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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
Nippon csc Ambassador Goes Into Conference with Moscow Heads EDEN, CHURCHILL
 REENTER CABINET
Heavy Fighting Is Taking Place on Pomorze
 Front in Corridor
By Associated Press)

Russia remains in the roster of neutral nations but nevertheless kept an attentive ear cooked to the sound of cannon beyond her Eur opean frontier where she is bound by non-aggression pacts with Ger many and Poland.
 Reports came out of Moscow that negotiations are under way for settlement of the Soviet Un- ions own undeclared war with Ja- pan.
 SOviet-Japanese War
 The negotiations were said to have gotten unofficially under way when the Japanese Ambassador called today on Premier and For eign Commisar Molotoff.
 Nations in Southeastern Europe charted courses they hope will keep them out of war, as did the Scan dinavian countries and other small Ter powers.
 Rooseyelt's Problem
 Meanwhile, in the United States, President Roosevelt wrestled with problems of American neutrality af- ter making a solemn personal pledge in radio speech to the nation to prevent a blackout of peace in the United States.
 Invocation of the neutrality act is expected to be held up until af- ter a special cabinet meeting.
 New British Cabinet
 One of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's first acts af- ter declaring war on Hitler, was to reconstruct his cabinet, bringing Winston Churchill back to his old World War post as First Lord of the Admiralty.
 Former Foreign Secretary An- thony Eden was also called into the Government as the Dominion's Secretary.
 Eden's Task
 Eden's task will be to hold the AN AA coAi0so VI iOydliJ UO Di ltdAi emanating from even the remotest corners of the royal lions far flung empire, most components of which have already indicated sup port for the mother country.
 The Canadian Parliament is ex- pected to act Thursday, with im- mediate entrance into the war with Great Britain foregone conclus- ion.
 Germans took the news of Great Britain's and Frances declarations of war on Germany calmly as a German communique reported ad- vances or Polish fronts.
 Poland repo orted severe fighting cn lal of her war sections, with particularly heavy engagements of hoth land and air forces taking place in he Pomorze sector in the Polish Corridor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05

WAS HING TON, Sept. A. President Roosevelt, speaking to "the whole of America" in a nationwide radio broadcast last night, said: "As long as it re- mains within my power to pre- vent, there will be no blackOut of peace in the United States"
 President Roosevelt, speaking in the wake of England's and Frances entrance into war with Germany. further said: "It is impossible to predict the future, but nevertheless, this nation will remain a neutral nation"
 The President added: How ever, I can not ask every Amer ican to rem a in neutral in thought as well. Even a neutral has the right to take account of the facts. Even neutral cam not be asked to close his mind on his conscience.
 "I have said, not once, but many times, that I have seen war, and I hate war. say that, again, and again"
 Further, the President in- formed the nation he had pre- pared proclamation relative to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
NAzI FEELS ATTA(kS0N
 WEST FRONT
France Filings Forces Into Action 10 Relieve
 Polish Armies
(By Associated Press)

After twenty years of silence the western front echoed anew today to the sound of warning guns as Great Britain, France and Poland made war on Germany.
 This morning, the tiny Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, wedged be- tween France and Germany, heard the ominous sounds of battle so reminiscent of 1914, soon after dawn.
 In an official statement on the sinking of the British liner Athenia by a German torpedo, Winston Churchill, First Lord of the British Admiralty, said the ship was tor pedoed without the slightest warn ing"
 A rescue fleet reportedly saved all 1400 of the passengers, including 31l Americans, except a few per sons killed in the torpedo explo- sion.
 France opened broad drives on Germany by land, sea and air, the War Ministry announced, without disclosing exactly the theatre of hostilities, designed to relieve Ger man pressure on Poland.
 Reports circulating in the French Chamber of Deputies, said the French offensive was concentrated in the Belfort region where famed Burgundy is the gate to a valley that cuts transversely across the Rhine, not far from the Swiss from tier, directly into Germany.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
British and French Launch Combined Forces
 Against Hitler JOHN BULL SENDS
 OUT NAVY GORDON MussoIini Believed Press ed 10 Enfer Europes
 Conflict
(By Associated Press)

The combined forces of Great Britain, France and Poland were making war today on Germany
 The first maritime casualty IT. the new European conflict was re- ported in the case of the British liner Athenia, which was torpedoeo and sunk off Herbrides Island, north of Scotland during last night.
 Nearly all of the vessels 1400 passengers. 311 of them Americans, were reported saved.
 Master of the ill-fated craft re- ported the only casualties suffered were those of persons killed or wounded by the explosion that re- suited when the torpedo struck.
 Swift war measures were put into effect when France announced that her "entire land, naval and air forces" have begun action against the Germans.
 Naval Blockade
 Great Britain imposed a naval blockade immediately after Prime Minister Chamberlain had declared the empire in a state of war with Germany.
 Hitler ordered his legions to hold the western wall of Nazi fortifica- tions facing France, then departed to join his eastern troops as if dis dainful of the British French threat. Hitler's eastern troops struck into Poland four days ago. Berlin said substantial advances have been made on three Polish fronts.
 POland's Courage Spurred
 Heartened by the entry of Great Britain and France into the war as her allies, Poland's courage was spurred by cla i'm from official sources tht Polish troops have pene- trated into German territory north of Breslau.
 A police communique said, how ever. that Polish troops had with drawn from Czestochowa in south west Poland.
 Killed in Air Raids
 The official Polish news agency declared today that between 1,500 and 1,700 persons had been killed or wounded in German air raids made on Polish cities lacking military
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05

LONDON, Sept. 4.-British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain Sun day morning, in a brief statement that will go down in history pro- claimed that Great Britain is at war with Germany after expiration of the British ultimatum to Germany to withdraw her troops from Poland. The deadline expired Sunday morn- ing at 2 o'clock (Pacific Coast Standard time).
 You can imagine what bitter blow 1t is to me. The actions of this man Hitler shows convincingly that he will never do otherwise than use force in the attempt of his will. consequently we are at war with Ger many. I am certain right will pre- vail"
 The Prime Minister made his fate- ful message in fifteen minute ad- dress from his residence, No. 10 Downing Street, which was broad cast and wildly cheered throughout England.
 Prime Minister Chamberlain further said:
 This morning the British Am bassador to Germany, in Berlin, handed to the German Government final note stating that unless we heard from them at II o'clock, Brit ish time, that they were preparing at once to withdraw their troops from Poland, state of war would exist between us.
 T have to tell you now that no such undertaking has been received and in consequence this country
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05

 CENTER HAS
 BEEN TAKEN
City of Czestowehowd Cap. fured by Nazis-
 Fires Set

BERLIN, Sept. 4. = The city of Czestochowa, close to the Upper Sil- esian industrial rgion, has been cap tured by German forces, according to official Nazi announcement.
 The communique said Germany's troops advanced swiftly at all points in the attack.
 The town is in flames at last re- ports, fires set by the defenseless citizens.
 An important railway center on the Warsaw route to Vienna, the city is famed for the Black Madon- ma, which annually attracts 100000 pilgrims.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
VIOLATION OF LAW

LONDON, Sept. 4.-Naval author ities declared this morning that the torpedoing of the Athenia was a violation of international law.
 Under international regulations, the Athenia could not have been considered to be carrying contra band since she was full two days out from her home port and was headed away from the war zone.
 International marine laws provide that before a ship is torpedoed by an enemy vessel all passengers and crew must first be disembarked. The naval vessel has a right to fire only if the merchant ship attempts to escape or resists with gunfire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
Public Amusement Places Are Ordered
 Closed in England

LONDON, Sept. 4-Following the issuance of the proclamation that Great Britain is at war with Ger many, orders were issued by the government closing all theatres and public amusement places until furth- CT notice.
 At the same time Britons were warned not to congregate in large numbers, and not to walk in groups on the streets. The precaution was taken as a safeguard against pos sible air raids by enemy planes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
NAzI BOMB FOR
 EMBASSY OF U. S,

WSHINGTON, Sept. 4.-Official dispatches received by the State De- partment said American Ambassa- dor Riddle and his family were in the American Embassy residence near Warsaw when German bomb struck in the Embassy grounds. Later dispatches confirm the report that none of the Ambassadors fam fly were injured. .'.'''
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
FataI Blow Struck Graft Which Has t400 Pas
 sengers Aboard
S0S GALL GIVES FIRST
 WORD, GREAT DISASTER
Heavy Loss of Life Feared as Vessel Is Hit Dur
 ing Night

BULLETIN-BELFAST, Sept. 4. Radio messages received here early this morning state that nearly all passengers and crew members have been saved from the tOrpedoed Britis h steamer Athenia. The dead are those killed as the result of the exploding torpedo.
 LONDON, Sept. 4.-The Brit ish Admiralty announces that the Cunard- White Star liner Athenia has been tOrpedoed, presumably by German sub marine, 200 miles east of the Hebrides Islands. The liner was bound from Glasgow to Mon treal with 1400 passengers and crew aboard. Most of the pas sengers are Canadians although there are 300 Americans aboard returning home.
 The first word of the disaster was when the Athenia flashed out the sos and that she had been torpedOed and was sinking fast.
 It is believed all aboard have been lost.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
or concentrations.

significance or concentrations.
 The villa of United States Ambas- sador Anthony Drexell Riddle, in a suburb of Warsaw, was damaged in an air raid yesterday, but the envoy and his family escaped un- hurt.
 Italy remained neutral, but there were freely voiced predictions in Rome that Mussolini will be unable to preserve neutrality long in the conflict involving his military ally. Hitler.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
AMERICAN SHIPS
 ARE TO BE SENT FOR NATIONALS ABROAD

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-Within the last 24 hours, 34 ships have been ordered by the Federal Maritime Commission assigned to the emer- gency service in removing American citizens from the war zones. It is estimated that 2O,00o passenger &C., commodations have been provided by the order.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
Ex1Rk GUARDS
 AT SHIP PLANT

CAMDEN, N. J., Sept. 4-Extra guards have been placed on duty at the New York Shipbuilding Corpora tion yards after an unexplained fire broke out aboard the destroyer tend CT Prairie, under construction here officials, however, deny that sabo- tage is suspected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
STATE DEPT. INFORMED

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-Ambas- sador Kennedy cabled the State De- partment from London this morn- ing that the British Admiralty is as yet unable to determine whether the Athenia has sunk immediately. The American Ambassador also re- ported that more than POO Amer jeans were on board. Previously 101 United States citizens were re- ported to have boarded the Athenia at Liverpool. Kennedy said another 100 had boarded the ship at Glas- gow, Scotland, and that ten more Americans had come aboard at Bel fast, Ireland.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
AMERICANS JAM
 FRENCH STEAMER

PARIS, Sept 1.-The liner He de France has sailed for New York, carrying 1000 Americans home ward.
 Many hundreds of Americans are left behind.
 The steamer offices report emer- gency sleeping accommodations were already taxed beyond limit on the He de France.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
GERMAN BOMBS KILL 1900 IN
 POLISH TOWNS
Official Count Finds Nazis Guilty of Breaking
 Agreement

PARIS, Sept. A communique from the Polish Embassy said Ger man planes killed 1900 civilians in Friday and Saturday bombings in Poland.
 The Embassy said this figure was evidence of Germany's violation of their agreement to confine bombing to military objectives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
WORLD PLIERS
 REACH BURBANK

BURBANK, Cal, Sept. 4.-The Nippon world fliers plane has landed here from Oakland. It is announced that probably the plane will remain here for several days before flying east and then to South America.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
The Empire Exa Edition Labor Day. Start of Allied German Wa
Turkish War Vessels Gel
 Home Order

ISTANBUL, Turkey, Sept. A. Turkish warships in the Mediter- ranean have been ordered to return to home ports and prepare for war duties.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
IRON GROSS
 BACkAGAIN

BERLIN, Sept. 4. Chancellor Hitler announces that the German war medal, the Iron Cross, will again be awarded during the pres ent war.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
Protest 10 Boys
 Under 18 Being Sent 10 War Front

LONDON, Sept. 4. - Appeals have been made to the British Army officials not to send boys under IS years of age to the war front.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
CALLED TO COLORs

RIGA, Latvia, Sept. 4.-More men have been called to the colors and announcement is made the country will remain neutral.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
BLACkoU1 ORDERED

DUBLIN, Sept 4. A complete blackout has been ordered for to- night. All reserves have reported
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
CAvANAUGH IN

Ray Cavanaugh, travelling man, came in on the Alaska and is ar the GaStineau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
DEFAMATION OF WAR I5 MADE BY GREAT BRITAIN
 AND FRANCE ON GERMANY

is at war with Germany.
 You can imagine what bitter blow it is to me that all my long struggle to win peace has failed. Yet. I cannot believe that there is anything more, or anything differ ent that I could have done that would have been more successful.
 up to the very last it would have been possible to arrange a peaceful and honorable settlement between Germany and Poland, but Hitler would not have it. He had evidently made up his mind to att tack Poland, whatever happened and although he now says he put forth reasonable proposals which were re- jected by the Poles, it is not true statement
 Immediately afterwards, orders were issued for mobilization Of the man power of Great Britain. Later in the day. King George officially signed the declaration Of war proclamation.
 FRANCE DECLARES WAR PARIS, Sept. 4.-France has join ed Great Britain in war against Germany, the official declaration being made Sunday night at T o'clock.
 The French Government an- nounced that Germany refused to give a satisfacto tory answer to Frances ultimatum for withdrawal of the Reich troops from Poland, automatically putting France at war with Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
DISTRICT DEPUTY
 IS ELKS' GUEST
Reception Held By Local Lodge-Entertainment
 Is Presented

District Deputy John P. Gilbert of Danbury and suite of officers were guests of the Waterbury Lodge, No, 265, B. P. O. Elks, last night. A gala celebration was held at the lodge rooms on West Main street.
 A business meeting highlighted by initiation of six candidates preced- ed the reception for the visiting officers. Tn the absence of Exalted Ruler Walter Jarvis, recuperating at the Veterans Hospitai, Newington Past Exalted Ruler James F. Neagle occupied the chair or presiding off, cer.
 The arrangements committee was headed by Past Exalted Ruler Dr. M. A. O'Hara. Past Exalted Ruler and Past District Deputy George Ryan was in charge of the reception.
 An entertainment program was presented by Patricia Ames, songs: the Greenwich Trio, songs and dances; Rosemary Young, songs; Beno Crocchi, accordionist; Norman Hoosey, saxophone solos. George Du Brow's orchestra played.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

where population Is Tn the neighbor- hood. of 100000.
 The judges memorandum follows:
 "This action claiming $99 dam- ages was brought to the City Court of New Haven and judgment rend- cred June 28, 1889. By the then ex- isting statutes and provisions of the charter of the city of New Haven the defeated party has the right to appeal to the Court of Common Pleas and obtain a trial de novo.
 Plaintiff filed a purported appeal to the Court of Common Pleas on July 3, 1889, together with an ap- peal bond.
 "on July 1, 1889, chapter 2s1b of the 1889 Cumulative Supplement to the General Statutes became effec- tive. Said chapter (1364e) specific ally provides that appeals from city, town, and borough courts in muni- cipalities having a population of over 15,000 may be taken to the Su- preme Court of Errors and appeals from courts in municipalities of less than 15,000 to the Court of Common Pleas.
 "New Haven is a city of over 15,- GOO population and by force of this statute appeals in civil cases from the decisions of the City Court of New Haven must be taken to the Supreme Court of Errors.
 "Section l370e further provides when any judgment has been rendered but no appeal has been taken before said date (July l, 1939) the provisions of this chapter con- corning appeals shall apply to any such case.'
 T consider the provision valid and that this appeal was improper ly taken to the Court of Common Pleas.
 The motion to dismiss is grant. ed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

we (as persons) have the gen. cral sense that murder is murder. We completely lack this sense in international affairs. The ethics of individual behavior must be trans lated into the ethics of international relations" This declaration is part of speech made at the Harvard Tercentenary celebration three years ago by the representative of the University of London, Dr. Bronislaw Malinowski. This year Dr. Malinow- ski Is visiting professor of Anthrop- ology at Yale university. Wednes- day, December 13, at s o'clock he will give a'lecture in the auditorium of the Yale Law school on "The Contemporary Crisis in Human Evolution"
 The public is cordially invited to the lecture which is part of the pro gram of the annual meeting of the Connecticut League of Nations asso- citation. Following the lecture at 7:15 p. m. a dinner at the New Ha- ven Lawn club with a discussion by six ten-minute speakers has been arranged to which also the public is invited.
 "The Next Treaty of Peace and Americas Part" will be discussed by a notable group of men. They are Americans, of several national ori- gins, and an Englishman of Polish birth. Dr. James Rowland Angel, president of Yale university, emer- itus, will preside over the sym posium, and make the first speech on "The World and America"
 The other ten-minute speakers and their subjects are as follows Dr. Hajo Holborn, associate profes- sor of history, Yale university, will speak upon Americas Opportun- ity as It Appears to German His. torian": Dr. Ellsworth Huntington research professor in geography Yale university, will speak upor Americas Opportunity as It Alp. pears to an American Geographer' Dr. Charles T. Loram, Sterlin pro. lessor of education, Yale university will speak on Americas Opportun' ity as It Appears to a British Colonial Interested in Race Rela. tionships': Dr. Bronislaw Malinow. ski visiting professor of anthrop' ology, from the University of Lon don, will speak upon, "A Pole Wht Has Lived Since Youth in Eng land Looks at America: Dr. F. Var Valkenburg, professor of geography Clark university, will speak upor ''The Dutchmans Point of View"
 Dr, Angell will end the sym. posium by summing up the sugges' tions made for "The Next Treat,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
MARINES RECRUIT
 HERE NEXT WEEK
Applicants to Be Inter- viewed at Post Office
 December IS and l6

Members of the District Recruit ing Station, Springfield, Mass, will make an itinerary recruiting tour of Northern Connecticut and will stop for two days at the Post Office, Wa ternury, Conn.,, December IS and 16 from g a. nl., to { D. m., for the purpose of interviewing and exam ming applicants for enlistment in the U. s. Marine Corps.
 The United States Marine Corus is conducting a concerted drive to en- list seven thousand men, thereby bringing the corps to its authorized peace-time strength. The Recruit ing party will consist of First Ser geant L. D. Ganzel, USING. two sergeants and chief pharmacist's $ mate, J. 0. Hancock, U. s. N.
 The requirements are as follows: |: Age 18 to 30; height, s it. 4 in. to 6ft. 2 in., weight in proportion to nelghr. less than a grammar school education is sufficient. Applicants accepted on preliminary examina- tion, will be furnished transporta- ton from Waterbury to Springfield Mass. where the final examination will be given. In the event that an applicant fails to apss the phy- sical examination or is reflected for any other reason. he will be re- turned to Waterbury, by Marine Corps Transportation.
 This increase in personnel means that there will be $40 promotions available for each thousand men en- listing now. The Marine Corps off, fers travel and adventure for young men as well as the opportunity tt enroll in the various eeucatoina courses extended to its members ! free of charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
RULES

l. Beginning Friday Nov. 24th, and continuing to Thursday Dec. 14th, there will appear daily in The Christmas Shoppers Guide 6 superfuous misplaced words, in each of ads appearing on pages and g. These words are chosen from the 36 word sentence printed below.
 2 This contest will be divided into 3 weekly pc. riods of days each each period beginning Friday and closing the following Thursday. Each of the 36 words will appear just once during the week. Every Friday new contest will begin and new 36 word sentence will be printed.
 B. To compete for weekly prizes, you must find the ads each day in which of the superfluous words appear clip each ad and underline mark the word. Wait until you have the complete set of 36 ads and then assemble them in some novel manner. Mail or bring your entries to Christmas Contest Edo at the Office of The Waterbury Democrat.
 A. Each weeks contest closes on Thursday night and all entries for that week must be received not later than the following Saturday noon.
 B. Each week. three prizes of $5, $2 and $1 re- spectvey, will be awarded to the three persons who submit the neatest and most novel correct entries.
 G. Every Tuesday, the winners of the previous weeks contest will be announced The decisions of the judges will be final.
 2. This contest is open to all but employees of The Democrat and members of their families.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
REVOLVER TOTER
 UNDER $500 BOND
Albert Staseluinas Granted Court Continuance Until
 Tuesday

Albert Staseluinas. 29, of 1l3 Green street, arrested on suspicion and charges of carrying a concealed weapon last night, was granted a continuance until Tuesday and held in $500 bond by Judge Theobald E. Conway in City court today.
 Detective Lieutenant John Gai- win and Sergeant Anthony Mariana made the arrest as Staseliunas walked along Green street. They found a revolver in his pocket.
 Motor vehicle continuances {: Frank W. Sawyer, 28, of 1l9 South street, Bristol, December Il; Ralph Buckingham, 35, of Mount Carmel, December Il, and William H. ONeli, Jr. 25, of 1oo Willow street, also De- cember Il.