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New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
Jacksonville, Illinois,
 Flooded by Heavy Rain

Jacksonville. H., Sept. g P)- Hundreds of persons were homeless here last night, scores of automobiles were stalled in flooded streets, and men in boats were busy rescuing marooned residents, the result of an S-inch rainfall.
 Two persons were reported to have drowned.
 A small stream in the southern part of town overfowed it's banks and covered the section with more than four feet of water. The plant Of the Illinois Power and Light company which supplies the city with light and power, was flooded and the city was in darkness. The city was also without gas.
 Numerous calls for help were re- ceived at the local telephone eX- change from flooded homes.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
STUDY EQUAL SUFFRAGE

Tokyo. Sept. (A9 - Although "Votcs For Women" does not ap- pear 10 threaten the Japanese poli- tical parties at present, the govern ment does not intend to he caught mapping and, for the purpose of in- vestigating the effect female suf- frage has had on various countries, Chiaki Saka. secretary of the local bureau of the Ministry of Homo Ar fairs, will visit Europe and America soon.
 Saka sad that he first would at tend the International Conference O.. Highways, Ports and Harbors ir Rome, as Japans representative and then would investigate the suf- frage situation In those CoHntrie, that have given the vote to women
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
JOHNS0NS FITTED
 0N ANNIVERSARY
150 Guests Present at Reception
 at Norden Bungalow

About 150 guests, including Mayor Emil J. Danberg and Sealer of Weights and Measures Carl A. Carl son, were present at a reception held last night at the Norden Bungalow in honor of MT. and Mrs. Severin Johnson of 215 Rentschler street, who observed the 25th anniversary of their wedding Yesterday.
 The party proved to be a highly successful affair. Attractive decora- tions enhanced the basement floor, where a buffet lunch was served, the decorations being carried out in fall colors, with brown predominating
 Mayor Weld delivered a short ad-
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
ASSEMBLY ADVISED
 OF |. 5. SYMPATHY
Many Americans Approve .. League, Foster Declares

, Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 3 Pl- Millions of citizens of the United States have Sympathetic hearts and minds which approve of the great work the League of Nations Is carrying on," Sir George Foster of Canada declared in an address be- fore the league assembly today.
 Sir George said the leagues first great disappointment had been de- privation of the active cooperation Of the United States. Many skeptics had thought the absence of the United States spelled the end of the league, that without the United States, 1t would be impossible for the league to do effective and con- tinuous work"
 Despite that" he remarked, i've have continued, and have made our way forward, step by step. We have done that without opposition from tho United States"
 Insisting that, taking the popula- ton as whole and as individuals, millions parallel us In appreciation of the leagues work" he added that despite the fact that the Unit ed States does not officially belong 10 the league. i've. are not without help and comfort from that quar- ter"
 He declared amid applause that seven years had proved that the league had entered the present era in world history as a great. bene- flcient, enduring organization.
 Viscount Cecil of Great Britain, who also spoke, emphasized that the leagues activities must be of an in ternational character and never in- fringe upon national sovereignty.
 There Is no incongruity between belonging to the League of Nations and patriotism of most burning quality" Lord Cecil said. He pre- scented resolution embodying the tenor of his speech.
 The assembly adjourned to meet tomorrow morning when Germany. as a newly-elected member, will be officially received.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
Young Couple Charged
 With Murder of Baby

Willimantic, Conn, Sept. OP>- True bills on charges of murder in the first degree were true today by grand jury against Raymond Weth- erbee of Grosvernordale and Agnes Pytko. 19 of Wilsonville, in connec- ton with the death of a baby born to the girl on June 30 last which was strangled and thrown into the Quinnebaug river three days later. They will go on trial in the superior court in Putnam next Wednesday.
 Both were bound over for the su perior court when arraigncd in the Thompson town court some time ago.
 The grand jury was In session for nearly four hours.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
VERSATILE ACTRESS

London, Sept. tRl-Miss Madge Aubrey has won the sobriquet of Universal Understudy" in London thcaters this season. She played the role taken by Peggy O'Ncill, the American actress when that young woman was unable to appear in the star role of "Mercenary Mary"
 Then she dashed from musical comedy to replace Miss Olga Lindo in the leading role, that Of the American chorus girl, in "The Best People, which is a straight com edy. Binnie Hale had 10 leave NO, No Nanette" temporarily and Miss Aubrey sang her part
 Miss Aubrey is q member of well-known Liverpool theatrical family and has been on the stage since childhood.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

dress in which he congratulated the couple and the. were later presented with a chest of silverware by Carl A. Carlson, acting in behalf of the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. John- son. At the close of the reception was enjoyed, music being furnished by accordions.
 MT. and Mrs. Johnson are among the best known of New Britain's Swedish residents. For several years Mir. Johnson was president of the Stanley Svea Grain and Coal Com pany, but he retired from business a short time before leaving on a trip to Sweden, from which he and his wife recently returned.
 The couple have four children, Mir Johnson was a member of the board of compensation and assessment un- der Mayors Quigley and Curtis.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
GERMAN WOMAN AGREES

Karlsruhe, German, Sept. g P,- Frau Klara Philipp, who succeeded the late Konstantin Fehreubach, Centrist party leader and fourth chancellor of the republic, as the 33rd woman member of the Reich- stag. has come to the defense Of the much-abused modern girl in Ger many. though she has no children Of her own.
 Jazz, sports. bobhed hair and 'stream-line' body styles are not making men out Of womcn," said Frau Philipp, who is 4a. Modern girls are more like boys So are modern men. The spirit of youth rules and runs everything. Women no more than men want to be wall flowers.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
Mass. State Police Are
 Hunting Escaped Convict

Rutland, Mass, Sept. LR-State police, state prison officials and po- lice of towns and cities in this vicin- ity today began a systematic search for Edward Mulcahy. 30, or San Francisco and James T. Callahan. 29, of Worcester, who escaped yes torday from the prison camp here while being led from the camp hos pital tot he living quarters The men were handcuffed to each other but they suddenly turned on the guard. Walter Burke, put up a stiff fight with a penknife as a weapon and made away. Callahan was serving a five to nine year sentence in con- nection with the holding up of the box office of the Plaza theater in 1917. Mulcahy, who once before es- Caepd from the camp was serving a two year sentence for breaking. en- tering and larceny in Springfield.
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New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
MANUSH-F0THERGILL
 WAGING CLOSE FIGHT
Each Stands Good Chance of Lead Ing American League Bats
 men This Year

Detroit, Sept. R>-Henry A. Manush of the Tuscumbia Ala, Manushes, and Robert Fothergill, a citizen of Massillon, Ohio, play ball side by side in the Detroit out field, eat at the same table. harmo- nize on the same barbershop chords and otherwise have much in com mon bu today they are engaged in mon but today they are engaged in sight before September 26.
 These two tigers are fighting for the batting championship of the American league. For more than a month Fothergill has held the ad- vantage, clouting at times better than 400. Manush's challenge has come with rush that has carried him from the massed field to the place of a runnerup.
 Standing approximately five deci- nal points back is the portly and dangerous George Herman Ruth, ready, willing and eager 10 make 1t a three-way encounter. The sligh- test faltering by either tiger and Babe Is near enough to slam his way to the front.
 The Manush-F -Fothergill duel at bat Is si close that one safe hit might switch the position of the two. In yesterdays each improved his average slightly by making two hits each in five times at bat. To- day less than one half point sepa- rates them, their seasons averages based on unofficial figures carried to five decimal points being:
 Fothergill .3So06
 Manush .37962.
 Manush has taken part In 26 more games than his team mate, has been at bat III more times and has made A more hits. He has made the same number of hits as Ruth, although appearing in IT less games.