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New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
50 YEAR CONCESSION
Government of Iceland to Permit Utilization of Big Waterfalls in Developing Electric Power.

Washington. June 26 tP}-A sixty year concession has been granted by the government of Iceland to the chemical factories of Iceland and the Danish-lcelandic Construction com pany for the development of hydro electric power in the northern conn try, the commerce department has been advised
 Five large waterfalls in Atnarfjord with a total capacity of 10000 horse power, must be used. The terms provide that the work must begin within four years and the power plants completed within three years
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
GOVT. STARTS ACTION
Suit for S2,59I, 13S Is Begun Against the Standard Aircraft Corpora ton of New Jersey.

New York, June 26 F4 - Suit for S2,59443S has been started by the government against the Stan dard Aircraft corporation. which had it's manufacturing plant in Ilaintield. N. J.. and which during the war manufactured planes for the government.
 United States Attorney Bucllner. whose signature is appended to the complaint. alleges the amount sued for was wrongfully paid to the Standard Aircraft corporation.
 The defendant corporation came into being in 1917 and began dis solution proceedings two years later. During the period of it's ae- tivitios. according to the complaint. it took over the business of the Standard Aero corporation of New York and there was paid 10 ii. from time 10 time. for contracts fulfilled by 1t for the government, sums aggregating $t4293.4o3.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
Blames Oily Road When
 Truck Skids, Hits Pole

Thrown from the rear of Cor don Bros. truck when it skidded on Greenwood street, about 4:20 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Julius Yackto- vich suffered injuries requiring hos pital attention.
 Bennie Huck Of 332 Chestnut street, driver of the truck, said he had started the machine after hay ing made a stop at the corner Of Greenwood and Wallace streets. and the oily condition of the roadway caused it to skid and strike a Con nccticut Light and Power Co. pole, breaking it in two places.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
36TH APPEARANCE
 IN POLICE COURT
Youth Of 2S With Long Record
 Sent to Jail

After having been allowed proba- ! ton for six months, with jail sen tence of 80 days suspended, in su- perior court two weeks ago, when he was arraigned for breach of the peace and drunkenness, Louis Mika- lowski, aged 23, of 122 High street, made his 18th appearance in police court this morning and Judge Alling ordered him to serve the jail sen tence.
 The young man.. who was arrest ed for the first time in 1912, when he was only years of age, accosted three young women on Main street, between Lafayette and Winter streets, about 10 o'clock last night and was arrested shortly afterwards in a poolroom on Main street by Officer David Doty, who charged him with breach of the peace. Two Of the young women testified that they were seized by the arm by Mikalowski, who insisted on detain- ing them.
 Asked by Prosecuting Attorney Woods if he wished to make q state ment. the young man replied mega lively. but under questioning by Judge filling he said he formerly kept company with one of the young women and wished to talk with her last night. He said he walked away, but did not know Officer Doty was seeking him. The officer said the young man ran down Winter street.
 Judge Alling asked him concern Ing his appearance in superior court and the young man admitted that the suspension of the jail sentence had not the effect of keeping him out of the tolls of tho law. q think you better do the 30 days" Judge filling said, closing the case.
 Bus Driver Fined S2
 Emil Nyquist. ago q, of 4S How ard street, was fined $2 for violation of the city ordinance relative 10 dis charging passengers from q bus. in the isle of safety at the south end of Central park.
 Ran Car Without License
 Camille Domizio, aged 33. of SS1 Burritt street, was fined S3 without costs for operating an automobile without having a license In his pos session. His automobile figured in q slight collision with an automobile owned by Nathan Finkelstcin of fl Fremont street and operated by Jos ePh Noyick of 36 Winthrop street, which was stopped at the corner of
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
CAPT. RICHARDSON RESIGNS

Hartford. June 26 LPN-Rosigna- tion of Captain John k. Richardson battery X. 242nd Coast Artillery, GIL .D.) as an officer of the national .guard has been accepted by the ad- Ijutaut generals office. He will transfer property at the IBridgeport armurg to First Lieuten- lant C. N, Hungertord.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
BIRTHS AT HOSPITAL

A daughter vas born last evening al New Britain General hospital to NIr. and Mrs. William H. Metcalf Of 2&2 Linwood street. Today daugh- ters were born at the hospital 10 Mir and Mrs. Anthony Gasparini of 3G3 Main street and Mir. and Mrs. An drew Tyropolis of 172 Washington street. and son 10 MT. and Mrs. Mesrop Doghasean of S6 Grove street.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
Fun erals
Andrew Gunthcr

Funeral services for Andrew Gun thcr of 69 Black Rock avenue. who died suddenly at his home early yesterday morning, will be held this afternoon at the home al 4 o'clock. Rev. Martin W. Gaudian, pastor of St. Johns German Lutheran church will officiate. Tnterment will be in TairView CcmCtCr-.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
City Items

Misses Muricl and Connie Vibberts attended the Nalc-Harvard boat races at New London yesterday.
 Dr. Fred C. Torkelson. who has been practicing in the National Bank building for the past two years will leave New Britain July 1st for a period of three years. He will take mp an intensive study of spinal and dental N-ray at New York city.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
Mrs. EImina IT. strecter

Funeral services for Mrs. Elmina H. Streetcr were held this morning at 10 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur o. Ames, of Elm Hill. Services were conducted by Rev. William H. Alderson. pastor of the Trinity Methodist church h. terment was in Marlborough, Yer mont.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
TAFT LEAVES WASHINGTON

Washington, June 26 CA9 - Chief Justice Taft left yesterday for luis summer home in Canada, apparent ly recovered from illness which pre- vented him from presiding at the final session of the supreme court term several weeks ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
MRS. MN ..ORY ELIMINATED

Wimbledon. June 26 P}-Mrs. lNoIla Mallory. former American 'womcn's champion, and Mrs. Marion
 J,rsup. another American star' were eliminated from the women's dou- |bIas in the Wimbledon jubilee tennis tourramci today by Joan Fry anu Mrs. NJ. F. Hazel of Great BrliSlh' IG-&, 6-2,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
YOIrH IS DROWNED

Whitehall, x. N., June 2G R'- Julius White, Jr. of West Haven, Tt., was drowned last night in east bay of Lake Champlain. A several hours search failed 10 recover the body He was 16 years old.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26

Main and Commercial streets about midnight.
 Domizio said he neglected 10 have his license with him. but he produc- ed it in court. Officer Feeney testi- fled in the case.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26

The St. Louis- Southwestern (cot- ton belD is among the few railroads thus far 10 report smaller earnings for May than the same month last year. surplus after charges amount ing to S54,576, against $95.398 a year ago. Net operating income fell to $@59,031 from $29S.265 while total income dropped to $2S9.613 from $&3&,S1i. Surplus after charges for the five months of 1926 was $5Q5,- 971 compared with S54S.496 in the same period of 1924.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
Papers In Opposition

A redoubled barrage against rati-
 dca1lon of the -Berengor debt .agrecment is laid down in editorial
 by both the conservative and radi- ,Cdl papers this morning.
 The Natin and Lo Journal are practically alone in defending rati- Gcations. Le Journal reveals the
 outlines of q bill by NJ. Peret, the
 finance minister in Briand's ninth cabinet. which ha was prevented from presenting personally and in (which he is said to have urged the advantages of q speedy settlement. M. Romier who was preached for 'the finance post by former Premier
 Hcrriot, sums up the situation in
 Figaro. saying that the majority of bankers and GnancicGs favor pas ,siye ratification" of the Washington tacrcement while almost the whole french opinion hostile 10 it from the viewpoint Of specialists and pub iuc sentiment clashes brutally.' A semi-otIicial statement warns |rhc public that the question of stab 'ilizing the franc is not only delicate
 and complex but closely bound up with settlement of the inter allied Idcbts.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
WaH Street Briefs


 Albert W. Hawkes., executive vice president and general manager of General Cha Chemical company, who has been associated with that company for nearly 80 years. will become president and general manager of Congoleum-Nairn, Inc. on August l.
 Albert W. Hawkes., executive vice president and general manager of General Chemical company, who has been associated with that con- pany for nearly 80 years. will be- come vice president and general manager of Congoleum- -Nairn, Inc. on August 1.
 Net operating income of the Northern Pacific fer May jumped 10 &I,155.3a4. compared with $695,S@9 in May last year, making the total for the five months this year S5.761.- @&6 against S4,059,45G year ago. May gross increased about $1SG,UUQ.
 Railway cQuimpent orders in the four weeks ended June 2G aggrega- ted 193 locomotives. 4.270 freight cars and PA passenger cars, in con- trast to 4 locomotives .777 freight ears and $4 passenger cars in June last year, Railway Age reports. Orders for the first half of 1926 were S3S locomotives. of which 69 were for export; 4t,4&1 freight cars with 53Q for export; and 901 pas songcr cars of which Al were for foreign use. In the same period last year ordc~s were tli locomotives with &2 for export; 35,257 freight cars, 3S4 for export: and 447 pas scnger cars with only 5 for foreign countries.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
GOVT. WILL STUDY
 WASHINGTON DEBT.
France to Take No Stand Till
 Committees ACt on Measure

Paris, June 2C CPl - Premier Briand, after a cabinet meeting this morning, said to the Associated Press:
 The Washington debt agreement will be brought before the foreign affairs and finance committees of the chamber of deputies. The gov .ernment then, and not until then, will take a position as to raufica- tiOu."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-12
Both Boston Teams
Ready for League
Opening This Week

Boston, April 11.-(AP)-Two Bos-
ton teams, both of INFESTED possible
ties. will get away in races of the
American and National Baseball
Leagues this week. A fighting team
of youngsters that has undergone
more radical and rapid changes than
any other club in the league will rep
resent the Boston Americans, who
trailed eighth in last years race. A
more powerful National League team
than that which speeded up at the
close of last season to finish NTH
will start this season.
A pair of Detroit teammates will APP
pear in the Red Sox infield, Haney at
third and Rignay at short. Herrer
the Cuban, and Emmett Mccain, Coast
League recruit, are still fighting for
the second base job. Al CASTOR of To-
ledo has been called to a catching
berth. Ruffing, Wingfeld. Zahniser,
Jameson and Ehmke are included in
sturdy pitching staff. Rosenthal,
Shaner of Kansas City. Langford OF
Des Moines, and others are in the race
for outfield berths and only Flagstead
is sure of his place; in fact, the In
field, too, may yet be greatly shifted.
The batting is expected to be salts
factory.
The Braves have stronger pitching
staff and heavier batting corps than
last year. Ed Brown from Brooklyn
has been added to Hard hitting out
field. Gautreau is sure of second base
and Riconda is said to be find at
third. Manager Bancroft will have
understudies at short in Jimmy john
ston from Brooklyn and Taylor of AL
bany. George Mogridge and Harry
Wertz have been added to an already
strong pitching staff including Gene
witch, Benton, Smith. Graham, Camp
and Cooney. Gibson and Seimer will
be behind the bat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-12
Old Time Journalist

The first Englishman of any dis
tinction to take up journalism as a
profession was Sir Roger IEstrange,
who died POI years ago.
He was an ardent pamphleteer on
the epoch of the Restoration, and
III 1867 was made surveyor of the
press the censor of all books and
pamphlets and the editor of a mo-
nopollstic' newspaper, called the In
telligencer.
The reactionaries and die-hards
or today would certainly welcome
Sir Roger with open arms, for he
wrote that the publication of any
put the most carefully edited news
makes the multitude too. familiar
with the actions and counsels of
their superfors, too pragmatical and
censor1ous, and gives them not only
a wish, but a kind of a coIora BILE
light and license to the meddline
with the government
lie failed miserably in his attempt
10 stamp out the freedom of the
press-or its early ideal-and when
deprived of his monopoly. he him
self turned to the publication of an
unofficial "catchpenny" sheet. called
the Observation-Disclosures Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-12
Senators Will
Depend on Regulars
To Grab the Flag

washington, Apr. IL. - (AP) -
Washington's hopes for the Amerl-
can League remnant this year rest
largely upon the same regulars who
turned the trick in 1924 and 1929.
Strengthening material has been
welded into the organization at sew
aral places but the lineup that Will
face the Philadelphia Athletics IN
the opening game here Tuesday Is
the same that played in the last
two world series. Manager Bucky
Harris rates his club as better in all
departments than it was last year
and he is confident of capturing his
third straight flag.
unless circumstances alter Gus
tom. Waiter Johnson will pitch the
opener. with Ruel behind the bat.
The infield combination of Judge
Harris Peckinpaugh Bluege will be
there While the outfield will be di-
Vided between Goslin, Rice and Joe
Harris.
New and old material has been
gathered by. President Griffith to
build, up another winning machine.
TO the pitching veterans, Johnson,
CeveIeskie, Ruether, Ferguson and
Marberry, have been added the eX-
perienced Joe Bush, the younger
H,rry Kelly. Irving Hadley and Bill
Norrell and Curley ogden. who
came back from the minors last sea
son, The catching staff remains the
same with Ruel supported by Tate
and Severetdi e
\ brilliant substitute for the age
ing Peclinpaugh has been found in
Buddy Meyer. and Harris has Stew
art as his understudy at second. Nc
Nicely, Tobin and Jeans are available
for utility work in the outfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-12
George Vinall Elected
To Presidency of
Maine Central Board

Waterville, April 10.-George H
Finall. physical instructor at Deer
ing High school, was elected presi-
dent of the Western Maine District
of Central Board basketball officials
at their meeting here today. He
succeeds r. H. Cobb of Bowdoin.
who resigned. Twelve members of
the organization were present.
other officers elected were: Carl
Wiggin of Bates, vice president, and
G. Harry Edwards of Colby, secre-
tary and treasurer. A lively discus
sion resulted when the question re-
garding recommendations of possible
changes in the basketball rules was
discussed.
Some of the rules discussed were:
Appointing scorers, hand behind the
back, and putting ball in play at
certain places. There was also some
discussion regarding possible changes
in the Pent method of foul penal
ties, such as putting the ball in play
at center instead of jumping when
q foul Is committed during the
shooting of a foul.
The following were elected into
full standing: Mr.. Suggs of Free
port, Lieut.. Elliott of Fort Williams,
Arthur O'Brien. of Lewiston, Man
ford Palmer of Bates and Carr Ken
nedy of Gould's Academy. Guy
Rowe of Norway was elected as a
coaching member. Other names
Were brought up for discussion and
regional men were instructed to
give these applicants an examina-
ton. There were several other bust
nesses transacted and 1t was the I'M
preston that much progress was
made, by this body at this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-12
WE'LL They're Off This Week for the Long Seasons Grind
Yankees Take
Eleventh Straight
From Brooklyn Team

New York. April 1o-(AP)-The
New York Yankees defeated the
Brooklyn Dodgers for the eleventh
straight time in the spring training
series between the two clubs at the
Yankee stadium today, to 1. This
also marks the 18th consecutive VIC
tory chalked UP by the Yankees in
their exhibition campaign which
started at st. Petersburg, Fla, and
continued through five southern
states to the home field.
Lou Gehrig, former Columbia star.
was a big factor in the New York
victory with two singles and a triple.
Tony Lazzeri, the Salt Lake City
home run star, made his Metropoli-
tan debut with two singles while
Ruth drew two passes and grounded
out twice in four times up. Mark
Koenig, after hitting safely in IS con-
secutive games for an average of
.407, was stopped by the slants Of
Burleigh Grimes and Jess Petty.
Shocker and Pennock were on the
mound for the Yanks~and their Of
ferings were puzzling with men on
bases. Pat Collins, Yankee catcher
had his hand bruised by foul tip in
the second and was relieved by Ben
ny Bengough.
The score by innings:
New York (AL)
1000 2o1o x-4-7-2
Brooklyn (NL)
90 0 o 0 / 0 0 0-1-S-1
Batteries-Shocker Pennock and
Bengough, Collins; Grimes, Petty
and Hargraves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-12
Lack of Funds
Influenced Australia
Not to Compete 1926

New York, April 10.-(AP)-Fail-
ure of the United States to send a
mems tennis team to the Antopodes
last year, in response to an invita-
ton, did not influence Australia s
withdrawal from competition in the
1926 Davis cup tournament. This
subject, according to advices received
today by the United States Lawn
Tennis Association, was not men,
toned during the discussion which
ended in Australia's decision not to
challenge for the team trophy.
I'VE had no alternative the
secretary of the Australian Lawn
Tennis Association wrote. lowing to
the certainty of only a weak team be-
ing available and the consequent
probability of our having to face a
further substantial financial loss if
such a team were sent. We fully
realize the national Importance of the
Davis Cup contests and their bearing
on the maintenance of friendly rela-
tons among the participating Nna-
tions and sincerely trust next year
we'will again take our place with the
competitors"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-12
YANKEES, GIANTS and
DODGERS IN GOOD
SHAPE FOR OPENING

New York, April 11.-(AP)-Excep
tional hitting power and great reserve
strength for the Yankees, improved
pitching and outfielding for the Giants
and strong pitching for the Brooklyn
Dodgers seems to summarize the sit
uation as the Greater New York ma
l3or league baseball teams strip for ac-
ton.
8 The Yankees, with a remodeled in
field, appear to be in a championship
class. with three able hitters added to
the squad. Gehrig, Lazzeri and Koe-
mig, new 1nfielders, are expected to
pound the ball Justify in support of
the hurting of Shocker, Jones, Pen
mock, Hoyt and Beall. Nick Cullop
will assume the pinch hitting role.
AL Tyson, a powerful hitter and
capable handler of a baseball, may
prove the spark to bring back the old
Giants fire in their fight for the ma
tional flag. Ring, Nehf. McQuillan,
1Eitzsimmons. Scott, Greenfield and
Wisner comprise a formidable pitch
ing squad. The infeld will be the
same as that of 1925 and Manager Nc
Graw feels confident that only injuries
can beat him.
Brooklyn expects good pitching from
It's veterans, Vance Grimes and Jess
Barnes, while McWeeney and Petty
should prove capable assistants. The
infield finds only Fourier and Stock of
the 1925 squad still in action. The
others are veterans, however, with Ma
ranville at short and Marriott at third.
Johnny Butler from st. Paul, so years
old, is slated to succeed Marriott when
he returns to the game. The outheld
has added the veteran outfielder
Whitley Witt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-12
frankie PrOvencher
Loses Rugged Battle
To KayO LerOux

Berlin, N. H, April 1o.-kayo
Leroux Of Berlin scored judges,
decision over frankie Provench = OF
Rumford in the 10 round final here
tonight. 1t came as a decisive win
after a battle in which Provencher
took only one round, the fifth. the
first two were fairly even, the third
and fourth were LarouX' by a shade.
From the fifth on, Laroux slashed his
man terrifcally, closing one eye IN
the eighth. Provencher just man
aged to stay over the distance.
In the semi final Dick Lambert OF
Berlin got the decision over Cannon
ball Cote of Lewiston in six rounds.
Lambert was the aggressor through
out, beating Cote to the punch time
after time.
Mello Lapointe of Berlin had a
four-round draw with Wop Dundee
of Berlin and Kid Cadarette, Berlin,
scored a technical knockout over
Jinks Allen. also of Berlin, In four
rounds, in the prelims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-12
Three Minor
Changes to Be Made
Basketball Rules

New York. April 10.-(AP)-Three
minor rule changes were made by the
joint basketball rules committee of the
Amateur Athletic Union, the National
Collegiate Athletic Association and the
Young Mems Christian Association at
it's annual meeting today.
Confronted with pleas from all sec
lions of the country to refrain from
making radical revisions, the rule max
ers confined their activities to technl
cal questions which will have 10
marked effect on the game.
The most important changes in volu
the rule governing slime out" as fol-
lows:
I'm case of an injury to a player Of
the team not in possession of the ball
the whistle will be withheld until
completion of the play.
Time out for a substitution or any
other purpose will not be allowed after
the ball has been placed on the line
for a free throw.
Jumping centers will be permitted
to stand outside the center circle pro-
viding one foot is touching the cir-
conference. A diameter will be drawn
within the circle. parallel to the end
lines, and centers must not encroach
on opponents territory on the Opposite
side of the line"
In the first rule change the commit
tee defined completion of the plays
as the time when the ball passes out
of bounds, goes into possession of the
opposing team or after a try for q
field goal.
The second change was made to dis
courage the practice of calling time
out" to disconcert player in the act
of shooting a foul goal.
A Subcommittee was named to SD
pervise the making of a slow machine
picture film to aid in interpreting the
rules. This committee included A. A.
Doonan of Atlanta, Ga, D. ]. Kelly o.
Cambridge, Mass. A. E. Metzdorf Of
Rochester, n. Y, w. II. Ball of New
York. Ralph Morgan of Philadelphia
and W. f. Meanwell of Madison, WIS
All officers were reelected and W. j
Blum of Pittsburgh was appointed y
A. L. member of the officials commit
tee in place of C. L. Bolster.