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New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
New Haven Merger
Has No OPPOSITION

Hartford. Nov. 81 R NO oppo-
sition developed yesterday at the
hearing before the public utilities
commission on the petition of the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
railroad for permission to merge
with that road the Central New Eng
land and the Hartford e. Port Ches-
ter railroads, which would result in
savings Of $4,000 in the accounting
department Of the New Haven road
alone. it was stated.
The three roads are already under
the same management, it was point
cd out. and merger would be in the
interest Of economy in operation.
The commission did not indicate its
decision. but it Is considered prob
able that this will be favorable.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
Drain Skating Rink
Fighting Island Fire

Orrs Island, Maine, Nov. 81 Up
After tho water from two wells, the
only available water on the island
had been exhausted, a boys skating
rink was pressed into service and
the business section of the island
saved from destruction by fire yes
terday. One store was destroyed and
other property was damaged. the
entire loss being estimated at $4,000.
The island has no fire department
and apparatus and men from Bruins
wick responded. With the flames ap-
parently overcoming the efforts of
the fire-ighters and the water used
up. attention was called to a dam
built across the end Of a swamp by
a group of local boys. This water
checked the blaze at time when all
OF the business zone seemed doomed.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
BROTHERS OPPOSE
EACH Other TODAY
Army and Navy Both Have a
Born on Teams

New Haven. Conn, Nov. 81 R-
Major v. E. Prichard. former
army football captain and now a
member Of the Yale football coach
Ing staff. believes that today's game
between the Army and Navy at Chi
cago will be one OF the best foot
ball games of the year.
Prom an outsiders point of
View" he says in a statement given
to the Yale Daily News. "the game
looks like a toss up, particularly if
played on dry field. If they should
be unfortunate enough to have to
play in the mud the advantage
would probably lie with the Army.
ut looks as II the lines of the
two teams were about at a stand
off. The Navy. with Captain Wick
horst and Eddie at tackles and Cross
and Born at guards will be able to
give the army tacklers, Sprague and
Saunders together with Schmidt and
Hammack, battle. From the sea-
sons performance, Daily the Army
center, seems to be a little stronger
than his opponent, Osborn.
An interesting sidelight on the
personnel of the two teams is the
fact that Born, who is playing guard
on the Navy team. Is a brother of
the Army's spectacular and resource
full end. SO far, from the games
played, Born seems to be the best
end that will be on the field. Har-
bold Is also good and will have to
ba taken care OF before the Navy
will be able to do anything with the
Army's right flank.
Lloyd, one Of the Nays ends, Is
the man who picked up a tumble in
the Navy Colgate game and ran
more than 30 yards for touchdown.
Williamson. the other end, has al
ways given a good account of HIM
self.
I'm the backtleld 1t seems that
the two teams are about Of equal
calihre and each Of them is we'll
fortified with plenty of reserve
strength.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
Walks Into Automobile,
Receives Leg Injury

Jacob Abraham, aged so, OF "a
Clark street rear, was knocked down
by an automobile driven by John
Seremet of 2S McClintock road. on
Broad street near the corner of
Grove street about 1918 last eve
ming and suffered an injury to his
leg. He was taken to New Britain
General hospital by Mr.. Seremet and
later was taken to his home.
According to Mr.. Seremet, the
man was intoxicated and walked
against the automobile the left front
fender striking him. Mr.. Seremet
reported the accident to Lieutenant
Bamforth at police headquarters.
An automobile owned by Stanis-
law Krupo of "A CRANKY road, Chi
copee, Mass, was damaged about the
mudguard about o'clock last night,
when it was struck by a trolley car,
according to the report of Officer
Santucci. The automobile was
parked in front of 1874 Dwight street
when the car, going west, struck it.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
DOCTOR TO DIsHWAsHER

New York, Nov. II P W.
Morrison Robinson, who told the
court that drugs had reduced him
from the high estates OF a promi-
nent southern physician to the low
degree OF q restaurant dishWasher
In New York, was sentenced to an
indeterminate term In the peniten-
tiary yesterday. He pleaded guilty
to possessing narcotics.
Robinson said that he was a
graduate of the University of Geor-
gia, had been for many years a
prominent practising physician in
Columbus, Ga, and prior to COM
ing to New York five months ago
had had an office at 420 West Gay
street, Richmond. Va.
He became addicted to drugs. he
said, and his downfall was rapid.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
ASKS $4,000 BALM AS
CURE FOR BROKEN LEGS
Albert Ores Sues Driver And Objects
to Transfer of Car to
Friend.

Albert Ores has sued Alilo Valaro
and Vincenxo Mercurio in an action
In which he asks $4,000 for injur-
les caused when Valario's machine
struck him, and for the setting aside
of a transfer of the car to Mercurio
He alleges fraudulent transfer
was made after the accident to save
Valario's assets. The accident hap
pened at the intersection of Broad
and Silver streets, September 6. The
plaintiff suffered two leg fractures
and a nervous collapse, he alleges.
Unskilful operation of the machine
and violation OF the rules of traffic
are charges brought against the de-
PENDANT Valario.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
MODEL INSURANCE
CODE IS DRAWN Up
American Bar Assn. Committee
Completes Work

Hartford, Conn, Nov. ~ R9-The
revised draft of a model insurance
code for states has been completed
by the committee on insurance Law
of the American Bar association, It
was announced here today by VIII
liam Brosmith, vice-president and
general counsel OF the Travellers In
surance company. and chairman OF
the committee.
The draft, drawn up in accordance
with resolution adopted at the an
nual convention OF the Bar associa.
ton at Detroit. has been In tho
course OF preparation since then,
and in its final form will be sub
mitted for approval to next years
convention. Copies have been mailed
criticism and suggestions to tnsur-
ance organizations representing diff
ferent kinds of companies, to state
supervisory officials and to more
than one hundred leading attorneys
of the country.
The monumental document con-
sists OF 211 printed pages and the
contents, II enacted into law In its
entirety IN any of the states, In the
opinion of the committee. will pro-
vide adequate and proper regulation
Of insurance and insurance COM
panies of all kinds"
Most of the provisions have
borne the best OF time and expert
ence as laws in number of the
states" Mr.. Brosmith's announce
ment said. The arrangement is
such that this code or any Of its
parts may be submitted to iegisls-
tive and other bodies engaged In
preparation of laws regulating in
surance."
In addition TO Mr.. Brosmith. the
members of the committee are n.
NJ. Garwood, Houston, Texas: Jay r.
Benton, Boston, attorney general Of
Mass; Alfred Hurrell, Newark. \.
j.. and David Rumsey. New York.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
Hold New Haven Man
For EmbeZZling So. 566

New Haven. Conn. Nov. 81 up -
Charged with embezzlement of
s3,566.21 from his employers over
period of three years, Joseph p.
Lynch. IS. of this city. was last
night arrested and held under bond
of 5000. Lynch has been en-
ployed for some time by q concern
selling household goods, and 1t Is
alleged that he has been systemat-
ically robbing the company OF few
dollars at a time. -
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
BOYS ADMIT THEFTS

Two boys, aged IS and L. years,
were turned over to Miss Ruth
BRISTOL, assistant probation officer
by Sergeant Patrick j. OMara to-
day, after they admitted, according
to the police, that they were impli-
Gated in the theft of money from
n gas meter at the home of John
Dadarian of 16 Spring street. and
that they also took money from a
small bank in the same house.
One Of the boys obtained pass
key which he used to enter the
house on Wednesday, according to
the police. The other boy stood
watch outside. There was $2.Tb in
the meter, which was in a pantry,
and s1.15 i'll the bank, which they
opened In the rear of garage on
East Main street. According to the
police, the boys divided the money.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
Loud Singing by Inmates
Makes Guards SUSPICIOUS

Detroit, Nov. 27-A prodislous
outburst Of melody ratified the inter-
Tor the state prison at Flint yester-
day. The inmates were doing job
on 1.-The Prisoners Song" They were
putting their hearts and souls into 1t.
They we're putting so much vim and
vigor and heartfelt emotion into the
rendition that deputies took notice
and Investigated.
They discovered something. They
found out that the emphasis on the
musical effort had an object. 1t was
to drown out the noise engendered
by an attempt to break Jail. And 1t
seemed the same would have been a
success had not several too ambi-
tious baritones roared considerably
too loudly
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
CAUSE OF EXPLOSION

Moundsville, West Va, Nov. ~ (P)
"A broken door in the main entry
sion November 5 in the First street
mine of the Glendale Gas Coal Com
pany, which cost five lives, a coro-
ner's jury found yesterday. The
defect In circulation permitted a
gas pocket to form and a spark
from mine motor ignited it, the
jury verdict said. No one was held
responsible.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
DOLLAR WORTHLESS
In night CLUBS
There Sandwiches Sell for
S1.25 Each

New York, Nov. 27 P-It's noise
and not the stuff sometimes mixed
with the costly water and ginger
ale that makes night club life ex-
pensive. says the proprietor of one
OF New York's most successful rem
devious for those who play between
midnight and dawn.
A thirst Is an eXtravagant thing
to get rid of in night club, In
comparison with prices elsewhere,
but the cost is computed SO as to
cover some of the noise, and the eye
and ear refreshments as well. Min
eral and charged waters and ginger
ale the most popular beverages,
which sell for about 80 cents a pint
at the corner drug store, appreciate
in value to dollar and upward
when they reach the table that al
ready has 81 or 81 convert.
Sandwiches SIPS Up
Epicures may tickle their palates
with caviar at So, or perhaps with a
bit of celery at 60 cents. The per-
son with an after-theater appetite
can appease it with a steak at $1.75
to s2.25, but when the beef is
served as fiet mignon and garnished
with mushrooms the price is s2.75.
A representative night club menu
includes broiled lobster at SO. sand
witches at $1.25 upward, deserts so
cents. potatoes so cents, asparagus
81, salads 90 cents to $2.25. cheese
IS cents to 81, bread and butter rs
cents and coffee 35 cents.
It's Due To "Oyerhead"
Overhead" is responsible for the
prices, one proprietor said. Orches-
tras account for $3.50 to $1,000 or
more a week. Most of them receive
at least $1,000. Rent, furnishings
and entertainers are other items
customers's checks.
Tips that fall into the hands of
the hired help are hardly paltry.
Walters have been given as much
as $50 for a single tip.
1t is the desire Of men and women
to play that causes them to go to
the night clubs, says Texas Guinan,
hostess of her own club. The noise
the hot" informal atmosphere
draws them back night after night
she says. The clientele is largely
the same as it was five years ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
Nays Outfits Are
Especially DESIGNED

Chicago, Nov. 81 R-The An
napolis midshipmen, sailors that
they are, were prepared today for
the heavy weather promised for the
Army battle by leaden skies.
The middle outfit weighs only
eight pounds and FIVE ounces. said
to be the lightest complete equip
ment yet devised, and is SO designed
that it will not pick up more than
three pounds extra weight on the
wettest of days.
The features are supplied BY Irish
pants. cloth helmet, specially con-
structed pads, and lightweight fer
sizes and stockings.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
AGED SEAMAN DIES

Portland, Maine, Nov. 81 P)-
Captain Elmore w. Ramsdell, II,
who for 80 years piled between this
port, Harrington and Boston on the
freighter Grace G, which he owned,
died last night at the Maine Gen
eral hospital, few hours after he
had been found in his home. where
he is believed to have been lying for
five days in comatose condition
pounding his face on the floor and
otherwise endeavoring to bring help.
His condition was the outcome of q
shock, physicians report.
Found by a friend who
desired to invite him out for Thanks
giving dinner, Captain Ramsdell al
most met death in an auto crash on
the way to the hospital.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
FIGHTING in BRAZIL

Montevideo, Nov. 81 P}-Seyeral
hundred Brazilian revolutionaries
and government troops are reported
to have been killed and many others
wounded in battle at Bella Vista,
state of Rio Grande Do Sui say
private advices reaching here from
the Brazilian frontier. The revolu-
tionists are said to have taken Os-
waldo Aranha, chief of the state
forces, prisoner.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
LIGHT ON MT. ETNA.

Catania, Sicily, Nov. 81 P-Erec-
ton of gigantic searchlight at the
summit of volcanic Mt. Etna to
serve as a night guide for aviators
and Mediterranean aerial routes is
being studied by a group Of experts.
The plans call for the generation of
power from the high winds which
constantly sweep the magnificent
snowcapped smoking peak Of the
mount, and beacon Of a million
candle power light.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
Gould Comedies
Redman X. X, X. Vote

Portland, Maine, Nov. 81 R)--"I
do not believe that the Ku Klux
Khan controls the republican party
In Maine" said Arthur r. Gould, re-
publican candidate for United States
senate last night. with their vote
for Redman l shall still win by a
very substantial majority"
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
KENNETH MACGOWAN QUITS

New York. Nov. q P}-Kenneth
MACEDONIAN. director of the reorgan-
lied Actors Theater. has resigned,
and will be succeeded by Guthrie
McClintic. Francis Wilson, president
of the group, announced yesterday.
The change, 1t was said, would
not be effective until the close of a
revival of Beyond the Horizon"
the Eugene O'Neil play. opening
next Tuesday. Although falling
health and a need for a rest are
given as reasons for his resignation
it is also understood that opposition
within the group caused him to seek
relief from his duties.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
S2S.5OO FOR SIGNATURE

New York, Nov. 81 GP)-What is
believed to be record price for a
signature was paid when DIR. A. S.
w. Rosenbach purchased an auto
graph of Button Gwinnet, signer of
the Declaration of Independence
from Georgia for s2S,500. The pur-
chase announced today was from the
Sedgwick Of Stockbridge, Mass. last
yeara Button Gwinnet signature was
sold for $4,000.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
City Items

There will be luncheon Monday
noon at the Eddy-Glover Post.
American Legion house on Washing
ton street. Commander Harry Gins
burg has requested all interested to
attend in order to boost That's
That" the Legion play which will
be presented at the Capitol theater
December and s.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
GENEVA GETS GAME

Beaver Falls, Pa, Nov. 81 Up
Geneva college has been awarded a
place on next years football sched-
ule by Boston college, 1t was an
nounced today by A. c. Edgecombe,
graduate manager. The game will
be played at Boston. October ~.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
STRAUSS ESTATE

New York. Nov. 81 R>-Appraisal
of the estate of Oscar 9. Straus,
former ambassador to Turkey, who
died May 3, last. was filed today
In the office of the state tax COM
mission, revealing estimated gross
assets Of $l.295,906.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27
LEAVES PART OF ESTATE
TO PARENTS IN POLAND
Frank Pearl Bequeaths $1,000 to
Mother and Father-1rust
Fund Created for Children

The will of tho late Frank Pearl
was filed in probate court today. He
leaves to his parents, Shimon Pearla
and Hyah Pearla of Dutrove. Poland
the sum Of 1850 jointly, this going
to both or to the survivor. One
third of the remainder of his es-
tate he leaves to his wife, Ida Pearl
To his sister, Bessie Pearl Of New
York city, and to his wife. he leaves
the remaining portion of the estate.
in trust for his children, their shares
to be given them when they reach
the age of Fl years. His sister,
Bessie Pearl. and his wife. Ida, are
appointed executors. The will was
drawn September 16, 1925.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-27

New York-Clearing House-Ex-
changes $1,100. 900, 900; balances
$111, 100000. .t..
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-09
REGULATION OVER
RADIO IS ENDED
Hoover Told He Has No Au-
thority for Control.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, July 9.-Radio
broadcasting in the United States is
entirely without regulation today.
Secretary Of Commerce Hoover.
making public an opinion from the
Justice Department asserting that
he has no power whatever to regu-
late the other, expressed hope for
voluntary self-regulation by the in
dustry itself"
Hoover must issue radio licenses
to every applicant and the station
can operate under whatever wave
length it specifies under the new
ruling. More than $50 applications
have been pending and licenses must
be issued to these, although the 500
stations now operating are using all
available wave lengths.
The opinion also advised Hoover
that a radio broadcaster could
change his apparatus to, {, use wave
lengths other than the one which he
originally selected, at his own dis
cretion.
The 1912 wireless act failed to
confer authority for the prevention
of radio interference. the opinion
asserted.
Hoover made a strong plea to
American stations to refrain from
using those wave lengths now used
by Canadian stations.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-09
MANUFACTURERS
SECRETARY DIES
Frank Smith Had Been
Deputy Revenue Collector.

Frank NJ. Smith. so, of 1926 Park
Ave-, secretary of the Indiana Man
ufacturers' Association since 1914,
died at Methodist Hospital early to-
day. He was stricken Sunday while
attending services at Central Ave
nue. NJ. f. Church. of which he was
member of the board of stewards.
A lawyer by profession. Smith
went into Federal service as first
deputy collector of internal revenue
for the Sixth Indiana District. after
the election of President Mckinley,
and moved to indianapolis from
Lawrenceburg. Before this he was
prosecutor for the judicial district
embracing Franklin, Fayette and
Union Counties. He was born near
Brookville and attended De Pauw
University. Last month he was
elected life president Of the De
Pauw class Of 81.
The widow, two children. Robert
of Columbus, Ohio, and Frances, a
De Pauw student. and sister Mrs.
Amy Mathews, living near New
castle, survive. Funeral arrange
ments have not been made.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-09
WORKSBOARDHEAD
RAPS CONTRACTORS
Attack Launched on Practices of Paving Interests in Bat
tie for Signatures of Property Owners.

Paving contractors are pulling and
hauling the home owners Of Indian
apolis around in their constant war
fare to obtain street Improvement
contracts" Roy c. Shanberger,
board of works president, charged
today.
Shaneberger launched fierce al.
tack upon the practices of the paw
ing warriors, who he said are or
ganizing crews of men to battle
with property owners for their sigma
lures on petitions for various types
Of paving.
Attorney Protests
"If the board permits these con-
tractors to persuade persons to sign
petitions through rather irregular
methods, the entire contracting in
dustry will be open to corruption"
Henry Seyfried. attorney, asserted.
Seyfried appeared to protest the
manipulations of contractors in re-
gard to the paving of Drexel Ave,
between Tenth and Sixteenth SITS.
Maneuvers Questioned
Seyfried questioned the maneu-
vers that brought about change of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-09
OFFICER KILLED
IN GUN Battle:
= OTHERS SHOT
MOTHER OF
BOY FAINTS
AT BEDSIDE
Did 1t for Her, Youthful
Slayer Near Death at
Hospital, Says.

''I did it so my mother wouldn't t
have to work
This was the statement of Gene
Alger, 18, of ITO E. Ohio ST., who
killed Traffic Officer John Buchan-
an. Negro, after he had heen ac-
cused Of attempting to steal an auto
tire today. Police questioned him at
acity hospital.
I Alger said he won the .44-caliber
revolver with which he shot Buchan-
an in a card game. Police doubt
this.
Mother Faints
His mother, who hurried to the
hospital from a downtown cafeteria,
where she is employed, tainted sew
eral times in the receiving room.
"How could this terrible thing
have happened to a good boy?" she
said between sobs.
The father, Carl Alger, Big Four
Railroad fireman, who rushed to
the hospital in his overalis, told of
what a good boy Gene always had
been.
"He always was very studious,
and never gave us a minute S
trouble" the father said "Since But
Ter University let out this June, he
has been hunting work every day.
but has had no success. That has
made him feel pretty respondent.
He especially did not like to see his
mother work But she wanted to
do it so he could go to school.
One Other Son
Another son, Gail, IA, is the only
other child.
Gene graduated from Technical
High School in 1925. He has been
taking cornet lessons at the Metro
rolitan School of Music. He is a
member of De Molay.
The father told how he and his
wife took an automobile ride Thurs
day evening and returned about 9
p. m. to find Gene in bed. He stayed
at home nights, according to his
parents.
The condition of the youth, shot
several times, prevented an ex-
tensive questioning by police.
Tries to Hide Name
He gave Sergt. Clifford Richter,
several names before the correct one.
He first declared his name was
Auger and he lived in Detroit. Then
that his name was John Mason c.
Quebec. When asked about fraternity
jewelry he said he attended St.
Johns College at Quebec.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-09
EXPECT SHOWERS
TOBR|NG RELIEF
Predict Mercury Drop for
Several Days.

Showers or thunderstorms and
strong, gusty winds this afternoon
and tonight should bring some relief
Saturday from the heat wave which
has held Indianapolis for the last
two weeks, the United States weather
bureau announced today.
Cooler weather is expected to re-
main for two or three days, though
the drop in temperature will not be
great, Meteorologist J. H. Arming-
ton stated.
A shower that was heavy while it
lasted but did not last long came
Thursday evening and cooled the
city a bit. The mercury during the
afternoon registered 80 at and a
p. m.
Today started out hot, with tenn
perature of rs at Ia M, degrees
above normal, and the same as at
Thursday. Humidity of 79 also
was high. At p. m. the thermeme-
ter registered 85.