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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
MERCHANT SHIPS
 DASH FOR PORTS
All Vessels Ordered Home By British, French,
 Italian Companies

New York, Aug. 26.-PU)-Orders calling all merchant ships home were believed today to have turned the North German Lloyd liner Bremen about at sea, two days out of Cher bourg, France, and started her to Germany with almost l,700 Ameri- cans.
 No word has been received from the liner but the operators here said they were hopeful but doubtful that she was continuing toward the United States. All but few of the passengers were Americans trying to get home.
 The recall of German and Italian ships caused confusion throughout the seas at the height of the return ing tourist season. It caught every large German passenger ship out ol German ports. British ships also were being taken out of service, pre-. sumably to be held in readiness fol troop transport.
 The German liner Hansa was al Cherbourg when recalled. She start. ed home at once. canceling the triE to Southampton where she was ts have picked up 56 passengers fol New York. The passengers, includ. (Continued on Page O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
U. 5. Army Is
 Ready, Willing

Plattsburg, N. Y., Aug 25- (UP)-The Army, if called to defend the country, twill ap- proach the problem willingly and with term i nation," Lieut. Gen. Hugh A. Drum tod a meeting of 5000 officers to- day.
 Drum, surveying results of two weeks maneuvers involving 52,000 men, said that Gin pres- ent world turmoil, it would be unfair to these fine young men If we do not afford them an ad- equate opportunity to learn the problems of a soldiers life be- fore the emergency is upon us."
 As the officers met 35,000 Ma tiOnal Guardsmen started on their way to home stations in New York, New Jersey and New England. The 15,00O army troops which took part in the two weeks war games will re- main to break camps and re- pair damage to private property which owners permitted the Army to use.
 Col. James Marley, chief um- pire of the games, said that "both sides" won a mimic two- day battle for control of the Saranac river valley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
PAPE LOOMS AS
 COP. CANDIDATE
Status on City Manager Drawback; Can't Ignore
 PerriellO Candidacy

.Events of the last few weeks have led many political observers to be- lieve that the Republican town com- mittee may seek to have William J. Pape, local publisher, head the ticket in the city election this fall as may orally candidate. A principal cloud on the horizon is MT. Pape's stand on the city manager plan, many Re- publican workers believing that he favors the proposed new charter and hence should not be selected to run for mayor should the plan be de- feated at the referendum in October.
 Strongly in MT. Pape's favor in gaining the nomination is his close personal association with Republi- can Town Chairman J. Warren UpSon. Critics say that party rules are such that MT. Upson has com plete control oyer party machinery and could force the selection of a slate of candidates of his own choos- ing.
 On the other hand is the announc- ed candidacy of Aldermanic Presi- dent Patrick Perriello. Backers of the veteran alderman claim that he is entitled to the nomination and will fight all moves to keep him from gaining the top place on the ticket. They threaten primary fight if Portfolios bid is turned down by the party leaders.
 It can be expected that attempts will be made to keep MT. ,Perriello from entering 8 primary battle and splitting the party ranks. One step would be to offer him some lesser nomination or promise him an im- portant appointive position in the event the Republicans win the elec- ton.
 However, Perriello supporters say that the aldermanic president will not be satisfied with anything less than the mayoralty nomination. They contend that failure to nom- mate him will cost the Republican party many Italian American votes.
 Apparently in cognizance of such a possibility, several prominent members of the Republican organi- zation have been booming Anthony Petrillo as c candidate for tax cole lector. Their strategy Is that plac- ing MT. Petrillo on the ticket would offset any losses caused by the side- tracking of MT. perriello.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
European Crisis In Brief Form
By United Press


 London: - British ambassador to Germany arrives with proposals from Hitler; peace hope gleams faintIy while hundreds of Ger mans rush home.
 Berlin: - Tens of thousands more reservists called to cOlors and railroads ch0ked with them {; Hitler's message to British first called "peace" proposals then just proposals.
 Rome:-MussOlin receives two messages from Hitler and he re- plies to one; Italian Press sees small opening of light.
 Washington: - Roosevelt puts war and peace up to Hitler; hay ing received Polish presidents pledge to negotiate, he asks Hit Ter again for his pledge.
 Cristobal, c. Z.:-Six British cruisers stand off Atlantic termin- us of Panama Canal, presumably intending to intercept German commercial ships if war starts.
 Warsaw:-First German soldier killed on Polish soil.
 Paris:-Italians close French frontier; French have thousands of soldiers guarding their side.
 Moscow:-British and French military missions leave for home. New York:-RuSh of German merchant ships for security of home ports begins.
 Quebec:-Canadian authorities seize German ship, master on theft charge; he tried too leave without unloading Canadians cargo.
 TOky0:-Cabinet reshuffle fore cast; premier, foreign minister, war minister, slated to resign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
BOROUGH WIDOW
 IS GIVEN AWARD
Compensation of $4,56O.- 80 in Death of Nauga-
 tuck Chemical Worker

Leila s. Durette of 23 Barnum court, Naugatuck, widow of Alex ander Fred Durette, 37, who was killed August IT. 1889 in an accident at the Naugatuck Chemical Division of the U. s. Rubber Go. was today given an award of $4,560.80 by Con- pensation Commissioner James M Lynch.
 Durette sustained fatal injuries in a fall through a hatch from the second floor to the first floor to the factory building. The fatal injuries included a fracture of the thoracic vertebrae, ribs, and right leg, and ruptured liver and right kidndey scalp decorations and traumatic shock.
 Payments to Mrs. Durette will be based none half of Durettes aver age weekly page ($29.30), equal to $l4.65 weekly for 3l2 weeks. The award provides that the payments be made once a month, by the com- pany. Provision for $200 burial fee to be paid by the company is also made.
 MT. and Mrs. Durette were tmar- ried March 2. 1929 at San Antonio, Texas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
UPSON ASKS HALT
 IN TAX PROTEST
Reported Strike Would Hurt City; Next Custer
 Move Undecided

Republican Town Chairman J Warren Upson today called for a halt in reported moves for a tax payers strike in protest against the failure of the Board of Aldermen to remove Mayor Frank Hayes and AL derman Thomas P. Kelly from office Such a strike would be a very ser ious thing for the city," he declared and every taxpayer must realize he has duty to pay his taxes"
 Meantime, MT. Upson has not de- cided on what further stetps he will take to seek the removal of the two city officials. Several steps are un- der consideration, he said, but he expressed the hope that Mayor Hayes would resign and make any court proceedings unnecessary.
 The scheduled return to the State Capitol today of Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin, after a transcontinental trip, brought to the fore reports that he might be asked to call special session of the General Assembly to force Mayor Hayes from office. In such a case, ripper" legislation such as that passed for Bridgeport some years ago would be proposed, If the Bridgeport precedent were followed, control of the city govern ment until the end of the year would be placed in the hands of com mission.
 Mr. Upson said he plans no legal action for at least several days. The possibilities under consideration are an injunction petition prevent ing the mayor from acting as head of the city government, on appeal to the superior court from the alder mems failure to remove the mayor,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Conflict In Election Laws -Puzzling-Here
Democratic Town Committee Seeks Legal Advice on Two Pending Elections Changes in Committee
 Lineup Expected Soon
Rulings on apparent conflicts be-

Rulings on apparent conflicts be- tween the state election laws, party rules and the legislature provisions for the city manager referendum Oct. 3 and the city election Nov. IA, have been asked of several prom inent attorneys by the Democratic town comrjttee. Any action toward the selection of slate of candi- dates will be withheld until after the interpretation of the puzzling sections has been received, probably within the next week. U
 The principal cause of conflict is the fact that two elections will be held this year. The referendum was set down for Oct. 3 by the state legislature, and the city election, which would have ordinarily been held on that date, deferred to Nov. IA. If the Gity manager plan is re- jected, the voters will choose reg ular set of city officials on the lat ter date; if it ir approved, they will choose only seven councilmen and seven memberr of the board of edu- cation.
 Names of numerous potential Democratic candidates for mayor and other city officers are being mentioned, but the town committee will not act toward arranging for any caucuses until the election law muddle is cleared up.
 Attempts to make changes in the personnel of the town committee are expected before the campaign gets underway. Town Chairman John H. Crary still heads the party organ- ization, but there are indications that he will not play an active role. In this connection it is significant that much of the party work former ly done by the chairmen is now be- ing handled by e-Chairman Will liam H. Dunlavey.
 The name of Attorney Frank Healey is heard frequently as a pos sible successor to MT. Crary as town chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

1 Settle by Negotiation"
 An official informant said that the proposals were for settling the dispute 'by negotiation rather than by force"
 A propaganda ministry spokesman had called the proposals peace plan. The other official informant did not use this term. Possibly in- dicating that Hitler's proposals were firm.
 AS the British ambassador left, army authorities called more re- servists to the colors.
 Airplanes patroled over Berlin throughout the night.
 Anti-aircraft guns, mounted on roof tops, were fully manned. All Berlin busses were fitted with small blue lamps for use during air alarms.
 Diplomats awaited eagerly all news of the British ambassadors visit to London.
 Henderson, Hitler Talk
 Henderson talked to Hitler for half an hour at noon yesterday. He ad- vised his government that he was returning to London. He planned to leave at 1:30 a. m. today (EDT) but it was 3:05 a. m. when he left. His route was not disclosed, if he flew direct he would arrive in London between and a. m. EDT.
 Nazis said they expected Hender- son to return to Berlin some time today.
 (This was taken to indicate that Hitler expected an immediate, urgent reply to his message).
 Not long after Henderson took off, the Nazi propaganda ministry spokesman admitted that he was taking Hitler plan, possibly the last hope for saving the peace of Europe.
 Speech Is Cancelled
 After he talked to Henderson, Hit Ter cancelled his plan to make a speech tomorrow at Tannenberg, East Prussia, seven miles from the Polish frontier, celebrating the an- niversary of 8 World war victory over Russia, Nazi Germany's new friend.
 Diplomats had awaited this speech in the belief that it would mark the climax in the Polish German dispute, and that in 1t Hitler would announce to the world his plans.
 Nazis said that Hitler probably would postpone the Nazi party an- nual rally set for September 2.
 GA postponement of this rally would be taken to mean that Hitler was not certain that the climax of his dispute with Poland would be reached by September 2.-Ed.)
 It was said officially that Hitler cancelled his Tannenberg speech be- cause of the tense European situa- tion.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
THIEVES BOILED
 IN FIFTH BREAK

Wakefield, Mass, Aug. 26-(UP)- For the fifth time this year, the Howard Johnson restaurant on the shore of Lake Quannapowitt was broken into early today and police, hiding inside, seized three unarmed burglars.
 Those arrested on charges of bur- glary and possessing burglar tools identified themselves as James " Benevento. 19. of 2l Front street, West Lynn, Arthur Sakell 18, of 55 Water Hill street. Lynn. and Ed- ward B. Henry, 22. of ITS Water street, North Saugus.
 The two officers who made the ar- res ts said the youths entered through window with Q small bag gage truck on which they loaded Q safe containing s354,
 Police said Benevento and Gakell had bean convicted Ave end three times, respectively, on minor counts.
 Tho trio were te be arraigned later today In Maiden district court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
German Railroad Stations damned With Reservists, Passengers; NegO-.
 tiatiOn Rather Than Force Is Belief
SIR NEVILLE HENDERSON TALKS
 TO HITLER FOR THIRTY MINUTES
BY FREDERICK c. OECHSNER Limited Press Staff Correspondent

Berlin, Angst 26. = (UP) - Adolf Hitler sent new proposals to Great Britain today regarding Germanys dispute with Poland and backed them up by calling tens of thousands of to the colors.
 Sir Neville Henderson, British ambassador, flew to London personally with the Fuehrer's proposals.
 As he left registered letters were delivered to thousands of reservists ordering them to report Policemen detailed to wake up others during the night and tell the "You have been called up and you must report at Once"
 Stations Crowded
 All main railroad stations in Berlin were crowded with newly called Railroads informed passengers who wanted to take trains to the east west toward the Polish and French frontiers
 "There is no guarantee when whether you will get to your destination"
 Disclosur of this call for just after British Ambassador Henderson left with Hrs proposals
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
GRAND JURY |S NOT TO MEET FORLONG ME Foreman Lundgren Says Jury Will Act Only on
 AlcOrn's Call NO GUESS AS TO
 DATE OF MEETING Final Report Must Even- tually Be Submitted
 By Jury
BY JOSEPH P. DONAHUE Democrat Staff Reporter)

Attorney Carl Lundgren, fore man of the Water bury extraordinary grand jury now in recess said today that the jury would not re- convene "for a long time" The grand jury adjourned July 1, 1888, after recom- mending that Special Prose- cutor Hugh M. Alcorn bring criminal proceedings against 27 men on charges of conspiracy to defraud the city of more than a million dolla rs and against five men for corrupt legislation.
 we stand ready to act at any, time MT. Alcorn is free to proceed" Mir. Lundgren said. He added that Mfr. Alcorn hasn't mentioned re- converting to him, and that he has not mentioned the subject to MT. Alcorn.
 Nothing "In Works"
 There's not a thing in the works" he continued. Everybody is resting up after that thing (the con- spiracy triaD and there's nothing hot on the fire at the present time." Attorney Lundgren, whose duty 1t will be to reconvene the jury on call of MT. Alcorn, would not venture a guess as to when the grand jury might return. He speculated that 1t might be after the trials of the four former legislators who are accused of accepting bribes to influence leg islation, but added that he couldn't be sure.
 22 Sentenced
 Twenty-two of the 27 men ac- cused by the grand jury, incuding Mayor Frank Hayes and other of- ficials, were sentenced to lengthy jail and prison terms by Judge Ernest A. Inglis at the conclusion of the nine-months conspiracy trial last week. One of the five charged with cor- rupt legislation has pleaded guilty and the other four are awaiting trial. Special Prosecutor Alcorn ex- poets to dispose of the four cases in September.
 Three Discharged
 Three of the 27 alleged conspira- tors were discharged by Judge Ing lis on pleas of not guilty, one was discharged on plea of nolo con-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
ESCAPED PRISONER
 GIVES SELF UP

New Haven, Conn, Aug. 26.-tUP) James W. snelson, 26, today await- ed arrival of Alabama authorities to return him to Montgomery prison from which he said he escaped last March while serving a ten year term for second degree murder.
 enelson surrendered to police yes. terday, saying he vas tired Of bee ing q hunted man."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
NO PASSENGER CLAIMS

Berlin Aug. 2e--tUP)-- Posters were displayed in railway stations today announcing that beginning tomorrow. civilians will not have any claim to transportation.
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The Weather

Cloudy Today; General
 ly Fair Sunday
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1939-04-20

Julius Jr. were Redwood Falls
callers Saturday. Arthur left for
a CCC camp.
E. T. Ebbesen went to Mime
apolis Saturday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Williams
and family were Sunday dinner
guests at the Francis Gehrt home.
Florence Schmidt was surprised
Friday evening on her thirteenth
birthday by a few friends.
Mrs. Charles Okins and chill
dren were Friday afternoon CALI
ers at the H. c. Homme home at
Ruthton. Mrs. George Denning,
who has been visiting at the
Okins home accompanied them
and remained for longer visit.
William. Frank was a business
caller at Redwood Falls Thursday
afternoon.
Charles Okins attended the
Joseph Schilling funeral at Lam
berton Sunday afternoon.
Douglas, Donald, Doris and
Della Okins of Morton were
Sunday dinner guests at the
Charles Okins home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilbur
and Rose were business callers at
Tracy Saturday afternoon.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1939-04-20

Griese, George Werner and Dom
aid attended the funeral of JOS
eph Schilling at Lamberton Sum-
day afternoon.
Edna Steiner, employed at
! Woolley's grocery, was operated
for acute appendicitis at the
Springfield hospital Wednesday.
Her condition is reported good.
Miss Steiner lives at the Rev. G..
C. Davis home.
Lorraine Schwanke returned
from Buffalo Lake last week af-
| ter spending some time with her
sister, Mrs. Arthur zimmerman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Steffen and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Juhnke and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Floyd Gerth and Dennis of
Campbell were entertained at a
baptismal dinner Sunday at the
Arnold Steffen home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis KiSsner and
Melba, Mrs. Ben Matzke and Mrs.
Hestauled of LETTERS were Red
wood Falls shoppers Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Stocker of
St. Paul accompanied by Mildred
Stocker left for Dubuque, Iowa
where they will spend several
days before motoring to Chicago
to visit Mr.. and Mrs. A.. DeFilipps
! and son.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1939-04-20
Revere Reporter
Tells of Events
BY Dolores Okins

Revere-Mrs. B. o. CHRISTOPHER
and Ruth Ann and Roger return
ed from San Bernardino, Cal.
Sunday after a six weeks stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilbur
took Rose to Minneapolis Monday
for medical treatment.
Jean Sawyer, Carol Ebbesen
and Gertrude Frank helped Ell
dora Nerem celebrate her fifteen
tn birthday Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Martin
son and family of Wabasso were
Sunday dinner guests at the
George Hoffrogge home.
Twelve scholomates helped
Helen Frank celebrate her tenth
birthday Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Hummel and
family of Lucan were Monday
callers at the Fred Hartwig home.
Mrs. w. v. Newman is serving
on the jury this week.
Mrs. George Williams and
Amelia were Lamberton callers
Friday.
julius Frank and Arthur and
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1939-04-20

begin farming. June ROLAND will
remain at the home of her broth
err Manley until school is out.
w. A. Wilke of Lewisville spent
Friday and Saturday here with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H. Fordham
spent from Friday until Tuesday
with their son Garvyn Fordham
and family at Grand Rapids.
Mrs. E. A. Hartung and Mrs. c.
G. Esse entertained at card par
ty Thursday evening at the Hart
ung home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Schultz en-
tertaIJsd Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Klug
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. Weeks at
dinner Sunday evening.
The first and second grades at
school entertained their mothers
at tea Monday afternoon.
The Auxiliary met at the A..
Weeks home Tuesday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1939-04-20
CharlestOwn Events
In Weekly Letter
BY Mrs. C. Rockwell

Charlestown - Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Werner and family of ST.
Paul spent the week with rela-
tives here.
Leona Redman of Lamberton
spent several days with Mrs. M.
H. Gerth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer friedrich
sen and family of Sleepy Eye, Mr..
and Mrs. Emil Hubert and FAM
lily and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Foy
and son spent Sunday at the
Leonard Moody home.
Ruby Orskoli of LETTERS spent
the weekend at the Theodore
Schwanke home.
The Louis Kissner house is
nearly completed and the family
will move into it within a few
weeks.
Mrs. Joseph Blume has been ill.
The public supper given by the
Ladies Aid of the Evangelical
church Tuesday evening was well
attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wegner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Rockwell,
Harvey, Ernest and Clarence
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