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Detroit evening times., 1945-05-06
SIumped in His Chair. a Revolver Beside Him.
Bernoys Had Died. the Footprint Eventually
Revealed. for Love of the Women He Trusted


fiOylA Belgium's oldest families.
tI,at Armand, the eldest of three
scsf brothers, was a well-known
p engineer. Leon had gone 10.
" UeN America and James, then
youngest, was a writer.
z Yet Armand, who had re-
tired on fortune made in
New York, was known as a good
friend of Julia Bernays, the lawyers
widow. The police learned that Pelt.
ger and Bernays had been close
friends, but suddenly quarreled. Cos
sip said the fight began when Bernays
received poison-pen letter limiting al
an affair between Armand and his
wife. The men quarreled violently
The allegation was untrue" Julia
Bernays told police. But my hus-
band believed II and challenged Ar.
mand TO a duel"
Friends interviewed. but the law.
yer barred Peltzer from his home
Julia Bernays protested and a divorce
loomed, but Judge De Longe, Presi-
dent of the Court and a family
friend. urged against it. The Ber.
nayses finally signed an agreement TO
remain man and wife but 10 occupy
separate suites. live their own lives
But when she continued to see
Armand, Bernays insisted on a di.
vorce. Julia refused The design
for living had failed Now, faced
with her husbands death. Julia could
not believe Armand implicated.
The detectives, however. made
measurements proving ii was Ar.
mands footprint on the carpet Wit
neSSes. however. swore they'd seen
Armand in Antwerp on the day of the
murder. And the pistol had been
purchased in London the month be
fore by man named Viberg. who
gave his address as Paris. The mur.
der bullet. too. was of French design.
Then a new bombshell arrived.
Vaughan captured" came word
from Paris "He is Leon Peltzer."
This incredible turn was substan-
tiated. Detectives, with help Of New&
York police, learned that Armand's~
brother had sailed for Europe in De
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-06
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cember. 1881. under the
name of Prelat. He had
visited London. tn en-
had gone 10 Paris as
M. Viberg." While in
/ Paris he had purchased
seven pistols. And the
Vaughan" handwriting
resembled Icons.
W On Move ber 81,
1882, Armand and Leon
n PeltZer faced trial for
y the murder of BeTnayS.
They tried TO shield each
other, but the evidence
against them was strong.
The prosecution claimed
Bernays was killed by Leon
at Armand's instigation. Mo
tive: To avenge wounded
family pride and allow Ar
mand TO marry the woman
he loved. Evidence: For
months the brothers had been
in secret communication. In
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18
Net Crown
ToKdrpe|es

Leonard KarpeleS has his first
major tennis singles title today
IN II years OF tournament com
.ition after sharing the various
LbleS laurelS with such partners
AS kimbark Peterson, Ray Gibson
and Delbert Russell.
Throughout the tournament at
Ford Field his Improvement in
singles caught and held attention.
lie finished by winning from
James Johnson yesterday, o., 6-3.
Finals in the doubles will not
be held until Sunday In yeSter-
days matches, Gibson and Capt.
James Tobin defeated Eddie RoS-
zak-Walter Preston. Is. S-6.
Leonard Johnson-Larry Freeburn
eliminated Ralph Doeg- Elmer Mil
Ter. 6-4, 7-5
AT Hamtramck, Ted Jax and
Bill Pope qualified for the midget
final tomorrow and lax also IS
in boys division scmifinal with
Tom Wilson of Crosse Pointe. In
the other bracket the survivors
are Kenneth Angyal, Dan Guy,
Crosse Pointe, and Dick Adams.
Crosse Pointe's James Kennedy
won two Junior matches. climinat-
ing Tom SayrcS. 6-l, 90 and John
Lychuk. 6-3. 6-3 SemlllnalS are
set for today
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18
500 Restored;
May Use Jets

NEW YORK. Aug. II UP)-
Americas stirring prewar sports
classic Of speed and spills. the
o0O-mile Memorial Day automo-
bile race at Indianapolis. Will be
restored next year and II is
reasonably certain new world
marks will be set. President Eddie
Rickenbacker Of the association
said today
Rlckenbackcr, Americas famed
"speed-boy' Of land and air in two
world wars. who also is head of
Eastern AirlineS, SAID there seems
little doubt the present mark Of
ll72 miles per hour set in 1888
would be surpassed
New developments, such A.
jet propulsion, gas turbines and
many other things we've
learned during the war will be
put To use in the race" Ricken-
hacker said.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18
Titan Is King

SARATOGA SPRINGS, n y Aug. II (UP)-
Titan Hanover, making his mark in the dust of
the Saratoga raceway. was the all-time 3-year-
old king of the harness horses today.
The recent winner of the Hambletonian set a
world record for 3-year-olds last night when
he the mile In 2:03 flat. then equaed it later
by winning the second heat in exactly the same
time.
lie also beat the world twoheat record for
a mile for horses Of all ages mark previously
held by Spencer Scott. He also knocked ia sec
ondS from the previous mark of Darney, which
held the two-heat mark for 3-year-olds.
The high-stepping horse was driven by Harry
PoWnall, who also was at the reinS in both of
the victorious heats of the Hambletonian last week
at Goshen ~ Y. In the Hambletonian, Titan
Hanover ran the first mile heat in 204+4, the
second IN = 204
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18
Expect $50, 600 Cate
AT o-Gre(O Go

NEW YORK -Auc lzlUPl A
prevlew Of The boxing spectacle In
store FOR Inc nov era OF peace
vii be- staged IN Madison square
Garden tonight when the fans lay
down an anticipated 500 900 10
SEQ Tony Janlro and J hmm y
Greco maui each other IN an
c.cht-round return match
Janiro VIII 20 INTO the ring
close 10 even fayoritc against the
older and more rugged Greco. who
pounded out close decision IN
their FIRST fight July 20
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18
NEW DOG CLUB

A new all-breed dog club has
Just been formed in Macomb
County arcf-tvrfi be known as the
Macomb County Kennel Club.
New officers are Ford Gargett,
president; Dorothy Parker, vice
president, and Mrs Rudolph Vein,
secretary-treasurer Directors are
Anna Gargett. William Paschall,
Vernona Thorndike, +. L. Peter
son and Mildred kessler.
Meetings viii be held the third
of each month.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18
sALLY's NEW TITLE

Sally of Duckenfield. Deiroits s
wonder dog, is home today with a
new title, the water retrieving
championship Of Springer span
iels. Sally won the title at the Ra-
VIENNA Kennel Clubs AkC-sanc-
toned water trials held az Stat
ford Lake, O, by scoring 59l2
points out OF possible 60.
The score tied Broomstead Lad,
highly regarded Cleveland re-
tfieriFs Springer. The two were
brought back for a runoff. Sally
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18
May Top
10 Gate

With a seasons attendance rec
ord that has already mounted over
900 900. the Tigers are out 10
beat the 1910 all-time record at
Briggs Stadium oil l,ll2.633 Gus
toners.
Yesterdays - 6Sl rolled Tne
1915 total 10 9ll.372 for 81 games,
an average OF 5000 It-is cX-
pcctcd the million mark VIII be
reached before the team goes east
late this month.
- cSterday crowd boosted the
1al TO 1918 for the last four
playing days probably an all-tIme
record for four days hand running
at any bir loYvuo mark
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18
SoreIess Arm Cy

Cy Young never had sore arm
until ne was A5 and hc tells
Youngsters Of today that Dec kept
81 ~ net pitching more than 10
balls IN WarmupS
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18

winning with a perfect score while
Broomstead Lad dropped the first
bird OF a double retrieve from tho
blind
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18
Royal Oak Dog Show
Called Off for Year
BY Don GILLIES

Royal Oak Labor Day weekend
Oakland County Kennel Club officials advising canine enthusiasts
The obedience usually held the Sunday reced
called due TO ODT resrc
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18

1--WE could have held "A local
show Roy PersO, Oakland
County Club official, said. but
in keeping With the high class
shows the public expects at
Royal Oak We felt IL best to
cancel the show this year"
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18
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Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18
MAsnINnIns rARK

rlPeT RACE - Marina Unvs rsN.
sn0u' Ermels Gala Event, Br.ayr Medal.
Insrrirt
SECOED RACE-Erfru Abbey Dlrrfry
r x lady Juuet tIUlc MINK Play Easy
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Stnry
FOURTH RACf-iiy Trl'r Great Frg.p
Wax Shiftcf GlecfII Boss Bull After
School
FIFTH FACE-.fre eusest F,ye A -
iIbsrfy PAN FIggt W.ir
SEVENTH RACE-Impsne'rsb Glorious
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main course
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18

Leonard Karpeles has his first
major tennis singles title today
in II years OF tournament com,
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18

AK Table. su1 Mas ~. Hunt sntry.
sIAIh RACE-s- 500. s.0Nsnces. J-yeAI-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-30
NAVY RECRUITS
 17 YOUTHS HERE
One Waterbury Lad AC. Cepted as Radio Techni-
 clan Following Test

Seventeen men from this district enlisted in the Navy during the past week. according to an announcement made by Chief Charles A. Brougham of the Naval Recruiting station here.
 The men, who will leave for serv- ice, within the next few weeks are: Charles Manderino, 145 Chase av- enue, Pasquale DeLucia. 1880 Bank street, Abraham Jabren, 56 Louns- bury avenue. Frederick Hennick. Is Avalon Circle Edward J. Cifelli, F Ludlow street, Oliver Tuohy, IS Fair view street, Roger Jackson, l2l Columbia Boulevard, and Daniel Walsh, ITO Charles street.
 Also: Nicholas Verrier, l74 Rail road Hill avenue, Frances Polletta, 246 Hill street, Vincent Codiana, R. F.. D. Overton avenue, Francis Wha- len, l087 Huntingdon avenue, and Delmar Green, zo0 Bank street.
 Also: Thomas Keilty, l56 Davis street, Oakville, Eric English, Flag Ter avenue, Cheshire, and Dominick Renda, Berlin street, Southington.
 sworn in as seaman l-c for radio technician training as result of passing the Eddy test was Will liam Welch, g Linden street, Wa terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-30
Less Canned Fruit Storting In July

Washington, Jan. 30-UP)- Civilians will get about eight per cent less canned fruits and vegeta- oles during the production year be- ginning next July due to increased requirements for the armed forces the War Food Administration esti- mated today.
 The total estimated production of IS major canned fruits and fruit juices for the year is 58 GOO, ,OO0 cases. Ot this military and other non- civilian requirements will take 6l per cent. WFA said.
 About 4S per cent Of an estimated production Of 93,4OO GOO cases of Is major canned vegetables will go to others than civilians, VITA pre- dicted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-30
Miss Crowley Appointed
 County rotation Officer

Miss Kathlen Crowley. proba- tion officer of the juvenile and superior courts here, was appoint ed probation officer for New Has ven County, at meeting of the justices of the Connecticut Sup reme court and the judges of the Superior courts in Hartford yes- terday.
 Previous to Miss Crowley's ap- pointment, two probation officers served New Haven County, each holding office in Waterbury and New Haven. Upon resigning her present position on February 1, Miss Crowley will serve in both offices.
 Miss Crowley was appointed probation officer of the juvenile and superior courts here in Jan uary, l941, after serving as pro- bation officer of the city court since 1883.
 Following her graduation from Columbia University where she re- ceived her bachelor of science de- gree, Miss Crowley was an instruc- tor at the Teachers College there. and also taught for several years at Ohio State University, Colum- bus. Ohio.
 She served as director of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-30
l945'S OFFICERS
 TO BE INSTALLED
HOpeviIIe Group to Be Host Tonight to Community
 Club Representatives

The installation of the officers for 1945 of the HopeVille Community club will take place this evening, at o'clock at the South Feder- ated parish hail, on Baldwin street.
 William Corden. of the East End Community club will be the install ing officer with L. Tooker of the Platt's Mills Community club act ing as marshal.
 F. Tynan, will be installed as president, while the vice president, s. Elizabeth Dwyer; treasurer, Stew en Mazzarella, and secretary, Miss Mary Mazzarella, will be re- installed into their prospective of- ficeS.
 The board of directors, consists of M Hyland, N. Miller, and A.. Rotella, while auditors for the en- suing year will be Mrs. T. Hogan, and w. MuuS.
 A wide and varied program of en- tertainment has been planned by the committee, consisting of J. Fly land, chairman Maurice Griffen, s. Mazzarella, J. Engle. H. Major, s. Andrew, Mrs. J. Hyland, Mrs. F. Tynan Mrs. M. Murphy, and Mrs. w. German.
 A songfest will terminate the ac- tiviteis for the evening, with &C., compartment by James Fitzgerald.
 All Community clubs in the city have been invited to send dele gation to the installation, and all residents of the vile are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served after the entertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-30
Bridges Asks BIoze' Probe

Washington, Jan. 90 CUP)-Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt said at her press conference today that she wouldn't know in the first place and wouldn't comment if I did know whether her daughter, Mrs. Anna Boettiger, ordered plane transportation for Blaze. Col. Elliott Roosevelt's bull mastiff.
 She was asked about reports that Mrs. Boettlger had initiated the arrangements for Blaze to travel to California under an A priority on an air transport command plane from which three servlcemen travel ing on c priorlties were removed.
 T feel quite certain no one would order anything Mrs. Roosevelt said. She explained that in the White House only the President gives orders.
 We ask if 1t is possible. No one in the White House orders any thing" she said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-30

Women in several western Kansas communities are baking pies to bring to birthday parties where they will be auctioned The highest bid der will get not only the pie, but the girl or woman who baked it as his dance partner. At the cake walks, held at the same parties couples pay a nickel or a dime to get in line and march about the hall to music. When the music stops the couple at a designated spot on the floor gets a slice of birthday cake.
 Kansas Plans Big Parties
 Kansas will have bigger parties in Wichita, Kansas City, Inde- pendence and other cities and towns. Two thousand tickets have been sold for the Emporia party spon. sored by the Travellers club, made up of 100 travelling salesmen who regularly cover Lyon County. The Army Air Base Band will play at the Dodge City birthday celebration.
 Fifty cities and towns in Colo rado are having Presidents Birth day parties of their own The pie ture is the same, in varying dimen- sions, throughout the nation. The birthday parties climax community programs of special events through out the March of Dimes, which be- gan with nation wide radio broad. cast by MT. O'Connor. on January IA and ends officially tomorrow (Jan. 3D.
 Athletic Events
 Boxing and wrestling matches, other sports events. theater parties, Mile ODimes booths carnivals and other amusements have bolstered To- cal programs throughout the cam. paign period. In Baton Rouge, La, some of the towns prettiest girls set up street corner booth and sold kisses for the March of Dimes at $l a kiss. A calf a dressed pig and pound of sugar (which brought $D were among the items which netted the fund $985 in two-hour auction at Gallatin, Tenn.
 Some communities had their Presidents Birthday parties early and few will have theirs after the drive is officially over. Rome. Wis, jumped the gun with It's Birthday" party on Jan. l3, the day before the drive began. Boston's big event at the Garden was held last night.
 Clancy Mo, in Jefferson County. won't have its birthday party and dinner until Feb. 3. The late date was set to give the local commit tee, headed by Mrs Ruth Price time to round up ration points for the dinner supplies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-30

Mass at g. Burial will be in Cal- vary cemetery. Friends and rela- tiVes may call at the residence this afternoon and evening
 ALLEN-Mrs. Maud LaValy Allen, 56, wife of John Allen, Ansonia, died suddenly at her home Saturday. Among the survivors is a daugh- ter, Mrs. George Cook, Waterbury.
 The funeral was held to- day at 8:15 from the Memorial fu- neral home, Fifth and Olivia streets, Derby to the Church of the As- sumption at 10. Burial was in Mount St. Peters cemetery, Derby.
 GEISSLER - Charles Frederick Geissler, 51 Winthrop avenue, New Haven, died Sunday. Among the survivors is daughter, Mrs. James Caffney, Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held at the Seydel funeral home, 1903 Chapel street, New Haven, time to be an- nounced later
 OBRIEN - John F. O'Brien died this morning in New York City after brief illness. Born in Hart ford, the son of Michael and Brid- get 6ynch) OBrien, he was resi- dent of this city for 30 years, prior to making his home in New York City in 1929.
 Survivors are brother, Thomas O'Brien, of this city; four nieces, Mrs. William Madden and Mrs. Michael Parker, both of Waterbury, Mrs. Edward Crowley, and Mrs. John O'Brien, both of Hartford.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, Thursday morning to St. Patrick's church, time to be an- nounced later Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-30
FUNERALS

Funeral arrangement for Leo J. Byrnes, California Texas OH Com pany executive, native of this city, who died last Thursday in San Francisco, will be announced on ar- rival of the body at the Bergin fu- neral home, 290 East Main street late Thursday or Friday.
 The funeral of Louis G. Bouley, 54 Madison street, was held this morn ing at 8:15 a. m. from the Belle vile Funeral Home, 66 East Clay street to St. Ann's church where a solemn high Mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Rev. Ernest A. Lamon- tagne was the celebrant, with Rev. Ubald Laurion assisting as deacon, and Rev. Alfred Mathieu, sub-dea- con, Mrs. Leondina Pageot was So- loist and Adolpi.e Taurangeau, or ganist.
 Pallbearers were: Arthur VeZina, Serge Belangcr, Waiter Baribauit, Joseph Desdois. Willrea Martin, Ar thur Martin. Burial was ill the fam fly plot in Calvary cemetery, with Father Laurion oflciat!ng.
 The funeral of Mrs Philo,rena GPerreault) LaFlamme, 3l6 Wilson street, will be held from the L4nny funeral home. g Central avenue, Thursday at 8:15 a. m. to St. Ann'S church at for solemn high Mass. Burial will De in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 10 D. m. to- morrow from 3 to ID p. m. Mem bers Of the Danes de St. Ann will meet at the funeral home today at p. m.
 The funeral of Dennis K. Flynn. 50 Washington street. will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 2T0 Wes. Mai. strcet tcuIorroW at 3:15 to St. Francis Xavier church at g Burial will be in Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the tu- neral nome today from 2 t. 70 D. m.
 The funeral of Charles Lizauskas, ll2 Park Terrace, will be held from the residence, Thursday at 9 a. m. to St Joseph's church for solemn high Mass at 9:3O. Burial will be in Calvary ccmeter! Friencs may cail at the residence today and to- morrow afternoons and evenings gan
 The funeral of Frederick J. Me- Laughlln, 229 18th street. Brooklyn, N. Y, will be held from the Bergii funeral home, 290 East Main street, tomorrow at 8:30 &. m. to Immac- ulate Conception church for a re- quiem high Mass at 9. lnterment will be in new St. Joscph's ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home this afternoon and eVe- ming.
 The funeral of Matthew O'Brien, Grove street, will be held from the residence tomorrow at B:30 a. m. to st. Thomas' church for . solemn high Mass at 9. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-30
OBITUARY

CHAPMAN - Mrs. Della (St. Amand) Chapman, "A, wife of Ed ward H. Chapman, 60 Elmer street, East Hartford, died Sunday after noon at her home after a brief ill., ness. She was born in Canada and lived in Waterbury for about 30 years before moving to East Hart ford in 1920. She was a member of St. Roses church, East Hartford.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Chap man is survived by a son, Harry E. Chapman, New Haven; a daughter, Mrs. William c. Arens, East Hart ford; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Mac Arthur, Hartford; Mrs Victor Marel, Canada; and four grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row at 8:30 from the NeWkirk and Whitney Funeral Home. 921 Main street, East Hartford, followed by a requiem Mass at St. Roses church at g. Burial will be Center cemetery, South Windsor.
 HERMAN Harry Herman died yesterday morning at Jackson Heights, Long Island, N. Y., after a short illness. He was employed in the circulation department of The New York American Journal.
 Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Cath crime Quinn (Corcoran) Herman, formerly of Waterbury. He leaves a brother-in-law Thomas Quinn, Wa terbury and step-daughter, Mrs. William Donahue of Orange, N. J., formerly of Waterbury two grand children, William Neville and Kath- leen Theresa Donahue. The Misses Elizabeth, Julie and Nellie Quinn of Arch street, Waterbury, are sisters in-laW of MT. Herman.
 Funeral services will be held at Jackson Heights, Long Island, N. Y., tomorrow morning with burial in new St. Joseph's cemetery, Water bury, in the afternoon.
 RENKEWICZ-Stephen Renke- Wicz, 27 Hickory street, died sudden ly yesterday morning at his home. Dr. Harold F. Morrill,, assistant medical examiner, reported death due to heart attack
 A native of Poland, MT. Renke- wicz came to this country 32 years ago and lived in Massachusetts be- fore coming to Waterbury g years ago. He was communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka church and a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka society and the OgnlSko society of the parish.
 Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Amelia RenkeWicZ; daughter, Mrs. Stella Klimaszemski, Union City; and three grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held from the home, 27 Hickory street, tomor- row at 830 a. m. to St. Stanislaus Kostka church for a solemn high