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New Britain herald., 1926-07-17
BOSTON COURTS
 HIT CRIME HARD
Waste But Little Sympathy on
 WrOngdOerS

Boston. July Is PHIn the first
 six months of 1926 justice was swift and drastic. survey of an unusual
 number of felonies in greater Bos- ton discloses. As the year opened
 Ia New Hampshire judge announced
 that he would impose solitary con-
 finement as a means to curb crime and Governor Fuller of Massachu-
 setts spoke strongly against the
New Britain herald., 1926-07-17

the White Star Line to a British syndicate headed by Furness. Withy & Co.
 Only week ago word came from Liverpool that all details relative to money payments and other questions concerning the transfer had been arranged. It was said that the papers were awaiting final sig nature by Mir. Franklin and the representatives of the Furness, Withy company, in behalf of the British interests.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-17
SALE OF ATLANTIC
 FLEET CALLED OFF
Plans to Transfer White Star
 Line Ended

London July IT CP - Negotia- tions for the sale of the White Star line by the International Mer- cantile Marine to a British syndi- cate represented by Morgan. Gren- fell & Co.,, have been terminated.
 P. A. S. Franklin president of the International Mercantile Marine, and Morgan, Grenfell & Co., au- thorized the following statement late today:
 Owing to present circumstances and conditions, the negotiations for the purchase Of the White Star line have by mutual consent been ter minated"
New Britain herald., 1926-07-17

Two months ago joint announce ment was made by Morgan. Gren-
 fell & Co.,, London, and P. A. S. Franklin, president of the Interna- tionaI Mercantile Marine Co.,, that a provisional agreement had been reached in London for the sale of
New Britain herald., 1926-07-17

Millions of starfish, estimated 10 weigh 232 tons and covering an area 500 yards long by five yards wide, recently raided shellfish beds off the east coast of England.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-17

IL Is probable that the Nile has 8 greater variety of fish than any river in the world. An expedition sent recently by the British museum brought back 5000 specimens.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
Fire Destroys Auto On
 Shuttle Meadow Avenue

An automobile was destroyed by fire on Shuttle Meadow road this forenoon. Co. No. 2 was called by telephone. The information coming to the fire department was that a nearby house was threatened, but 1t was lound that the automobile was fully 150 feet from the house.
 Co. Nc. , Of the fire department was called at 1Q:47 o'clock last night 10 eNtinguish fire in an au- tomobile truck owned by G. F. ponlin, a milk dealer. The cushion of the truck took fire in front of 1926 Stanley street.
 A chimney fire in the Leupold building at S59 Arch street caused slight damage last night. The fire department was called by an alarm from Box IT at 10;07 o'clock.
 Co. No. was at the Pennington avenue dumping grounds yesterday afternoon, one of tho frequent smoky fires having broken out, and Co. No. 6 was at the Glen street dump this forenoon.
 Damage estimated at S100 was done by fire in a house at 94 Beaver street. owned by John Con- way of Hartford, yesterday fore noon. An alarm from Box ST brought the fire department to the scene at l1;45 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
Funera Is
William r. Corri|an

The funeral of William r. Corri- gan Of Q Alden street. Hartford, who was killed when lis automo- bile crashed into two others near Ibelles corner on the West Hart ford road Friday night. was held this morning at 9:30 o'clock from the home or his wife's parents at l04 Eden avenue. SouthinEton, and at 9 o'clock from St. Thomas church. Rev. John Marku, a mem Der of the Order Of Missionaries of LaSallettc. oHiciated at the requiem high mass.
 The pail bearers were John San ford Of Hartford and Martin Gay nor of Southington. who served in the same company Of the 77th Di- vision. |. s. army. with Corrigan during the war; William Kelley and Cyril Curtin Of New Britain and James Leary and Gerald ?. Crean of Southington. The floral tributes filled the entire room and covered the casket in inc church.
 William Hayes of Plainviue ren- dered an Ave Maria" at the of fcrtory during the mass and he sang "A Beautiful Land on High" aS the body was being taken from the church.
 Burial was in St. Thomas cemc- tery.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
EL0PEMENT CONFIRMED
Dorothy M. schultz of t33 Cleveland street And Theodore Woodward Boardrr. Now On Honeymoon.

News Of the elopmont of Doro'hy N. Schultz of l53 Cleveland street and Theodore Woodward. boardor at the Schultz home for the past sev- cral months reached the family of Miss Schultz today The couple were married by Rev. M. j. Ryan at St. Bridget's church in Cheshire on June 19 and are now on a wedding trip in Louisville, Ky, the groom's native home.
 The groom while a boarder at the Cleveland street home borrowed $250 from Mrs Schultz d few weeks ago and week ago Sunday when the couple were missed $20 more was found missing. Mrs. Schultz complained to the police. II was the police theory that the girl had eloped. but Mrs, Schultz had fears that some harm had come 10 her daughter The couple could be traced only as far as Alindale.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
COUNCIL VOTES ON
 SEWER BOND ISSUE
SI5O,OOO To Form Nucleus of S5OO,OOO Improvement Fund

A s15o.OOo sewer bond issue which the common council will be asked to approve at q special meet ing Wednesday night will eventual ly form the nucleus Of a $500, oo0 fund with which 10 carry on the changes in the citys system of d sewage disposal, Mayor Weld said today.
 For the present the fund will be drawn on for sewer extensions in several sections of the city. The council will also receive from the board Of finance and taxation a rec ommendation that subway Bonds in the amount of S5o,000 be authorized sold.
 The council will elect David L. Nair alderman in the first ward. AL Ian J. English and W. c. Gibncy. councilmen in the same ward. Albert x. Anderson, councilman in the fourth ward and Joseph A. Klo- skowski councilman in the fifth ward. All are new members with the exception of Nair who is being promoted from councilman to alder man. The members to be elected are filling vacancies caused by resig- nations and all must come before the voters next April for reelection.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
WELD APPROVES OF
 BAN ON ENGINEERS
Forbidden To Confer With
 Clients During Office Hours

Engineering department emplovas who prepare maps and plans for prFate citizens on their own time must not take from the working hours Of the day to hold conferences with clients, Mayor Weld declared today.
 inc mayor has followed with in. jerest the developments of chorges made to the city engineer and otb- CTS that assistant engineers are pre- paring q large percentage of inc maps now being filed at the office of the building inspectors. Citv Ensin. eer Joseph D. Williams has issued several warnings agains, the nrac- nee the last of which came Saturday when he informed his assistants the use or city time and implements in private work will not be tolerated. 'halrman Reginald Towers Of inc board of public works has also de. clared against the practice which reports indicated has been in vogue.
 Mayor Weld has found no evil dence to suhstantiate the claim city tlme is being used for purposes other than city business. bur he wants discontinued the practice of consulting with clients such as the assistant engineers admit are ire quently held,
 The mayor is anxious that no ob- Stacle be placed in the way of en- gineers earning extra money through employment of their training dur ing their own time. but he will in sist he said today. that there be close adherence to the rules Of the department and that city time be used only for city work.
 Mayor Weld believes, as does also Councilman Nair there is danger of property owners gaining the impress sion that maps prepared by persons in the city employ arc drawn with assurance they will be acceptable and assure issuance Of a permit, which assurance cannot be given.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
City Items

Jack Rourke, formerly of this city and now physical director at Col gate university, has been appointed director Of athletics at Atlantic City. He will start his duties July 1.
 A daughter. Mary Alice, was born this morning 10 MT. and Mrs. Will liam Garyey of Providence. R. l. Mrs, Garyey was formerly Miss Elsie Bailey of this city.
 sydney Simons of the John A.. Andrews Co.,, Inc, will speak on Selling the Shopper" al the meet ing of Morton NJ. Mag's class in salesmanship tomorrow night
 The police were notified today of the theft Of a canvas sheet, 15x1S feet from a shed at the Towers Brick company.
 Dr, John J. Tokarczyk has re- turned from a two weeks trip 10 Canada, Niagara Falls and Vermont, He motored along the Mohawk Trail and also attended the gradu- ation exercises at the University of Vermont.
 Attorney Lawrence !. Colon, who has been in the office of Mangan and Ringrose, has opened his own office in the Schupack building on Main street.
 State Policeman Starkel reported to Captain Kelly today the loss of valuable papers in the vicinity of Booth street.
 The police are Investigating a re- port by John J. Hockman of 149 kensing'on avenue that his bull dog was poisoned last night.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
COPPENS
 3O YEARSAPRIEST
Pastor or St. Peters Church Ob- serves Anniversary Tomorrow

Rev. Charles Coppens, pastor of St. Peters church, will observe the S0th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood tomorrow.
 He is a native of Belgium, born in Alost. He received his education in that country. graduating from Louvain university 80 years ago. He came to this country and was sta toned at St. Peters church in Dan bury for four years and was then made pastor of St. Ann's church in Waterbury. Twenty-Five years ago he was transferred to St. Peters church in this city to succeed Rev, Father N. F. x. Schneider who was transferred to St. Mary's church in Meriden.
 The parish had been established only about ten years when he came and was deep in debt. Hard and conscientious work on the part of Father Coppens brought the parish out of debt last year. Y has pro- gressed under his leadsrship and il is probable that in the near future school may be added to the plant.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
SUZANNE QUITS IN
 BRITISH TOURNEY
Continued from First Page)

She arrived at the grounds late, explaining that she had been ill, and after some argument regarding whether she should play singles match before her important doubles with Mile. Elasto against the Ameri- can pair Miss Ryan and Miss Browne. she left for her hotel. Later it was declared that she was ill. On Friday she appeared at the courts bearing a doctors certificate stating that she should not exert herself. It was Yariously reported that she was suffering from nerv- cusness. fainting spells, rheumatism and neuritis.
 On Saturday she again kept the spectators waiting, among them for mer King Manuel Of Portugal but inIlly appeared for play after fran tic appeals from her doubles part ncr, Jean Borotra.
 Kinsey In Semi-FinalS
 Howard I.insey. California star reacEod the semi-fnals in the mems singles of the Wimbledon lawn ten- his tournament today defeating r. D. E. Spence of South Africa at 6-&, G-S, 3-6, 6-3.
 Jacques Brugnon. French star, de- feated C. H. Kingsley, well known English player. 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, As, 6-4.
 Joan Fry the young English player paired with Mrs. NJ. s. Hzoln defeated Mrs. C. G. McIlquham and Mrs. Shcpherd-Barrou G-S. 3-G, 6-3.
 Miss Ryan Is Out
 Miss Elizabeth Ryan. American. was eliminated from the singles of the Wimbledon lawn tennis tourna- mont today by Mrs. Kitty NcKane Godfree. England's ranking star, Mrs. Godfrce won 1-G, 6-2. GO.
 Mrs. Marion Zinderstein Jessup, the American player. paired with George Crole-Dees of Great Britain, defeated Mrs. R. W. Jackson and E. Zenla. 6-2. S-6.
 Vincent Richards and Howard Kinsey. American stars, eliminated $. W. Bobb and l.. Meyer, G-4, 60, G-3.
 Henri Cochet the French star continued his winning play in the tournament by eliminating J. C. Gregory. S-G, 6-4, 60. 4-6, 6-%.
 Mile. Didl Vlasto eliminated Miss G. Sterry. 3-6. G-3, 6-3.
 Mrs. Molla Mallory and D. N. Grnig defeated Jacques Prugnon and Mmme. Mathieu in the mixed : doubles. 6-o, 5-7. 6-1,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
Baltimore Negro Shoots
 Five Before He Is Killed

Baltimore, Juno 2S (P) - Riot squads were called out today when q crazed negro shot three police men. and probably two other per- sons before being killed by 8 wounded patrolman in northwest Baltimore.
 The negro, sitting on the front steps of a house in Argyle avenue, leveled a shotgun and fired point blank at a police car containing three patrolmen passing along the street. The patrolmen, Webster Schuman, August Beuesch and Thomas Dillon, all were wounded. As the negro started 10 run. police reports said, q woman and girl crossed his path, and he fired at them. They dropped to the side. walk. Schuman, suffering from gunshot wounds then shot the ne. gro to ieath,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
WOMAN, ON PROBATION,
 AND S29 MISSING
Mary Barnofsky, On Probation After Suspended Jail sentence,
 Is Again Heard From.

Mary Barnofsky, of 1l93 East street, who was sentenced to Jail for % days and put on probation for one year by Judge Allins in police court last year. is missing from home and has taken $29 Of her mothers money, according to a re- port to lhe police today by her sis ter. Lucy.
 In suspendng the jail sentence in her case, Judge filling warned her to behave herself or she would be sent 10 jail. She was arrested on Winter street after Officer Doty had seen her getting out of an automo- bile in which Were three men. Shc had admired improper conduct, the officer testified.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
UNCONSCIOUS 32 HOURS
Man At Hospital Thought 10 Have Injured Head By Falling to Side wall;-May Be Parkville Resident

Unconscious since early yesterday morning. William Gubitz. thought to be resident Of Parllyille, is al New Britain General hospital with aD injury 10 his head, sustained, it is believed, by falling on the sidewalk in front Of - Church street.
 Officers Peter Cabelus and An Jhony kozlauskas picked him up about o'clock Saturday night and brought him to the hospital Later he was brought to the police sta ton, as he did not appear to be in- iured. About o'clock yesterday morning, however. he was found to be unconscious and Sergeant Michael J. Flynn had him removed to inc hospital. At 2 o'clock this after noon, = hours after he WAS found unconscious, he was i'll the same
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
BERRY-DAW TYSON
Luther r. Berry Of Hershey, Pa, and Miss Ruth Dawson Married by Rev. W. II. Aldcrson Today.

The wedding Of Luther F. Berry, son of Mrs. J. K. Zoll of Hershey Pa. and Miss Ruth Dawson. laugh ter of Mrs Lucy E. Dawson Of 3A Newheld avenue, took place this afternoon at 2:&o o'clock,
 The ceremony was performed by Rev. William II. AIderson, pastor of he Trinity Methodist church.
 The couple were attended by Mir. and Mrs. William P. Schroeder, jr, of Berlin. The bride was attired ill a gown of beige goorgettc with hat to match and carried q bouquet of butterfly loses.
 Mrs. Schroeder was attired in q gown of Capri blue crepe with hat. to match and carried q bouquet of sweet peas in pastel colors.
 Immediately after the ceremony Mir. and Mrs. Berry left on a we'd ding trip to New York and Phila- delphia.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
Judgment For S1, zoo In
 Suit Over Auto Repairs

Judge Leonard j. Nickcrson has given judgment for the plainti(t in the case of Meech X Stoddard of Middletown against Fred Ellison of this city. The action was brought to recover S1,70O for repairs to an truck owned by the de- fendant. The defense was that the statute rorbids repairs to automo- piles by garage men if the cost is more than $50, unless the owner gives written authority to make them, The case was heard several weeks ago in Middletown superior court and Attorney W M Green stein of this city represented Ellison.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
YESS. THEY WE'RE LOAaED

Michael Felingo of s Willow street was painfully hurt in the ab- domen yesterday when q rusty re- Nolvcr with which he was playing, was discharged. Tho powder from the blank cartridge was fired deep beneath the skin.
 Lester Shapiro Of 1SS North street suffered a painful injury to the hand while playing with a re- volver yesterday, Dr. David r. WasloWitz attended both boys.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
JOHN HAYDEN STRICKEN
 ON STREET IN HARTFORD
Former Local Carpenter And Build ing Mover Dies While On Way
 to Hospital.

John Hayden, who for many years was well known in this city as Q carpenter and building mover, was picked up unconscious on Wooster street. Hartford, yesterday afternoon and while he was being taken to the Hartford hospital in a police ambulance, he died.
 Hayden was a foreman in the con- struction of Central fire station and the police headquarters and he supcrintended the removal of many buildings which gave away to new structures when the city's develop ment began in earnest more than a quarter Of a century ago.
 He is believed to be about 60 years of age. The Hartford police have been unable to locate any rela- tives.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
WHY FLAGS ARE FLOWN

Secretary Ralph L. Gould of the New Britain Chamber Of Commerce has been kept busy all day answer ing telephone inquiries as to why the flags are being flown about the city today. Most people understand that the showing of the national colors is to signify tue beginning of Independence Week but Secretary Gould reminds that today has anoth- CT and more important significance. Today is the anniversary of the sub mission by Thomas Jefferson of the Declaration of Independence all though it's actual adoption did not take rlace until July 1.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
Bridgeman Investigates
 Alleged Bigamy Case

Eobert Bridgeman, formerly Of the state police, and now private detective, was in this city today in vestigatins an alleged bigamous condition incolying a local man. The result Of his inquiry was not dis closed. Members or the local police department are working with him on the case.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
DROP OF THIRTY FEET
 INJURIES TWO WORKERS
Plunge From Staging At House On Kelsey Street and Are Taken
 10 Hospital

Falling 80 feet from a staging on q house on Kelsey street, near East street, Paul Morillo. aged 53. Of Is Portland street. Middletown. and Rugas Rochras. aged 24, of 352 Arch street, this city, carpenters. were painfully hurt this morning, They are at New Britain General hospital under care Of Dr. William r. Flanagan, who said the exact eX- tent of their injuries has not been determined.
 Eochras has an injury to the right shoulder and Morllo suffered from shock. N-ray pictures were to be taken this afternoon to determine possibilities of other injuries.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
WILL DECORATE GRAVES.

The graves of the deceased mem- bers Of Alexandra lodge, No. 24, A. I. O., Daughters of St. George, will be decorated this evening by the lodge members. Assembly Of mem bors with flowers will takeplace at the entrance to Fairview cemetery at 7:30 o'clock. The degree team will meet in Vega hall Wednesday eve ming at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
RETNKNS FROM CONGRESS

James TObin has returned from a visit to the West. While there he attended the Eucharislic Congress at Chicago and entertained as his dinner guests, Archbishop ManniN, of Melbourne, Australia, and Bishop Mccarthy Of Sidney. Australia. Mr. Tobin became acquainted with Arch bishop Mannix some time ago when he toured Ireland with the prelatc and a party from Australia.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
COUNTY ". c. T. |. PICNIC.

The Hartford County W. C. T. T.. will hold it's annual picnic at Elizabeth Park in Hartford tomor- TOW. Local members will leave on the 9:&7 o'clock car. A basket lunch will be served. An interesting pro- gram has been prepared. Mrs. Mary Wilson will speak and P report on the hearings at Washington will be given by her and Mrs. Mary Welles.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
SIGMA PI EPSILON SOCIAL.

The members of Sigma Pi Epsilon sorority, Delta Kappa, will hold a party at the Burritt hotel on Wed nesday evening. During the evening refreshments will be served and dancing enjoyed. The committee in charge consists of the Misses Char lotte Witkin, Carol Prushone, Jewel Levine and Jean Gourson.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
FIRE BOARD MEETING

The board of fire commissioners will hold Ii special meeting tomor- row evening at 7:30 o'clock to open bids on inc proposed new fire sta ton on Stanley street. and the new pnmpor. T. is hoped to award the contract without further delay. sub irct to approval Of the common council.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
MAGAZINE AGENTS SOUGHT
One Reported to Have Attempted to Assault Woman Living at Corner of Brook and Greenwood Streets.

Two young men representing themselves as magazine solicitors are sought by the police, as a result of complaint made to Captain Kelly at headquarters that one of them at tempted to assault Mrs. Pawlow, who lives at the corner of Brook and Greenwood streets. The nature of the attempted assault was not given in the complaint.
 The men appear to be about 19 years of age, Mrs. Pawlow said, and they are wearing brown sweaters and were bare headed.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
All Desks RanSacked
 In Washington School

Every desk in the Washington school was ransaclled last night, the police We're notified today entrance having been gained by breaking q window The police are working on the theory that pupils al the school hroke in.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
Extra Dividend By
 New Britain Trust Co.

At q meeting of the board Of di- rrctors Of the New Britain Trust Co, this morning a regular diyi- dend of 21. per cent and an extra dividend ol 1 per cent were de- clared, payable on June 90 to all stockholders of record to date.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
SUSPECTED OF HoID-UP

A 14-year- boy was taken m custody this afternoon byDetective Sergeant George c. ElIinger on sus- picion of having been implicated in q robbery on Myrtle street near "The Pit" at o'clock Saturday morning.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
WaH Street Briefs

Net income Of Hudson Motor Car Co. for the quarter ended May S1 was S3,S11,314 after taxes and charges, equal to S249 a share on the capital stock. against $2,746,- OPS or $2,06 a share in the pre- ceding quarter and S5,9GS,7S3 or $4.52 a share in the corresponding quarter Of 1925.
 Earnings Of various tobacco companies for the second quarter of 1926, which will be made public next month. are understood in the financial district to have been sub- stantially larger than in the first quarter of the year.
 The pig iron trade takes the view that the low level Of prices has been touched, this belief being supported by the recent purchase Of 5000 tons by the American Radiator Co.
 May bookings Of fabricated steel plate rose 10 46,473 tons from &2.- 691 in April and 27.6S4 in May last year. The total for the five months Of 1926 was 172.17O tons against 12o4S5 a year ago.
 An additional issue Of s3,00O.ooO Central Power and Light Co. [ per ctrt cumulative preferred stock, offered at 97 1-2 q share and accrued dividend. has been sold syndicate headed by Howe, Snow and Bertlcs. Inc.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
DRIVES THICK IN PARK

Ernest Carlson, about IS years of age, was arrested this afternoon by Supernumerary Officer Carroll on charges of operating an automobile without a license and violation of the city ordinance which forbils driving of trucks through Walnut Hill park.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
CONFER WITH MAYOR WELD

Mayor Weld and the building commission were in conference for more than an hour this afternoon regarding the office of building in spector in which a change is to be made. No statement was made at the npd Of the conference,