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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
BOY TOURIST, BROKE,
finds Big CITY KIND
Joe Pekoski, 15, Sudden
Guest of S. P. c. c. in
New York

Joe Peskoski, whose real name
by the way, is John Kopliski, is now
safe in his Mountainview home in
Plainville, having arrived there
within an hour of his disappearance
on Monday afternoon at the Berlin
depot. His father, happy and smil-
ing, announced his sons reappear-
ance to the Y. w. C. A. secretary
Yesterday afternoon and added that
John was so glad to get home he
would not be likely to run away
soon again.
John is IS and lives at Mountain
view, Plainville. A week ago he
was invited to take trip to New
York with two older girls, who had
expected the company of third
girl friend, but who at the last
minute were told she had changed
her mind, and 50 they offered to
take Joe along on her ticket. When
their funds gave out, as they did
very soon in the big city, they found
their way to the Travellers Aid at
the Grand Central station. A rep
resentative there got in touch with
| the local Y. w. C. A, which wired
for their return to this city. The
girls got back all right several days
ago, but Joe, being under age, was
' placed in the care Of the S. P. C. C.
in New York. which kept him five
days, until funds could be forward
ed for his return. Apparently when
Joe arrived at the Berlin station
and found himself again in charge
of stranger he decided - light or
for himself and get home without
any more delay. AS was anticipat-
ed, he begged a ride, was immedi-
ately accommodated by some we'll
intentioned driver, and made
straight for his Plainville home.
His father and mother were so glad
to have him back that Ticking
was ont of the question.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
DR.. MAYBERRY DIES
veteran Hartford Physician Sue
cumbs to Injuries Received When
Hit by Trolley Car.

Hartford, Conn. July 81 P)-Dr.
Franklin Holden Mayberry, whose
skull was fractured and leg broken
last Monday when he stepped from
his automobile into the path Of a
trolley car in front of the home of
a patient at South Windsor, died
this morning at the Hartford hos
pital. He was 81 years old and had
been a general practitioner in Hart
ford and vicinity for SO years.
A descendant of old colonial stock,
he was born in Casco, Maine. April
8, 1859. He fitted for college at
Bridgeton academy, Bridgeton, Me-,
and was graduated from the Univer-
sity of Vermont in 1885, after which
he came to Hartford and was assist
ant physician at the Retreat for the
Insane for five years. In 1890 he
moved to Burnside to take up gem
cral practice and about / years la
ter moved to 921 Main Street, East
Hartford, where he had lived since.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
entire EAST SWELTER|NG IN
SUMMERS HOTTEST WEATHER.
BREAK TOMORROW PROMISED
HERRIOT OPPOSED TO
CURRENCY INITIATION
Also Against Foreign
LOans-COmmunists
Promise Support

Paris. July q P-The newly
formed Herriot government, in its
ministerial declaration before the
chamber of deputies, set itself on
record as opposed to imitation of
French currency and in favor Of
payment of all debts.
There will be no foreign loans,
the government asserts; the coun-
try must save itself. Foreign cur
rency held abroad by Frenchmen
must be returned to France, spe-
cial account for that purpose to be
opened by the Bank Of France.
The strictest economy will be en-
forced, beginning with the state
services. No reference is made In
the declaration to a capital levy,
but it mentions "a special tax on as
sets not in the service of the public
credit"
The declaration is short and con-
cludes with a demand for immediate
approval or rejection OF the pro-
gram.
The declaration was received by
the chamber and ominous silence,
broken only by handclapping from a
few scattered socialists.
The government was assured OF
support from an unexpected quarter
when Marcel Cachin, leader of the
communist party promised to vote
for Premier Herriot If the govern
ment closes the stock exchange. The
communists voting strength of rs
may save the government.
NJ. De Monte said that former
Finance Minister Caillaux up to
July IA had hoped for American
credits, but on that date the French
financial attache in Washington had
informed the government there
would be no credits without ratif1-
cation of the Washington debt &C
cord.
NJ. Caillaux had decided he would
admit no connection between ratifi-
cation of the debt accord and the
opening of credits, He, De Monte
thoroughly approved of. Caillaux's
course in this respect.
Finance Minister De Monte, sup
porting the declaration, said the
French treasury on Monday had a
balance of 239,O0O,00o francs with
the Bank of France. This had been
reduced TO 60,OO0OOO today. Meas
ures to get funds must be voted i'm
mediately.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
Worst Forest Fires in Decade
Burn Over Half Million Acres
Army of 10000 Including Soldiers, Foresters and Even
Automobile Tourists Struggling to
Stem Tide of Flames

Missoula, Mont, July Il Pl-A
pail of smoke arising from the en-
bers of forest and brush fires that
have eaten their way across half a
million acres of land, shrouded the
northwestern part of the United
States today while an army of fire
fighters strove desperately to stem
the advance of the most disastrous
CONGREGATIONS that have beset this
section of the country in decade.
The hundreds of widely scattered
blazes fere being stubbornly resisted
by at least 10000 men, comprising
regular forest employees, government
troops and hastily recruited volun-
teers, many of the latter drawn from
the ranks of automobile tourists.
Eight thousand men have been
drawn into battle in California,
where 100000 acres have been
burned over. The devastated acreage
exceeds thus far by 10000 acres the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
CadweH to Fight Fire Board
For Its Selection of Pumper
Third Ward Representa-
tive Will Oppose Recon-
mendatiOn of Maxim at
Meeting of Council.

Il am opposed the recommended
ton of the fire board which provides
for the purchase Of a Maxim $50
gallon combination pumper, and I
am prepared to fight it on the floor
of the common council meeting to-
night" Frank S. Caldwell, council
man from the third ward, told a
Herald reporter this morning.
According to Mr.. Caldwell the fire
board did not look into the matter
rs it should and its choice of the
Maxim pumper over the American
Latrance which came after the four
members of the board had dead
locked was done without enough in
Hestigation on the part of the mem
bert. In the vote Commissioner
John Mikalauskas and Chairman
Corlelius J. Dehm favored the Amer
lean LaFrance and Commissioner
Timothy j. Shanahan and Michael
II. King favored the Maxim. After
the three ballots resulting in a two
to two count, Chairman Dehm broke
the deadlock and voted for the
Maxim truck.
Commissioner Mikalauskas declar-
ed today that he went on record as
opposed to the fire boards choice
and he still retains the attitude
that the pumper that was not chos-
en- was the better of the two.
1t is expected that Councilman
Caldwell will have the backing of
several other members of the coun-
Gil in his arguments. He declared
today that he did not like to criticize
the fire board but asked why it was
that it did not study the matter as
its predecessors had always done.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21

amount destroyed during disastrous
dry season of 1924, official figures
show.
Northern Idaho and western Mon
tana have suffered heavily. Upwards
OF 100000 acres have been glutted in
this region. Splendid stands of Vir-
gin timber have fallen before the
flames in the Kaniksu, Pend Oreille,
Occur DAlene and Blackfeet forests
and still other vast tracts are threat
ened by the spreading blazes.
Prediction of continued hot dry
weather in Washington offered little
hope for surcease from further de-
struction by the many fires that have
dotted the state during the last two
weeks.
There were no furher reports of
human casualties. which have
mounted to ~, nor were there adj
ditional advices telling Of heavy
property damage in towns and
Cities
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
ERIC BAUDE DIES At
ELKS' NATIONAL Home
Member Of New Britain
Lodge Passes Away
at Bedford, Va.

Eric Baude, formerly of this city,
died yesterday at the Elks' national
home at Bedford, Virginia, where he
had been living for about a year.
He was in his COS.
Mr.. Baude was prominent mem
Der of New Britain lodge of Elks
while making his home in this city
over a long period of years. Prior
to being taken ill more than year
ago, he was employed as an account
ant in the office of the state bank
examiner in Hartford. He resided at
"a South Burritt street, this city.
Funeral services will be held at the
Elks' national home and interment
will be in the Elks' cemetery, con-
nected with the institution.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
SENATOR SAVES LIFE
Stanfield Plmges Into Undertow
and Holds Up Drowning Woman
is Minutes Awaiting Rescue.

Washington, July 81 PSSenator
Robert N. Stanfield, Oregon, risked
his life in a successful effort to save
drowning woman in a heavy I'M
dertow yesterday off Ocean City,
Nd.
Hearing Mrs. j. e. Swanson,
wife of Miami, Fla, real estate OPP
orator, cry for help when she felt
the undertow dragging her down,
the senator swan to her and sup
ported her for 1 s minutes, unable to
make progress toward the beach be-
cause of the undertow, and until
life guards arrived She was revived
after she was taken to the beach.
Senator Stanfteld described the ex-
perience as the most narrowing in
his life.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
Will PAY ST DAILY
ON DEBT OF $3.50
TO QUIT JAIL CELL
Unusual Agreement Made by
Poor Debtor to Satisfy
Widow Of Assault Victim
PAYMENTS WILL EXTEND
OYER 10 YEAR PERIOD

Walter Majewsld Agrees To Give
Small Sum Every Day To Mrs.
Helen Laskarzewsld in Exchange
For His Freedom-Woman Got
Judgment Against Him For Caus-
ing Death of Her Husband.
On an agreement whereby Walter
Maiewski binds himself to make
payment of 81 per day until a
Judgment rendered against him and
in favor of Mrs. Helen Laskarzewskt,
Administrative, is satisfied, pay
ments to start when he obtains en-
ployment, he has been released from
Hartford county jail, where he has
been incarcerated for several weeks
pending the outcome Of a hearing
on his petition for writ of habeas
corpus.
The Judgment being for $3.50 and
the fact that it carries interest until
satisfied indicates that payment will
not be completed for approximately
15 years. The agreement was sub
mitted by Attorney Wilder of Hart
ford, representing Mrs. Laskarzew-
ski, and approved by Judge w. f.
Mangan, counsel for Majewski.
Mrs. Laskarzewski brought suit
against Majewsk and another de-
PENDANT soon after her husbands
death, the allegation being man
slaughter. The defendants were
accused of having been implicated
in a street fight in which Laskar-
zewski received injuries that caused
his death. Judgments were given IN
Mrs. Laskarzewski's favor against
both deft hdants. Majewski was sent
10 iail for failure to satisfy the
Judgment and subsequently he took
the poor debtors oath, but review
was taken by counsel for Mrs. Las
karzeWskl.
Legal maneuvers ensued and a
hearing was scheduled today but
was not held because of the agree
ment by which Majewsh obtained
his release.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
New England Fuel Committee is
Working Hard for Better Rates
Petition l. c. c. to Speed Up Action, Claiming That
Delays But Support Plans of
Anthracite Industry

Washington, July 81 R) - The
New England governors fuel COM
mittee and the public utilities COM
mission of Connecticut filed a mo-
ton with the interstate commerce
commission today to close that part
of its anthracite rate investigation
concerning rates on hard coal sub
stitutes from southern Virginia and
West Virginia.
The move was made in an effort
to separate that phase of the pro-
ceedings from the part covering
rates on coal from the central
Pennsylvania fields to New England
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
Locates Brother After
II Years of Senaration

Through the efforts of the
Chamber of Commerce, Jesse AL
drich of II Elm street, this city,
who has been i'll for some time,
will be able to greet his brother.
Clarence D. Aldrich of Jamaica.
J.. l.. whom he has not seen in
IL years, it became known to-
day.
Clarence d. Aldrich was
thought to be living in Elm
hurst, L. l., but the police in
that city were unsuccessful in
their efforts to locate him. The
Chamber of Commerce contin-
ued the search and last night a
telephone message came to this
city from Mr.. Aldrich and he
was informed of his brothers
Illness and the latter's expressed
wish that he might see hir.
The Jamaica man was expected
here today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21

territory by way of tidewater ports.
Every day of delay of action
upon our petition" the motion
read. affords additional support to
the plans of the anthracite indus
try"
The New England interests are
seeking establishment of certain
new joint commodity rates on
semi bituminous coal, and declared
in their motion that unless these
are established their accomplish
ments in inducing large number
of their people to use this type of
coalefor household fuel would go
for naught.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
Smoked Pipe in Bed;
Woman Badly Burned

Boston, July II P)-Mrs. Nina
Fleming, 12S, of South Boston, rest
ed from her days homework and
lighted a pipe. Then she fell asleep.
A short time later her cries reused
neighborse who rushed in to find
the aged woman's clothes afire.
They extinguished the flames and
took her to city hospital where late
last night her condition was reported
serious.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
LEADING BRIDGEPORT
MAN DIES SUDDENLY
Andrew NJ. Cooper Promi-
nent in Business, Po-
litical and Social Life

Bridgeport, July Il P)-Andrew
Montgomery Cooper, who recently
retired as vice president of the
Rowland Dry Goods company of this
city, died today following a cerebral
hemorrhage while at his summer
home at Fairfield Beach.
Mr.. Cooper was on a business trip
to Norwich yesterday and on his
way home last night he stopped at
Savin Rock and brought to this city
several directors of the Rowland
company who had been there. He
drove home and gave no inklng that
he was in other than his usual
health.
Mr.. Cooper had been for years
one of the city's most active men in
political, civic and social affairs.
When he retired from the Rowland
company he retained the presidency
of the Howland-Hughes company of
that city. He had been associated
with John G.. Rowland and in the
vi y SOOuS DuDL4iCSo Itlt IbI ( y ltdlS,
and their department store became
one Of the largest in New England.
He was accustomed to make fire.
quent trips to Europe and recently
returned from such an overseas visit
Mr.. Cooper was born in Dayton
Ohio, November 20, 1871, of Scotch
descent, and came here in 1899. He
was married to Sarah Jarrett, Of
Philadelphia in 1900. He is sur
yived by a sister, Miss Mary AleXan.
der Cooper, of New York city.
| In his trade connection Mr.. Coop
err was an officer of the National
Dry Goods association, one of the
original organizers Of the United
States Chamber of Commerce, form
er secretary of the National Railway
Goods Dealers association and its
first president. In politics he was a
republican and working within his
party he several times endeavored
to carry through movement having
for its object the introduction of the
city manager form of municipal gov
eminent. He did not directly identi-
fly himself with the local factions OF
his party but he often was a coun-
sellor. He was constantly called up
on to aid in charitable undertakings
and frequently was given appoint
ments as representative citizen OF
Bridgeport. He was a director in sew
oral hanks and industrial Oroa MIA =
tons.
The funeral will be held at his
late home, 1875 Brooklawn avenue,
time yet to be fixed, and interment
will be in West Laurel cemetery,
Philadelphia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
CHICAGO CANISTER
Caught in N. YORK
Was Trying to Initiate ACtiVi-
ties Of WhitteInOre
HINTS At DISCLOSURES

Tells Police He Can Give Informa-
ton About the shooting of One
OF the Windy City OIL
Gals.
New York, July 81 P-George
Cohen of Chicago, arrested today as
a suspect in $4,000 jewel robbery
here on Monday, admitted to the
police that he had knowledge of
crime conditions in Chicago that
would be helpful to the district at
torney there.
do you mean the murder of AS
sistant District Attorney McSwig-
gem" he was asked by the police.
well, the Chicago district attor-
ney will know what 1 mean was
the reply.
Confesses Robbery.
Cohen, alias Mitchell and Sim
mons, gave his address as 4241
Roosevelt Road, Chicago, and con-
- - to1,o,, -. IN ~ ior~oi bn1d
m ~ +bo n,boIasoIo s+ora 80 IIovr,or
"a I,oi,ro,, - 49, NToi5or Iaao H.
rnand distriot
IT, H,as orro.+od With So,o,oor
1x.t,u,,, - ~ VI - 800
n,o J1','' -. pnooaua,, ~, fonn do+ao
t;,ros ,y,,,a soi5 49,, so,,na IoadoI ro.
T,o,,,,rs ord sa,,od off sbot o,n q,
40 oar
Tbo oolioo ro, Cobor od,,i++os he
bod 1,rouIodgo If r,onv 0bia
crir,,es'' in Cr3icago +bo+ he can,e ~
Taw yorL m INV - and mustered
. gang of thieves with the intent al
iroitatine tho activities of the motor
ions Wbittamore gang
Cohen who had sSoo in his nocket
wban arrastad is cuotad bv the no.
Iioe as saving.
Hints at Disclosures
"T want to talk to the district at.
tornev and guess when he hears
INV story he wont nrosecute me here
hnt he'll send me- back to Chicago
where T came from and 7 know the
Chicago prosecutor is anxious to get
me- hecause 7 can give him some in
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
Death Removes Witness
In Motor Car Accident

Bridgeport, Conn, July Fl Up
Death removed the chief witness in
the motor vehicle violation case in
which Peter Farella, %. was charged
with reckless driving and evading
responsibility. In city court today
Farella received a nolle on the lat
ter charge, due to the fact that
Victor S. Springford, whose car
Farella's machine struck, died sew
eral days ago and was therefore not
available as witness. Judge Ralph
eBers found Farella guilty of reck-
less driving however and fined him
S25 and costs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
People With Tails,
Like Missing Link,
Found by Explorer

victoria, B. c., July 81 Rl-J
Wetteroold, q Swiss scientist
who has been on an exploration
expedition in a remote district
of the Philippine Islands believes
ne has discovered what is ordi-
narlly designated as THE Miss
ing Link" He has pboto-
graphs of a tribe of about 200
Missing Links" which he came
upon and remained with for
seven days.
With much difficulty he OBJ
tanned snapshots when tribesmen
were unaware. One of the
photographs is of a woman,
showing what appears to be a
tail, or q continuation of the
spinal column.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
Is Foot Snow Drifts OH
Ton of Mt, Washington

Mt. Washington, N. H, July 81
P(-While New England sweltered
today, snow 25 feet deep forced
cimberse to detour as they sought
to gain the summit of this historic
old peak.
Old timers here believe the snow
will last all summer. Its present stay
is without precedent, they say.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
Unknown in Chicago

Chicago, July q Pl-Chief of De-
tectives William H. Shoemaker said
today he never had heard of George
Cohen, alias Mitchell, alias, Sim
mons, held in New York in connec-
ton with a diamond robbery and
who told the police there he knew
much of crime conditions in Chicago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
Family of Four Dead,
Murder and Suicide

Warren, Ohio, July 81 (Pl-Robert
Preto, 26, his wife Virginia, a six
year old daughter, Alberta and a
two year old son, Robert were
found dead of bullet wounds tonight
in their home at Newton Falls, near
here. Preto, authorities believe
killed his wife and children and
then shot himself. He was employ
ed as a steel mills worker. Neigh
bors could ascribe no reason for the
shooting.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
NOTED RUSSIAN DIES

Moscow, July 81 Up, - Felix E.
.Dzerzhinsky, lone one of the trust
ed lieutenants of the late Nikolai
Lenine, president of the council of
commisars, died suddenly last night
of heart disease.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
BRIDGE BUILDER VERY III.

Trenton, N. j., July 81 LP)-Col-
onel Washington A. Roebling, build
er of the Brooklyn bridge and pres
ident of the John A. Roebling Sons
here, is critically i'll at his home. He
was 50 years old in May.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21
TROOPS SENT BACK

Santiago, Chile. July 81 P1Chil-
can troops have been returned to
Tacna and africa, from which they
were removed during the recent ses-
sions of the commission which en-
deavored to hold a plebiscite there
to decide the superainty of the two
disputed provinces.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-21

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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-19

Purchasing Committee with power
to act. Motion carried unanimous
ly.
Moved and supported that one
member of the Boaro be authorized
to attend the annual meeting of the
Minnesota School Board Associa-
ton at Minneapolis, March 3rd and
4th at the expense of the district.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and supported that the
members of TT
Board and one faculty representa-
tive be authorized to attend the
annual meeting of the National
Educational Association at Washing
ton, d. c. February 21st to 25th
at the expense of the district.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved sLd supported that the re-
port of Mr. Duncan on the meeting
of the Committee of Fourteen ct
Gilbert on January 10th be APP
proved and filed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Application of Harold Chinn for
a physical training and coaching
position was read and filed.
Moved and supported that the
Board adjourn. Carried.
VIM. OLDS, JR.,
Secreta :.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-19
PROCEEDINGS Of the
SCHOOL BOARD
DISTRICT NO. u.
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Ely, Minnesota. Feb. 9, 19.i.

Ely, Minnesota, Feb. 9, 1871.
Regular meeting of the Board OF
Education of independent School
District No. IL was called to order
at eight o'clock P. M. by the Chair
man, j. E. Thompson. On roll
call, the following members " re
found to be presest :-Duncan, Har
ri, Gianotti, Olds, Slabodnik and
Thompson. Absent: None.
Moved and supported that he
minutes of the regular meeting OF
January 18th, 1926 be approved as
read. Motion carried unanimously.
Communications from the First
National and First State Banks of
Ely, advising credits of S16.13 ana
1927, respectively, interest for the
month of January were read and
filed.
Communication from the E,v
Lumber Co. soliciting portion of
the school district business was read
and fled.
Proposals of Temple, Brissman &
Co. and Halter & Co. for auditing
the books and records of this dis
trict were read md filed fer future
consideration.
Moved and supported that the re-
port of DIR. ]. E. Thompson on
swimming pool tests be accepted
and filed. Motion carried unanim-
ously.
Moved and supported that the re-
port of H. A. Berg with cash in
the sum of $1O34.77 received from
cafeteria, athletics. Lyceum Cour 81.
sale of supplies and electricity,
rent of auditorium, etc. be accepted