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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
weekly Program for
Two Mon t h S Will
Show Desirability
of State Owned
Station
It,oy. Brewster Preparing Mes
s sage to Be Flung From
Leew's Theater Frida y
Eyening-Will Tell of Ad-
yantages and Attractions
pine Tree State-Sentiment
I Manifest Will Guide Sol0ns
on Project

The radio broadeasting station
!. Loew's Theater. New York
viii spread the advantages and
attractions Of Maine once a week
on Friday evenings, according to
~ announcement made Sunday.
This station is one Of the best in
thS eastern area and is received
remarkably clear over 4 wide
t,rritory. Governor Brewster has
practically completed the initial
message to be flung to the air
nsxt Friday at 9 o'clock. It is
Understood the weekly service
will continue about two months.
This announcement comes at q
time when the question Of whe-
ther or not Maine as q state
shall establish broadeasting
station Of its own, primarily for
ths same purpose, is before the
Isaislature for decision. While
but few weeks Of the New
Ysrk Station experiment will
have elapsed before the soIons
finally pass upon the question,
enough data on the sentiment
and attitude Of radio listeners to-
ward the project should be avail
able to help guide the legislators
toward q right decision. II
should convince them Of tho de-
STABILITY Of such . form Of pub
lisity rssardless Of the initial
sxpsnss and upkeep.
AZ regards the matter Of an
appropriation to insure the es-
tabiishmsnt Of q station on state
owned ground at Augusta, plans
an now in progress to promote
1 subscription list which will
materially reduce the sum neess-
safy for the state to appropriate.
Already thers are assurances
Of the establishment Of the sta
tien at Augusta. Built on state
e..nsd ground would mean free
rent. The Central Maine Power
Company has offered free power
for the next ten years. Sup
plsmentins there are offers Of
5000 each from Hon. Blaine s.
viIss and Guy n. Gannett, two
public. e.spirited citizens Of the
Capital City.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
Scientists Puzzled Over
Cause Earth Tremors that
Threw Scare into Millions

Imperfect Registration of Shocks Bars State
ment of Facts - Seismograph Head Says
Was Caused by Slipping of Rock Mass on
Logan's Fault Which Started Quake of 1914
Lowest Point of Tide Another Reason -
DR.. Todd's Forecast of Disaster to New York
City Recalled - Many Stories of Peoples
Experiences During Trem0r E i'm a d
from 70 Seconds to Over Minutes - Only
Minor Damage Reported in New England
and Eastern Part Country -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
RADIO USED TO
COMBAT FIRE
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JOurnaO
Brunswick, Me-, March IA new
use for radio was discovered today.
When the fire department arrived at
the farm of Fred T., Harmon in res
ponse to a telephone message they
found Mr.. Harmon's two sons on the
roof while Mrs. Harmon and daugh-
ter were on the ground filling pals
with water which were handed to the
top of the building by means of the
aerial of the radio which had been
detached from the chimney. The fire
was confined to the chimney al
though many sparks fell on the roof.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
Child Burned to
Death in Home

Franklin. N. H.. March 1.-Rosa-
mond. two year old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. D. Dunbar Seamans, was
burned to death in the fire which
destroyed her home here early to-
day. Her parents ard five children
narrowly escaped.
Two boys jumped Is feet from
their bedroom window. Fire Car-
tain Edgar II. Wheeler rescued an
other child. The parents woke the
fcmily but were unable 20 reach the
bahy. The cause of he fire was un-
determined but fire officials said they
he,:eved II to have been started from
wires short circuited By the earth
quake.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
Admits Shot Man
Claimed Insulted
Wife and Himself

Portland. Me-. March 1-George
Di Paolo, 35, Of 10 Freeman Lane,
admitted. according to the police
firing five shots from his revolver at
Louis Di Paolo, IA Newbury street,
this afternoon, two of which took ef-
feet in the latter's left arm and
shoulder.
George Di Paolo was locked up.
charged with assault with intent to
kill. He declared his narlesake In
suited his wife and himself.
The victim OF the shooting Is at
the Maine General hospital, where
MS condition was reported as not
serious.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
OsbOrne's Debts
At BiarritZ Paid

Toulouse. France, Mar. LA De-
peche today publishes despatch
from its correspondent in Biarritz
saying that all debts left there by
Osborne c. Wood have been paid.
The correspondent adds that the
amounts paid include a check for
$4,000 francs. alleged to have been
cashed for Wood by the proprietor
of the casino, who is said to have
lodged complaint against Wood
when the bank upon which it was
drawn declined to honor 1t.
According to the correspondent,
the complaint has been withdrawn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
Death Prominent
Bangor Resident

Bangor. Me, Mar. Dana E. War
rem. for more than 40 years a pharm-
acist in Bangor, died at his home
here last night. aged 67. For some
years he was connected with the
state militia, serving as staff mem-
ber and he was one of the oldest
members of Conduskeag Lodge, X.
of p. He is survived by his wife.
who was Miss Elizabeth Stone of
Augusta; a nephew, Judge William
M. Warren of the probate court and
a neice. Mrs. Dudley Baldwin of
Minneapolis.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
100 Killed in
Kharput Explosion

Constantinople, March 1 -(By A:
Phone hundred rebels and 60 OF
the townspeople were killed today In
the explosion of a munitions depot at
Kharput, Turkish Armenia, while
the town was being pillaged by
rebels.
The Angora assembly has voted a
credit for partial mobilization to
combat the Kurdish revolt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
RAKING STORM
GRIPS TWIN CITIES

lewiston. Me-, March IA severe
southwest storm is sweeping Lewis
ton-Auburn tonight. Up to 10 o'clock
mere had been a fall Of five inches
u heavy snow. Reports from the
suburbs state that the wires are load
g with snow threatening serious
damage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
Ship Board Vessel
Afre at Antwerp

Antwerp, March 1-Fire broke out
today on the United States shipping
board steamer West Kasson, which is
lying at a dock here with a cargo of
grain, wood and crude oil. The fire
spread rapidly and the steamer soon
was mass of flames, which threat
ened other vessels. The firemen by
hard work mangaed to confine the
fire to the West Kasson the cargo of
which was still burning tonight. The
loss is expected to be heavy.
The West Kasson, vessel OF 1925
tons, sailed from New Orleans Feb.
l for Antwerp.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
THE WEATHER
SNOW

Northern New England-Snow and
colder Monday: much colder in west
portion; Tuesday fair: colder in
Maine.
Southern New England = Fair
and colder Monday; Tuesday fair
and cold.
Eastern New York-Fair and much
colder Monday; Tuesday fair, con-
tinued cold.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
Differences over
FARM RELIEF WILL:
j: BLOCK LEGISLATION
Little Hope Enactment of Bill
with End Congress Due
Wednesday

Leaders and Farm
Bloc Cannot Agree on Form of
Relief-Latter Say Prefer No Leg
islation to Provisions OF Dickinson
Bill-NIuscIe Shoals Leasing and
Other Measures Will Die with End
OF Congress
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
EBERT SuCCuMbS
TO PERIT0NIT|S
ATTACK IN BERLIN
German President Fails to
Rally After Operation for
Appendicitis

System Had Been Undermined by
Infucnza-Bcrlin Shocked by the
News-Had Been Head of Nation
for Six Years-Succecded Regime
of kaiser-Junkcr Press Refuses
Luther or Marx Possible Sue
CeSSOrS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
Boston Forecast

: Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Monday fair and cold; Tuesday fair
and continued cold; strong west and
northwest winds diminishing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
Maine Publicity
!. Broadcast This
Week at Gotham
SEEK TO LECAL|zE
PAY OF PRISONERS
AT TH0MAST0N
Sen: Maher Will Introduce Bill ::
Resolve Also Calls for Re-
endorsement Warden

Judiciary Will Make Reports on
-Four Measures Proposing Ban of
State Aid to Private and Sectarian
Schools -- Compromise Highway
and Bridge Bill also Due-Biu
Calling for Amateur Boxing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-02
Swiss Chancellor
Dies Suddenly

.Berne, Switzerland, Mar. l.
Adolph Steiger, chancellor of Swift
zerland. died suddenly today. He
was 66 years old.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
WOMAN PAINFULLY HURT
 AS AUTO SKIDS INTO POLE
Nils Anna pcllcticr of Bristol Has
 Broken Arm and Bruises and Cuts On Face md Body.

Miss Anna Pelletier of l7A Laurel street, Bristol. is under treatment at the New Britain General hospital for broken left arm and numerous cuts and bruises about her face and body as' the result of an accident on Stanley street yesterday when an automobile in which she was riding with three other Bristol people skiddcd on the wet pavement and crashed into pole. The others in the machine, who escaped with minor injuries wore Albert Tnrgeon of 54 Upson street, driver of the car, Homer Dubo Of @6 Ward street and Miss Nellie Xumac of Williams street.
 Turscon told the police that hs was south of the Normal school when another car came along and passed him. As it passed, Turgeon said that he applied his brakes 10 slow up the machine skidded, struck the trolley tracks. and swung in the direction of the pole.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
Peter IDiounC

The funeral of Peter li0nne was held from the ], M. Curtin Co.,, un- dertaking parlors at S:S0 this morn ing and from St. Mar%s church at 9 o'clock. A solemn high mass of requiem was sung with the follow ing priests officiating. Rev, Walter McCrann. Rev. Matthew Traynor, Rev. Walter Lyddy and Rev. Ray mond Clabby was master of cere- monies. Mrs. Mary T, Crean sang some Sweet Day" as the body was being taken from the church.
 The pail bearers were Walter Aurey. Hector Aurey. Earl French, Fred Blanchard. Chester Jacobsky, and Arthur Belliveau, Bernard Fitzpatrick and Patrick Scully were the flower bearers.
 Father Lyddy read tho committal services at St. Mary's cemetery, where burial took place.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
SEES PUBLIC HALL
 IN NEAR FUTURE
Retiring C, Of C, President YiSualiZeS Future New Britain

A Chamber of Commerce building with a public auditorium large enough 10 accommodate adequately, all the demands of a city such as the New Britain of the future is eX- pected to see. Is predicted in the re- port made today 10 the directors of the Chamber of Commerce. by Jos eph R. Andrews, whose term as president has expired, According to the bylaws q president cannot serve more than two terms in succession. Mir. Andrews has just completed two terms, during which he went through the most trying periods of the or ganization's history. As his report states, he was president at the time of the illness and death of Miss Mary E. Curtin and of the re-organiza- ton the Chamber has undergone since.
 Judge William c. Hungerford, for mer e-president, was elected pres ident of the organization. George H. Dyson, by virtue of his reelection as chairman of the mercantile bu- Teau remains as first Nice-prcsldent. Judge B. r. Gaffney was elected chairman of the civic bureau and by virtue of this election becomes sec ond vice. president of the Chamber of Commerce.
 Ralph L. Gould was reelected sec retary. Stanley II. Holmes, superin- tendent of schools, and Rev. William H. Alderson, pastor of the Methodist church. were welcomed as new nen- bers of the board.
 It was voted 10 send two or three delegates to the conference called by the New England governors at Worcester, November 19 and 8. The delegates have not vet been named, but one of them probably will bc the secretary.
 The directors ratified the action of the mercantile bureau in voting to close the stores Armistice Day. We'd nesday, Nov. il. at o'clock, in or der 10 permit employees 10 rartici- pate in the American Legion parade at 4:S0 p. m.
 Secretary Gould's report Of tho budget was adopted and the cham Der will operate on a budget hcnce- forth
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
N. B. H. 5. Preparing for
 Victory Bonfire Nov. Ii

Permission has been granted the New Britain High school Athletic association by the fire department to have bon fire at the intersection ef Rockwell avenue near the school on the evening Of November Ii, If the New Britain High school foot ball team should succeed in defoat- ing it's old rival, Hartford in the annual game in the afternoon of that day,
 This is to be part of the celebra- ton which Is planned in case of a win for the Hardware City team. "A Victory Dance is also being planned at the school as are several -:nthers in the city. as well as parties : in almost every section of the city.
 The practice of having q bon fire has been in vogue since New Britain first started to win from Hartford hack in the old days. Several thou sands arc at the scene of the fire on the evening of the annual game and gayety is the outstanding figure.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
City Items

Al l.ansdon. Fred Wakefield and Cooley have returned from a sue cessful hunting trip to New Hamp- shire.
 X son was born 10 Mir. and Mrs. Herman Wunsch at the New Britain General hospital Saturday afternoon,
 A son was born at the New Brit ain General hospital yesterday to Mir. and Mrs. Arthur II, Harris of 1886 Stanley street, Thirty-hve guests attended first birthday party In honor of Dorothy N. Leist at the home of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. Frank E, Lstst of 1 Highland street Nesteruay afternoon. The guests included relatives from Hartford and stony Creek. For Christmas get him a Nash suit or oy"rcoat, S2$.50. T. r. McCabe, 19 Walnut street, Tel. 454--Adyt.
 The Camp Real Estate Co, with Louis Iskra sold today two-family house on Fauningtom avenue 10 Jo- 2ef and Malgor2ata Gr2yhoWslN,
 Pyralin Ivory for Xmas now on display at AXclrod's. Park s. Sec us before you buy and have no re- grcts -Advt.
 Stella Rehekah Sewing Circle will meet with Mrs. J. k. Hess. 53 Madi- son street, Thursday afternoon.
 Tho ukulele class of st. Mary's sodality will meet tomorrow night at the school hail. A sewing class was organized last Monday night.
 Miss Dotty Lestnff and Miss lrixic Rothman have returned to New York city after spending the week. end with Mir. and Ms, M Fielman of Church street. $, Gerard Casalc will spend the next 10 days on a business trip to Miami Atlanta anH Greensboro. N, 1 C.
 Miss Margaret Toomis has been engaged to teach the foreign born women in their afternoon classes. i Her engagement is made subject 10 th" approval of the school board. John . Hanlon is at the New Brit ain General hospital following an ac- cident at the Meadow street gas plant, when his toes were crushed by a heavy piece of metal,
 A concert under the auspices of the Wcnnerberg Chorus will be given Wednesday. December 9. The com mittce In charge announced that it has procured the services of guest soioist.
 Hundred Mems Society Syea will hold meeting this evening at Vega hail.
 James kcavncy of Connecticut avenue will be in Worcester today and tomorrow in the interests of the stanley Works.
 stanley Woman's Relief corps will hold its regular meeting in Odd l'oI- lows hall, Arch street, Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Laurel Court Sewing society will meet at the home Of Mrs. George Meisner, Warrington Ridge, Berlin, next Tuesday from to . o'clock, Supper will be served at G:3o o'clock and q card party will be held in the evening.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
Having Good Wallop Is
 Family Characteristic

New York, Nov. tFH -- The Tunney walIop runs in the family.
 Thomas funney. motorcycle of- lieer and brother Of Gene, leading aspirant for Jack Dempseys hearyweight boxing title. furnish- ed proof Of this today after taking four men into custody .hund- cd Three of the four tried to pre- vent TunneY from arresting the driver of the automobile which collided with taAicah but tho po- liceman took them all into custody. Three paid fines Of s9 in Tombs court today.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
Mrs. John \. Johnson

The funeral of Mrs, Caroline Johnson, wife of John x. Johnson of 4l7 Stanley street was hold from the late home at 1;30 o'clock and from the Swedish Bethany church at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
 The pail bearers were August oSt- land, Bernard Ernest Fred Andcr- son, c, Emil Carlson. Aron r. John son and Frank Mclander, Tho floral bearers were George Johnson, Rob crt ]. Sandal. Friuolph Johnson and Waltred Larson.
 Rev. Gustav Pihl officiatod. Burial was in FairNieW cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
Grange Elects Officers,
 Leo Hennessy Master

Leo Hennessy succeeded Deputy L. $. Marshal A. F. Marsh as mas ter of Burritt Grange at the an- nual election by that organization Saturday evening. Mir. Marsh has been master for a number of terms Officers elected are as follows
 Master, Leo 1Iennessy; ovorseer, Lester Vibberts; lecturer, Florence Bramhall: stwart, Rodman Rich; Bramhall: steward. Rodman Rich; assistant steward, Howard Beach; treasurer Luther Mckay; secretary, Mrs. Mabel Avery: gate-kceper, Eugene Thompson: Ceres. Dorothy Ives; Pomona, Alice Stoddard: Flora, Dorothy Thompson; lady assistant steward. Irene McNulty.
 The committee of the lodge ar ranging for the relief of q sick member will meet at Mr. Marsh's office tomorrow evening at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
COTTON BREAK IS
 FELT IN MARKET
Sharp Fluctuations in Issues
 Today

New York, Nov, 2 tP,-Wilcsrrcad Fluctuations in stock prices char actoriaed the opening Of the New York in the stock market.
 Prices broke sharply soon after Tho opening as q result of energetic bear selling, inspired by the dpnctt shown in ust Saturdays clearing house statement and the belief tn1r , M i'rhUiCu position of the market had been weakened by the rapidliy ol the recent advance.
 A sharp break Of s5 a Me in cot ton futures also was responsible for tho llp@sdation of stocks. Early loses, wmCh ran from to II points In a number of the popular is,u s, were largely made up by mid-aftcr- noon when the market rallied under the leadership of Baldwin, which was lifted nearly points to l3l7. on q revival of rumors that tho company had sold its valuable PhllA- doIphia real estate holdings.
 Mercantile issues also were in strong demand, May Department Stores, Schulte Stores and McCrory Stores B rising IA to 1.4 points above Saturdays closing quotations. Ihe recovery took place in the face of a stffening of call money rates o per cent.
 Commission houses reported ex- tensire switching of speculative op- erations from the motors and other violate industrials to the oils and rails, Pacific Oil showing outstanding strength. Dupont, which opened II points lower at 25o, rallied to 9Gn before the end of the third hour with total of all stock sales also crossing the 1.loo,o00 share mark within that period
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
Follows Circus From
 Way Down in { CalifOrnia

Stamford. Nov. AP -- William Frazer, 2h. walked into police headquarters today and showed both wrists sashod, and said he had had nothing 10 cat for several days The cuts had been made with glass and while there were several they were not serious. Frazer said he left Ringing Brothers circus as an omploye while it was in North Carolina and ho had spent his money unI dospaired Of reaching the winter headquarters at Bridge port.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
Trees Menace Life So
 .Axmen Cut Them Down

Regarded ns menace 10 life and property. two large trees at the north and west sides of Central park, have been removed under or dcrs of the park department. The trees had been "doctored" on nu- merous occasions, but decay had so weakened them that there was grave danger of falling. Because of the presence of jitney bus stations and other sources of heavy traffic it was felt advisable to order their removal without delay. Park Superintendent R. B. Wainwright explained today
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09

William North Shepard,

The funeral Of William North shepard of Bcloit, Wis, who died nt the home of his son. Morton E. Shepard, of Norwood. O.. while on q trip 10 Florida, was held from his sons home Saturday, Burial was ill the family plot in l'airview ceme- tery in this city today Rev. Thco- dore A. Greene, pastor of the First Congregational church, conducted the Committal services.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
Stolen Auto Found With
 Removable Parts Missing

Charles C. GraboWsti of 264 Clark street, went 10 Waterbury to- day 10 identify Il machine that was found there as one that was stolen from him in that city over d week ago. The Waterbury police found the machine yesterday with all re- movable parts stripped from it, and the registration plates gone. Search ing the car, they found card bear ing Grabowslifs name and notified the local police. The man reported the theft of the machine to the po- lice here.
 An automobile that was stolen iL Hartford yesterday and recovered a short time later by Detective Ser geant George C. Ellinger on Farm- ington avenue, was returned 10 its owner today by the police.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
Mrs. Pheonelus Bl<tik

Mrs. Antonette Bastik, 80, wife Of Pheonelus Bastik. died suddenly al her home at IS Orange street last night Besides her husband she is survived by two children Funeral services will be held from the late home at 7:15 and from the Sacred Heart church at 7:@0 o'colck to- morrow morning. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
Men at Stanley Works
 Form New Organization

A dtunor party will ho given at the Burutt hotel Wednesday, No- >csmhcr IS. by the Checkers, a new ly formed organization of young men employed at the tSanlcy Works.
 This is the first Of a series of scials planned hy the club which was formed for that purpose. In inc near future the club plans 10 GlNr q dance.
 The officers are as follows. proNi- dout William ]. lIuuusun. sccrc-
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
Howard Nf. I}ur,liCk .

Howard Nj. BurdIck. aged A, Of $ Highland street, died this morning at his home after q prolonged ill., ness, He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Miss Alice NJ, Burdick, who is employed at the Stanley Rule X Level Co. office.
 Mir. Burdick was formerly employ ol by Landers, Frary X Clark before he was taken Ill.
 Burial will be in his former home i'll North Woodbury.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
tary, Thomas l.. kleaveny: treasurer Oscar nos Marais.
George Berson Elected
 President of Synagogue

George BerSon was elected presi- lent of the Congregation Brethren
 sons of Israel, at its annual meeting sunday afternoon, Other officers follow; Vice presidents. II. Kennedy and A. Goldberg: secretary, David l.. Nair; financial secretary. l. II. Gold man; treasurer. Henry Shupack: trustees, George Levitt, Frank Nair, Louis Croll. N. Birnbaum. Fred
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
Cot NCIJ MEETS TnNIGur

X special meeting of the common council 10 be held at S o'clock to- night will receive recommcndetions for appropriations 10 make possible park Improvements and 10 complete the purchase of the old state normal school. now a city school building The park department proposed 10 spend SS2.eRo and the school board asks bond issues of s15o.a0
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
NI.EnS INTRN CLERk

Tho preparation of numerous re- ports for state departments will re- Quire inc hiring of one additional clerk at the office of Town Clerk X. l.. Thompson, that official today a1- viscd Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa. Tn" mayor appro' cd the expenditure r"- quircd for the salary,
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued to- day at the office of he town clerk as follows; George F. Mccarthy of 2n Brldon street and Miss Ruth V. Austin ot Berlin; r.. Clifton Hill of 7oS Arch street and Miss Ester O'Rillry of 1l4 Winter street.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
Charles DrOl,ror

Funeral services for Charles DrO- hegg were held from the late home al 2S Maple Hill avenue, Maple Hill, at o'clock this afternoon. Rev. M. w. GaudIan of St. Johns Lutheran church otiiciated. lnterment was in lfairyicW cemetery.