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New Britain herald., 1926-04-08
MAN DIES, AGE If
Widow. 10g, Walks UnaSsistcd From Funeral To Her Room In Hebrew Home At Baltimore.

Baltimore, April s LP> -- Passach Yescrvsky, III years old. was bur jed yesterday, and his widow, log, walked from the funeral to her room, al the Hebrew home, declin- ing all offers of lifts" from her friends who own automobiles.
 Passach was believed the oldest member of his race in Baltimore. He died yesterday after a weeks ill., ness.
 The "servskys came 10 Baltimore from the little town of Suvalk, Poland, four years ago, braving the rigors of steerage passage across the Atlantic when Passach was 1U7 and his mate 105.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-08
Arrested Trying to Pawn
 Watch Stolen From Rabbi

New York, April $ Rl-A-restcd when he attempted 10 pawn e watch stolen from Rabbi Jacob Myerowitz. Of Bridgeport, Conn, Nenner Ohio min, 24 years old. was held in S5.000 uail today for hearing April 12 Rabbi Meycrowitz was robbed Rn6 assaulted in a room to which he had been invited yesterday. He was taken 10 Roosevelt hospital suffer- ing from decorations ot the head and later went homo.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-08

board Of compensation and assess ment had fixed benefits and dam ages the line must stand al 15 feet.
 "He came back in a few days with plan that would conform to q 10 foot line. then issued a permit showing a five foot side yard line on both sides Of the house. Mir. Sldot- u came back in R few days and said he could not build the house under those conditions. so l allowed him to come In on the north line with the understanding that the old building was 10 be torn down and l changed his permit to read that way and so marked his plan. I told him he did not need recess in his south wall, Under these conditions Mir. Sidotti proceeded with his building.
 Some time aftorward Deputy In
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New Britain herald., 1926-04-08
Mencken's Magazine Is
 Suppressed in Lansing

Lansing, Mich, April s CPl-Thc American Mercury. the monthly magazine edited by H. L. Mnnckcn. was ordered suppressed in InEham county today by Harry r. little. prosecuting attorney. The prosccu- tor referred to a story in the April issue dealing with small town morals, which he said did not con- tain "a decent sentence"
 Action was taken under a state law providing penalties of a years imprisonment, a fine Of $1.Oan. or both. for distribution of publications containing obscene language mani festly tending to corrupt the morals Of youth"
New Britain herald., 1926-04-08
SUES FOR DIVORCE
Mrs. Ruth nurkin Brings Action Against Her Husband. Held as Chicago ShCik Slayer.

Chicago. April S (P, - Mrs. Ruth Fioback Durkin. first wife Of Mar tin Durkin. awaiting trial on two charges of murder, today filed suit for divorce. She alleged they were married January 25. 1922. and that Durkin deserted her nine months later.
 A successful suit would aid the state in it's prosecution, as it would establish the status or Irma Sulli- van Durkin, the girl ho married last autumn while he was the cen- ter Of nationwide hunt, Should Ruth Fieback Durkin obtain a de- cree, Irma Sullivan Durkin would be available as a witness for the prosecution. as would Ruth Fie- back Dmkin.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-08
sScituate's Oldest Man
 Dying at Age of 103 Yrs.

Sciiuate, Mass, April s R- Scituate's oldest resident. Simon Jcl- lows, 1O3 years old. is dead. Only n few years ago he retired from his acrust omed trips along inc shore in his dory to rake moss from the rocks He gathered and hlcachcd the moss for the markets. Mr. Jol- lows wife and one of his sons died many years ago. The other son loft town when young and has not been heard from since. Mir. fellows was native Of Ireland,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-08
CLERGYMAN IS FACING
 SERIOUS ACCUSATIONS
Rev. C. W. Holmes to Be Tried at Manchester
 Church Conference

South Manchester, Conn, April 8 1 CP-Charges made against the Rev. Guy Willis Holmes of New Bedford, clerical member, and which are 10 be considered by a committee of fifteen on Friday, were alluded to by Bishop Ernest G. Richardson of Atlanta, Ga, in opening today's session of the GSth New England Southern Methodist Episcopal con- ference.
 Said the bishop. in his sermon: "Offenses may come but woe unto him to whom they come. There are followers of Christ who live lives , that tear down and do harm, but it , is unspeakable when this tragedy happens in the Christian ninisty. ," The knowledge that a committee had been named to consider whether
 NIT, Holmes shall be placed upon trial by the conference led to many group discussions of the matter. Mr. Holmes was not at the session. On the committee to hear his case are George Scrihner of Newport, E. l., J. Bartholomew of PaWtuCkot, F, l.. and F. w. Coleman, the last named to be counsel for Holmes and Mr. Bartholomew 10 serve in like capa- city for the church.
 At the conference hour following the sermon 9 motion was presented that the stand Of the conference on the prohibition question be sent to the senate Investigating committee NOW in session at Washington. The motion was passed authorized that telegram be forwarded to the chair man of the committee putting the conference on record as vigorously opposed to any modification of the prohibition laws.
 pr, L. c, Hartman editor Of Science Herald, made an attack up- on the newspapers of today for their attitude on prohibition. He charged the newspapers with considering on- ly financial gain and declared that the ministers were not fanatics on prohibition but that their opinions were based upon looking the Ques- tion squarely in the face. He stressed the need for more religious papers 10 counteract the influence of the newspapers and the "flthy lit- crature" now on sale at the news stands,
 A report of Rev. Ira W. Lebaron, superintendent of the Providence district, who has completed six years of service and Is automatically re- linved of his charge, was accepted and he was presented with check in recognition of his services. Rev. F. fIinchchffe of Boston. made an address on the work of the hospitals kept by the church in New England and urged the conference to sup port this work. The remainder of the session was given over to five minute talks by the delegates.
 The principal address Of the evening session will be given by pr. Clarence True Wilson of Washing ton, D, C.. leader of prohibition forces
 Boston, April IP) - Rev. Dr. Robert L. Roberts oF Fairhaven, superintendent of the New Bedford
New Britain herald., 1926-04-08
STRIkE CALLED OFF

Boston, April Op, - General officers Of the Boot and Shoe Workers union announced today that a strike in the Holbrook plant of the Brockton Shoe Manufactur- ing company had been called on.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-08
Italian Premier Who Escaped Assassination Wednesday Rallying His Forces For "Grav- CT Battles With For eign Countries"

Predicts Attempt to Eco- nomically Isolate Italy But Is Certain of Vic tory Because We Have Three Million Youths Ready"
New Britain herald., 1926-04-08
Two 7N,0OO Barrel Reservoirs Set Afre Today by Bolt
 From the Sky
OTHER BLAZE DESTROYS
 SIX MILLION BARRELS
Flames Leaping Thousand Feet Into Air and Are visible Fifty Miles Away -- When Tanks Boil Over Flaming on Spreads Over Nearby Country, Carrying Every thing Before It.

Anaheim, Calf, April : ta9 --- Two 75O,OOO barrel capacity oil tanks of the Union oil company at Brea, s tank field six miles north or here, were struck by lightning and set fire today.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-08

Boston, April s OP) - Rev. Dr. Robert L. Roberts of Fairhaven, superintendent of the New Bedford
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Great Tanks Boil Over

Four huge underground reservoirs to which the blaze had been confu- ed all day yesterday and last night. boiled over shortly before | o'clock this morning and flaming oil, sweep ing over q dyke that had been thrown m, carried inc fire 10 two other reservoirs and 10 surface tanks. Other surface tanks were quickly ignitad.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-08

San Luis 0hisop, Cal. April 8 (p The &oo acre tank farm of the Inion Oil company, a mile and q naIt south of here. at which was stored some G,ooo,oo0 barrels of oil. was abandoned early today 10 inc ire which had threatened its de- S'rurtion sine" yesterday morning when two WdorEround tanks were struck hv lightning. The loss will be millions, the exact estimate not
New Britain herald., 1926-04-08

During the night farmers and ranchers drove several hundred head of cattle 10 the highlands to escape burning oil streams. Other iarIls near the scene Of the fire were being deserted today.
 Company officials refused t0 os- innate the damage already done, OnofhriaI estimates placed the loss at over $lO,000. 900.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-08

Average Daily Circulation Fol MSSf HpSii af% s%'''s 13,279
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Bordcr Fighting Reported

Adviccs received in London from tine ItaIo-Swiss frontier are to the effect that gr,rlla, warf"r" Is going on bc;wrou the Fascist and anti Fascist in the province Of Palermo, Sicily. The Fascists after pitched battle captured the village of Capaci,
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Discuss Hardwood
Development at
State House Meeting

A meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Maine Hardwood's AS
ISOLATION, was held Friday at the Of
flee of Forest Commissioner Neil l..
Violette at the State House. Various
means of developing the hardwoods
of the State were discussed by the
committee.
1t was stated that the association
Is helping to advance the preparation
Of the type map which is now being
arranged by DR.. II. B. Pierson. the
State forest entomologist. This map
will show the species Of timber
standing on various townships.
The members of the committee
present were Haven Sawyer and C.
c. Stetson of Bangor. Alfred K.
Ames of Machias, Vico c. Isola. rep
resenting Blaine s. Viles of Augusta
and Belmont Emerson of Island
Falls. w. Hunton of Portland, in
dustrial agent for the Maine Central
Railroad Company and Forest Com
missioner Neil L. Violette were also
in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Lieb Ritterman, international
Operator Held in $4,000
Bail After St. Adams Hear
ing-Sought to Evade Duty
by Crossing Canadian Line
Gems Found in Various Parts
of Belongings

st. Adams, VT, Jan. "a - (AP) -
Lieb Ritterman of Antwerp, Bel
GUM, International diamond SNUG
gler, was held in $4,000 bail for the
federal grand jury which meets Feb
ruary % at Burlington, following his
arraignment late today before U. S.
Commissioner Charles D. Watson.
Ritterman, a native of Poland, &c
years Of age, was captured late last
night while attempting to bring
$250,000 worth Of diamonds into the
United States from Canada, evadins
a customs duty that would have
amounted to more than $4,000. In
default Of bail he was committed to
Franklin county Jail.
Il suppose somebody will be happy
over my troubles" he remarked to
Collector Harry Whitehill, the Gus
toms Official who was instrumental
in trailing the youthful smuggler and
in catching him.
1.-THE concern / represent will be
bankrupt by this case" he continued
"And what Is going to happen to
me?"
He was Informed that he was La
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Body of Cardinal
MERCER Laid at Rest
In Cathedral Crypt

Malines, Belgium. Jan. 29.-(AP)-
AS the famous Malines carlton peal
ed forth funeral music, the body OF
Belgium's great war prelate, Cardinal
Mercier. was lowered into its final
resting place, crypt in the cathedral
of st. Rombaut. today. Thus, in the
presence of ecclesiastical authorities
of the diocese, the members of his
family and his two faithful servants,
Franz and Virginie, the beloved
cardinal was entombed in accordance
with a tradition dating back to 1883.
Cardinal MERCER now reposes be-
side the mortal remains OF his Twelve
predecessors in the Malines arch
bishopric. Fourteen cardinals nave
been enshrined in the cathedral. Bur
ials in the crypt were forbldqen II,
1888. but Cardinal MERCER PLEADED
with his government in 1920 that II
permit the burial of his BODY tnere'
1t was a little before 10 CLOCK
this morning when the casket was
borne from the archepiscopal palace
to the Cathedral of ST. Rombaut. Be
hind the casket followed NUMBER OIL
the cardinals relatives, all ranks OF
cIergymen. government members ana
delegations from all sections OF the
country.
Mgr. Legraive, titular vicar OF Ma
lines who was closely associated
with Cardinal MERCER during the
world war. intoned the last prayers.
Because of the cardinals unusual
height. a part OF the corridor leading
to the crypt had to be widened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Finn Makes Denial
Slutsky's Testimony
In Ticket Scandal Case

Portland, Me-, Jan. 29-(AP)-De-
NAL that he ever had instructed Abra-
ham Slutsky to purchase tickets of
Patrick j. Connors in this city or ever
had received tickets from his through
SlutZky, was made by Maurice f.
Finn, Boston employment agency
head, today in superior court, where
he is being tried on a charge of con-
spiracy relative to the Boston and
Maine ticket scandal.
Finn, testified that the only time he
met Connors was in Portland when
Connors called at the local employ
ment agency and inquired for Slutsky.
At that time, when he found out who
he was, he called him back to the Of
flee and asked if he had any cut-rate
tickets to sell. He said Connors re-
piled he had not sold any since he
got out Of the understanding bust
ness"
A gift of 100 shares of stock in the
Boston and Montana Development
Association to William j. Parsons,
ticket seller at North Station, Boston,
was nothing more than a joke. Finn
testified. Parsons, known to him for
many years, Finn stated, was also the
possessor of this stock, of which the
witness said he had 10000 shares,
practically of no value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
LEGION FOREMOST
IN AUGMENTATION
WORK, WORD McQU!GG

Bangor, Me-, Jan. 29-(AP)-Na-
, tional Commander John r. McQuigg
declared the American Legion is one
of the foremost agencies in the
country for building a better Ameri-
ca and making better vitizens, in an
Legion post officers of eastern Maine.
IAN over this country" he said.
there are scores-yes, perhaps hum
dreds-of organizations doing what
they call Americanization work. and
all are dong more or less good. all
contributing something to the general
welfare. But I sometimes think those
who talk a great deal about Ameri-
canism are overlooking one of the
best Americanizing agencies in the
country-and that Is the American
Legion.
1.-THE men who make up the Legion
do not need to be told what loyalty
means. They learned it in school
where it is taught in way that no
human being who went through that
school will ever forget. They learn
ed what obedience to law meant.
where violations were followed by
speedy discipline.
"One of the most important tasks
we have today is the developing into
loyal Amerivan citizens Of those of
foreign birth or extraction who have
come to make this country their per-
manent home. The Americaniza ton
work carried on by the Legion is of
the kind that builds for the future"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
RIVAL GROUPS EACH
Offer PLAN TO END
LONG COAL STRIKE

Philadelphia, Jan. 29.--(AP)-An-
thracite miners and operators at their
joint conference today each presented
a proposal to end the long strike. Dis
cussion Immediately was entered into
on both plans and shortly after r.
NJ. adjournment was taken until tomor-
row afternoon without a vote having
been taken on either proposition.
Analysis of both plans, which were
given out after the conference adj
journed, showed they contained propos-
ais that previously have been voted
down by one side or the other. This
did not give any hope to those well
informed on the situation that either
plan would be accepted as presented.
The operators plan is identical to
that which the mine workers rejected
in the last days of the New York con-
ference except for one ragraph which
read:
mo change in the wage rates paid
shall be made except in case of eco
nomic necessity"
The mine workers proposition con-
tanned features of the plans submitted
by Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania
and Alvan Marllle, chairman Of the
joint conference.
Each proposition provides for a five
years agreement at the old wage rates
In the operators plan these rates
would remain in effect until August 81,
1926; in the miners, until August 81
1928.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Temperature Rising

Boston, Jan. 29-(AP)-A respite
from the wind and bitter cold which
assailed this section yesterday and
today and wrought heavy damage
was in sight tonight. Rising tenn
perature and abating wind showed
that the storm had done its worst.
Ships which had Rugged the harbor
put out to sea.
The cold and drifting snow forced
the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad
to discontinue freight traffic and
drifts 10 feet high were encountered
In many places, 1t was reported from
Maine. Passenger trains on that
railroad and the Maine Central were
badly delayed.
The coastwise steamer Sewalls
Point from Norfolk crept into the
harbor here with her bows heavily
encased in ice, and old-time marin
ers said she was the most spectacu-
lar sight Of the kind they had seen
In many years.
Fires which followed the wake Of
cold wave drove scores of persons
into xero air in many cities in New
England, while reports of inconveni-
ence and hardship due to lack of
proper fuel came from a number Of
centers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Senate Approves
$4,000 for u. S. Part
In Disarmament Meet

Washington, Jan. 20. - (AP) -
Plans for American participation in
the preliminary disarmament discus
sion at Geneva crystalized into a
definite project today when the sem
ate without debate adopted the res
olution providing $4,000 to pay the
expenses Of an American delegation.
The house already had approved 1t,
and the next step will be communi-
cation to the council of the league
of nations of an official acceptance
of the invitation to take part and
announcement by President Coolidge
Of the personnel of the delegation.
Meanwhile, preparation of instruc-
lions for the delegation is well adj
vanced. The American group will be
ready to sail from New York, Feb
-ruary 8.
Minister Hugh Gibson at Berne,
Switzerland, will head the American
delegation and Rear Admiral Hilary
P. Jones and Brigadier General H.
A. Smith. who have been in collabo-
ration with state department officials
In preparations of instructions, now
are slated for appointment as chief
technical advisers.
The instructions Will be gone over
by President Coolidge and Secretary
Kellogg before they are finally ap-
proved. They will stress the desire
of the Washington government to
contribute in every practical way to
the success of the attempt to find a
basis for subsequent conference
where actual international commit
ments for arms reductions could be
worked out. They also are expected
to show, however, that the Wash
ington government does not intend
to embark on any project that lacks
definite promise of practical results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Nearly All Service on
Bangor & ArOostook
Ry. Discontinued
Passenger Trains Way OFF
Schedule at Bangor-High-
tways to City Also Clicked
Other Parts of New England
Suffer From Bitter Cold
Snap-Weather Man Prom
lses Relief Today

Bangor. Me-, Jan. 29.-(AP)-
Cold and drifting. snow forced the
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad to
discontinue the operation of ali
freight trains on it's lines today.
Drifts over 10 feet high were en-
countered in many places and the
snow was piling up fast, driven by
q strong northwest wind.
Practically all passenger trains of
the Bangor and Aroostook and Maine
Central roads were late in arriving
n their destinations.
Efforts to break out the state
highways leading into this city were
meeting with resistance on account
Of the drifting snow. automobile
traffic outside the city was practi-
cally at a standstill. Many automo-
bile parties which planned to come
shere today to the meetings in honor
Of National Commander McQuigg of
the American Legion, found the
drifts had laid down a barrage they
could not penetrate and their trips
had to be abandoned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Small Radio Fans
Disappointed Over
Tests

New York, Jan. ID Al )-Altei
hobnobbing all week with Europ 8
between spells of static and > y :
calls, American radio fans stayed
at home" tonight and listened u
North America broadcasting by
zones. With exception of station
WANG, few American broadcasters
tried to reach overseas.
Promptly at IL O'Clock stations IN
the eastern and Atlantic. time belts
of the United States and CANADA
came on the air, continuing for 10
minutes. When they ceased the Gen.
trail time belt took up the relay to
be relieved a quarter of an hour
later by the Mountain stations, while
the Pacific coast broadcasterS COM
pleted the program.
Exchange of programs with for
eign stations, which ended last night
with a record of p overseas stations
having been heard in the United
States was a success from techni-
cal standpoint, though many small
radio fans were disappointed, the ra-
dio week committee asserted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Hummel Obtains
Services Hinckley
To Establish Identity

South Portland. Me-, Jan. 90
(AP)-Henry D. Hummel. claimant
to the estate of Abraham H. Hum
mel, noted New York attorney. who
died recently in London, announced
today that he had retained State
Senator Frederick w. Hinckley of
this city as his counsel, and that
he will make every effort to estab-
lish his identity as HumIneTs son
and lawful heir. which has been
denied by Hummers nephew in Lon
don.
Senator Hinckley. who is counsel
for Mrs. Harold Shalt In the $780,
600 alienation Of affections case now
on trial in supreme court, against
her mother-in-law. said he had not
had sufficient time to look into the
Hummel case to learn whether adj
ministration will be sought in this
country or in London. but added that
he was prepared to carry the fight
to London If occasion arose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Smuggler with Quarter
Million Worth Diamonds
Nabbed on Vermont Train
maine TO WELCOME
$4,000 OF NATIONAL
GRANGE NOVEMBER 10

State Grange Master John E. Alb
bolt of North Berwick speaking yes
terday to Journal reporter regard
ing the selection of the place for
holding the sessions of the National
Grange in Maine next November,
declared that the choice which will
undoubtedly be either Portland or
Lewiston, will not be made until the
arrival in Maine of Leslie r. Smith
of Boston, chairman Of the executive
committee of the National Grange.
Mr.. Smith is now in a Boston hos
pital, following surgical treatment
for appendicitis.
After visiting Maine. Mr.. Smith
will make his recommendations on
the matter to the two other members
of the executive committee, A. S.
Goss of Washington and E. ]. Eek
hert of Indiana. and the committee
will make it's decision.
The meetings of the National
Grange will be held for ten days
commencing November 10. Work in
the seventh degree (the National de-
gree) will be held Nov. II. II and 13.
and it is expected that 10000 candi-
dates will come to Maine to take that
degree, and in addition there will be
5000 onlookers-a total of $4,000
Grange visitors to be entertained in
Maine on that occasion.