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New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
PLUMBERS GO ON STRIKE,
 WAGE RAISE IS REFUSED
Increase of 12 # Gents an Hour Turned Down and Nalkout
 Follows

Demanding an increase Of 1215 cents an hour, equivalent to a dollar q day more than the present rate, union plumbers in the city went on strike this morning. when their de- mands were refused.
 Several weeks ago the master plumbers were notified by the journeymon that a raise was re- qucsted by May 1. The Master Plumbers met and voted to turn down the demand.
 A meeting of union plumbers was hold at union hall on Main street this morning, but those who were seen in the building later professed to be ignorant of '4Rat transpired beyond tho fact tha strike was declared. A numhcF of non-union plumbers were said to have been lat the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
"My Lady Jane" Wins
 LaureIs at Horse Show

My Lady Jane, a brown mare owned by Judge William c, Hun eerford of this city, was awarded the championship at the Squadron A Cavalry horse show in New Haven Saturday. Paired with Lorna, an- other mare, she was awarded the blue ribbon for pairs, ono being ridden by lady and the other by a gentleman. She was also awarded the first prize for saddle horses un- der 15-2.
 My Lady Jane is a noted mare and has appeared in shows through out the country. In Chicago on De- cember 14. 1925, she won over Thornton Empress who was de- clared the national champion at the New York horse show last Novem- ber.
 Judge Hungerford has planned to enter another horse, Aladdin, in the show. but owing to a slight accident a few days before the show was Aladdin has been shown eight times Alladin has been shown eight times and has won eight ribbons.
 My Lady Jane will be entered in the show to he held in Hartford, Thursday. Friday and Saturday of this week.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
THREE DISCUSSED
 FOR POLICE BOARD
Johnson, H0rWitZ and PajeWSki
 Mentioned on Street

Alderman J. Gustav Johnson, Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz and ex- Alderman Peter J, Pajewsli were re- ported this afternoon to be unde con- sideration for appointment to the board of police commissioners with each conceded an even chance for appointment.
 Johnson and Horwitz have been known to be candidates only in the republican inner circles while Pa iewski was reported to be the most aggressive and open aspirant for ap pointment Pajewsh admitted to ex-Mayor A. M. Paonessa during the latters unsuccessful mayoralty cam paign that he was displeased when he was not named to head the police commissioners and his ardent ad- vocacy of Welds election has been linked with rumors that he was to be given the place of his choice in the event Weld was elected. Since the new mayor took office Pajewslzi has been in conference with the executive. but no announcements were forthcoming.
 Horwitz is one of the most active of the city's younger republicans and IS known to have a large backing of friends who are desirous of having him named to the important post he seeks. He has several times been a candidate for the common council carrying a forlorn hope for the party in the democratic sixth ward and for this his friends believe he should be rewarded.
 Johnson has been in the common council for several years and is now serving his third term as an alder man.
 It is also reported in republican circles this afternoon that Alder man c. I. Dehm will be given ap- pointment as chairman of the fire board within a few days. and that the office of alderman left vacant by his appointment will he filled by Councilman David L, Nair. Nair it is said, will have no contest fol the post. He is the senior first wart councilman and by reason of senior ity Is in a position of vantage fol advancement.
 report that q wager has beer made that PajewslH will be th' next police board chairman reached the mayor today and drew from hin nothing further than a remark "someone seems willing to risk then money"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
.REACTIONARY MOVE
 HITS STOCK DEALS
Selling Today Is Inspired by
 British Strike

New York, May LPl-Dospite the lowering Of money rates, stock prices turned decidedly rcactionary today on selling inspired by Inc British labor crisis. An opening de- cline Of to points was followed by a rally which wiped out many Of tho earlier lossings. but fresh selling broke out again in the afternoon when the cablcd extracts Of Pre- mier Baldwin's speech reached the financial district. Trading however, appeared to be largely or a profess sional character in total sales in inc first three hours falling below 60u,- shares.
 Outside the stock market, the chief effect Of the British strike was felt in tho foreign exchange mar kets. Sterling exchange sold down half a cent and tho French and Bel gian currcncics sank to record low levels. Bond prices also were heavy with the foreign government obHga- lions rejecting the uneasiness over the outcome in Great Britain.
 Selling was confined to the indus trials at first but soon engulfed the high grade rails, Among the score or so issues 10 be carried down , to points were Allied Chemical, Atlantic Refining. Air Reduction, Baldwin, Delaware and Hudson, Dupont. Famous Players, Interua- tional Telephone, Pullman, United Drug, L, S. Cast Iron Pipe and Ward Baking E,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
CITY COURT JUDGMENTS.

Judge E. W. Alling in the city court this afternoon rendered a judgment in favor of the plaintiff, in the case of John Contietta against Ropert J. Pape, The action was brought to clear the title 10 prop erty on Cherry street. Alfred Levitt was counsel for the plaintiff.
 Judgment for the plaintiff by de- fault was given in the case of Lewis Tulim against Abe Schact for S312.2S. Harry H. Milkowitz was counsel for the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
SHOWER OF sUBPOENAS

Many local people have been sub poenaed by Constable Fred Wrinkle to appear in the Waterbury superior court at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn ing, when the suit of Vittoria Ger vasini against the New York, New Haven x Hartford railroad, will come up. Mrs. Gervasini Is seeking damages for the death of her hue- band. who was killed by a train at the Wooster street crossing here some time ago. Those who have been subpoenaed are: William Abromwicz. Officer Herbert Lyon, Officer Hanford Dart, Officer Clar- enca Lanpher, Frank, Dominicl1 and Emma Bonalli, Michael Dixon, Herbert Young, Andrew Mascaretti, Warren Perue, pr. Waterman Lyon, and Arvid Carlson all of this city. Lennert Bernston of Newington, and Roy Gaudett of Plainville, ,....
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
LADY LUCK TAKES FLIGHT,
 FIGHT ENDS CARD GAME
Vicente NerLu Said to Have Brought Down Chair on Head
 of Opponent

Joseph Marti Of 15 Beaver street was taken to New Britain General hospital late last night for treatment for injuries 10 his head, caused by an assault alleged to have been com mitted by Nincente Verdu of 160 High street in the Spanish restaurant at 34 Lafayette street. The police have not yet located Nerdu.
 According to witnesses, Verdu, be- coming angered at the turn of luck in a card game, struck Martt with q chair. He then fled the place. Ser goant Rival at police headquarters, was notified by the hospital authori- ties and Officer Feeney started an investigation. He went to Verdu's home but did not find him. The search was still on this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
City Items

Rev. ". A. Harty branch, A. o. H., will meet in Judd's hall tOmor- row evening. Representative of the state board will pay an official visit 10 the branch and will explain the details Of the coming drive for in Connecticut. Other matters will be discussed.
 There will be no meeting Of tho Blue and White armies of Every mans Bible class this evening.
 Winthrop Council. No. ', Sons and Daughters of Liberty, will hold q social Wednesday afternoon, May . at 2;3o o'clock at Jr. O. L. A. M. hall. The regular meeting will be held at o'clock.
 The Daughters of Isabella will meet tonight at s o'clock at their club rooms.
 Miss Caroline r. Bartlett will ad- dress the members of the Young Woman's department of the South Congregational church this evening. sho will speak on "Our Italian Neighbors."
 Mrs. Margaret Grace, widow Of Police Captain Thomas W. Grace, underwent a blood transfUsion at St. Francis hospital Saturday night A professional donor gave the blood,
 Fireman Francis Loughcry will resume his duties tomorrow after a few days illness.
 A daughter was born yesterday at New Britain General hospital 10 Mir. and Mrs. Albert Lepore of fl Beatty street.
 The regular meeting Of the Royal Atcanum will be held tomorrow oHe- ming at o'clock. Reports will be made on the Grand Council meeting held April 2t in Hartford.
 Tho police arc Investigating q TO- port that a man was trying 10 steal an automobile tire, tube and rim Saturday night on Arch street. Nu- morous thcfts Of this kind of auto mobile equipment have been report ed in the past few weeks.
 Angelo Grasso Of this city through g. Gerard Casale, has brought an action for $20o against 1 Anthony and Marie Castromagna of i Cromwell II is roturnahlc the sec ond Monday in May in the city court.
 Philip Corhin, who has been away from the city for several months ] returned this afternoon. 1 A marriage license was issued to- day to Stanley Murczyn of 77 East IL.awlor street. and Maui Habershan of = Allen street.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital today 10 Mir. anu Mrs. J. w. Ward of East Berlin.
 Rose Trotta, aged 212 years, oi Milk street. is reported critically il of pneumonia at New Britain Gen eral hospital
 Policeman Clarence Kumm Chas. ! od several boys who were playing or the roof of q building at the Film Burritt school plant on North street last evening and one of them Jeff his sweater behind. The sweater wa, still unclaimed at the police station this afternoon.
 Max Kennedy, through. Nair. S Nair. has brought suit for $5ot against Anthony s. Petrauskas tC collect money alleged to be duo or an unpaid note. Constable Frol Wrinkle has garnisheed money ir the hands Of Hyman Rubis of thi.
 city and WaIcnty and Josie Bisllu
 piak of NcwinEton.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
VENTURA, CAL. SHAKEN

Ventura, Cal, May 8 CPl-A severe earthquake shock of between ten and fifteen seconds duration was felt here at 5:45 this morning.
 The quake. which was immediate lv preceded by low rumbline sound stopped an electric clock in tho office Of the Ventura Free Press. The temblor was of sufficient sever itv to cause persons who had not already arisen, to leave their beds. No damage was reported.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Fire Engine Trapped
 In Soft Roadside Dirt

No i bumper was ditched for an hour Saturday night, returning from a fire in a house at 15l Parkyiew avenue, owned by William LanasIy, The soft dirt in the roadside allow ed the heavy apparatus to sink deep and the combined efforts Of several fremen with shovcIs and ropes were required to put the bumper back on the road.
 The fire did damage estimated at $500. An alarm at 11:o3 o'clock brought out the fire department.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
GIRLS LEG BROKEN, HEAD HURT, AS AUTO HITS HER
sexton Street Child at Hospital With Injuries Not Fully Determined
 Witnesses Absolvc Driver.

Struck by an Sutomohile driven by William Goodisou of 6G Sexton street. Helen laczmarczyk, aged E. of 6S Sexton street. suffered a frac- ture or the leg and a possible frac- turc of the skull yesterday afternoon, according 10 the attending physi- clan Dr. David P. Waskowitz. The seriousness of the girls injuries had not been determined at New Britain General hospital this afternoon.
 According to witnesses, Goodison made every effort 10 avoid striking the child. She is said 10 have be- come confused crossing tho road at the corner of Sexton and Beatty streets.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03

solutely essential that the govern ment's demand that an undertaking from the miners leaders to consent in advance 10 reduction in wages withdrawn. The notices of the lock out must also be withdrawn to al- low the negotiations to proceed without the issue being prejudiced."
 Shortly after 1 o'clock came the announcement that the efforts at Q settlement of the difficulty by gov ernment officials and a special com- mittec Of the trades union congress had failed.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Mrs. Frances Crawford

The body of Mrs, Frances Craw- ford, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Michael Switaskt Of Whiting street, arrived in this city this morning from Florida. The remains were taken in charge by NJ. J. Kenncy & Co. Tho funeral gill he held to- morrow morning from B. C. Por- tcr's funeral home on Court street, at S;3o o'clock. and at 9 o'clock, daylight saving time. from St. Joscph's church. Burial will be in St. Nary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Kills Mother and Self;
 Shock Fatal to Brother

Fayetteville, Ark, May 8 P)-Be- coming insane, Mrs. Martin Flood, 50, beat her mother, Mrs. Fannie Brown, IS, to death with hammer, attacked and seriot sly injured her son, Jewett Flood, p, and then stabbed herself to death with a kitchen knife at her home ill West Fork, near here. today.
 Mrs. Floods body was found by Jewett Flood when he returned after running to summon aid. Will liam Knight, 78, brother of Mrs. Brown, of Shawnee, Okla, fell dead of shock when he learned of the tragedy.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
SHOOTING IN HARTFORD
Man. With Bullet In His Jaw, De- cIines To Give Any Hint As To His ASSailant.
ASSailant.

Hartford, May 3--Antone Lazuros, S6, Portuguese of S5 Lexington avenue. Bridgeport, is a patient at the Hartford hospital following mysterious shooting in North street about 1 o'clock this morning. A bullet in his jaw will be removed this afternoon. Lazuros failed to reveal the identity of his assailant or give an explanation for the shoot ing after long questioning by de- tectiVe.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
SnlNntore NnsSann

Salvatore Nossano. G7 years old, Of 969 Stanley street. died Saturday afternoon at Hartford hospital after a short illness. His wife. Angela (Payano) Nossano, is his only sur viyiuE relative.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at St, Marys church. Intermont will be In St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
RUMOR PUTS J. E. CURTIN
 q ON FIRE COMMISSION
Prominent Democrat Mentioned For Berth But Confirmation of Ap- I pointnlent is Lacking

John F. Curtin, 8 former mem Der of the board of finance and taxation, is reported to be one Of Mayor Gardner c. Weld's selections for 6 place on the board of fire commissioners. Mir. Curtin is q democrat. He Is a member of the firm Of J. M. Curtin Sons.
 Mayor Weld declines to discuss prospective appointments and ho has also refused 10 say whether or not resignetions have been asked Of any commissioners now on city boards.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
STRANGLED TO DEATH
Bridgeport Babys Head Gets Caught In Crib While Student Nurse Is Out of Room.

Bridgeport Conn. May tPl- While a student nurse was absent for 15 minutes yesterday noon in the childrens ward of Bridgeport hospital. Frank Intelisano, 1G months old son of Carmclo Inteli- sano worked his head through 6 three and three quarter inch open ing of a regulation hospital crib and stranglcd to death. The baby was only a patient in the hospital two hours.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
FLOODS AGAIN EXPECTED

Hnrtford, May 3 lPl - The Com uocticut river freshet. which at one period rose to a height Of almost 2t feet, has subsided for the pres ent at least. The water receded to food stage. 16 feet, on Friday night at 10 o'clock and this morn- ing went below that mark to a depth Of 13.6 feet. The weather bureau. however, looks for sec- ondory rise that may bring the water up to flood stage again be- cause Of the warm spell thta is melt ing the last of the snow in the upper valley
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Helen KaueClSa

Helen Eawccka, 12 years old. daughter of Mir, and Mrs simon haweclla of 1o5 Alden street died this morning at the family homo. The funeral will be in Sacred Heart church tomorrow morning at 7:36 o'clock with a requiem high mass Burial will be in Sacred Heart ccme- tory.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Deaths s
Anna par18

Anna Parda. 1O-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Parda Of 1o9 Orange street, died Saturday afternoon.
 Tn" funeral will he tomorrow morning at 7:@0 o'clock from the Sacred Heart church and burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Funerals
Frederick Werncking

Funeral services for Frederick Wcrneking of 592 New Britain ave- uuc. Hartford, were held this after noon at o'clock at the home and at 2 o'clock at Erwin chapel Rev. Ralph H. Rowse of Hartford off ciatcd. Burial was in FaiView cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Stanley Balbot.

Funeral services for Stanley Bal hot, three months old son of Mir. and Mrs. Simon Ballot of 25 Orange street. were held this morning at 7:S0 o'clock at Sacred Heart church with a requiem high mass. Inter- mcnt was in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
TWO FINGERS AMpurATED

William Zynkofski of 75 Hayes street was injured while at work this forenoon at the Hart X Cooley factory, and it was necessary to am- .putate two fingers of the right hand lat New Britain General hospital.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Anthony NfiIad.

Funeral services for Anthony Mi lad. 11-year-o old son of Mrs. and Mrs Anthony Milad of 3S Grove street were held this morningf at 9 o'clock with a requiem high mass at St. Mary's church. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
I.>nr Anderson RcIchniM

Fspy Anderson Reighard. father of Mrs Joseph R. Walton. passed away at the home Of his daughter, 5g Harrison street last night, Ho was 74 years of age The remains were taken to St. Louis, Mo. for burial
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
WHIRLED TO HIS DEATH

Peabody, Mass, May W-John ". Holden, a belt repairer, was kill ed today when his clothing became ontangled in belting at the plant of the A. c. Lawrence Leather com pany here.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Michael EIOnkc,

Funeral services for Michael Flonke. six months old son of Mir. and Mrs. Jacob Flonke Of Vincent street were held at the home this afternoon at 2:3n o'clock. Inter- ment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
WOMAN GROCER BANKRUPT

Rosa Faneln. Elm street grocer. today filed a petition in bankruptcy placing her assets at S950 and her liabilities at S2,5S0.9t. Nair & Nair are acting for her.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03

"The month Of April has contin- uad. on the whole, the good record for business made during the first quarter" says the National City bank of New York. in its review of general business conditions. Sea sonable trade has been greatly han dicaprod by the late spring in prac- tically all sections Of the country and the stock market decline has had a soldering effect"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03

But the United States isn't such terrible place. There arc more than 100000 bicycles in Tolio.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
TREASURY STATEMENT
Saturdays balance .... SSS6,722,41S

New York Exchanges. S32.00Q,- uU0: balances, 120.O00,000.
 Boston -- Exchanges. Si,000, 900; &G,QOo0O0.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03

By taking a straw vote of the proper people you could prove almost anything almost beyond doubt.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03

Consolidated Textile corporation reports net loss of $21,96S for the first quarter after interest, depre- citation and reserves. in contrast to net profit Of S56,45S in the first quarter of 1925.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
WaH Street Briefs

General Motors corporation has bought 5000 additional shares of General Motors Acceptance orpora- ton at sI25 a share The transac- ton. involving $6.S75,o00, brings, capital. surplus and Undivided protitsS of General Motors Acceptance cor poration to $2S,T50, ,000.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Lockout Is Claimed.

It was late last night that the council Of the trades union congress issued a manifesto blaming the mine owners for locking out the miners and the government for it's failure to make acceptable proposals to en- able the mining industry to continue without further lowering the stan dards of life and labor in the coal fields, pending a reorganization of the industry. It added that the con- gross disclaimed all responsibility for the calamity Of a general strike. Its action was not directed against the public; the responsibility for the consequence lay entirely with the mine owners and the government.
 Even now with general stop page in sight" the manifesto con- cluded, "tlse trades union represen- tatives believe an honorable settle ment can be reached. But it is ab-
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03

The Southern Railway system has distributed contracts for 45,200 tons of steel rails for delivery the latter part of 1926, 3S,6 tons going to the Tennessee Coal &5 Iron Railroad Co.,, which will be fabricated at its plant in Alabama. Bethlehem Steel was given 4.600 tons and Illinois Steel .000 tons. The other is sufficient to relay 65O miles of track. The road previously plased orders for 46,2oO tons for delivery early this year.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03

Mullins Body reports slightly larger net profit for the first quar- ter than a year ago, $10G017 after expenses, interest and other charges, but before federal taxes, against $1Q4O9G. This is equal to S7 cents a share on 100000 no par value shares, compared with S4 cents q share in the first quarter of 1925.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
TROOPS ALREADY
 ARE CALLED OUT
Continued from First Page(

the negotiations unless the con- gress withdrew its order for a gen. eral strike and repudiated other alleged overt acts which were de- scribed as challenging the consti- tutional rights and freedom of the nation.
 Government Is Stcadfast
 On behalf of the workers 1t was declared that their efforts 10 obtain an honorable settlement had been wrecked by the governments un- preCedented ultimatum and that the negotiations for peace were ended, surprise was expressed that the government had sumnarily ended the pourparlers before giv- ing the trades unionists time to in vestlgate the alleged overt acts, which Included a walkout by the printers of the Daily Mail who took exception to and refused to set Up an editorial on the strike entitled For King and Country" and declaring that "a general strike cannot be tolerated by any civilized government"
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-07-09

the strikers has been more than ,
match for TIE bosses brutality. L
has made abortive alI the brutality
Of the police Cossacks, ali the bosses.
undermining Of the courts. Il has
laughed at the iail sentences and ex-
cesslvs bail handed out By boss-owned
judges. Il has stood calm and ada
mant in the face Of the importation
Of strikebreaiers and gunner. It can
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labor. The workers win not permit
the strikers children to suffer for the
haroism Of their fathers and mothers
The workers have pledged their re-
sources to the aid Of the strikers and
their children. The strikers children
have listened in At the relief confer
ences. have cheered the pledges Of
union and fraternaI delegates, have
treasured up II their hearts these
pledges OF labor. And now they look
to the labor movement TO protect them
against the savage tearing-down star
walton offensive Of the bosses They
look confidently % you to help.
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Textile strikefa. 7zs Main avenue.
Passaic, New Jersey. Is working siren
uously to carry ont the recommends
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labor to the several Passaie relief con-
ferences held in various cities during
the month q June. The committee
has already matuged It. plans for the
Fairgrounds to take care Of the chill
drsn during the vacation period; for
milk stations, for additional kitchens
and for the placing Of strikers chill
dren in the homes Of working class
families.