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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
HEAVYWEIGHT JURORS ON LIST. They Will Be Drawn Next Saturday for Duty in
 Court Here

Twenty-eight jurors for service this term in the Superior Court will be drawn at New Haven, Saturday morning, September II, at 10 Q. m. by Clerk George H. Freeman, by order of Judge Ernest 0. Simpson. Superior Court opens September 10.
 While there is the possibility that one or more women may be on the panel, there is little chance that the prospective group will be included in the list of talesmen called for jury service when the trial of the men charged with conspiracy to de- fraud the city Is started.
 Over 100 On Call
 It will be necessary at that time to call more than 100 jurors, for many will be eliminated in the poll ing.
 Counsel for several of those ar- rested on grand jury recommenda- tons have made arrangements to attend the jury drawing on satur- day. Attorney Patrick Healey, Attor- ney Benjamin Slade and Attorney George Crawford, have notified Clerk Freeman that they desire to witness the drawing. MT. Freeman said today that the drawing Satur- day will only be a simple matter of procedure as followed in previous years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
FINLAND WORKS
 ON l94O GAMES

Hoboken, N. J.--Sept. i3-tUP)-- While the powers of Europe prepare for war, Finland is getting ready for the i040 olympic games, the Finish minister to tho United States announced today.
 The minister, Zero Jarnefelt, ar- rived on the liner Pilsudski to take up his duties after . two.months' vacation.
 He described Scandinavia as haven of calmness in the midst of war talk.
 "You are more excited over here than VIC are," he said.
 At HelsingforS, jarnefelt said two i000-room hotels are being built Co accommodate visitors to tho games and c stadium designed to seat 00,- 900 persons is under construction.
 Finland. he said, has "excellenw business, mo unemployment prob- lem" and "will go right on paying her war debt."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
WOMAN IS KILLED
 IN AUTO CRASH

Rowley, Mass, September l3. - (Up) - A woman was killed and five other persons were injured to- day In e Newburyport turnpike crash.
 Mrs. Semha Ezon, 46, of e724 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, N. r., died ale most instantly when Q car driven by her son, Jack, 22, was ranmed in the rear by an automobile operated by O,Delancy Coster of i66 Engle street, Tenafly, N. J.,
 Passengers in Ezon's car who suf- fered minor injuries included his sis- ter, Florence, 28, Rose Blanco, 22, of 235i East 65th street, Brooklyn, and Mrs. Sarah Rodofski, 70, of Revere.
 Miss Pauline Dansey, 65. also of Tenafly, who was riding with CoSter, was cut severely.
 Police said Ezon slowed his auto mobile when passing the scene of Q previous accident and his car was rammed by Coster's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
JURY TRIALS FOR
 EIGHT ACCUSED
Arraigned in Common Pleas Court, Criminal
 Side, This Morning

Judy trials were selected by eight of the accused who were arraigned today at the opening session of the criminal term of common pleas court. No arrangements have been made as yet for the impaneling of e jury.
 The eight who pleaded not guilty and selected jury trial are as fol- lows:
 Charles Caulfield, arrested June i2 on charges of intoxication, breach of the peace and resistance.
 Webb Grice, arrested June i3 on charges of intoxication and breach of the peace. A charge of resistance was nolled on recommendation of Prosecutor Larkin.
 Frank zastaury, arrested June Il on c charge of intoxication.
 John Creel, arrested June l3 on Q charge of intoxication and breach of the peace.
 Frank Coogan, arrested on charges of operating under the influence of liquor and without Q drivers license.
 Edward Baker, alias Raymond Baker, charged with violation of the conditional sales act.
 Elizabeth Harvey, charged with breach of the peace and contribut- ing to delinquency.
 James Calvin, arrested July { on c charge of intoxication.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
Homer Cummings
 Makes Prediction

Stamford, Conn.,, Sept. l3.- (UP)-Attorney General Homer s. Cummings today predicted the nomination of Gov. Cross, U. s. Sen. Augustine L0nergan, and Col. Thomas Hewes for lieutenant governor, at the Democratic state convention at Groton Wednesday.
 The attorney general, who will attend the convention, said:
 "Such conferences as I have had since arrived and the re- ports coming to me indicate the nomination of Cross, Lon- ergan and Hewes.
 "The situation is entirely sat- isfactory. The party is In a winning mood. The platform will be progressive and there Is no reason why the convention should not be harmonious and successful.
 "If I have any further state. ment to make it will be made at Groton."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
PATERSON SILK
 MILLS CLOSED

Paterson, N. J., Sept. i3. (UP)-- All silk mills in the Paterson area .--some 0--remained closed today while contract negotiations con. tinued between representatives of the Textile Workers Organizing committee and employers associa- tions.
 Agreements were expected soon.
 Irving Abramsoii, gub-regional d.. rector of the CIO Union, said ape proxinately 2,S00 workers partici- pated in the strike. The mills in- clude the large plants of the silk and Rayon Manufacturers associa- ton, the smaller shops of the silk commission manufacturers assccia- ton and many so-called family hhops."
 ] The workers asked . five-day zO- hour week, closed shops and mini- mum wage standards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
Martial Law Declared By Czech Officials in Eight Sudeten German Towns MAY FORCE HITLER TO
 MAKE THREAT GOOD Powder Keg About Ready to Be Touched Off on
 Czech Frontiers
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD United Press Staff Correspondentl

BY REYNOLDS PACKARD United Press Staff Correspondentl
 Prague, Czechoslovakia, September 13. - (UP) - Martial law was proclaimed in eight towns in the Sude- ten area today and may be extended to the entire re- public. Under martial law the death penalty by sum- mary trial is provided for offenders. Czech army forces were ordered ready for duty after grave disorders in various sudeten German towns near the German border in which six persons have been killed and others wounded since Adolf Hitler,s speech last night. The disorders appeared to De spreading. First military law was declared in five towns, then in three more. Government authorities were gravely alarmed by the possi- bilities, realizing that the disorders could be made a pretext by Germany to fulfill Hitler's pledge that the Sudetens would be aided.
 Of the six killed, government spokesman said, three were Sudetens and three CzechS. The Czech dead were reported 10 be one soldier and one civilian ct Bernstein and the postmaster at 0ruenSeifen, both in Sudeten territory.
 Army k Standing By
 Tn the districts where martial law has been proclaimed, police and gendarmes were actively trying to maintain order while tho army forces stood by, armed for action.
 Declaration of martial law, alter natively called state of alarm" was made in the areas affected by drum beats or bugle calls. Local authori- ties were ordered to display tho ans nouncement in public places and newspapers. The government also made the announcement by radio.
 The chief incidents occurred in the large towns of Eger and Aussig. Eger is on the northeastern frontier fac- ing Germany, 90 miles northeast of Nuremberg, where Hitler made his
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
Democratic Party h Conn. Split Asunder
Two.Day Session Will Open This Evening-There Is an Atmosphere of Bitterness-Lieut. Gov
 Nomination Is Sore Spot
BY JACK AMMAN Limited Press Staff Correspondent)


 Eastern Point, Conn, Sept. l3 - (UP.) - Connecticut Democrats, split wide open on the new deal- conservative issue, open their two- day nominating convention here toe night in an atmosphere of bitter ness and recrimination unparalleled in the memory of veteran politicians.
 New dealers, fearing emergence of Q conservative ticket, as now ap- pears likely, threatened a wholesale bolt to the socialist ticket headed by Bridgeport Mayor Jasper Me- Levy.
 U. s. Attorney General Homer S.. Cummings, . delegate from Green wich, was on hand for the keynote speech tonight by U. s. Senator Francis T. Maloney. So were thou- sands of other Democrats, delegates and otherwise.
 Political experts predicted re- nomination of U. s. Senator Augus- tine Lonergan, Q conservative anti- court bill senator, but only after 6 floor fight tomorrow which was ex- pected 70 Tehcn ueepiy hlto Pekooh- alities and ideologies.
 Cross By Reclamation
 Governor Wilbur L. Cross, too, will be renominated, probably by accla- nation.
 A major fight was expected on lieutenant governor between State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone and Colonel Thomas Hewes, Farm!ngton. National Committee man David E. Fitzgerald announced ho expected Lonergan, Cross and Hewes to be nominated.
 Meantime, Representative Her. man F. Kopplemann, Hartford 100 per cent new dealer campaigning for Lonergan's seat charged "relig. ious bigotry" was being used against him.
 Kopplemann said: "There never has been, there s not today, and there never should be, Q place for religious and racial bigotry in the American way of life."
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
SENATOR TYDINCS
 IS LEADING LEWIS
Over 2O,OO0 Votes Ahead of Lewis in Maryland;
 Maine Again COP.
(By United Press)

Senator Willard Tydings, anti New Dealer and object of Presi. dent Roosevelt's campaign to eliin- mate conservative Democrats from the party's high command, led his New Deal, Roosevelt op. ponent, Rep David J. Lewis in partial returns from yesterdays Maryland Democratic senatorial pri- mary.
 In Maine, Republican candidates were well ahead of Democratic op- ponents for state and congress sional offices in returns from yes- terdays election and seemed as- sured of victory. Maine Is c tra- ditionally Republican state, one of the two which gave c majority for Ali M. Landon in the io3o presi- dental election.
 The biggest primary week of the year continued today with primaries in Arizona. Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, Vermont, Washington and Utah. No national issue was involved in any of them.
 Tomorrow, deorgia's voters pro- vide another test of President Roosevelt's drive on conservatives. They will decide whether to retire Senator Walter ?. George and give his seat to the 100 per cent New Deal candidate, Lawrence 6. Camp, who was endorsed by the President.
 Tydings Is Leading
 Baltimore, Sept. 13.-tUP)- Mounting returns from yesterdays Democratic primary indicated 6 victory today for Sen. Willard Tyd- ings, e conservative Democrat per- sonally opposed by President Roose. welt. Ills lead over Rep. David J. Lewis, c New Dealer seeking noTi- ination to his senate seat with the Presidents blessing, was increasing. Returns from $40 of the states I,-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
SUDETEN DEAD
 EXC|TES NAz|S
Hitler May Be Called on to Make Good Threat of
 Retaliation
By FREDERICK c. oECHsNER lUnited Press Staff Correspondentl

By FREDERICK c. OECHSNER United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Berlin, Sept. l3.-tUP)-A Sud- eten German complaint that three sudeten Germans had been killed in Czechoslovakia swept through Ger. many today as Field Marshal Her. mann doering's own newspaper organ announced that Germany was prepared to take up arms fl necessary to aid the German minor ity. A semi-ofiicial source on Ger many's attitude said; "fnasmuch as the fuehrer has said he will not tol- crate further maltreatment Of Sud- etens, and inasmuch aS Sudetens have been killed and beaten, the German standpoint must be clear to anyone" The afternoon papers de- voted big headlines to the killing of three sudetenS but had not yet had time to react to the proclamation of martial law.
 News 10 roreygn Press
 Information made available to the foreign press included the fol. lowing statement:
 "The echo from Czechoslovakia to the fuehrer's speech has made e very unfavorable impression in local political circles. For exain- pie, the newspaper Prager presse, which is close to the Prague for- eign office, observed Straightaway that Czeehoslovakia is not oppress- ing anyone and never had.
 After all that has happened thus far, this fragrant untruth evidences lack of good will to really improve the situation.
 "one professes here to see in the Prager PresSe diSpatch--deSpite all warnings and despite the fuehrer's speech yesterday-the intention of the Prague government to continue It's old methods in the treatment of the sudeten German question, the results of which are apparent in the present political situation"
 Dress Rehearsal
 It was announced that an aiti- air raid dress rehearsal will be held in Berlin, including an all night blackout. There will be no advance
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13


 Albert Roscoe, e2, A Farragut avenue, Medford, manager of the Massachusetts Bible society; Mrs. Margaret Hogan, 65, Boston; an un- identified woman.
 Critically Hurt
 Those critically injured were; Henry Brown, Hanover, Mass driver of the truck, broken legs and head injuries. Henry Koehler, Al- berta, Ala, skull fracture. Others hospitaliSed were: Theron Dustin, 27, Melrose, the bus driver, shock and minor injuries. Louis Fonte, 26, 25ol Pacific avenue, Atlantic City, eye injury. Alex Cohen, 33, "A Cas- ton avenue, Bronx, N. r., back and head injuries. Mrs. Eudolie Connor, 48, and son, Lewis Connor, %, 4072 Perrier street, New Orleans, La" both with chest injuries.
 Angelo Pachiolo, 43, roc 25th Street, Union City, N. J., minor head injuries, MyleS Henry, 32, Weo- ster street, Hanover, Mass, helper on truck, broken legs and head in- juries.
 First Aid
 Those given first-aid at the seent were: Alice Faulkner, Boston. John Swinton, Boston. Duane Moore, Bos- ton. John J. Roche, Boston. Others among the 20 to 30 bus passengers likewise were unhurt. The bus was owned by Greyhound Lines.
 Where Crash Took Place
 The accident occurred near the oxford Charlton line during heavy rainStorn.
 Dustin, the bus driver, told hos. pital attaches he could not recall what happened, but state police said the bus apparently had crashed ale most head-on into the truck, parked on the roadside. Attached to the truck was 0 trailer, carrying c steam shovel.
 one side of the bus was literally sliced of as the bus slowed against the truck, striking just behind Dus- tins seat.
 Screams of the dying and injured pierced the darkness as the bus rolled over three times, coming to rest on It's left side.
 Fuel tanks of both vehicles burst spewing gasoline over the highway but no fire developed.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
WIDOW OF GOULD
 TAKES HER LIFE
Mrs. Anne Graham Gould StrOtz Uses Gas in Her
 Own Home

New York, Sept. i3-(Up)-Mrs. Anne Graham Gould strotz, noted beauty of the World war period and widow of Jay Gould, was found dy- ing today in the gas-filled Kitchen of the elaborate Park avenue apart ment in which she moved only yes- terday with her second husband, Harold c. Strotz, wealthy broker sportsman. Strotz, who missed his wife when he awoke this morning, found her unconscious with five jets of the gas range open. The gas emergency squad used artificial respiration for almost four hours and at first seemed to be winning the fight, but shortly before noon Mrs. Strotz' heart action stopped.
 A note addressed to her son, Jay Gould, Jr., great grandson of the railroad magnate, was found in the apartment. but it's contents were withheld. Young Gould was said to be in California from where the Strotzs returned yesterday. Mrs. strotz was widowed in January, 1895, when 0ould-heir to millions and for 20 years tennis champion died. She married Strotz, . son oi Charles Strotz, tobacco nagnate, that october. Since then they have traveled extensively although they maintained c permanent home in Hollywood.
 The 0ould-d Graham marriage was one of the major social events of 1911. The bride, who inherited her beauty from her mother, an Ha- waiian princess, met Gould in 1910 and for c year speculation as to their romance circulated in social circles. Members of the former royal house of Hawaii attended the ceremony,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
Attorney yDelveyMuch Stunned By Decision
May Seek Stronger Indictment Against tlines-Latter Is Given Housing Reception -Dewey's Gov
 ernor Hopes Are Blasted
By JOSEPH L. MYLER United Press Staff Correspondent)

\OUtteu kEto0 Stukk NUEEGeVONuGAltJ
 New York, Sept. l3.-(UP)-Dis- trict Attorney Thomas E. Dewey found an advantage today in the mistrial of Tammany Leader James J. Hines on lottery conspiracy charges-an opportunity to seek Q stronger indictment, charging Hines additionally with obstructing justice.
 Justice Ferdinand Pecora, who ordered mistrial on the grounds that one of Dewey's questions had constituted e fatally prejudicial error," was criticized today in news paper editorials. Court attaches es- timated that the mistrial had cost taxpayers $50,0o0. Four weeks of testimony were nullified; the long confinement and guarding of wit- nesses and jurors had proven fruit less, and the state political situation, based on Republican plans to draft Dewey as candidate for governor, was left in turmoil with the party nominating conventions only two weeks away.
 Dewey Is Stunned
 Dewey was stunned and sat silent ly, but his assistant, Sol delb, said defiantly that Dewey would move for e new trial as soon as he was ready. Defense Attorney Lloyd P. Stryker had demanded that lin case there Is e second trial, 1t be set some time after the conclusion of the political campaign" The insin- uation, which he had made several times previously, was that Dewey had timed the trial in hopes of get- ting 6 conviction and becoming 6 public hero before the election.
 Hines did not share his lawyers optimism. Ills first remark was: Tt Is e blow to me. l would never have been convicted on that evi- dence."
 Conspiracy Indictment
 Judge Pecora had said last week that his doubts about the validity of the indictment would have been removed had there been included 6 charge of conspiracy to obstruct justice, and there were indications that Dewey might ask a superced- Ing indictment containing that charge. The present indictment charges Hines with having sold political protection to the Dutch Schultz mob, and having connived with Schultz to operate the lottery Dewey may ask the September grand jury for the new indictment or he may ask Gov. Herbert II. Leh- man to convene 6 special grand jury for that purpose. He will have to hurry because the conspiracy charge is subject to two-year statute of limitations and there had been no evidence that the gangsters' weekly payments to Hines continued after October, io36.
 Should he decide to proceed on the present indictment. Dewey could delay retrial indefinitely because the indictment was returned last May and the case would continue
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
CHARGES FILED
 AGAINST TICKETS

Boston, Sept. 13-(UP)-Charge against 65 pickets arrested during a two-week garment workers strike which ended last week were filed to- day by Municipal Judge Joseph Riley.
 Arrested at various times on charges of assault or obstr0cting sidewalks, the pickets, oil members of the International Ladies' Gar- ment Workers union, had been freed on bail and their cases continued to today.
 The strike ended when three struck shops agreed to negotiate union contracts. tt4 "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
POLAND DISSOLVES
 ITS PARLIAMENT

Warsaw, Poland, September i3.-. (Up) - President rgnacy Moscicki dissolved both houses of parliament today to permit reform of the cleo. toral law. When the president signed the decree of dissolution, he announced that new elections would be held but did not specify the date.
 It was reported authoritatively that the main task of the new par- lament will be to change the present electoral law, which the opposition long has denounced as urdemocratic.
 Well informed sources said dissolu- ton of parliament was ordered be- cause the president considered that the legislative bodies no longer rep- resented the feelings of the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13

VIII VOtS py unlG rue, when the name of Senator Lonergan is pre- sented, 1t will be:
 Waterbury, 4 votes for Loner- gan."
 With presentation of Governor Gross for renomination, the Water bury delegation likely will stand and cheer with the rest of the HOO delegates and Connecticut's grand old man will be offered the tribute of unanimity of crowd appreciation.
 Caucus on Lieutenant. Governor
 But when the names of those can- didates seeking the lieutenant-gov- ernorship are offered to the con- vention tomorrow morning, probably not until tomorrow noon, or even later, there Waterbury's representa- tives to Democratic party councils will await developments; probably will caucus on the floor, in the event that the contest between State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone and Col. Thomas Hewes, the princi- pal candidates, gives evidence of re- uuiring more than one ballot.
 And, today, on the eve of the stato convention, most delegates are agreed that this will be the case: that neither of the leaders for the place next to Governor Gross can
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
DEMOCRATS WIN
 IN NEW LONDON

New London, Conn, Sept. 1S.-- (UP)-Democratic control of the city council was assured today with reelection of three councilmen in yesterdays citywide election.
 Republicans elected one council member. Democrats held 6 to 2 advantage on the council, and also had c majority on the board of education. Republicans held control of the board of selectmen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
FIvE-DAY WEEK

Hopedaie, Mass, Sept. i3-(UP) - The Draper Corporation, worlds largest cotton loom manufacturers, today posted notices that all 2,000 employees of its Hopedalc plant will go on . five-dayl week tomorrow. The plant has been on . four-day week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
Sl.YEAR-OLD
 WOMAN FOUND

Freetowr, Mass, Sept. l3-(UP)- An 8l-year-old woman cranberry picker lost in bogs and woods for 20 hours, was found alive in an orchard here today
 Mrs. Mary Britto of seekonk left Q group of pickers in a Freetown cram berry bog yesterday when she felt ill.,, unable to find her ct quit. ting time, 2b volunteers and state and local police searched through out the rainy night.
 She was treated by c physician for exposure and exhaustion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
GAME POSTPONED

New York, Sept. 1S - (Ur) - The game between the league-lead- ing Pittsburgh Pirates and the fourth-place New York Giants was postponed today because of wet grounds. It will be played as part of doubleheader tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
Tribune Game Is
 Again Postponed

Pittsburgh, Sept. 13-The 10 o'clock game this morning be- tween the Trlbunes and Wash- ington, D. 0. team was post poned by rain, but tournament officials hoped to stage the con- test this afternoon at 2 o'clock as the downpour came to an end and the sun broke through at noon time. The losing team will be eliminated from further play in the tourney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-13
Local Delegates
 TODemocrdt State Contention Leaue
They Are Pledged, Al of Them, to Vote for Governor Cross, U. s. Senator Lonergan-May Caucus
 to Decide on Lieutenant Governor

Pledged to vote fl strong for the renomnation of Governor Wilbur Cross for United States Senator Angus
 tine Lonergan, Waterbuys delegates to the Democratic State Convention opening tonight at Hotel Grswold, Goton this afternoon started individual trek towards the scene of contest and nomination which starts the 1888 battle for success in the November elections Headed by former Mayor Francis Reeves the Waterbury delegates