davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
KANSAS CITY HIT
 BY BAD TORNADO
At Least 3 Known Dead Bodies Sought in Wreck
 age of 200 Homes

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 7--(UP).-- Tn the wreckage of POO homes, work CTS searched today for more vic- tins of & tornado known to have killed three persons and caused $l,- 100000 worth of damage.
 Sixty persons were hospitalized with broken bones, cuts and bruises.
 The twister swept out of rain- swollen skies at dusk yesterday and cut a block-wide swath for six miles through southeastern Kansas City and three suburban communities.
 The dead were: Mrs. Dorothy Lu- kas, 25, and her l8 - month old daughter; Mrs. Ella Perkins, age not determined.
 Houses were torn from their foundations. One wall of the vast Union Wire Rope company plant was blown out. The storm picked up 100000 gallon tanks at a creo- sote works and planted them hun- dreds of feet away.
 The tornado first dipped into Q southeastern Kansas City area of middle class homes. It smashed the story and one-half brick Arlington Methodist church, the Lukas home, and the house next door. Mrs. Lu- kas, her baby still in her arms, was found Q half hour later 300 feet behind her house in a rain-filled ravine. She was dead and the in. fant died within a few minutes.
 The tornado jumped 6 ravine, swirled northeastward through 6 sparsely settled bottonland, then veered to chop into hillside popu. lyated by Negroes. Their frame cot- tages little more than tarpaper and lathes = were scattered over blocks but no one was believed killed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
FLA. HURRICANE
 MOVING INLAND

Pensacola, Fla, Oct. 7- (UP) - The tropical storm which turned north in the Gulf of Mexico after whipping southern Florida with winds reaching hurricane velocity, struck the Florida coast at Carra- belle at 4 a. m. (E. S. T.) today, and moved inland.
 The storm was attended by strong winds and gales between Cedar Keys and Panama City, the me- teorologist at the naval air station said.
 A 4:45 a. m. advisory said maxi mum wind velocity at Appalachi- cola was 54 miles per hour. The ad- visory said, '"The storm will dimin- iSh in intensity over the interior, but strong winds with rains and squalls will prevail this morning over a small area over the interior of northeast Florida and the south ern borders of Alabama and Geor- gia."
 Storm warnings were taken down all along the coast and the wealth CT bureau said that no further storm advisories would be issued.
 All communication with St. Marks and Carrabelle, Fla, was broken when the storm hit and had not been restored at 6 a. m.
 A 35-mile-an- -hour wind was blow ing at 5:30 Q. m. in Tallahassee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
STEEL RAILWAY .
 BRIDGE FALLS
COIIapses Under Loaded Freight Train; Two Men
 Are Drowned

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, October - (UP) - A steel railway bridge spanning the Soo Canal between the United States and Canada collapsed today under Q loaded freight train and blocked lake shipping locks vital to transportation of iron ore needed in defense production.
 Two crew members, Engineer Ho- zen willis of Gladstone and Con- drctor Dave Monroe of Saulte Ste. Marie, were drowned. Fireman Carl Zelmer and Brakeman Francis Peller swan ashore.
 Wreckage of the bridge and the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic train fell across the two largest ot the four locks connecting Lake Su- perior and Huron. One small lock on the American side and another on the Canadian side were left open to handle the shipping business which has been soaring to the great est heights since 1929 under the impetus of defense production.
 More than 100 boats carrying ore from the upper Michigan peninsula and Minnesota ranges were esti- mated to be stalled in Lake Superior.
 Cause of the collapse was unde- termined immediately but city police discounted sabotage. Some be- lieyed that connecting mechanism of the jack-knife bridge failed to lock properly. Military police from Fort Brady, who have been guarding the bridge since Canada entered the Eu- ropean war, began an investigation.
 The train, en route south from Canada with cargo of paper, pulp wood, steel and miscellaneous items, was halfway acros sthe bridge when the structure collapsed, p.unging the engine and two box cars Into 35 feet of water. The engine and one box car were submerged. Approxi- mately 70 other cars were pulled back.
 Bridge Tender Albert Penn1an said the bridge was in place and all sig mai lights were set in his tower when the bridge fell.
 The bridge, built o fsteel and con- crete in 1888, was used jointly by the Duluth, Shore and Atlantic and the Canadian Pacific railroads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
SHIP LINE MAY
 CLOSE ITS DOORS

Boston, Oct. 7-(UP)-The Mer- chants & Miners Transportation Co.,, which has operated here 75 years, soon may become the sixth domestic shipline to suspend serv- ice to and from this port, 1t ap- peared today.
 Agent Arthur J. Doyle said yes- terday suspension was under con- Sideration and indicated the line may operate from Providence, R. I. Prior to the war, the company had 20 ships but now has only five com bination passenger and freight boats and four freighters.
 Company officials reportedly fa- vored Providence because of the certainty of drawing upon manu- featuring centers in Rhode Island, Connecticut and parts of Massa- ehuSetts.
 Longshoremen and truckmen ap- pealed to port officials to induce the line to continue operations here. The suspension was described as temporary and due at a near date"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
Weakness Tn Steels,
 Affects Whole Market
Bethlehem Steel Hit New Low in A. M Dealings; Rails
 Join in Declines ~

Steel touched B3 4Al CT 1 V-0 be fore meeting support. Youngstown Sheet and Tube 6S l-A off 1 7-S be- fore meeting support. Youngstown Sheet and Tube was oR g point and Crucible issues had losses ranging to 1 l-2 points in the preferred Copper shares sagged with Amer. ican Smelling down nearly . point.
 Railroad shares joined the decline with Santa Fe of 1 Ia at % Ia. J. I. Case lost 2 T-0 to 70 i-8 Chrysler was off 1 l-4 at 67 3-s. Tire shares turned down. Recently strong Goodrich issues had losses ranging to S-4 points la the preferred. U S. Rubber lost l 1-8.
 Consolidated Aircraft was cR {; points. Consolidated Edison equaleo It's low for the year. Losses of Q point and more were noted In Am erican Airlines, Commonwealth and Southern preferred, Dow Chemical Monsanto Chemical, Postal prefer red, Western. Union and New York Shipbuilding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
BERLIN CLAIMS
 EXCHANGE IS ON

Berlin. Oct. 7-CUP)-Authorized quarters said today that negotia- tions for a German-B British ex- change of wounded prisoners of war were proceeding despite Brit ish cancellation of the sailing of repatriation ships.
 Until we have been informed by the United States embassy in Ber- lin that the negotiations have been broken off We consider them con- tinuing," a spokesman said. we regard last nights radio London announcement as sheer propa- ganda."
 The United States embassy in Berlin has represented Britixh la- teTasts in Germany aimee the start el the var
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
PARDONS BOARD TAKES ACTION

Wethersfield, Conn, Oct. 7-UP) -The sttae board of pardons took action last night in two of the 10 pleas for pardons or communications from New Haven and Fairfield county prisoners in States prison.
 The minimum term of Jerome Melville, New York city, serving 20 to 25 years for shooting Lieut.. Amos Anderson of the Darien police in 1880, was reduced to IS years. Mel- vile began his term in 1881, and will be eligible to appeal for parole in two years because of further reduce tions In his term for good behavior.
 The case of Louis Luria, Derby, serving e life term for second de- gree murder in the shooting of John Sisseri at Derby in 1921, was referred to the parole board for action in 1o42.
 Constantine Scarpone, who served Q one to five years term imposed in 1911 for assault with intent to kill, was pardoned by the board so he could apply for citizenship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
TWO YOUTHS ARE
 KILLED IN TRUCK

Boston, Oct. 2 - (U.Po = Two youths were killed instantly today when a market truck in which they were riding went out of control on American Legion Highway in Matt apan, plunged over an enibankment and struck a pole.
 The dead were:
 George McDermott, ls, of Rox- bury.
 Edward T. Crowley, 1s, of Rox- bury.
 The manager of the Walnut Pub lie Market, where McDermott was employed as a driver, said Crowley was not in the truck when McDer- mott left teh store with morning deliveries.
 Bremen extricated the two bodies from teh wreckage with the aid of crowbars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
HUSBANDS, HOMES
 SNAPPED BY WIVES

Portsmouth. N. H., Oct. 7-(UP)- Two women who got divorces last June have swapped husbands-and homes.
 Mrs. John B. Mooney divorcved herf bank clerk husband on grounds that the union was injurious to her health while Mrs. Charles G. Emery, wife of navy yard employe, won 6 divorce on grounds of incompati- bility.
 Tn subsequent marriage ceremon- les. Mrs. Mooney became Mrs. Emery and vice versa.
 We have our lives to live as best we can." Mrs. Mooney said today. "and we felt that We were doing the best thing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
F.D.R. MESSAGE TO
 LABOR IS SENT

Seattle, October '. = (UP) = Pres ident Roosevelt today sends Q mes sage to the 6lst annual convention of the American Federation of La- Dor which had been pledged by It's leaders to support his foreign pol icy Ito the bitter end".
 AFL President William Green will read the message, which is expected to call upon labor for sacrifices in the battle of production.
 Green told the conventions open- ing session yesterday that the Fed eration is prepared to follow MT. Roosevelt "to the bitter end" if 1t becomes necessary to take "more decisive action to protect the free- dom of the seas and democracy throughout the world"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
EXCHANGE OF WAR PRISONERS IS OFF
Plan COllapses at Zero Hour; England Claims
 Nazis Broke Faith

London, oct. T-(UP)-The plan for . temporary English channel war truce and exchange of prisoners between Great Britain and Ger many collapsed at the zero hour to- day and an official statement in the House of Commons indicated that negotiations would not b e reopened at least for a lnog time.
 The German prisoners, who had been put aboard small hospital ships at New Haven for transportation across the channel to the French coast at Dieppe, were disembarked, War Secretary Capt. D. R. Marges- son told the House of Commons, due to "a fragrant breach of faith by the German government"
 The Exchange arrangement which originally had envisaged the trading of 5000 war prisoners and civilian internes broke down because the Germans wanted to exchange pris- oners on a -for-man basis while the British wanted to exchange caterogies.
 (The net result of the British plan, because of inequality in num- Der of prisoners, would have been that perhaps 10 times more British than Germans would have been sent home).
 Official sources commenting on the statement by Margesson said that the cabinet would decide whether negotiations could be re- newed, but in any event they would have to start from scratch" It was added that no new negotiations were expected flor very long time"
 The official announcement, indi- eating that plans to repatriate sick and wounded prisoners had broken down, said Germany had not at any time demanded the release of Ru- dolf Hess, No. 3 Nazi who flew to Scotland last May. There had been reports that such demand was de- laying the transfer.
 It revealed that the United States government had been aware of the hitch in the plans yesterday.
 Yesterday morning, a message received through the American gov ernment stated that the German government now was prepared to agree only to a limited exchange on numerical basis" 1t said.
 The German government pro- posed September 1 that sick and wounded prisoners be repatriated by British hospital ship, it was EsSd. It was stressed that conditions for the exchange were governed by article 68 of the international con- vention of Geneva.
 "On September g, message was received from the German govern Inent through the American em- bassy stating that some 1900 Brit ish prisoners of war had been ap- proved for repatriation by mixed s1edicai wcommission in Germany, the statement said. Negotiations proceeded with the clear under sanding that the operations dealt With those eligible for repatriation wnder article 6S. and no others"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
4 SHIPS ARE REPORTED SUNK

London, Oct. 7.-(UP)-An ad- miralty communique said today that four Italian ships had been sunk and seven seriously damaged by British submarines operating in the Mediterranean.
 It was asserted that an Italian torpedo boat of 365 tons, a $500 ton supply ship of the general class, a guard ship and a sailing ship laden with troops were sunk.
 A tanker of about 5000 tons was torpsdoed and left seriously aflre" with 8 heavy list, it was asserted, and a second tanker, the Liri, of $500 tons, was seriously damaged.
 Two transports of about 5000 tons, large supply ship and two medium sized supply ships were also hit, the communique said. It com- mented, of these ships:
 . These five ships were certainly hit and must at least be seriously damaged. However, conditions did not allow the submarines to ascer- tain beyond doubt whether these vessels were actually sunk"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
Probe Ordered

President Walter F. Torrance yesterday announced at the close of the first monthly luncheon meeting of the Waterbury Bar as- sociation in several years, that an Investigation of illegal practice of law in this city would be under taken.
 The proposed inquiry was recommended by a vote of the membership, meeting at the Press club, after a paper on the sub. ject was read by Atty. Alfred Finkelstein. MT. Torrance was empowered to appoint a cor1- mittee of three to make the inves- tigation, which he declared would be done in the near future. RS- suits of the survey will be re- ported back at the November meeteing of the association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07

bv Leo Brownson, a broker, who would reveal name of neither seller nor buyer.
 Tn 1t Andre, imprisoned for plot ting with Benedict Arnold, pleaded with Gen. Washington in polite, nicely-turned phrases to spare him death Ion 8 jibbet" Andre wrote the request on the eve of his eXecu- ton at Tappan, N. Y
 washington's denial of it caused subsequent charges of harshneSs on the American commanders part which have been the subject ot much historical argument.
 His manner of death, however, was only the last blow in a life of disappointments of John Andre. Perhaps the greatest came when the strict parents of Honora Sneyd forbade him her hand.
 Never Forgot Girl
 He then joined the royal army in Canada Honora married an other in 1773, but Andres account of his capture with the surrender of st. Johns in 1775 notes that he was stripped of everything except the picture of Honora, which l concealed in my mouth. Preserving this yet think myself fortunate"
 Exchanged for an American prisoner in three years, Andre re- turned to service and won rapid promotions. His ill-fated renoez- vous with Benedict Arnold oc- cured when, as adjutant general of the British forces, he landed at West Point flying flag of truce.
 Pretending to arrange for dis position of a Loyalist'S confiscated property, he obtained vital defense maps from the traitorouS American officer. The plot might have been successful had not American fire forced his sloop O war, the Vulture, to move down the river.
 Andre changed into civilian clothes and hurried toward the English lines, but three colonial militiamen captured him near Tarrytown. They found the telltale papers in his boots.
 H0nored By Britain
 The event later was commemo- rated by an American statue to the three who seized the British officer and by British tablet in Westminster Abbey eulogizing An- dre. The historic letter to His Er- csllency Gen. Washington" will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
BANK COMMISSIONER FAVORS COMPROMISE

An application to compromise the indebtedness of the estate of Dan- iel M. CoSs was filed in superior court today by Bank Commissioner Walter Perry, successor receiver for the defunct Merchants Trust com. |. pany. The application, action upon which awaits a court order, lists three promissory notes totaliing $6,- 520, having Q present unpaid bal- ance plus interest of $i,737.72. Sum offered as e compromise settlement by the executrix Of the estate is S46000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
Safe Robbed!

Lieut.. Joseph Bender reported this morning that thieves entered the Merit Service station at the corner of South Main and East Liberty streets sometime between Saturday and Sunday and footed a safe of $3l1.34 which they opened with Yale key.
 Entrance was gained by open- ing the back window which was believed to have been left un- locked by the station attendants when they closed up.
 On reporting to work the fol- lowing morning, Lieut.. Bender said the atetndant noticed the rear window wide open and dis covered that the day receipts were gone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
SPO7LTGHTTNG Brass City News

ported. The compromise would be made with the provisO that sewer connections be closed within six months after the end of the current emergency.
 The alternative for the gov- ernment, in the event that this condition is not satisfactory, would be to institute cOndemna- ton action through court pro- ceedlngS, otherwise the assess ment would have to be paid in full. Grounds for the govern- ment's objection to paying the levies are its assertion that the structures are not permanent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
"COn,fOrtable"

The condition of Eugene Parisot, 25, of Bunker Hill road, Water town, was reported as resting comfortably" by authorities at the Waterbury Hospital today. Parisot was admitted to the institution after the car he was driving col- lided with one operated by Fran cis P. McGough of French street, Watertown on Q curve on Straits Turnpike, Middlebury last Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
MINIMUM WAGE
 BOARD TO BE NAMED

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 2 - UP) .-A minimum wage board will be named within a week to set up ba- sic pay schedule for 60.000 employees of department and retaail stores throughout Connecticut, Labor Com missioner Cornelius J. Danaher said today.
 The board will be composed of nine members-three representing 6fe public. thre lahore and three the affected industries. The board will hold public hearings and then pro- pose minimum wages for various types of employment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07

New York, Got. T-(UP1-Weak- ness in steel shares that sent Beth- lehem to 6 new low for the year brought Q general decline into the stock market today after 6 narrow ly irregular, quiet opening. Trading increased somewhat on the reces- gion.
 Bethlehem Steel sold down to 04 Ia where 1t was of i S.8. U. s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
Volunteers

Local Draft Board 15-A today announced that JossDh Stein of 70 Stefano Lane. originally sched- uled for induction with the city's quota on October 17th, has en- listed. This brings the quota for Waterbury to 72, and Q total of 24 for Board i5-A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
Graduated

Home after an intensive ten- day course in the chemical war fare school conducted by the gov ernment at Edgewood arsenal, Md, Traffic Officer James Magner, Jr, of the local police depart ment and Private James Moran, of the fire department resumed their duties yesterday. The two men received their diplomas from Brig. Gen. Ray L. Avery, cor1- mandant of the school in the sixth civilian class graduation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
PERLY HOVEY HAS
 RESIGNED POST

Hartford, Conn, Oct. ' = tUP) The resignation of Perly Hovey, Greenwich, from the State Board Of Mediation and Arbitration will be forwarded to the governor soon, 1t was learned today.
 Hovey has accepted q position in the federal labor department at Hartford, which makes 1t necessary for him to quit the state board. Mentioned as his successor to the board was State Senator Joseph T. Rourke, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
CANDIDATE WITHDRAWs

Bridgeport, Conn, Oct. 7.-(UP)- Gerald A. Fitzgerald, endorsed last week for mayor by the Republican town committee, withdrew his can- didacy today and the committee unanimously endorsed Nelson, A. Parker for the nomination. Fitzger- aid said he would be candidate for mayor on the united citizens ticket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
SUB LAUNCHING
 DATE CHANGED

Groton, Conn, oct. 7-C CUP) = Launching of the new submarine "Grouper," 1t was announced today, has been postponed from Oct. 2l to 27 to permit ceremonies to Dc held on Navy Day, the 27th.
 The delay will not hinder produc- ton at the Electric Boat Company plant, 1t was said. The postponement was made as gesture to the U. 8. Navy.
 The launching will be the fourth at the submarine yards this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
Seek Compensation

The Waterbury office of the Connecticut State Employment service on Bank street was swamped by about 100 applications for unemployment compensation yesterday. The applicants were said to be employees of the Sec. will Manufacturing company, Mattatuck Manufacturing com pany and the Chase Brass and Copper company.
 Mrs. Mary E. Dewey, manager of the local service, today said that claims had once more re- turned to normalcy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
Paralysis Case

The case each of poliomyelitis and who0ping cough are listed for Waterbury ln the weekly bulletin of the state department of health. No other cases of rec portable communicable diseases were listed here.
 One case of tyhold fever was reported in the state, charged to Tcrringt0n. There were 12 new cases of poliomyelitis in the state, the same number as the previous week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
COrl1DrOrniSe?

A settlement of the city's $22,- 900 claim against the United
 States government for sewer as- Sessments levied against the defense housing units on Long Hill road and Hamilton avenue, may be effected, it has been re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
RREAKS A LEG

Maiden, Mass, Oct. 7-(UP)- When a screen door was blown open by 8 gust of wind, 1t dislodged Q crutch from under the arm of Roy Mouse, 14, causing him to fall. His left leg, which had been under treatment for burns, was broken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
BODY IDENTIFIED

Berlin. Conn, Oct. T.--tUP)-1he body of c New Haven Railroad re- pair gang member who was killed by q train Sunday night was iden- tifed today as that of Alex satE. %. New York clly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07

Hong Kcngs busy shlphulIders gro noW dependent upon the United @tntes Cor their steel supply.
 BalNltna nQw has Only e00o0 Fail- Esy fIzI4ht eAk4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-07
Andre Note Brings $4OO;
 Asked Firing Squad Death

New orleans Orleans collector has bought for containing the proud words Major John Andre asking death by firing squad
 16lyearod leterwhch never answered-ha been the hands family generations It sold