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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Invalid Dies from
Excitement of Fire

Chelsea, Mass, April 21.-(P)-
Excitement occasioned by a fire IN
an apartment house directly in back
of her home, proved fatal to Mrs.
Abigail French, 60, this morning.
Mrs. French, who had been i'll for
several weeks, died on the way to a
hospital. after she had been removed
from her bed when the fire seemed
to threaten her house.
A number of families were driven
from the apartment block, a five
story building. Mrs. Ellen Mason
and Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Peter and
their seven children had to be car
ried to safety when their escape
from an upper floor had been cut
off bv flames. Damage was placed
at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Hotel Destroyed
At Bedford Village,
N. 7. Loss 100000

Bedford Village, N. Y, Apr. 21.-
Pl-Bedford Village Park, a four
story hotel, formerly the country es-
tate of the late p. p. Lewis, was
pile of smouldering ruins today from
fire which ragged all last night
Damage was estimated at 100000.
The blaze caught from chimney
sparks which ignited the roof. Fire
companies from five nearby towns
responded to the alarm and tried to
fight the flames, by stringing 1900
feet of hose to a neighboring lake.
All the guests left the building with
out suffering injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Flier Injured in
Crash of Airplane
At Mitchell Field

Mitchell Field, n. Y. April 21.--[P)-
Frederick NJ. Becker. and air pilot, was
seriously injured today when the pri-
vately owned Wright-Dellanca mono
plane, laden with 1000 Kilograms of
ballast for an endurance test, failed
to rise in 40-mile gale as it took off
from Mitchell Field and crashed into a
draw dividing Curtiss and Roosevelt
fields. At Nassau County Hospital,
where he was hurried in an automobile.
doctors said his collar bone was
broken, leg fractured, and he had
probable internal injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Portland Bank
Teller Sentenced to
Four Years at Atlanta

Portland. Me-, April 21-(P)-Phflip
A. Smardon, former teller of the
First National bank here, was SEN
fenced to four years in Atlanta peni-
Tertiary today for embezzlement of
$4,000 from the banks funds. He
had previously pleaded guilty in
federal court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Rev. Father John
Harrington Dies

Bangor, Me-. April 21.-(P-Fev
Father John NJ. Harrington, for 43
years priest of the Roman Catholic
church, at on" time chancellor of the
Maine diocese. and for the last 26
years pastor of st. Mary's of the AS
sumption. died at his home in Orono
today after period of failing health
lasting several months. He was born
in County Cork, ireland. 20 years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Texas Governor
Stranded After
Heavy ClOudburst

Phelps, Tex, April 81 - (P - A
cloudburst loosing between 10 and IL
inches of rain deluged this section
late today, flooding roads and low
lands. Water knee deep covered the
International Great Northern Rail
way tracks and stranded Governor
Miriam A. Ferguson's party return
ing to Houston from a visit to the
state penitentiary at Huntsville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
No Definite Word
AS Yet on Proposed
Sardine Merger

Eastport, Me-, April 21-(P)-Wil-
liam r. Marshall representing Phila-
delphia capitalists interested in the
proposed consolidation of Maine sar-
dine packing firms, stated this noon
that the proposed consolidation has
been neither rejected nor abandon
ed. He said that a meeting of those
interested will be held in 30 days and
that in the interval the problem will
be stduied from all angles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Guard Against Forest
Fires in Bay State

Boston, April 21-(P-Becausc , of
the large number of grass and forest
fires in the state, William A. L. Baze-
ley, commissioner of conservat m, to-
day ordered five wardens in six coun-
ties to discontinue the granting of
fire permits except for use on rainy
days or Immediately thereafter. The
counties were Plymouth Bristol. Nor
foiS, Middlesex, Essex and Worces-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Put Over Opening
Bids on Bridge
Contract at Bath

The directors of the Kennebec
uS.lage at meeting held at the State
n,ghway department Wednesday vot-
81 10 postpone the opening of bids
.or the building of the substructure.
ssuperstructure and approaches of
May II. ~ WIN ~
=. ms change was made on account
tn 'ne fact that the ice is just leav-
Ing the kennebec river and the bor-
h ss which are to be made at the
u,uge site will require about three
ME- wSshs to complete. These borings
viii De started this Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Portland Clearing
House on DAYLIGHT

Portland, Me, April 21.-(P)-The
Portland Clearing House Association
today announced that it's eight member
banks would change their banking
hours from April 25 until September
26, opening and closing one hour
earlier than usuel. Daylight saving
time is banned by law in Maine be-
ginning this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Steamer Ashore
W Mass. Coast

1rew Bedford, Mass, April FLIP
nj. steamer Corsica, bound from
ran s port to Newport News. light was
hefoted ashore on Packet Rock just
q re Ozark tonight by tug William
tbo Inward which arrived here from
oape Cod canal The tide was
'a1lng at the time.
tba tonight 1t was stated that
Sorslca was still ashore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Death Well Known
Lewiston Merchant

JosenMh, Ton. Me-. April 21.-(F-
vice M n. Voyer. So, former national
Pee ee president of the Union ST. John
. aaptlste. died tonight. He was also
taxes alderman and collector of
-erchant here for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
First Warm Day of
Year at Portland

Portland, Me-. April 81 - R -
Spring actually arrived today, just
one month late. A warm wave out
of the west caused the official Their
mometer to mount to 81 degrees at
noon. with indications of climbing
still higher before sunset. The day
was the warmest since Nov. 16 last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England - Mostly
cloudy Thursday and Friday; cooler
Friday
Southern New England - Fair
Thursday; Friday showers and
somewhat colder.
Eastern New York-Generally fair
in south and cloudy and cooler m
north portion Thursday; Friday
probably showers and cooler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Senate Ratifies Italian
2 Billion Debt Settlement
Anti Group Still Hope
full Will Secure Re-
consideration of the
Measure

Want To Talk Over Howell
Amendment Calling for Italy
to Issue Bonds i'm the Value
of Debt Payable Yearly in
Amount Size Would Agree to
Pay on Account of Interest
And Principal-Long Discus
sion in PrOspect-Plans Fall
Through to Send Bill to
President Today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Thursday fair; PARTLY cloudy Fri
day; probably occasional showers;
somewhat cooler. Moderate to fresh
west and southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
M. c. Ry. Stockholders
Re-elect Officers at
Annual Meeting

Portland, Me-, April 21-P1-The
board of directors of the Maine Gen.
trail Railroad was reelected. includ-
ing President Morris Mcdonald, at
the annual stockholders meeting to-
daV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Cotton spinning registered increas-
ed activity in March over February,
census bureau figures showed
Secretary Wilbur signed an order
for aviation instruction for Annapolis
cadets.
Endorsement of the Tincher farm
relief bill was given by Secretary Jar
dine before the American Dairy Fec
Grafton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Majority" Of.
I Nation Will X ep.
Law That Seeks to
Protect Home

Warns Against Attributing All
Designating Influence Since
War to- Volstead Act No
Alarming Increase in Crime
Warns of Propaganda and
II.advised Efforts to Break
Down the Prohibition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
The Day in Washington

The senate ratified the Italian debt
settlement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

German American mixed claims
commissioners were directed to eX-
plain their awards to the house ways
and means committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Prohibitionists continued to meet
wet arguments at the senate liquor
hearing.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15
ENGLAND MAY NOT
 SUPPORT IRELAND
Said to Favor Canada for Seat
 in League

Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. Is tP- 1reland's candidacy for a league council seat. announced today. and interest centers on the question | whether Great Britain will support the Free States aspiration.
 A British spokesman declined this afternoon to disclose the attitude of his delegation, but according to re- ports in the league Hobbies, England would prefer Canada to the Free State s a potential fellow member of the council.
 The Irish delegation in a com muniCation to the presontatives of all the Dominions asks their sup port, declaring that in it's judgment the Dublin governments candidacy will best serve Dominion interests. Without referring to the Irish step, Sir George Foster Of Canada. speaking before the assembly. in sisted vigorously upon the right of the British Dominions group 10 be represented on the council in equal iLS NilH oll4tT poulCdl or rNslOnal groups, and emphasized that the d~ninions must always be consider cd as possessed Of equal privileges with other members of the league.
 Besides Ireland. the candidates for permanent seats include Belgium, China. Persia, Portugal, Rumania, Poland and Holland. Six seats are available after three of the total of nine are allotted to Latin America.
 The Latin American caucus has chosen Chile. Colombia and Salva- dore for the three seats. but Uru- quay boIted the caucus and will be an independent candidate on the floor of the assembly.
 Portugal is vigorously pushing her candidacy on the ground that Spain's resignation has left the Si- berian peninsula without represen- tation on the council. The appear ance of so many candidates for non- permanent seats has transformed Geneva into a city of intense cam paigning.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15

Fannie Gleason addressed the meet , ing on the work that was cut out | for the organization to act on dur ] ing the coming year. Following the ! meeting social hour was enjoyed, q political spelling bee featuring the ! program.
 The subject of q visiting nurse for this district received much favor able comment and a committee was appointed to investigate the matter. Mrs. Henry Hooker was elected chairman of this committee and de- Nelopments are expected in this di- rection in the near future. Personal Items Miss Anna Weber has returned from a two weeks trip to Philadel- phia, Atlantic City and New York. Miss Treda Malz of Jersey City, is visiting NIr. and Mrs. R. F.. krin- berg at their home on Worthington ridge.
 Shower Given
 \ miscellaneous shower was tend- cred to Miss Doris Beckley and Miss Elvie Ohlmstead last evening. about D guests participating in the fcs- tNities. Many beautiful and useful gifts were received by the two girls who are to be married in the near future.
 East Berlin Items
 Mrs Charles Pratt~of West Cron- well visited relatives in town yes terday.
 Mrs. Henry Medd of Long Island is spending a few weeks as the guest Of her mother. Mrs, L.. M. Westcott of Main street.
 Gerald Footit Of Westfield was calling upon friends here yesterday.
 Prayer meeting tomorrow even ing at o'clock in the Methodist church.
 Miss Eunice Pratt was the guest of Miss Eta Lawrence yesterday. Miss Pratt returned home last week from Branford where she has been spending the summer.
 Miss Bertha Hagen left today for Burlington, Vt. where she will en- ter the University of Vermont for her sophomore year.
 X community minstrel show is be- ing considered for this fall. Further i announcement as to the staging of the show will be given later.
 The library rooms will be open | Friday afternoon and evening for | the exchange of books. The library 1 vii be stationed in their new quar- l ters soon but the exact date has | not been set,
 Philip MiIdrum has resumed his | duties at the Berlin Savings Bank ! after two weeks vacation.
 A mixed entertainment will be ! presented at the Community club meeting this evening. There will be . dancing at the conclusion of the program.
 Russell North has resumed his duties with the James II. Bunce company after two weeks motor trip through New England.
 The state highway department is constructing new guardrails on the highway between the Hubbard place and the Midrum Jewel company,
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15
NUNS REMAIN SILENT.
Smugglers Refuse to Talk
 When Reaching Boston.

Boston, Sept. Is P'-Four nuns. detained at St. Albans. Vt. until they paid an assessment of s4,0oo on rare Breton lace found concealed on their persons Saturday arrived in Boston late last night. declining all comment on their experience.
 The Rev. Vincent Cardinale. chap lain of the convent Of Our Lady Of Good Help in East Boston, met them and accompanied them 10 the con vent. He also declined comment and said he did not know the identity Of the priest and layman who were re ported to have paid the assessment on the lace to customs officials yes terday.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15
bOO7LEGGER FINED AT COURT SESSION Heavy Docket Disposed of by
 Judge in Berlin
 TWO CASES CONTINUED
Athletic Club Celebrates Second An nversary With Carnival - Miss Chotkowsky Expected Home From Hospital Soon.
Han Orders '~ Filled

One of the most crowded dockets tn months was disposed of last eve ming by Judge George G. Griswold at the regular Tuesday evening ses- sion Of the Berlin town court. Speed ing and reckless driving constituted 3. large part of the arrests with the case of the liquor haul made re- gently by Officer George Kanupka. Fines totaled s2SS and three cases were continued, one being bound over to the superior court,
 Louis Lubinsky of New Haven pleaded guilty to the charges of transporting liquor and failure to have registration on his car. Lubin- sky was arrested after chase which ended in a Beckley brickyard crossing where Officer George Kan upka uncovered, in the rear of his car, 150 gallons of alcohol. the largest amount ever confscated in this place. Judge Griswold fined him s2Oo and costs and suspended 30 day Jail sentence. Three dollars was levied against Lubinsky for failure to have proper registration. The New Haven man is under bonds of s20o for his appearance in court on September 2S to answer to the charges of reckless driving and evading responsibility. Lubinsky is charged with striking the car oper- ated by Henry Zehrer, ex-New Brit ain High school football star, and driving away from the accident without stopping to ascertain the damage done. Officer Frank Brown made the arrest on this count.
 Arthur Zande was fined S10 and costs on the charges of driving without an operators license,
 Jacob J. Silverman of New York forfeited bonds of s25 given for his appearance in court to answer to the charges of speeding. Officer George Kanupka made the arrest last Sunday evening.
 Stanley Skinger of New Britain was fined SIS and 30 day jail sen tence was suspended on payment of costs on the charges of fishing with out a license and using nine hooks Skinser was arrested by Officer Brown after he had broken away from 8 county warden who caught him fishing in the, pond belonging 10 the American Paper Goods Go. Brown, when called to the scene. tracked the man to kensington ave- nue. New Britain, where he arrested | him. Skinger had already had his | license suspended on the count of l using nine hooks recently in Plain vile and he was warned that the 1 next occurrence of the deed would | net him a Jail sentence.
 John Matzak of Treasure Field | was fined S10 and costs on the charge of assault. Matzak was ar rested after a fist fight with friend that took place at his home.
 John Ambrose of East Orange, New Jersey, forfeited bonds of $2o for his appearance in court to an- swer to the charge of speeding.
 The case of Ernest Hernig, New Britain, arrested on the charge of r reckless driving was continued until September 21st.
 Frank Quasnick of Berlin was bound over to the superior court un- der bonds of s1,ooo on the charges
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15
Mir. and Mrs. Bassette
 On Hike of 40 Miles

Mir and Mrs. Buell. B. Bassette have returned from d 40 mile hike on the Long Trail" through the Green Mountains of Vermont. They walked over the top of the mountain from East Clarendon to Brandon Gap. sleeping in Long Trail open huts and for two nights on the bare ground under the stars They report excellent weather. The Long Trail'' is two hundred and seventy miles long through Vermont from Quebec to Massachusetts and was completed this past summer.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15
AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP
E. Monroe Harwood, \. B. Fl. S.. 1926, Granted Special Honor by Clark University.

F.. Monroe HarWood, son of Mir,
 and Mrs. E. M. Harwood of 42 Haw- ley street. this city, who is about to enter Clark university. Worcester. Mass, as freshman. has been awarded a Jonas c. Clark scholar ship. These scholarships are not mere awards for financial need but rewards of scholastic attainment. i Twenty of them are available for en- tering freshmen who have a high average in the upper quarter of their class during their preparatory school course. Each amounts to $100.
 MT, Harwood is a graduate of New
 Britain Senior High school. class of 1926. During his senior year he was president of the Amphion Dramatic club and took an active part in the work of that orga nization.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15

In building the new fence additional space has been left for pedestrians so that there is less danger of be- ing hit by passing machines. Hi- therto the road at this point has been extremely narrow but by plac ing the posts several feet back this has been partially overcome.
 MT. and Mrs. R. B. Stevenson are entertaining relatives from Westerly R. l. for few days.
 Miss Miriam North and Miss Mar garet Root leave September 2S for storrs College to resume their stu dies for the fall semester.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15
AIid-Neck Prayer Meeting.
WALLINGFORD CHURCH FIRE

Wallingford, Sept. 15-An early morning fire in the Methodist church here did damage estimated at S1,00o. The flames were con- fined 10 the dining room and kitch- en. Smoke, however, caused consid- erable damage in the main part of the building.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15
TAXES DUE TODAY

Washington, Sept Is Pl-The treasury expects 10 be enriched by approximately four hundred million dollars by midnight tonight when tax collections for the third quarter close. Collections for the same guar ter in 1925 were s361, ,00o,o0o.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15
HE FELT IT

Store Manager: What makes you think the fruit they threw at you was bottled?
 Actor: 1 felt a jar.-Idess, Lon don.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15
O. F.. D.

Artist: Are you tho man who cut my hair the last time?
 Barber (tersely): I couldn't he. I've only been here B year.-1deas, London,
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15
Womens League Meeting

The first meeting of the League of Women Voters was held last evening at Legion hall Kensington. and was voted a success as the opening of the season. Miss Sally
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15

Foreman Michael Sullivan of the fire department has called a meet ing tonight at 8 o'clock. F. R. Madeley, chairman of the entertainment committee has called a meeting tonight in the department office.
 The department has been receiv-
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15

\ miscellaneous shower was tend- cred to Miss Doris Beckley and Miss Elvie Ohlmstead last evening, about D guests participating in the fcs- tiNities. Many beautiful and useful gifts were received by the two girls who are to be married in the near future.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-15
Fair Committee to Meet

The fair committee of the Berlin Grange, No. A, will hold a meeting tomorrow evening to complete final details for the coming fair, The men of the organization met last evening to erect booths in the hall. The event will take place next Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
 Several members from the local Grange are planning to attend the opening of the Newington Grange fair tom
Imperial Valley press., 1926-03-27

Berkcley-UniVcrsity Of Califor-
MIA $ boxing season VIII end tonight
when the Bear mittmcn meet the
University of California, southern
branch. The. Bears dccIsiyelv dc
tcatcd the southern squad last week.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-03-27
Barrie DROPS GOODRICH In THIRD
or THRILLING BATTLE THAT WASA
VERY EVEN ONE RIGHT TO THE END

The boxing show Offered at ~
tentro aycna yesterday evening WAS
unusually raPpy aud the main
c,cnt lcA,orn Gear@'n Goodrich
and Bes Barrie was a. thriller from
tie opening until Bus kayood his
SOU hfaw orquout ia the third
f anne with euJrpy wight ow the
very button. Grotgie went out
ca'd ou his foct his hands and head
hanging down. . picture of absolute
lelril-#lc. Th, referee inter
,s1o6 uriorc Barrie could ind an
othct hceTr blow, but hr nudgeJ
GoooficiI 5us' strongly enough 70
i.akc hlr faiI lie WIS al~cady tn
conscious as he avaroi IN Ire mid
&c Of ehe ring, and wax s,iti out Il
rripnte ot mcre after le ha3 bean
carried lo.Eia .arucr. ie Wa ms
ia% il hry. tteeeh, riaAt up -
lie fiGtt, ana Il H1s au#badyha
fight until th,p.
tr.# ,ad Iutar9 epoued tine cAe-
.Hg's lnst.,lies aial II wildcat -
lthltiau, tbalr o.ec bong 80 strong
tiat th.y 10TH ,i~oa before the four
rounds Wac cuGcd Ilcuro wal
bothered by constant flow Of
c.arcj from bis 0'ozy.. but hc ha@
HI" boy lean Luton Hom4y ou.
iFrc. Ehc brown aeg w1s Too tou2l
Imperial Valley press., 1926-03-27

10 be Finished however, rccupcrat-
jnq quickly after each approach to
cilziuoss. Thcy stacked up about
evenly.
Young Firpo and Eddie Madden
Furnished rafting good miXup.
!'npo evidently was the stronger Of
the pair, but MadGcn displaYcd
plenty Of gamcncSs and was scicn,
tiric and speedy. The third round
WIS particularly torrjd, Madden 60
iHg down from a blow so snappy
that rjursidcrS could not determine
If # were a short right or Il left. IL
took tie count Of seven and came
back. %amcIY cniy 10 run into a
Knockout Inter he entered the
ing and challenged I'irpo TO box
gs1n, winner .akr III.
Hcnav Romero aud Jmmr Brad
shaw also presented torrid expo
s1'oH Of The manly art of scram
lt,u@ ears. rrndshaY was very fast,
lat Roaloro did the forcing. It WIS
cancd a draw.
.ioracc Self Of Rrawlcy and Ben
~ Chavez Of Phoenix went faster
taan any of the boys, and all the
othofs were extra fast last night.
Chavez was stronger at the infight-
ing and thereby got the judges de
tt1.fu
Imperial Valley press., 1926-03-27

San Trancisco-A farewell dinner
for Babe hollingbcrry and Buck
Bailey, Olympic clubmen who have
accepted the posts of head football
c4ach and assistant, respectively, at
Washington state college, was tend
cred by so fellow Olympians last
night.