that several thousand Jews were still held at police stations here. Police activity against Jews continued all day yes- terday.
 Between $50 and 1000 Jews were taken by railroad train from the west station last night. It was be- lieYed they were on the way either to the .oachau concentration camp or to the special Jewish concentra- tion camp at Buchenwalde, near Weimar.
 Witnesses said that most of the , men on the train were young and well dressed. Some appeared hag- gard.
 Batches of Jews had been taken to 8 freight station all day before the train left, it was said, and in the early evenin weeping Jewish women gathered near the station because they had heard that the train was to leave. As the hour for departure neared, police dispersed all loiterers. The prisoners were under guard by the SS Nazi bodyguard troops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12


 
 Governor Wilbur L. Cross in the Waterbury vote.
 MT. Blodgett told The Democrat today that in Winsted he estimated that a number of votes were not counted which should go to Rice that Rice would gain more votes there than any other candidate if the questioned ballots are validated. He said that he is not acting as states attorney inaSmuch as the election mix-up is not a criminal matter.
 G. o. F. StronghOlds
 The cities in which question of the ballots has been raised are gen. erally Republican strongholds, with the exception of Waterbury, and the attorneys for Col. Rice evidently hope to determine why there was change of sentiment for the Dem ocratic candidate beyond the Repub- lican showing in other years.
 In the Winsted matter, it was es- timated thst should Col. Rice obtain 35' of the All voters alleged to have been thrown out by Moderator Will jam P. Doyle for improper mark ings, he would about equal the vote for Cong. Smith. But town officials have reported that 221 of the ballots appear to be for Rice, l12 for. Smith, the rest for Socialist and other can didateS, or impropertly split" so that settlement of the Winsted mat ter would fail to improve the Re- publican's candidates chances of lp- setting the election.
 Much COnferring
 Thus, his attorneys have been spending many hours in study and conference with design to find pos sibility where Col. Rice might pick up enough votes, with a consider ably lesser number appearing for Cong. Smith, in order to write of the 294-vote plurality. By the same means, 1t is learned that Cong. Smith has had the Waterbury sit- uation investigated to determine what proportion of Republican votes might be listed in the category of ineligibility and the findings have not been made public.
 Should Rice pickup votes in the various towns concerned in the Tues day hearing, then the Waterbury situation might be brought forward to countefact any gain devised for tsse Republican candidate. 1t was es- timated today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

Following the example of teach CTS and firemen, policemen are pre- pared to fight any plan which would mean reduction in personnel. The Griffenhagen & Associates survey of the police department. the re- suits of which have been reported to the board of finance, calls for the elimination of from 16 to 26 police men. The report recommends, how ever, that no distnissals be made but that vacancies be allowed to remain when they occur, until the desired reduction in the force has been made.
 The report on the police depart ment is laudatory in many instances. The city's low crime rate is praised, as is also the work of the accident prevention bureau, which is credited
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
NORTHERN QUEBEC
 TOWN IS ABLAzE

Rouen, Que, Nov. 12-(Up)-Fire ragged through the business section of this northern Quebec mining town early today and it was feared that several lives had been lost.
 The fire destroyed two hotels and six other buildings. At 7:30 8. m (EST) it still was burning but was under control. Mayor J. o. Pardis sent searching crews into the ruins looking for bodies. He was afraid that a number of persons had died particularly in the hotels.
 The fire started in Albert's hotel It had gained headway before it was discovered and employees and guests rushed out just before the walls collapsed. The guests of the other hotel had more warning and it was believed all had escaped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

 Kemp and the others were issued : by the Merritt Parkway jury, while the Waterbury extraordinary jury was Investigating the activities of the Waterbury administration.
 Minutes Inspected
 During the past few weeks counsel for Kemp have been ex- amining the minutes of the grand jury which indicted him. The su- perior court granted him the right to view the minutes and the Su- preme court declined to upset that decision.
 Defendants in the Waterbury corruption cases have been de- nied the right to view the nli1- utes.
 States Attorney Loren W. Willis of Fairfield county will prosecute the Kemp case and the other eight who have been indicted. He directed, the procedure of the Merritt Parkway jury which brought about the disclosures and arrests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
ROTARIANS PLAN
 INTER-CITY FARLEY

Charles s. Morris, former presi- dent of the New York City Rotary club, will speak Tuesday night at an inter-city Rotary meeting here on, Touring Four Delightful High ways" The meeting will start with dinner at 2 o'clock at Hotel Elton. Directors of the club will meet Mon- day noon at Hotel Elton, but the Tuesday meeting will be supplanted by the special affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

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 At the time of her first incarcera- tion, she was robust and rosy cheek ed. She was of Irish extraction but would never tell of her early life.
 The health department had classi- fled her as not only the first but probably the most dangerous of typhoid carriers. Of the other 34e identified carriers in the city, whc are all watched, only one is con- fined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

Waterbury during the month of October.
 Postal Receipts
 The post office receipts for the month of October amounted to $49,- 458.14, an increase of $4,511.60 as compared with the month of Sep tember, and an increase of $1.33 as compared with the month of Octo- Der. 1937.
 Telephones
 There were 18,652 telephones in use at the end of the month, an increase of 60 as compared with the month of September, and an in- crease of 82 as compared with the month of October, 1897.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
Nazi Ban On Jews Now Adds Theaters
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designed for striking or thrusting. Jews now possessing such weapons must deliver them to the police at once under pain of fine or imprison- ment up to five years. Foreign Jews may be exempted at the discretion of the minister of interior.
 It was announced that all Jewish business and professional activity had been permanently" closed at Munich, birthplace of the Nazi party and fourth city of Germany.
 Adolf Wagner, Nazi storm troop leader for Bavaria, in making this announcement at Munich, disclosed also that the thousands of Jews ar- rested throughout Germany Thurs day were held as hostages.
 He said also that Jewish owned art objects in Munich were being con- flScated.
 5000 Jews Arrested
 Eight thousand Jews were arrested in Berlin alone, it was estimated.
 Reliable sources said that par tial insurance check-up of damage done to Jewish stores and homes in Thursdays outbreak totaled 13,000,- 900 marks ($5,2O0,000) in Berlin. This did not include synagogues and, in fact, was believed to cover only that damage for which claims already had been entered. An indication of the total damage in Germany was provided by reports that destruction was less in Berlin than in other cities and towns through the coun- try.
 It was believed unlikely that Ger man insurance companies would pay any claims. 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

While all Connecticut awaits the start of alleged Waterbury Conspirators' trials in Waterbury November 29. Fairfield county turned its direct attention today to the trial of G. LeRoy Kemp. which will open in Bridgeport superior court Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, with Judge Frank P. McEvoy of Waterbury presid- ing.
 Land Purchases
 Kemp's trial is an aftermath of an extraordinary grand jury's investigation of land purchases in connection with the construction of the beautiful new Merritt Parkway.
 Kemp, who worked as land agent for the project, was indicted with eight others, on charges of fraudulent land deals. Kemp will be the first of the defendants to be brought to trial-the others not having been assigned as yet.
 Indictments for the arrest of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
(. OF (. SURVEY
 SHOWS UPSWINC
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(Continued from Page D pared with the month of September and a decrease, as compared witt the month of October, 1887, of $5,. 488, ,098.20.
 Bank Savings
 During the month of October there was a net loss of $87, ,886.90 as of the last day of the month. Int total bank savings amounted to $46,. 087,01Q.47, a decrease of $87, 1886. 90 as compared with the month of Sep. tmeber, and decrease of $1,244, ,95; as compared with the month oi October, 1887.
 Building Permits
 During the month of October there were 59 building permits is. sued, valued at $121, TOO, an increase of s permits and an increase o $31 200 as compared with the montt of September, and an increase of permits and $32,650 as compared with the month of October, 1887.
 Electricity
 During the month of October there was 16,023, ,921 XVII of cleo. trio current consumed, an increase of 2,498,214 XVII as compared witt the month of September, and ar increase of 556,057 XVII as com. pared with the month of October 1887. 
 Employment During the month of October there were 31,999 persons employee in manufacturing concerns, public utilities and retail establishments an increase of 481 persons as com. pared with the month of September and a decrease of 4,073 persons al compared with the month of Octo. Der, 1887.
 Freight Tonnage
 The freight tonnage for the city received and forwarded during tht month of October amounted to: L c. L. cars received, 2,942 tons; car. load cars received. 52,0O7 tons; L. c L. cars forwarded, 4,407 tons; car. load cars forwarded, 3,71O tons; showing an increase of L. c. L. cars received, AT tons; an increase ir carload cars received, 13,8O3 tons; an increase in L. c. L. cars forward ed, 193 tons; an increase in carload cars forwarded, 157 tons as compar. ed with the month of September and a decrease of L.C.L. cars re- ceived, 260 tons; carload cars re- ceived, 4,166 tons; L. c. L. cars for warded, 65 tons; carload cars for warded, 3,335 tons as compared with the months of October, 1937.
 Gas
 During the month of October there were 8O,101. .0OO GU. it. of gas con- Sumed, an increase of 1,267, ,0OO GU it. as compared with the month oi September, and a decrease of 5,447,- 900 GU. 1t. as compared with the month of October, 1887.
 Health
 During the month of October there were 80 cases of corrInuuica- ble disease and 2 deaths resulting therefrcm. an increase of 43 cases and a decrease of 2 deaths as com pared with the month of September and an increase of 34 cases and q decrease of deaths as compared with the month of October, 1887.
 Marriages, Deaths and Births During the month of October there were 6S marriages, 107 deaths and 160 births, g decrease of one marriage, an increase of 21 deaths and an increase of one birth as compared with the month of Sep temher, and a decrease of II mar d Secrease of ao births ss SeSS,o cor.na, s,,o ' ed with the month of October, i9S7
 New Families
 There were 12 new families who came tD take up their residence in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
CHURCH PLEBISCITE
 PLANNED SUNDAY

Members of the Second Consrega- tional church will take part in a nationwide plehiscite of Consrega- tional churches Sunday on what the parishioners believe to be their Christian Obligation" toward a number of economic problems. Bal lots will be passed tomorrow at the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
SANNITICA SOCIETY
 AMENDS BYLAWS

An amendment to bylaws of the Sannitica society was passed last night providing that candidates for public office may speak before the club in the future. Domenic Bar bieri, president, said the club will continue to be a social organiza- tion, but 1t will endorse candidates who will work for the local Italian community and good government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
CELLAR FIRE

Overflow of an oil burner caused a minor cellar fire this morning at 42 Bank street, in a business build- ing owned by the Bessie Go.
 Three companies of f1remen an- s9ere an alarm and were out but
 minutes on the call.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
FARMLAND DIES

New Britain, Conn, Nov. 12-(UP) Chase Harvey, Al, Danvers, Mass, who shot himself in the, abdomen Thursday, died at a hospital last night. Harvey, farmland, was said to have told police he feared he was going crazy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
DIED

BURNs-In this city, Nov. 18th, 1898, Mrs. Mary Behan Burns; of lb5S Thomaston Ave. Funeral Monday morning, at S:l5 o'clock, from Mui. st., to St. Michaefs Church. Burial fin new St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
Food Shortage Threatens

Vienna, Nov. 12-(UP)-A seri- ous food shortage was threatened among Vienna Jews today because of Maxi orders to coffee houses, res- taurants and grocery stores not to serve Jews.
 The order, issued Thursday to many establishments, was strictly enforced. One large chain store firm which Specializes in coffee, tea, CO., coa and high class canned foodstuffs put placards in its show windows: "No goods will be sold to Jews"
 Nazi storm troops visited Jewish stores, district by district, loaded all perishable foodstuffs such vege- tables, meats and bread on trucks, and then locked and sealed the en- frances of the shops and took the keys with them.
 The food was taken to the nearest food distribution centers and re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
Six Drivers Given
 Court Continuances
Judge MCDOnOugh Substitutes for I. E. Conway;
 Cases to Be Heard Monday Morning

Six drivers charged with violations of the motor vehicle law were given continuanceS by Judge John F. NcDonough of Naugatuck in city court today. Judge McDonough the bench in this city as substitute .or Judge T. E. Conway. The cases were continued to M0Yday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
Barnuy,1 BelieUes InA Santa Claus

Half of the eighteen months jail term imposed on Lewis Barnum of this city in superior court, April ,, 1888, was .sus- pended on orders from Judge Ernest A. Inglis today. Barnlim
 was sent to jail for nine months
 each on two counts of indecent assault. According to today's
 order, he will be released from jail at the conclusion of the
 sentence on the first count. He will then be on probation for
 a year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
FUNERALS

The funeral of Peter W. Reilley was held this morning at S:3O o'clock from the Bergin Funeral Home, 29O East Main street, to St. Margaret's church, where solemn high mass was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was in new St. Jo- sephs cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

Funeral services for Mrs. Bennett H. Atwood were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her home In Middlebury. Rev. pr. John c. walker, pastor of the Second Con- gregationaI church of Waterbury officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery, Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
MASSES

MEMBRINO-A third anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Monday morning, Nov. 14, at 7:SO o'clock, at Our Lady of Lourdes church, for the repose of the soul of the late Ottone Membrino.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

The funeral of Lorenzo Aufiero was held this morning at 8 o'clock from the Maiorano Funeral Home. 95 Willow street. to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. where Q solemn high mass was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
JUSTICE BRANDEIS
 IS 82 TOMORROW

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WATERBURY, NINE
 TOWNS INVOLVED

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Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Griffith were held yesterday morn- ing at the Alderson Funeral Home, Rev. Theodore c. Bobilin, pastor of the First Methodist church offlciat- ing. The body was sent to Carthage, Mo, for burial in Park cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

Funeral services for Mother Mar. Aloysius Leavy, who taught thre years at the Sacred Heart Higl school in this city, were held thi morning at 9:30 o'clock at tn Mount St. Joseph's Academy Chape west Hartford, with a solemn hizi mass celebrated by her cousin, Rev Patrick Lamb. Burial was in St Mary's cemetery, West Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
TYPHOID MARY ], DIED YESTERDAY

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AMERICAN NUN TO
 BE BEAT1FIED

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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-03-31
SETTLEMENT WITH
BARGE LINE LABOR
is HOPED FOR SOON

NEW ORLEANS, Mar. 81. -
iUP).-Gencral Terminal Super
ntcndcnt Glenn f.. Taylor Of the
federal barge lines last night ex-
pressed hope that labor differ
enccs could be settled and a self
imposed embargo on all freight to
or from New Orleans be lifted
soon.
Taylor again today will confer
with representatives Of the CLO.-
Inland Boatmcn's union. II seeks
recognition, wage increases Of
from 40 to so cents hourly for
common labor and $25 to $50
monthly increases for Semi-Skilled
workmen, tightening Of weights
moved by each freight handler.
K. +. Albury, local union sec
rotary, commended 300 men VINO
continued to move freight during
negotiations were affected by the
bargaining and charged that the
embargo was a "Ioopholc" for
overburdened barge facilities. The
latter Taylor denied.
eve are willing to recognize
the miOn," Taylor said, "but the
Wagner Act doesn't allow us to
recognize it as a bargaining agent
for all the employees"