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New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
STANLEY ST. COUPLE
 MARRIED jO YEARS
MT. and Mrs. Charles J, Peterson Observe Golden
 Wedding Anniversary

Fifty years of married life was the milestone passed today by MT. and Mrs. Charles J. Peterson of $50 Stanley street, residents of this city for the past 34 years and well known among the older residents. MT. Peterson enjoys good health and is at his usual occupation each day, but Mrs Peterson has for several years been an invalid and because of her condition the family reunion in celebration of their golden we'd ding anniversary tonight will be of q quiet nature.
 Mr. and Mrs. Peterson were mar December 28, 1876, but 1t was not until 1889 that they sailed for this country, coming directly to New Britain where MT. Peterson's sister, Mrs. Peter Crona. had been residing for several years. Except for a short time l.ter when they lived in Springfield, MT. and Mrs. Peterson have been residents of this city con- tinuously. They are both communi- cants of the First Lutheran church and Mir. Peterson Is a carpenter and cabinet maker at P. x r. Corhin's where he has been employed for "A years. The oLple have two daugh- ters, Mrs. Edward Erickson of this city, and Mrs. Floyd Bowen of Min neapolis, and three sons, Charles. a parcel post carrier here, George. as- sistant superintendent of the New York office of the Travellers Insur- ance Co.,, and Louis. manager of a clothing store In Danburv. They also have a grandson, Russell Bowen Of Minneapolis.
 Mir. Peterson was born on Sept q. 1885. and Mrs, Peterson was born on May z. 1853.
 In addition to having those im- mediate relatives who can be pres ent with them on their golden we'd ding day, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson have received numerous congratu- latory messages today.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
YOUTHFUL BANDIT SHOT
 AND KILLED BY VICTIM
Eobber Was Using Water Pistol Girl Companion Was Seeking
 Thrill as Bandit Quecn."

Chicago, Dec. 2S LR - Two youthful robbers armed with toy pistol, and q girl companion thrill cd at the prospect of becoming a bandit queen" met defeat last night at the hands of Robert Ray. 20, who shot and killed one of them and caused the capture Of the others with real gun they had overlooked when they held him up. The youths dragged Ray, a postal clerk, into an alley and robbed him of SIT, but as they fled to an au- tomobile in which the girl was waiting. Ray opened fire, killing John Renzio, IS. Later Tony Oii- yer, IT, and Elma Crawford, 2l, were captured.
 The girl said she met the youths at theater and had accompanied them just for the thrill of being a bandit queen"
 T never thought anybody would get killed" she said. "They had only that little gun and 1t didn't look like that would hurt any body"
 The two admitted several previ- ous robberies, all accomplished with the water pistol.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
FOG DELAYS LINER
Many Important Pcrsonages Arc Obliged to Remain on Board Ma jcS:ic in New York Harbor.

New York, Dec. 2S Pl-Although the liner Majestic, with numerous important persons aboard, entered New York waters early this morning, it was still fog bound at Quarantine this afternoon.
 Among the passengers whose de- barkation was delayed were Prince Pasuhito Chichibu. second son of the late mlkado of Japan, and $. M. Bruce, prime minister of Australia.
 A murky rain fell all morning and continued into the afternoon with such dense fog that the trip up the bay was finally postponed until clear CT weather.
 The Majestic entered the Narrows at 5 o'clock in tht morning and was first forced 10 anchor at Craven Shoals. Proceeding later to Quaran- tine it weighed anchor to continue to it's dock after a wait of several hours only to have the pilot change his mind and order the anchor dropped again.
 The liner Samaria was another in- bound liner held at Quarantine by the fog.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
AUTOMOBILE DEATH
 HAZARDS GROWING
One Person Killed For Every
 92S Cars Operated
FATALITIES ARE APPALLING
In New York State One Person Was Killed for Every 731 Registered Autos-21 ,627 Actually Killed by Cars in 1925.

Washington. Dec. 28 iR - The hazard of death in automobile ac- cidents is rising rapidly in the United States, the national confer ence on street and highway safety said today in issuing statistics showing that one. person was kill cd in 1925 for every 923 automo- piles in service.
 Automobile deaths for the year were 21.627, exclusive of fatalities occurring when cars were in colli- sion with trains or street cars. The number of automobiles registered was 19,954,347.,
 Street Hazard Grows
 Emphasis should be constantly given to the fact that the death rate from automobile accidents is increasing rapidly year after year. v the conference statement said, and that the street hazard for everyone is becoming greater and greater. Better regulations must be enacted dIlu tlllOIStu tillu bClNCi SaI|lJ campaigns must be carried on."
 In New York state, one person was killed for every 731 automo- piles registered, while in Florida. though the total number of deaths was smaller, the killing rate was one person for each 597 cars. Iowa, at the other end of the scale. was charged with only one death for every 2,190 cars registered.
 Not much reliance was to be placed in these comparative fig ures, the statement pointed out, since the number of visiting foreign cars, and the mileage of vehicles operated rather than the number of machines registered in a single state, was to be taken as the true test of hazard.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
PAJE\NSkI DECLARES HIS REMOVAL. FROM POLICE BOARD WAS 'FRAME-lIP'
 ENGINEERED BY FOES IN POLITICS
Hart Denies Discrimination
 Against Pqjewski Pharmacy
Chief of Police Says Agent" Visited 12 Drug Stores In Search of Liquor Sale Evidence.

Chief William c. Hart, who, ao. cording to Peter Pajewski, deposed chairman of the police board, does not have his friends" arrested for violations of the liquor law, smiled broadly today when asked to com- ment. Asked if Pajewski showed animosity towards him at their con- ference yesterday afternoon follow ing John Pajewski's arrest, the chief said the former chairman simply asked him whether or not there was anything personal in the action of the police and the chief assured him that personalities do not enter into the work of the department. Evi- dence was obtained in Pajewski's drug store and the same action was taken that is always taken under the similar circumstances, he said he told Paiewski.
 Asked whether or not he knew to what drug stores the police agent" was sent last week to obtain evil dence of liquor selling, the chief re- piled that he is positive visits were made to five. Relative to reports that 12 places were visited by the agent" the chief said that is possi- ble, but he knew of only five. Asked as to the possibility that Pajewski might have expected to be tipped off" before his store was visited, the chief replied that nobody is given advance notice, and he was not con- cerned in the slightest with the ob- jective of the agent" when he went out to obtain evidence.
 It became known today that after the evidence was obtained in the Pajewski case, there was a question as to whom the warrant should be served on. Lawyers today said they believe the ex-chairman could have 1 been arrested inasmuch as he is one of the owners of the store. Chief Hart said he believes this could have been done. It was also learned that information that the agent had ob- tained evidence was had by the ex- chairman Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
IS PAJEWSKI FIRED?
 CITY HALL INQUIRIES
Mayor Weld Did Not State Cause in His
 Letter

In city hall today persons familiar with the charter provisions concern ing the removal of commissioners raised question as to whether Pa jewski has actually been dropped from the board since the letter mail ed him by Mayor Weld does not state the cause of removal, they say.
 The mayors letter opens with 8 statement that it has come to his at tention that an arrest for liquor law violation in Pajewskis store has taken place. The mayor then de- clares the office of police board chairman vacant.
 In the matter of removals the charter states: "The mayor is au- thorized to remove for cause any member of any board or commission appointed by the mayor or any other officer, appointed by the mayor. and the mayor shall be the sole judge of such cause or removal and his order of removal shall state the reason therefor"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
Connie Lewis, Lottery Promoter, Is Fined $l500. Also Sentenced
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Accused Pleads Guilty to Violation of State Gambling Laws-People Who Patronize This Type of Gam ing Are Those Least Able to Afford It, Judge Says in Giving Decision.

Bridgeport, Dec. 28.-LP1Clifford J. (Connie) Lewis pleaded guilty in superior court today to conducting lottery. Judge Alfred c. Baldwin sentenced him to four months in jail and to pay fine of $1.500.
 Lewis was arrested last month by state police in the drive against organized gambling" instituted by States Attorney William H. Comley.
 Lewis. in low voice today uttered the word guilty" when the reading of the charges against him was waived by his counsel.
 States Attorney Comley's presen- tation of the case took only a few minutes. He stated in part: "I don, believe that 1t necessary for me to say much about this case or about the defense that will be offered.
 "r is a criminal business pure and simple. While there are fifteen counts against this man, am as- sured from Various sources by in- formation that deem true that this has been continuous offense and has been maintained as such for the past several years.
 T recommend to your honor that fine and jail sentence be imposed
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
Iris Speaker and Cobb
 Consulting Their Lawyer

Cleveland, Dec. 2S Rl-Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb arrived here this morning from Washington to plan their defense against charges of Dutch Leonard that they conspir- ed to throw" the game between Detroit and Cleveland, September 25, 1919.
 They were accompanied by Attor- ney w. II. Boyd, representing Speaker and immediately went into consultation.
 Neither Speaker nor Cobb would disclose what action they are to take. Each referred questions to Boyd. .... "
 Tt is for me to find out what can be done about the charges against Speaker and Cobb" Boyd said. "and for them to determine what action they will take"
 Speaker and Cobb have turned the matter over to me and l am go- ing into the charges thoroughly. What the result will be we cannot say"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28

in each one of the counts and that, if your honor sees fit, the jail sen- tences be suspended as a reminder to Lewis that his easy defiance of the law will not be tolerated.
 T do think however, that the man should serve at least four months in jail. think that this is adequate in the eyes of the law"
 Attorney Clifford B. Wilson, Lewis counsel. addressing the court, said:
 "The accused has come into this court and pleaded guilty to one count of violation of state statute 64S3 against the operation of lot tery and to fourteen counts of viola tions of state statute 64S6 against selling of lottery tickets.
 "The information is readily car ried that all patrons of this mans business of operating and selling lot tery tickets were not patrons who would have purchased these tickets If they had known that 1t was a vio- lation of the law or that they were aiding in violation of the law.
 T believe that the law will be
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
NAIR AND WOODS ROW
 OVER ANDREWS CASE
Lawyers Have Hot Tilt, Latter Denying Formers
 Statement

On suggestion of Judge B. W. filling, Prosecuting Attorney J. G. Woods entered a nolle in the case of Charles S. Andrews in police court today on the charge of violation of the law relative to tenement houses and announced that he would imme- diately issue warrant for MT. An drews and his wife on the same charge.
 Attorney Israel Nair. representing Mir. Andrews, said discovery was made a few minutes prior to the scheduled trial several days ago, that title to the property in question was no: in the name of ME Andrews, and continuance was ordered. Now. Mrs. Andrews, who, according. to the prosecuting attorney, is the own- CT of the property, is ill in bed and 1t is not known when she will be able to come to court. The attorney con- tended that Mir. Andrews, who Is ready for trial, should not be kept under a warrant indefinitely. The charge should be heard or nolled, he said.
 At about 5:15 last evening, the prosecuting attorney said to me, Well, I don't see what I can hold poor Charley on',' Attorney Nair said.
 T did not make such a remark" Prosecuting Attorney Woods replied.
 Those are your very words to me on the telephone. You can't come in here and make a liar out of me-" Attorney Nair retorted, hotly.
 Well, what happened between counsel is no concern of the court" Judge Alling interposed. Tt is not for the court to tell you what to do, but l would suggest that the charge be nolled and a new warrant issued"
 Your honor, I intended to add the name of Mrs. Andrews to this complaint" Prosecuting Attorney Woods informed the court.
 You can't do that" Attorney Nair said. and Judge Alling agreed that this is not the proper procedure, whereupon the prosecuting attorney entered a nolle and said he would issue new warrant.
 According to the prosecuting at- torney and the building department, MT. Andrews built a house on Lake Boulevard under permit for two tenement building, and has since converted it into a three tenement house. The defense is that the terms and conditions of the permit were compiled with.
 Judge Alling will not hear the case when it is tried, because he was interested in arranging the mortgage and therefore considers that he is disqualified.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
PRIEST AND SOCIETY
 REPORTED IN DISPUTE
Sacred Heart Church Pas tor Forbids Badges at
 Funeral

Dissension which was reported to have existed between Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski. pastor of the Sacred Heart church and the society of Boleslaus the Great of the parish, was said to. have come to head this morning when, 1t was reported. the pastor stood at the door of the edi- flee and refused to allow members of the society to wear their badges at the funeral services of William Miklosz, one of their members.
 Efforts on the part of the family to have a solemn high mass of re- quiem or requiem high mass cele- brated met with ill success, accord ing to reports. It was also declar-' ed that Father Bojnowski refused to allow the usual bells to ring which is one of the customs of requiem high mass. Instead. it is said, a regular mass, devoid of the charac- teristics of funeral mass, was cele- brated by Rev. Wladislaus Nowa- kowski, one of Father Bojnowski's curates. According to report no priests were allowed at the cemetery to conduct the committal services.
 A Herald reporter was told that tn, trouble began during the sum- mer of 1925 when the society of Boleslaus the Great was planning a picnic to increase it's treasury. They visited the parish priest and asked him If 1t were possible to have the picnic grounds of the nuns of the parish. He referred them to the sisters who said that Father Boj- nowski had the final say on the matter. the reports state.
 Nothing was accomplished that year, and the society decided to hold a picnic on Pennington avenue grounds when according to reports, the pastor again showed a lack of interest when the organization re- quested the sisters grounds near Sa-
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
B DEATHS FROM
 POISONOUS BOOZE This Is New YOrk's Holiday Toll
 -Chicago'S Is Seven GOVT. DENIES ANY BLAME
Not Enough pc:son in Industrial AJcohJi To Kill-New and Nasty Tasting Formula Ready - 200 Killed In Frisco in Year.

New York, Dec. 2S R-The death toll from Christmas liquor drinking in Greater New York today had risen to 23, with scores, per haps more than 100, of persons un- der treatment in hospitals for alco- holism.
 In Chicago seven deaths have been reported; in Detroit, five; in Des Moines, two; in Milwaukee, three, and Omaha, two.
 Cause Not Fixed
 pr. Charles G. Norris, New York city medical examiner declares that extensive chemical analyses would have to be made before it could be determined whether the deaths here were due to poisoned liquor or ex- cessive drinking.
 The government declines to accept any responsibility for any deaths due to drinking alcohol which pass ed through its hands. Federal agents in Washington declare that, although two per cent wood alcohol was placed in most of the industrial alcohol, this is not sufficient to cause death. Washington officials indicate, however, that the prohibi- tion unit will investigate closely the source of supply of the liquor that caused the deaths.
 
 New Formula
 Lincoln c. Andrews, head of the dry forces, has announced in Wash . ington that the government expects to have ready by Jan. l new for mula which will make the taste of it's alcohol so unpleasant that drink CTS cannot swallow it.
 In New York. Bellevue hospital alone today had 79 persons, 14 of them women, in its alcoholic ward, and 10 alcoholic cases were report ed at Kings County hospital, Brook lyn, seventeen of the 23 died in Manhattan, five in Brooklyn and one in Queens county.
 Some Poison Remains
 T am not surprised at the num- Der of deaths from poisoned rum, Chester P. Mills, federal prohibition administrator for this district said. AS We tighten up on withdrawals of specially denatured alcohol and prevent diversion from that source, the bootleggers turn to completely denatured alcohol for their supply. This stuff cannot be made drinkable, for the bootleggers' chemists can not get all the poisons out"
 The alcoholic death list for the entire holiday season last year was only IS and the number of cases ln hospitals much lower than this year. Poorer quality of the liquor on the market was given as the cause for this years increase,
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
IRISH AUTO TAX

Dublin. Dec. 2S P}-From Janu- ary l the Irish Free State govern ment will calculate it's motor vehi- cles tax on the system of the Royal Automobile club, The plan has been criticized on the ground that it was designed in England to handi- cap the sale of American cars, which are said to be specially suitable for Irish roads
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28

pointed out that while there is no legal reason why he should not hold both positions, he has decided, after due deliberation, that he will leave the bench.
 Since his election in November to the state office, Judge filling declin- ed to state his attitude toward the local judgeship until today. It had been reported that he would hold both positions, but in view of his statement today. 1t appears that the report was based on speculation.
 Judge filling is a native of Berlin, a graduate of New Britain High school, q graduate of Dartmouth col lcge in 1902 and Harvard Law school in 1905. In November, 1906 he and the late Judge George w.. Klett formed the law partnership or KIett & filling, which endured until the death of Judge Klett almost a year ago.
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
DYE DIVIDEND RAISED

New York, Dec. 2S Rl-Common stock of Allied Chemical and Dye corporation today was placed on an increased annual dividend basis of $6 q share with quarterly distribu- ton of s1.ho. The previous rate was $4 annually.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
GEN. TOWNSLEY DEAD

Washington, Dec 2S R-Briga- der General Clarence P. Townsley. U. S. A, retired, superintendent of the West Point Military Academy 1912 to 1916 IS dead.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
ALLING ID RETIRE FROM COURT BENCH Announces He Will Resign But
 Sets No Date TAKES STATE OFFICE SOON Becomes Attorney General of Con- necticut on January 5, and Is Ex. pected to Choose Date for Retire. ment From Bench Afterward.
TAKES STATE OFFICE SOON

Judge Benjamin w. Allling of the city and police courts today made positive announcement that he will retire from the bench some time after his induction into office as at- torney general of Connecticut. He is not yet in a position to name the time of his retirement. he said, but it will not be immediately after he takes office on January 5, 1927. He
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
THE WEATHER

New Britain and vicinity: Snow. probably changing to rain tonight and Wednesday morning: warmer tonight; colder Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28
'Railroaded Because
 Sorehead Politicians Were Enyiious of Nv Position" He Asserts.
Mayor Weld and His Gang Will Hear From Me and My Gang" Threat Made by Deposed Chairman.
CHAMBERLAIN, JUDD MENTIONED FOR POST

TWO agents of the federal revenue department at Hart lord were in this city this forenoon and were closeted with Chief Hart in his office. They discussed the Pajewski case. but nothing was given out re- garding the conference. It is known. however, that the fed- eral officers concern them selves with alleged violators of the liquor law in all instances. and in all probability a hear ing will be given the owners of the drug store to show cause why their permit to dispense hquor should not be revoked.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-28

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-09-22
Death Figure Not Expected to Exceed
400 Mark as Florida, Gulf
Get Back to Normal.
PENSACOLA HEAVY SUFFERER
Tornado in Paraguay, South America,
Takes 300 Lives.

normal conditions today
being Florida and the gulf coast follow
ing the early Saturday
and has just spent IN southern Mississippi
toll would exceed the 400
checup the number of
lives taken killed. while three peshed
Pensacola
proper Tuesday redSced to
ninety-fve today.
Vivid Reminders
buildings tangled wires uprooted trees
reminders of the
wrath.
being rehabilitation tasks had
Property greater officially reported
the elsewhere add another $5OOOOOOO
fury reported by
within the Three reported
This word which from the
of the radio ampfed
Orleans from The Pensacola relieved
anxiety during which dispatch
Monday night which
upon it.
Mobile Loss Light
Mobile parti1 Tuesday, today give
full of its suffered slightly compared to the
heavy losses Florida cities
hurricane in South independent which has
swept the eastern gulf section reported today dispatches from
Asuncon Paraguay took toll dispatches said
In Florida, martial law has lifted
Miami Tuesday night had electric first time since
Saturday
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-09-22
HOURLY TEMPERATURES
CIVIC EVANGELIST
TALKS AT SCHOOLS
Tells Pupils They Owe Debt to Taxpayers for Giving Them
Means of Education - Urges Boosting.

al. Jesse C. Moore will address mem
bers of the Christian Men Builders
class of the Third Christian Church
tonight.
You students owe the taxpayers
of Indianapolis the difference be-
tween illiteracy and the accomplish
ments of a high school graduate,
Weigle said.
1.-THE most practical manner in
which you may pay your debt OF
gratitude is to boost Indianapolis.
go home and argue with your
parents If they are knocking Indi-
annapolis. Tell them to throw away
the mail order catalogs and buy from
indianapolis merchants"
The main dining room Of the
Chamber will be closed to the public
Thursday noon, while team workers
hold their conference.
Eleven new "civic leaders" were
selected today to replace nine who
have withdrawn, because of un-
avoidable circumstances. They are:
Lorenz d. Ginger, Henley T. Hotel,
H. Z. Capehart, Earl H. Richard
son, Harold H. Hampton, Herbert
Jennings, George B. Wellbaum,
Frank Mills, Fred B. Rakeman, B.
]. T. Jeup and l.. H. Lewis.