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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-25

as having been burned and blown up
with heavy casualties. one report Civ
ing the aggregate dead az 81 and an
other IS.
Owing to the fact that the disaster
occurred in an almost uninhahitcd
section on the Solimoes river, one of
the upper branches Of the Amazon, in
the vicinity Of Manaos. communica-
tion with the region is difficult. The
latest information is that while the
steamer was nearing Coary, fire
broke out in a mattress in third
class cabin where IA man had been
smoking. An attempt was made to
throw the mattress overheard, but the
flames set fire to cans Of kerosene
and gasoline and spread rapidly to a
quantity of powder which exploded
wrecking the steamer.
This report said the captain. sec
ond officer first engineer. nine mem
berS Of the crew and 2G passengers
were lost. A previous report de-
clarcd that the captain. first and
second engineers and eighty pas
sengcrs persisted. All the advices
received thus far indicate that
some seventy persons. passengers
and members Of the crew were
rescued
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-25
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-25
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been captured BY THIS qauor

then the news Of its goodness has
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-25
Kilkenny, Mimi,
Has q Serious Fire

Kilkenny, M::.:., March 25.--Op)--
FIFE fighters from three communities
subdued blaze which threatened to
destroy this village last night after
consuming the John Murphy and com.
pany general merchandise store. Dam
agc was estimated at $4,000.
Firemen from Kilkenny, Montgom-
cry and Wntcrville aided in combat
ting the blaze. which was believed To
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-25
REP0R rs nF
DISASTER ARE
CONFLICTING
Latest Information Is That
Fire Aboard Steamer
Caused the Trouble

Rio de .Ianciro. March % P) De
tails Of the disaster with which the
small steamer Paes de Carvalho met
last Monday ! 200 miles up the
Amazon river in tropical waters in
tested BY crocodiles arc being anx-
iously awaited here.
The steamer is variously reported
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-25
Clear Lake, Minn.,
Bank Closed Today

st. Paul. MIMI. March 95.-tE-
The First State Bank Of Clear Lake.
(She rburne county,, with deposits ag-
gregating 3l83,OOO was closed today
because Of depleted reserve, A. J.
Vcigcl, commissioner OF banks, an
nOunced. gt
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-25
THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE

store room after the kirrs death.
The officials also identified nots
books and memorandum they said
they found on MattsoA's person and
at his home in Grand Forks.
Miss Berg was to be cross examin.
ed by defense counsel this afternoon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-25

have begun from defective electric
wiring. The flames were discovered
early in the ewing, but not extin-
guished until nearly midnight.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-25

nred feeling. Il Is
IN ss,sss1esy,yk tired.
ness that "hangs
on"-Usuailt due to
ldck otsufh or.
eanic iron III the
blood. For ogsquer.
ing It Nuk4te4 Iron
. unexekllAd. II
New Britain herald., 1926-12-20

hooch." Malionsh insisted. "All right, $1o0 and costs and five days in jail' the judge concluded.
 After court Malionski engaged Judge w. F. Mangan and gave notice of an appeal to superior court.
 Leonardo De Turf, aged 21, of Hartford, pleaded not guilty to the charge of violation of the rules Of the road. His car struck car oc- cupied by Fred George J. T. Baba, Joseph and Anna Paul at Stanley street and Commonwealth avenue about 6:30 last night. Officer w. P. Hayes testified that De Turf was on the wrong side of the road driv- ing towards Hartford and the other car was turning into Commonwealth avenue when the collision occurred.
 De Turf testified that he was about to pass the other car, which was parked. AS he was passing, the other car started to turn into Con- monwealth avenue, De Turf said, and he tried to avoid the collision by applying the brakes. Baba, recalled to the stand by Judge filling, denied that the car he was in had been stopped at all. Judge Alling fined De Turf s5 and costs.
 The case of Chester Chichkowski aged 33. of S27 East street, charged with driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor, was continued until next Monday. He was arrested by Officer William J. Mccarthy. He pleaded not guilty and was represented by Attorney Monroe s. Gordon.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-20
BASE Sl2,0OO SUIT | ON CEILING CRASH
Man and Wife Sue Landlord for
 Alleged Injuries

Action for s12,oOo damages has been instituted by MT. and Mrs. Ignacy Renzoni against Matthew and Rose Bielewa, through Attorney B. J. Monkiewicz, claiming that as a result of faulty construction in a tenement at 16 Mitchell street. a ceiling fell, injuring both plaintiffs. The defendants own the building. Deputy Sheriff Matthew Papciak served the papers and the writ is re- turnable in the superior court the first Tuesday of January.
 Mrs. Renzoni claims that she was severely injured by the falling ceil- ing, alleging that she received bruises about the head and body and that she sustained severe nervous shock which has rendered her so highly hysterical that she has been unable to sleep at night. She asks damages of s10,000, while her husband claims s2,000 damages.
 Action for s2,500 damages has been brought against Walter Popel- lers by Mary Wisk, owner of con- siderable property in the north
New Britain herald., 1926-12-20
RAILROAD RATES MAY BE RAISED
 SOON, SAYS NEW HAVEN R. R. HEAD

enabled by law to assist and cooper ate with the I. c. c. by forming joint traffic rate-making committees rep resenting the majority guidance of the executives of the road involved These committees to be placed in position. and so charged. that they can cooperate with the l. c. c. free from every possible selfish interest.
 Their earlier duty would be to develop, and with the approval of the commission, to establish simpli- fled rate scales on basis of equity to the small shippers as well as the large consistent with the provisions of the transportation act and the necessary maintenance of railroad credit, The I. c. c. might delegate contact representatives with these committees.
 Added Legislation Proposed
 The high and low spots and the tremendously involved tariffs, the V; .ations in which afford opportuni- ty Iol tllc appeals to biiC rOli mission, would be eliminated. A con structively simple situation would be substituted. Legislation would be desirable on these added points:
 ''The annual basis for determining railroad prosperity or poverty should be substituted for averages over sev- eral preceding years; this to include such matters as reserves and recap ture.
 Regulation should provide for the same procedure for readjustment ot q rate downward as upward.
 Competing water routes should be brought under the same regula. ton by the commissions as the rail, ways.
 Under the pro ram proposed suspension of rates and reparatior will not longer be ceded."
New Britain herald., 1926-12-20
TWO WOMEN SHOPLIFTERS
 GIVEN FOUR DAYS IN JAIL
Meriden Visitors Caught Helping Themselves in Stores Admit
 They Were Stealing

Mrs. Elizabeth Furbish. aged 2S, a divorce }, and Mrs. Gertrude Small, age 33, both of 404 Center street, Meriden, pleaded guilty to the theft of small amount of merchandise from the Fair Departmet store and thu W. T. Grant street when ar- raigned before Judge B. W. filling in police court this morning and each was sentenced to four days in jail. They offered no defense, saying they came to New Britain Saturday to at- tend a theater and do some Christ mas shopping, and when they were not waited on promptly in the Grant store they helped themselves to some articles on a counter and left. At the Fair store they did likewise but were detected and Sergeant FL finger was summoned. There being two counts, Judge filling imposed a sentence of two days n jail on each.
 Joseph Zotter. aged Al. of 27 Cliff street, pleaded not guilty to the cha. ges of breach of the peace and assaulting his wife. Officer Thomas J. Feeney made the arrest yesterday afternoon on complaint Mrs. Zot- ter said her husband has been drinking of late and yesterday he struck her. Judge filling continued the case in charge of the probation officer, until January 29.
 The case of Edward Hayes, aged 45, of 76 Fl treet, charged with breach of the peace and assaulting his wife, was nolled recommends
New Britain herald., 1926-12-20
MAYOR HOLDS UP TRAFFIC IGNORING FIRE ALARM
Weld Forces Drivers to Halt, Allow ing Apparatus to Respond
 to Bell

Mayor Weld appeared in the role of traffic policeman Saturday night when automobilists persisted in driv- ing through Main street after a fire alarm had been sounded. The mayor left his machine and went out into the road to halt traffic and allow the safe passage of the heavy fire apparatus as 1t swung out of Elm street and headed through Main street.
 The mayor was severe Tn his criticism of drivers who disregard the law that all traffic must come to standstill when a fire bell rings and he predicted serious con- sequences for those who show dis. regard for the safety of themselves and others.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-20
DRUNKEN DRIVER
 BLAMES ROOT BEER
FINED S100 and Sent to Jail
 for Five Days

Judge filling in police court this morning heard the cases of one in- toxicated driver of an automobile, and one driver who was charged with violation of the rules of the road A second alleged intoxicated driver had his case continued.
 Constant Malionski. aged 39, of Stafford street pleaded not guilty to the charge of operating an automo- bile while under the influence of liquor. Officer W. P. Hayes testi- fled that Malionski drove his car east on Broad street about p. m. yesterday and struck car driven by Hobert H. Corridan of 23S High street. which was going in the op- posite direction. The accident was the fault of Malionski, as his car was on the wrong side of the street. Officer Hayes and Lyon testified that Malionski was intoxicated.
 Lieutenat Bamrorth testified that Malionski was entirely unfit to drive a car. Corridan testified that Ma lionski was unfit to drive, but he blamed Corridan for the collision.
 Malionski testified that he passed truck and Corridan's car struck his. Judge filling interrupted to tell Malionski not to describe the accident but to tell what he had to drink prior to the accident. Root beer" he replied, "One bottle." He insisted he had nothing else to drink. He spent the day at the home of his uncle.
 Judge, filling asked him If he wants to go to jail just before Christmas and Malionski replied negatively. He has twelve children, the oldest being IT years of age. "Why don't you tell the truth about the drink you had yesterday" the judge asked him.
 T do tell the truth. I had nc
New Britain herald., 1926-12-20
TELEGRAM FOR PENN
American Legion Luncheon Club Wants Government to Keep AL lingtown Hospital.

The first meeting of Eddy-Glover Post, American Legion. Luncheon club since Gleason Parker was elect ed president was marked today by a vote to send Congressman E. Hart Fenn of the first Connecticut district a telegram urging him to use his influence to retain the ex-service- mems hospital at Alingtown. Post Commander Harry Ginsburg urged
New Britain herald., 1926-12-20

that all who had tickets tn their possession to report to the Legion home tonight in order that the re- ceipts of the musical comedy given by the Legion might be known. Past Commander Petts reported that he has reservations for @ block of 70 tickets for the Lions frolic. and that he expects that it will be 100 before many days. The Legion is planning to attend in body accord ing to Commander Petts. Treasurer Gus Carlson of the Armistice Day banquet committee reported that the affair was slight financial success even though it was not given for gain.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-20

western part of the city. She claims that considerable damage was done to the premises of store while the defendant was a tenant. He vacated some time ago. The plaintiff Is represented by William M. Green stein. Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz served the papers and the writ is returnable in the superior court the first Tuesday of January.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-20

ce-president. Sebastian Dorio; corr responding secretary, Mariana Fal- letti; financial secretary. PaolG Scalora: treasurer. Filadelfio Coco; rally and publicity committee. Louis Falletti. Nunzio Bordere. Salvatore Butera and Sebastiano Dorio.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-20
Local Boy Finds Money

On Saturday a local lad pick
 ed up a check of large amount
 on one of our streets. He was honest and returned it.
 How would you like to pick
 a check out of your mail every Xmas?
 It would be nice wouldn't 1t to receive $500 every Xmas, espe- cially if you could do it by put ting aside s3.0O weekly and at ago of 50 or 60 you would re- ceive $500 every Xmas the rest of your life and If you should pass out your family would re-
 ceive s7,00O at your death.
 Of course if you were perman-
 ently disabled you stop all pay
 ments and you receive your Xmas gift just the same.
 Make yourself an Xmas gift and give your family an added $7000 protection. ... Just mail the coupon and I will explain 1t. - The Kenneth R. Futile Agency, 259 Main St., New Britain. I want to know more about this permanent $500 Xmas gift. Ndille q. .'.-s .'s.. AQQreSS .-sT"...-..-....-.', Birth, Date
New Britain herald., 1926-12-20
tion of Prosecuting Attorney Woods.
ARCHIAiEDEs CLUBS ELECTS

Salvatore Butera has been elected president of the Archimedes Inde- pendent Political club for 1927, with the following officers assisting him:
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09

most unhroken victories. had charge Of the publicity and under. ground activities In that campaign. "
 MT. Johnson tells how in this con- i ncclion he wrote to newspapers un. der an assumed business letterhuad --- asking for rate for pure news natter and also for editorials. '" thus obtaining evidence that the newspapers were willing 10 publish advertising matter under the guisc Of news, io was sharply denounced for this, he declares, and was uc. cused of forgery"
 But ethics be hanged" he goos on, II more than accomplished what l was driving at, for from that time every wet newspaper article or wet editorial was classified in tho public mind as bought and paid for even though it might have been en- llrely honest in its purpose. So tho dryS carried the state by some A6 oo0 majority. The tide had turned ."
 To aid him on prohibition puN. llcation which he edited. he writes. he employed I man who had served Il prison term for forgery and an. other eSconviCt who had served time Tor burglary. Both helpers had come 10 grief through drink, he writes, and therefore had their hearts in tho work
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
WOMAN SUES FOR SlO,000
Mary stokarSka, Injured in Auto Accident, Files Claim Against Man in Whose Car She Rode.

Suit for $lN.000 damages has bonn brought by Mary Stokarska of lo4 Booth street against Lowis Gitlitz rt al, She alleges that on March 1%. 1925, she was riding in an automo- bile operated by Gitlitz and that at the corner or Silver and Orange streets in Hartford their machine Collided with q truck owned by the Capitol Paper Co. Of that city. She claims that both Gitlitz and tho truck driver wrro operating thcir machines rocklcssIy and that GitIitz did not look in either direction be- fore attempting 10 cross Orange street.
 As a result of the accident the plaintiff claims 10 have been per mantntly disfirurei and 10 have sustained hody, head, and face bruises which will cause her much suffering for years 10 come. She Is unable to sleep and passes restless nights. B. J. Monkiewicz issued the writ.
 Josephine Koesicnska, who was also a passenger In Gttlitz's car. was bruised about the head and hody. She has also brought suit, seeking :l.0oo.
 Koch & Cabelus, acting for John Dorhnck, have instituted suit for I50 damages against John F. Ku- bourne.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
KESSLER ADMITS GUILT
King or The BootlcggcrS, Recent iy Out Or Prison, Pleads Guilty When Arraincd.

New York. April 2 lP-Emanuc} "Mannie' Kossler and Morris Swcctwood, both of whom have scrv- .od terms in Atlanta pcnitcn,iary for violation of tho prohibition law. to- dey pleaded guilty to a charge Of conspiracy to operate q 4.000 gallon a-daH still at SoHth River, x. ].
 Both men, who had been at lhor- ty in $5,oo0 bail each were permit ted to leave the court room. pending trial Of , other men alleged 10 have been engaged with Kesslcr and Swretwood in the operation of the so'callcd "chemicaI company plant" at south River.
 Immediately after the arraign- ment it was announced that Il sealed indictment, filed April 1. last. rclat- cd to kcsSlcr. Sweetwood and ton others, and covered thc ground set forth in the complaints on which 1hc arrests were made on March iS.
 The guilty plea by Kesslcr caused n stir. It was said 10 he the first lime the on"-time king Of boo'lcc- gers hal admitted guilt without trial,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
MINISTER'S TRIAL
 GETS UNDER WAY
Methodist Conference to Con.
 tinue Until Case Is Ended

south Manchester April 9 Up>--- The trial of Rev. Guy Willis Holmes of New Bedford, Mass, before special investigating commi,tec ap- pointed by the New England south "ln conference of the Methodist church, got underway this afternoon. Although secrecy SDill surrounded the accusations against the clergy man, the presiding bishop. Ernest C" Richardson, confirmed the names Of the l5 members of the commit teo some of which had been men tionod unofficially before.
 Rev. C. T.. Spauding Of New London who was mentioned ycster- day as a member ot the committee resigned today 10 become associate counsel for the Rev. Mr. Holmes. The findings against the minister arc expected to be reported Sunday or Monday the last day of the con ference. If no decision has been reached by Monday. the conference must hold over until the matter is disposed, it was said today.
 The committee follows: Revs. John BUckey of Brockton, Mass: John w. Annas of East Weymouth, Mass; Robert 4, Colpitts Of Fall River, Mass; Earl E. Story of Providence; II. H. Crawford. Arnold Mills, x, l.; George W. Manning, Bourne, Mass, W. II. Bath, Eas. Providence; John puXbury, Man chester and Windsoryile, Robert Moore Of Providence: w. E. Plax- ton. Hazardyille; r. C. Baker Gros- Nenorsdale; J. k. Blake, Plymouth, Mass; M, J. Creeger, Taunton, Mass; J. F. Montgomery, Mantle and Lyme, and J. q. Sallis. Mystic.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
Suit Follows Accident

Frank Grabowski Of the town line has been sued by Harry Karp Of Britain as the result Of an automo- bile collision on the Plainyilo. New Britain road, Karp alleges that Grabowski's machine cut in on his and damaged It. The writ was is. sued by Hungerford & Saxo of New Britain,
 Visiting Daughter
 Mrs. Mary McGovern Of Philadei- phia, Pa. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank Scheible ot Trumbull avenue.
 Now room house for rent. All Improvements, at l2i East st, Tel 3o7.-advt.
 Two { room tencmenis, doublo house, near car limo and foundry, House has Just been rebuilt, large garden, reasonable rent, Apply A. M, Raymond, g w. Main st. Open evenings. Phone I.?,-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09

the spring semester Monday, April l2. Several Of inc teachers have been spending the vacation out of town.
 The rain of the past few days has converted the road 10 Berlin into very poor shape and an appeal is 10 be made 10 the selectmcn for such repairs as will make the thorough fare passahlo. The ma joritv of the roads at the present time are in q deplorablc condition due 10 the spring rains and the heavy truck traffic
 W. II. Payne and Roy. A. L. Bur green left today for Brooklyn, x. r., where they will attend the New York East conference.
 There will be q general practice and rehearsal this evening tor those boys who are 10 participate in the gym exhibition next month.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
City Items

Mrs, A. A. AhlquiSt IS paiont in q New York hospital, where she will remain for several weeks rest.
 Sec the Burritt Gift Shop Rcmov- al adv. on Page 2.--aIvt.
 Mir. and Mrs. r. G. platt of Grove Hill, who have hccn on q Mediter- ranonn cruise for the past few months. arc expected home Salur- day.
 Automobile insurance is too late after the collision -- Insure now. Louie g. Jones agency.-adyt.
 Misses Bertha and Cornelia Cham- borlain Of sunny Ledge arc homo after three weeks trip 10 Jamaica
 For quality spring dresses at moderate prices see Mary Elizabeth. S7 West Main street, Professional Bldg. Room l06,-adrt.
 Matters of routine nature will be discussed at a meeting Of the cit hall commission this afternoon.
 Free matinee at K. Of C, Fair Sat. afternoon, c-5 ?. n1.--Advt.
 Au enjoyable banquet under the auspices Of the Toremans Club of ihe Corhn Screw corporation was held at the Burritt hotel last night, An entertainment followed,
 New line of sandwiches, Crowell's. ~--advt.
 Isabel M. Clifton has sold through the Camp Real Estate Co. property at @72 Carlton street, 10 Isabelle A. Linnano.
 Benefit Dance. Con. St. Rocco, Turner Hall, Sat. eve, April 10. Five Serenaders Orch.-1dVt.
 X son was born today at the Hart ford hospital 10 Mir. and Mrs, Will liam A. Ryheck Of Meridcn, formerly of this city.
 Free matinee at K, Of c. Fair, Sat. afternoon, @-5 p. m.-AdN,
 Eugene w. Barnes, son of Deputy Eugene F. Barnes, of inc fro depart ment has returned from Bralon- town. Fla, where he played in an orchestra during tho past winter.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
Army Officer Killed,
 Probably Was Accidental

Omaha, April 9 tPL--Captain Frank C. Foley, regmental supply officer Of inc 1ith infantry at Fort Cook. died today from bullet wound through the back received on the pistol range during target prac- tice Wednesday. His home was in Lr"Ncnworth, Kars., and he was married.
 Forman investigation is to be made by military board Lioutcn- ant Colonel A. w. Foreman. post commander. said that tho person who did the shooting admitted it. hut that preliminary investigation had shown it was accidental.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
Whittem0re's Trial Not
 To Regin Until April 19

BullaT0, \. l- ANrlI 2 Wl-TNo trial Of Richard Rnrsn Whittcmorc, bandit Extraordinary for tho murder of two Bank of Buffalo omploycS in a $93,oOo robbery hero, was put over until April I9 by Justice Noonan to- day. The delay was granted upon the application of w. Bartlett Sum- mer, counsel assigned by tho court 70 defend Whittcmorc