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Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-29
PROBATION. TERM
OF 10 YRS. GIVEN
IN AUTO KILLING
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 29.-After
pleading guilty to charges of man
slaughter in connection with an
automobile accident, Il. C.. Redding,
local business man, was sentenced to
10 years on probation by Superior
Judge Sidney Reeve.
Reddimg was convicted of running
down ana killing Mrs. Joseph Camp
bell.
The probation provides that he
the county of Los Angeles for ten
wears.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-29
WILL OPEN FIRST
UNIT OF LUTHERAN
HOSPITAL 500 N
By United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Jan. %. The
first unit Of the new $l,75O,OO0
California Lutheran hospital will be
formally opened early IN March, il
was announced today.
The building is nine stories in
height, provides accommodations for
20 patients, and has nine operating
rooms.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-29
Nert Bridge Tourney
to Be Held February 9

February 9 has been announced as
the date when the next of the bridge
tournament series will be given by
the bridge committee of the Wo-
man 5 Ten Thousand club, Mrs. r.
B. Whitelaw, chairman. states.
As this is on Tuesday. instead of
Wednesday which is the usual day.
members are asked to make note
Of this change.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-29

see they have warmer quarterss 4'gN
One of the 13, giving his name
as George Tuttle, was inclined to-
be "'hard boiled" and boosted of
having stolen $4,000 diamond ring
at Tijuana. For talking so mach
the court gave him 60 days in the
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-29

hoosegov, ~ The remainder OF the
batcit drew. 35 days EACH and gave
their nanies as Henry Young, George
Grosser, w. lSheider, Ernest hlur-
ply, John Ahep, 'HenrvE Miles Il.
Gonzalts, L. Herrera, Tom Dodero'
r. Case George. Di!fkG and l.. Moore
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
FRENCH DRINK LESS WINE

Frenchmen, believing that Americans see the gayer side Of life in Paris and thereby get the impression that the French as individuals are not suffering from the financial situation, have presented figures showing that consumption of food and wine has greatly decreased compared with former times.
 Only two-thrd as much vine was drunk in Paris during March of this year as during March. 1925, the figures show, Less bread was eaten and more cheese consumed than q year ago. Bread and wine 1t is pointed out, are the chief items in the French peoples diet, and the reduction in their consumption is cited as proof of more frugal living because Of hard money conditions.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
DOINGS IN FOREIGN CAPITALS
French Army Officers Taxi Drivers on the Side - Cocaine Struggled Over Border in Floral Bouquets.

Paris, May 16-Forced by the increasing cost of living to eke out precarious additions 10 their slender pay by odd occupations out Of hours many army officers in the Paris dis trict have taken 10 taXicab driving or have ob- tained positions in stores and offices.
 Many army officers earning in the neigh borhood Of from 1000 10 1,5o0 francs a month (sS4 to $51) have taken lessons in boot making and tailoring so that they can repair their own boots and uniforms
 The Petit Journal found not only army off cers of the rank of captain driving taXicabs and private cars, but also engaged in washing automobiles and carriages, acting as messen- gers and clerking in stores after their regular hours of duty.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
BERLIN
Former Kaiser Thinks Luck Alone Determined His Fate-Transporta- tion Slow in Many Cities.

Berlin, May 15--"Lady Luck" in addition 10 a large army was regarded by the former kaiser as an important factor in the success or failure of his dreams of Germany world empire. judging from good luck" emblems in the former Imperial Palace.
 Above a giIded and intricately carved deer leading from the sumptuously furnished ante room connecting with the former kaiser's study there hangs rusty old horseshoe. It dangles on rusty nall driven into the gNded portal under which the kaiser passed many times day. The horseshoe was picked up by him more than 25 years ago while he was riding horseback in the Tiergarten.
 The superstitious among his former subjects incline to the belief that the kaiser's dreams failed because the horseshoe was hung with he points down, instead of Up.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
NEW FIRE BOARD
 GETS UNDER WAY
Plans for No. ' Station to Be
 Called for Again

The elimination oc politics and r.vorirism in the selection of sub sItute fremen was suggested by Commissioner Timothy Shanahan at a meeting of the fire board last evening. The commissioner suggest cd that applications for member ship on the force he filed in the order Of their receipt men being notified Of their chance, to join when the applications turn up. If men are not inclined to accept po- sitious when they are open, the board can then go on 10 the next name.
 Commissioner John Mika.auskas opposed Commissioner Shanahau's suggestion. saying that capable man might be forced to wait sev- .ral years before being given a chance on the force. Chairman Cornelius Drum stated that he thought the present plan is a good one, although Commissioner shan ahan's suggestion would be taken into careful consideration, Chief William j. Noble was asked for his opinion and he stated that he is anxious to get capable and efficient men.
 Architects who drew plans for inc proposed No. fro house dur ing the administration of the I'2o- ressa board. will be asked to sub init another set 10 the new board, with specified changes, it was de ciGol. In other words, this board twill stau all over again on the building of the lire house. With the rejection Of plans and ap@riica- lions offered by Architrct William IT. Mckay. tho previous board paved tho way for the now board 10 start with a clean slate.
 The bids were in excess of the appropriation last time and the hoard decided upon several changes which will be presented to those architects competing.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15

Alderman William II, Judd Of the third ward in his capacity as presi- dent pro tenn. Of the common coun- cil has been the acting mayor o! the city on numerous occasions. Ab- sence from the city of the mayor places him al the helm Of city gov crnment By reason of the over whclminG republican majority in the common council, he was prcsi- dent pro tenn during the adminstra- tion of A. Nj. Paonessa. democrat and while the administration the oretically was under democratic control during the past four year. there were numerous occasions when it was actually presided over by a republican-Alderman Judd.
 The third ward alderman both by reason of his position as president pro tenn. of the common council and also by his active interest in muni- cipal affairs, is easily the outstand- ing figure in the city's governmental body He is considered the member best versed in parliamentary pro- cedura. There have been few meet ings in the past two years 2t "hlch he has not presided for the greater part of the session. Under his direc- ton the council has become accus- toned to expediting its business short snappy sessions being the rule since he assumed the chairmanship.
 Unlike the other five aldermen, Judd did not begin his common council service as councilman, but vas elected to the higher chair at once. He entered the council in .1G23 and has served as president pro tenn. since 1924.
 Arr. Judd is assistant cashier of the New Britain National bank.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
Here's instant Relief from
 BuniOns and Soft COrns
Actually Reduces the Sweing-Sot Coms Dry Right Up and
 Gan Be Picked of
Fair Drug Dept. Says Emerald Oil Must Give Complete
 Satisfaction or Money CheerfuIy Refunded

Ct 'wo-ounca bottle or Noona's
 Em.raiI 0H cruU strength today.
 Every well stocked drug store has 'tats. with tho distinct understanding that your money will ba rhooruuy rournod if t' does ro' rrduo" the inflammation. sor'u"ss, and pain much quicker than any remedy you ever nSr3.
 Your bunions may ho so swollen and tuGamrd that vou think yon can't ~o anofror strp, Your shoes may feel as tf trey are cutting right into tno ecsh You feel sick all over with 'ha rain ani torture and pray for quick redef What's 70 h@ done? Two or three applications of Moons's Emerald oil and in ffteer
 minutes all tha ro3u and soreness .dIe4rpcare A faw more appica- .tious at regular intervals and the
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
PEDIGREE PEDDLTRS

Bogus 'pedigree peddlers," who prepare Imaginary family histories for Americans seek Ing 10 trace their English ancestrics have been reaping such harvests that the British press has warned visiting Americans of the swim dlers' activities. Podigrees furnished by the fakirs arc sometimes very fattering, but close investigation would prove that they are bogus experts say.
 The swinders look up some ancient family having the same name as the person seeking his own familys pedigree, and pass such family trees' off on the unsuspecting Anleri- can. Persons seeking accurate information are advised 10 apply 10 the College of Heralds in London for the true histories Of their fore bears.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15

Claim Now Made that Stevenson Did Not Invent Locomotive - Prince Has Learned the Charleston.

London. May 15-George Stevenson vas nol he inventor of the locomotive, contends David Brownie. who recently read paper before the Institute of Marine Engineers in which h. credited Richard Trevithick, Cornish engineer with inyenting the mode Of conveyance which .as been ma ior factor in changing the world.
 In f797, Brownie said. TreNthick produced lis epoch making invention of the internally fired cylinderical Cornish" boiler, and made in the same year his first model steam locomo- tive which Is now in the South Kcnsington museum In 1891, TreNthick constructed at Cambourne Cornwall, q large locomotive which ran on the roads and was the first au- rhenticated practical mechanically driven Ye- hicle in the history of the world. Brownie stated He said statements that Stevenson vas the originator of the locomotive "are simply bosh"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
Discipline Committee Discussed

Chief Noble was empowered to handle all cases in which men are in need Of disciplining. With this @ction the board puts out Of exist encs the discipline committee which tunctioned during the regime Of the previous hoard. During the last administration the chairman Of the board and one Of the commissioners constituted Q discipline committee and ali fremen held on charges of misconduct appeared befor" it. After hearing evidence the disci- pino committee reported back to '1e full board and action was taken.
 As a result Of 'he findings Of the xamiaing physician several fire men will he notified that their phys icaI condition is below par. The physrians have examined all sub s.i.uJe Hromrn in the city. in ac- cnrdanco with action taken al 2 meeting of the fire board several
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15

months ago. This examination pur- posed to give the board exact in- formation on the condition of all men on the substitute force.
 The following applications were received for appointments as sub stitute t1remen: Charles J. McGloon, 475 Burritt street; John Waluski. 25f Fairview street; James R. Savio, 96 Winter street; Thomas A. Cross, 4l5 Arch street; James H. Coffey, 356 East Main street; Albert Lind ouist, 283 Elm street; Alexander Buinickias. 436 Chestnut street; William Temple. % Union street, and Herman A. Schlotterbeck, 2of Seymour avenue.
 It was voted that the off platoon will march in the parade on Me morial Day. as is the custom each year. Vacations for firemen will
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
OPPOSE PROHIBITION

Grape growers in the inc producing sec tons of Europe have combined to oppose the adoption of prohibition. The chamber of deputies has just ratified a decree creating an "International Wine Bureau" in Paris in ac- cordance with resolutions adopted at two wine conferences, at which Italy, Greece and France were represented. Since the conferences, Aus tra, Hungary. Luxembourg. Mexico, Chile and Tunis have signifed their wish to join the movement. What many Europeans believe to be a failure of prohibition in the United States is being used by the promoters Of the movement to further their work.
 The purpose of tho bureau Is to give wine the place due 1t "on every table in the world"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15

swelling reduces.
 And as for Soft Corns 6 few ap- rIcations each night at bed time and they just seem to shrivel right up and scale of.
 No matter how discouraged you have been with pads. shields. or other applications, if you have moi tried Emerald oil thon you hay" something to learn. Something that win end your foot troubles forever.
 If's q wonderful formula this combination of essential oils with camphor and other antiseptjcs so mar elous that thousands of bottles are sold annually fir re7ucing vari- cosa Or swollen veins.
 The Fair Drug Dept. and srerN good druggist guarantees Moone's Emerald oil tn end yeur foot troubles or money back
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
TRANSPORTATION

With steady pace, the airplane IS obnterat- ing space and time in travelling from out-of the-way places, The network Of air lines that now cover all northern Europe is to be extended over the country between Westerland- on-Sylt and Wyk- Foehr. cities on two Of the Friesian Islands in the North Sea.
 Though the towns are only l5 miles apart it takes a whole day to travel from one town 10 the other by the present rail and water route. which leads through FlensburG, Den mark. on the mainland, and then back to the Island of FoehR An airplane can make the trip in % minutes.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15

adopted by Mrs. Alice Marie Cramer, she confessed to authorities here last night, who are Investigating the op- eration Of what they term an adoption mill and e "baby farm"
 Mrs. Cramer, arrested at East Peoria. later caused the detention Of Joe Cramer her husband Jack Mey- CTS and Florence Hall. who will be questioned regarding the death Of one infant found in a deserted house.
 The baby farm" authorities claim, supplied childless families with babies on overnight orders. By means Of answering advertisements of persons who sought children for adoption. That the children were born out of wedlock is one phase which authorities are investigating.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
ARTISTS SOCIETY sURPRIsE

The French Artists society. famniarly known as the Old Salon. and regarded as the em- bodiment of all that IS conservative in art, has sprung surprise on both the artistic and the fashionable worlds There is 10 be each Fri day display of the latest gowns with the manniktns parading to the strains of sym phony orchestra. Cookery as a fine art al- ready has been recognized by the salon.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
COCAINE SWITCHING

Flower bouquets being carried into Italy by passengers on trains are being confScated by the Italian customs officers. who have dis covered that cocaine smugglers are using the guleess bouquet as a safe means of introduc- Ing their merchandise Into the country.
 The Italian regulation has caused great dis appointment to many a French woman who has received bouquet from some admrer on her departure from France.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
RE,AL DEMOCRACY

Instead of expensive formal banquets. the Rev. J, IT. Carter new mayor Of Oxford, has decided 10 discuss over glasses Of beer muni- cipal matters presented by committees who call on him. The chief charwoman of the town hall and several office boye, who had grievances to present, have been among the callers under the new regime. The boys were served lemonade.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
\ SUICIDE AT LAST

An unlucky gambler has committed suicide in the Casino at Monte Carlo for the first time in its history. Many other losers have killed themselves outside the building but the last suicide, an Italian, succeeded in slashing his throat in the famous sporting club before guards could interfere.
 The room was cleared for a few minutes and tho blood stains on the floor covered with car pets. Then gambling resumed,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
NEW PLAN FOR CURES

Rebellious iyers, yelowish complexions and other ailments that carry men and women 10 karlsbad, Nauheim. Baden Baden and other watering places. now can he subjected to cures in the heart of the metropolis. An enterpris- ing firm dealing In healing waters has installed fountains in the Tergarten where handsome maidens may be seen dsporting themselves In the waters early In the morning, while band plays, the music being calculated tc make the waters taste less bitter.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
JEWELS FOR SALE

Royal Indian jewels, which one estimate places at a value Of s175,00o,00o. are soon to be offered for sale In London and gem buyers representing dealers in all parts of the world are awaiting the event with great interest.
 The owner of the gema Is the former Iauarajah or Indore. who abdicated rather than submit to an inquiry into his alleged complicity in an attempt 10 abduct Mumtaz Begun. his f9yorte dancing girl. The treas uros, to be sold to the highest bidder, are the accumulation of generations of the former Maharaiah's house.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15

start June 2l and the usual pro- cedure in assigning dates will take place. Chief Noble was empowered to assign dates as he has in the past. The monthly reports Of the chief, the master mechanic and the fire prevention bureau were read and accepted
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
WAR WOUNDS HEALING

What is regarded as further evidence tha, the wounds and annosities of the war are healing is contained in the Franco-German agreement for renewal Of the pre-war inter chance Of scientific and official statistical docu- ments through which one country might profit from the research work Of the other.
 The exchange of information will be effected chiefly through libraries and educational and scientific societies. The publications had been barred by both countries because Of the dan ger of political propaganda.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
AMERICAN ADVERTISING

An American advertising method. in the form Of colored postcards, Is being used to spread the fame of the beautiful Teengrottep (tairy grottocs} near Saalfeld, Thurnga Peo- pie from all parts of the world would have been attracted to the grottoes long ago if they had been in America, and had been advertised in the American manner Prof. Ernest Haeckel. Of Jena, is quoted on the post cards as having said.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
TO CHARLESTON

The Prince of Wales has learned the Charleston, and London society is waiting ex pactantly for his next appearance in an English ballroom to see how he performs the tricky Amcricau dance. Lady Walpole, society leader and herself an enthusiastic dancer con- siders the Charleston vulgar r Is danced chiefly she says by silly girls"
 The prince learned the Charleston while he vas al Biarritz recuperating after an opera ton on his ear, For week he took lessons in the dance, instead of his usual exercises in the gymnasium of the Helianthe Hotel.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
NEW MANSISH MODE

Another "mannish mode" has been adopted by women in Paris The most recent fashion is an-stzed handkerchiefs Whether the larger handkerchiefs owe their popularity 10 spring colds or to the fact that tailored suits have returned as fashionable wear the experts are unable to say.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
DEFENDS OLD HAREMS

The old Turkish harems are defended by Haig Cudonan Armenian composer, as homes of culture instead of debauch. He denounced what he called the 'harem myth"
 Up to the sixteenth year" he said, T was educated in Turkish harem. The women were most cultured. It Is nonsense to regard harems as places of debauch. They were homes Of decency and refinement"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
NOT LIKE SHAW

Unlike Bernard Shaw. who stoadfasly re- fuses 10 permit his dramas 10 be made into movies. Richard Strauss, the celebrated Nionnese composer. conducted the orchestra 8 the first production in London Of the film made from his opera, "ROsencavalier." A hastily gathered orchestra played the score from the opera. under the composers baton, as the reels of the movie flashed on the screen.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
WOMAN BOOKMAKER

4 woman, Mrs. Ella Verney Is one Of the two or three ranking bookmakars of England. and makes an average profit Of approximately S40,000 annually. Quiet and unassuming, she books her bets with lightning calculation. The racotrack, however does no' claim all her at tention, as she is a good dancer, and plays golf and tennis when the racing season is over. She visits Monte Carlo at tho end Of each season.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
OLD BACKSCRATCHERS

Old-fashioned backscratchers in common usage more than 100 years ago. and now ob- iccts of search by collectors are being sold over the counter in 3. drug store in the out-of- way town Of Bad Blankenbure, Thuringia. The seller says the instruments are bought for the purpose they were intended for.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
ON PUBLIC DOLES

Jobless physicians and midwives are now on the lists of those receiving public doles in nu- naorous villages of the Rhneand. A decline in the birthrate is attributed as the cause. In Unterma ssfeid, the towns sole midwife report ed that she had not been able to make liv. ing and registered herself as unemployed.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
BABIES TO ORDER

Illinois Baby Farm" Supplied Chn- dren to ChildleSs Couples, Accord ing to Reports.
 Peoria, III. May l5 Pl-Threo h. fauts met sudden death out of five
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30

Baby Bill wins 500 by virtue Of
the fact that ne i the Washington
baby who most closely resembles
the baby boy who plays the part o.
''Snookums." famous baby Of the
comic strips. In movie now be-
ing filmed. The picture will be
shown when completed. at the Rial
to Theater.
Bill is the son OF Mrs. Robert W.
Marshall He Is the sole heir ana
scion of the Marshall stock. Wiz
liam bears his new found laurels
complacently.
He consented to grant an exclus-
i've interview to a reporter for The
Washington Times. The interview
was conducted with some difficulty.
as the reporter speedily found that
he and William did not speak quite
the same language. With Mrs. Mar.
shall as an interpreter. however.
! some progress was made.
What do you intend to do with
the money!" William was asked.
Ca" he replied.
HE means that he is going to
put it in the bank. to be used for
his future education" interpreted
Mrs. Marshall
Indeed" exclaimed the reporter.
surprised. "If he meant all that ne
Is nearly as economical with his
words as Cal Coolidge. William.
what do you think iof the motion
picture industry. which is awarding
you this prize?"
"Ha-a-agh!" said William. judic-
iously.
"He says that the industry, like
himself. is still in it's infancy but
he Is confident 1t will grow" said
Mrs. Marshall
"And what do you think of pro-
hibition. Mr.. Marshall?"
"Blub blub." replied William,
with what we took to be an ex.
preston of contempt.
He says he has been raised on
the bottle Mrs. Marshall explained.
What do you think OF this
Snookums baby. whom you resemble
so closely?"
William quivered with Indignation
and muttered lux"
He says Snookums is a nitwit
I
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30
BOY FREED IN
GIRL CASE

Royal W. Gill. member of a So
ciaIly prominent Baltimore family,
who was arrested and held in
Baltimore, October Is. following his
discovery the previous day at
Laurel race track with Dorothy
Reamer. sixteen-yearold Washing.
ton school girl. who had been miss
ing from her home, was dismissed
from custody in Baltimore yester-
day.
No charge had been placed
against Gill. but he had been freci
on 80 900 bail on the notation Of
Baltimore city detectives that he
was held for the Department of
Justice" The detective who ar
rested Gin told the police magis'
trate that the Department of JUS
tice had no charge to place.
Dorothy Reamer Is the daughter
Of Mrs. Fred A. Norris, 4S Franklin
st. N. K. She disappeared from
home September /. On October IL.
her stepfather saw her at Laurel
with Gill.