Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 1

River Stages Rise .6 SM m. Above D. 419.0 Below D. 394.12 Head 24.88 ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH (Established January IS, 1836) 3e Per Copy ALTON, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER fl, 1939 Member of The Associated Press Weather Forecast ALTON: Fair and cooler tonight and Sunday, FRENCH GAIN 200 SQUARE Ml. Hitler Decrees 1914 Front Re-established Warsaw Radio Defies Germans Amid Bombing Insists Capital Will 'Hold Out to the Very Last' Nazis At Gates Report Poles; Retreating Over Vistula; 3 French Planes Downed BUDAPEST, Sept.

9, The iVarsaw radio announced at 6:30 p. ni. (11:30 a. Alton time) :0 day that although the Polish was "under constant bomb- we will not yield!" "We will hold out to the very ast!" said the broadcast. After broadcasting the succes- iive air-raid the A-ail of sirens plainly Warsaw radio appealed for all railway workers to report immediately lo re-pair damaged tracks around Ihe capital.

Refugees pouring into Ihe city from the west were told lo report at relief headquarters. A chorus of mixed voices then sang "We Will All, Men and Women. Young and Old, Fight for Warsaw Until Death." By LOUIS P. LOCHNER BERLIN, Sept. 9, 1914 eastern frontier was re-established today by Adolf Hitler in a decree' issued while Field Marshal Hermann Wilhelm Goering was assuring Germans that Britain could not defeat them either by military nr economic means.

With the German army declaring Is columns were at Warsaw's gates and that Polish troops were retreating cast of the Vistula, Hitler indicated that although still larger parts of Poland soon will he in his hands, he intends to annex no more Polish territory than WHS in the old German empire. Re-establishment of the frontier brought; not only Danzig and Pom- nrze (the Polish Corridor), back into the Reich, but also upper Silesia and parts of East and West Prussia which were assigned Poland in the World War settlement. Re-establishes Civil Authority Hitler's decree re-established civil authority in this territory, except for a small stretch in Silesia, superseding the military which conquered it after the German invasion started 1. The high command issued two communiques but nothing was said concerning progress in entering Warsaw. It was announced officially that three French observation planes Imd been shot down by Germans while scouting the front.

One British plane was re- portetl shot down in the same region. A fourth French craft was said have at a German airfield and its three occupants seized. An unexplained air raid alarm, first of the war, roused Berlin before dawn today while the capital Baited expectantly for final word 'hat Warsaw hud fallen to the army. Over "Entry" Berlin was jubilant over the supreme high command announce- nt that a German vanguard of "mored cars had forced entry of Polish capital. Continued on page 2.

Ready for the Big Dtive In Alton Harbor Pile-driving equipment in place, preparatory to launching of work on construction of extension to lower lock landwall. Staff photo. Inner Defense Council Being Formed By U.S. Arms of Service Involved Are Represented WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 'he Army and Navy Journal de- cribed today an inner "government for national defense" growing ut of frequent White House con- erences since the start of Eu- ope's crisis.

The Journal said this informal ilgh command, headed by Presi- ent Roosevelt, included Secretary lull, Secretary Woodring, General Seorge C. Marshall, War Department chief of staff, and Admiral Harold R. Stark, chief of naval perations. Acting Secretary Charles Edison the Navy, Louis Johnson assist- nt war and-Sumner Welles under secretary of state, Iso have figured in the numerous onferences to coordinate.moves to feguard American neutrality and ational interests. Only Slight Boosts So Far In Alton Tax Assessment Only slight increases have been effected thus far In Alton town- ship'n valuation, it was 'announced the ft vlev wf Madison County conducted a week-ldng review here in an effort to salvage something out of a $750,000 loss shown in the township's total assessment this year.

Charges Shock From a Light Socket Fatal to Man William F. Ray, Aged 35, Electrocuted as He Aids Neighbor Was Concreting Cellar Started to RemoveBurned- Out Globe from Brass Receptacle sit NO details concerning those in- Former Gommuriist Leader Says Secret Agents Use Fakes creases made were given out but the board announced it had not yel completed its survey and would hold another series of meetings here after next week. WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, UP) Today's session temporarily con- A former Communist leader testi- cluded "the 'review in Alton township. The board will be occupied son, secretary; Orvllle Hodges The service publication suggested his combination was more effi- ient than the British war cabinet make-up.

British Haven't Learned 'England during the World War," the Journal commented created a war cabinet, made up ministers without portfolios 'ho had slight contacts with the Department and the Admiral in other sections of the county next lin and Moscow to provide forged week. Many persons here, including representatives of industrial plants, have not been interviewed but are scheduled to appear before the board when it resumes its survey. Gus Haller, chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, is also chairman of the Board of Review, which includes L. W. Simp- J.

W. Hamilton and William and who had to call upon mili ary and naval advisers, thereby aking them from the important Lrategical study In which they 'ere engaged. "It is not surprising that the umbersome machine creaked. Ap- But there also'were vague re- parently, Prime Minister Chamber- of hard fighting for possession lain, by his appointment of minls- Continued on page 2. British Press Insists Only Hitler's Overthrow Will End Conflict Says 'Momentum of Forces Will Not Be Stayed' While Fuehrer's in Power LONDON.

Sept. 9 prcsR discussed possibilities of a 1 i man Pace propOMl today with unanimity and declared 'wiimously the British-French Germany "will cease only 'In- overthrow of Hitler and restitution of all Polish lands nn loaders'are basing their Mud. indeed their war strnte- thn belief that if they can Tun Poland, they may conclude 'conflict by inviting to accept situation arid promising once "'I that they will make no acts of tho Dally said. added, "The Immense moinen- the orce we arc not ba stayed by any offer which HiUer in power and Poland In chains." Meanwhile, Great Britain intensified her naval offensive and disclosed another aerial propaganda raid aimed at disrupting Internal economic and political structure. At the same time, she continued to get troops ready to reinforce the steady French drive on Germany's western front.

Thn government announced last nljiht tho nation would use Its belligerent rights "to the full" to prevent war supplies from reaching Germany. It added that energetic Heps were being taken to halt what the communique described as "Germany's ruthless submarine warfare." In speaking of pnnsibllilies of a German peace proposal, the Mai captloned its editorial: "Deliulons. Paderewski Charges Nazi Ruse By Radio LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Sept. 9 ignace Paderewski, famous pianist and former premier of Poland, issued a statement today declaring German troops did not enter Warsaw Friday as they announced, but convinced the world, through a radio ruse, that they fought their way into the city. The Polish pianist-patriot, now living in retirement near here, said that according to information he received, the Germans were still outside the Polish capital Saturday morning.

His statement recited that German bombers put Warsaw radio station No. 1, five miles outside the city, out of operation early Friday afternoon. In the evening came the announcement from Berlin that German motorized troopi entered Warsaw, at 5:15 p. m. Next, at 9:15 p.

the.same station, on the same wave-length as Warsaw radio No. 1, broadcast: "Attention, German troops enter- Ing Warsaw," and began giving German news bulletins, Including an announcement that Warsaw had fallen. "The station which broadcast that news was not radio Warsaw No. 1," Paderewski's statement said, "but simply the radio at Breslau broadcasting on the Warsaw wave-length in an effort to fool the world and the Poles themselves." Other Polish sources in Switzerland held a similar view and declared that Breslau wan silent during the Ihe supposed Warsaw Nn, 1 was broadcasting Ger- fled today that Russian leaders operated factories" in Ber- passporls for world travel by secret agents and party workers. Ben Gitlow, who preceded Earl Browder as secretary of the Com- Party in the United States, told the House committee investigating un-American activities, however, that known Communist leaders "preferred to travel on legitimate passports." Gitlow.

who was expelled from the Communist Party in 1929, said it "was easy" to obtain genuine American passports to any part of the world. Bares Ooiinte.rfeltlnK Plot These, he said, then were turned over to the passport factories for use in duplication, or used by Soviet agents. Gitlow said the Comintern, governing body of the international Communist. Party, maintained a large staff of secret 'agents In "every country in the world." Continued on page 2. Mussolini Becomes American WARREN Sept.

9, Dominic Mussolini, a 57-year-old unemployed steel-worker who says he is a second cousin of Premier Mussolini of Italy, became an American citizen today, I A fatal electric shock that Incurred as h'e undertook to remove a burned-out electric light bulb while assisting'a neighbor In concreting the basement of the neighbor's home brought death to William Franklin Ray, 35, of 2512 Denny avenue shortly after 7 p. m. Friday. Verdict of accidental death by electrocution was returned by the jury at an inquest conducted by Deputy Coroner Klunk at 9:30 a. m.

today at his funeral home. The fatal shock was received by Ray at the home of Gush Rush, 510 Lampert street, at 7 p. m. He was conscious and able to say a few words after the shock had thrown him to the earthen floor of the basement. With assistance of neighbors, Ray was taken immediately to Alton Memorial Hospital in the Rush family car, and was pronounced dead after resuscitation efforts there had proved unavailing.

Pouring Concrete The story of the mishap was' told by Rush today: Mr. Ray been helping roe 'slrhmes in digging out the basement of my home at 510 Lampert, and had come over last evening to In pouring the concrete floor. Mjf who lives at 601 Liiinpert street, was with us. had just about gotten a batch of concrete in place in the basement when the light on an extension cord went out. The burned-out globe was too hot to take out at the moment, and we left the basement while I got another globe.

When we returned, I struck a match, and started to take out the old bulb. I was wearing boots, and Ray, standing near on the dirt floor, had on shoes. "When he saw me trying to remove the bulb and hold the match at the same lime he unexpectedly reached over and took the brass socket and bulb out of my hands. As he did so he was knocked over backwards. The jerk knocked the match from my hand.

I ran a few steps in the darkness and grabbed the extension cord, jerking the plug from the socket where it had been pushed in. Called for Help 'Did It get you I called as I reached the cord. "My, yes," he replied. We for help of neighbors, then carried Roy outside. I asked someone to call a doctor, but one of the neighbors suggested the best thing was to take him to a hospital.

Our car was out in front, and Joe Singer, Smiley Wooldridge, and Junior Sons, a nephew of Mr. Ray, helped get him into the car, my son doing the driving. I think Bill was alive, for he groaned a time or two just after we started." News of the mishap was carried to Mrs. Ray at the family home about a block and a half distant from that of Rush, and she followed Father Crosson Still in May Sail Sept. 23 Accident Victim Continued on page 6.

Capital Speculates On Farm Bureau Chief Cautious on Crop Expansion Anti-Profiteering Laws WILLIAM F. RAY Planes Force Dowii 2 British Bombers Pair Returning '-German Leaflet- 'Raid' AMSTERDAM, Sept. 9 message from the Netherlands steamer Breedyk reported today that the 5548-ton British tanker Kennebec had been sunk by a tor- pelo but the entire crew of 92 had been saved. BRUSSELS, 9, UP) Belgian planes were reported today to have forced down two British bombers after they had been sighted flying over Belgium territory near Mons. One plane reportedly landed near Gosselies and the other near Nivclles.

Both were reported interned. Rumors that a Belgian plane crashed could not be confirmed. WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 UP) The Capital speculated today as to whether the administration might ask Congress to enact "anil-profit- eering" laws at-Hi regular session In January if prices rose to an ex- lent officials considered unjustified. Present, laws are Inadequate "to do a real Job" of checking undue Ises, Attorney General Murphy He added he had a study under- aken after the government received complaints against food-cost ncreases since the war started in Europe.

Mont of those in touch with the asfoed that, unless there were great price rises, no action would be askea at the prospective special session Congress. Informed legislators Indicated the President hoped the special session would devote attention unly to revision of the neutrality law. By P. I). SHOKMAKER CHICAGO, Sept.

9 UP) Edward A. O'Neal, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, told farmers today to beware of economic repercussions If they embark on a program of war-time agricultural expansion. 0n Ihe evo of winter-wheat seed- Ing for the 1940 crop, O'Nual urged whpnl-growers to keep acreage- within AAA limitations. Secretary Wallace this week appointed O'Neal to Ihe ngiicullural advisory council tq assist in lomuilutliiK agricultural policies at result of the war. British Apologize LONDON, Sept.

9, UP) The air ministry disclosed today that British wkr planes fought with Belgian fighter planes over Belgium territory last night. (Details of the encounter were not given.) The British planes, returning from a reconnaissance over central Germany, crossed the Belgian border "inadvertently," the ministry asserted. The British ambassador in Brussels has been instructed to present an apology to the Belgian government. During the reconnaissance flight, "made In unfavorable weather conditions," the British planes distributed further copies of a note to the German people, the ministry said. It was the fifth such flight, by British planes over Ger- niany since the war started.

Fleet Strike Boldly The Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, Britain's oldest and newest armed services, struck boldly In the first week of the war, while Ihe army prepared for its purl in the first big French- British "push" against Germany. The British ministry of information said today that "There nrn practically no German merchant on Ihe highseas." The ministry said the task of "sweeping all enemy shipping from the seas" would be continued. From a flood of official commu- niques, guarded statements by neutral observers, and sly hints from British officers and officials, the following British view may be deduced: still rules the waves. Fleet's Location Secret. The blockade which throttled the old German Empire has been pffcelorl against the Third Reich.

AM hough of the Bhll- Ish fleet was guarded closely, it WHS safe to assume the western coast of Denmark and the Skager- rack to tho north were hemmed with fighting ships. Such a blockade wns only the first stage. It Is believed it will bo extended around the Danish peninsula to command tlu- Baltic. This would cut off supplies to GPI- Continued on page 2. While no direct word has been received from' the Rev.

Fathet John Crosson, pastor of St. Patrick's Church, it is believed he wil sail for America from England on Sept. 23. A priest who accompanied Father Crosson to Europe Is sailing on thai date, and it is believed the Alton pastor will accompany him. A card received by a member of St.

Patrick's from the pastor was mailed at London on Aug. 23. He just had arrived In London from France where he visited the Grofto at Lourdes. Because of the crush of return ing Americans, the Sept. 23 sailing date was the earliest booking that Father Crosson could secure, it believed by Father Harry Wathen, assistant at St.

Patrick's. This booking is on the steamer Washington, on which Father Crosson sailed for Europe on May 18. is an American liner. Father Crosson did not plan a tour of the continent but a visit in Ireland, in England, and at the Grotto of Lourdes. After the outbreak of war In Europe, members of St.

Patrick's sought news of their pastor. Word now is that he is still In England, planning his return voyage on an American steamship. During the absence of Father Crosson, a homecoming gift is planned, but in compliance with his wishes will not go to the pastor. It will be a substantial payment on the debt of the parish, which will be presented to the pastor in the form of a check. The work of securing the donations from parishioners had been carried on by Father Wathen, who has been meejUng with success.

Father Wathen today expressed the hope that in the time rempin- ing before the pastor's return he a total of Shell Engine Lab Chief Mast Stay In Great Britain It became known today that T. B. Rendel of 1115 State street, who has been associated with F. L. Garton in the engine research laboratory at the Wood River Shell refinery, will not return from England, but will remain there with his family.

Rendel, his wife and two daughters went to England for a visit In their old home and at that time it was not known that they would be permanently detached from the services of the Shell here and transferred to England. The announcement is of especial interest in that the Rendels had no certainty that they would not return to live here. Garton, who has had charge of the engine research laboratory, was also notified there would be no change in the plans for his transfer to England and that he would be expected to sail about Sept. 20. The Cartons will depart next Friday on their way to sail for England.

They will cross the ocean on a Dutch steamship. L. E. Hebl has been placed In charge of the engine research laboratory at the Shell Wood River refinery, temporarily the duties of both Garton and Rendel. Stuti; Legion Urges Open SPRINGFIELD, Sept.

9, Springfield American Legion post Inst night adopted a resolution urging cit to remain neutral in the present European conflict, and to discount all foreign ivnr propaganda, Claim Warndt Forest as Army Reports Steady Drive in Saar Tanks, Troops Reach Saar River on Drive to Siegfried Forts Allied Line Straighter Paris Levies Heavier Taxes on Citizens Not In Service Ready for 3 Years LONDON, Sept. 9, Ministry of Information mid tonight Britain's wnr cabinet had decided to base policy upon the assumption that the war would last for three yean or more. BULLETIN PARIS, Sept. 9, French reported officially tonight that the Germans were counter-attacking on the western front. PARIS, Sept.

9, French high command announced in a communique today the Warndt Forest, west of Forbach, had fal-. ten almost entirely into the hands of French troops. The communique indicated steady French progress toward Germany's rich Saar biisin. Military observers said the French army was in. possession of approximately 200 square miles of.

German territory, of which 20 vyaji -the rWarndt Forest, which covers rich -cOaT de-' posits. Forbach is on the northern flank of the French line where tanks and infantry were reported to have reached the Saar river in their advance toward the Siegfried Line. That would mean they have penetrated seven to eight miles into German territory, "Preliminary Cleanup" The reported capture of Warndt Forest tracts further served to straighten the French line which lUtted back into France like a huge knob. A French spokesman, however, pointed out operations on the western front so far, including the reported advance in the forest, fell in the category of "preliminary" cleaning up of approaches to the Siegfried Line. The official journal informed French civilians they must shoulder heavier burdens to meet war expenses.

Thosa younger than 18 or more than 49 who hold jobs, it announced, will have to contribute four percent of their incomes to the war budget starling Jan. 1. Those between those ages whr, belong to no military organization will have to pay 15 percent. Blast Bridges Behind Them Retreating German snldieri blasted railroad pontoon bridge: across a narrow stream emptying into the Moselle river near the German city of Trier, where the French expected to meet the main German fortifications. German reinforcements were moving up toward Trier, French air observers reported.

However, military experts dlfi not expect a major conflict to develop In this region for several days because of the difficult terrain and the necessity of keeping French flanks protected througt the forested, hilly country. Turkey Calls Up New Reservist Classes; Holland Tests Flood Plan Istanbul Streets Jammed With Military Men; Netherlands Inundates Utrecht Basin ISTANBUL. Sept? 9, gov pi-nmenl communique announced today that "several classes" of re- pivislx had been called to active July with the Turkish army. Informed observers said Turkey was netting ready to meet all possible emergencies. Isimibul streets were jammed reservists leaving for their mils by train and boat.

Many were reported reliably to have been sent to the district around Adrian- poll-, near the Bulgarian border. The government- forbade the ex- of all foodstuffs and oil. AMSTERDAM, Sept'. (W Tho Netherlands today Inundated A "small basin" In Utrecht province, about '20 miles southeast of Amster- as a defoiiKP precaution. The exai't locution of the flooded area WHS not announced liut it was said to be roughly In tho center of the country.

An official announcement said the step WHS tnkon "to ascertain the inundation possihilitipr. of Holland at any lime in relation to the exIstluK water level." It emphasized there was no immediate reason for flooding the basin other than as a precautionary measure under their defense plans. The government said it would sec it hat the civil population of the flooded district suffered the least possible inconvenience. Netherlands wried only brief announcement of thi action..