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New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

zine house No. 3 as this would strengthen the northern part of the city and would give a much needed ladder service, as the service ladder at No. 2 station on Elm street has to answer all calls on the outer sections of the city and by installing a ladder truck at No. 8 station would keep a ladder truck on each side of the tracks,"
 Al the present time. q great many alarms are given which require the two companies located in central headquarters to answer leaving this station vacant and without a tele- phone operator to receive still alarms which may come in during their ab- scnce, the chief points out in his re- port. 8 condition which the National Board of Fire Underwriters has condemned.
 Collection of Rubbish
 Would recommend that in the near future the mater Of collecting waste paper and rubbish be taken up." he continued. "The solution Of this problem would ha for the city to collect and dispose of these collections by building an incinera- tor 10 burn the rubbish. In my opinion. this waste matter should not be taken to the different dumps, as it becomes & nuisance there. The dumps are constantly catching fire and they have become & nui- sance to the people living near them. The people are constantly calling on the fire department to stop the nui- sance, and by the building of an in- cinerator and burning this waste matter great fire hazard and an unpleasant smoke nuisance would be done away with.
 Fire Station In West End
 "A new fire station is also re- Quirod in the western section of the city, as the number of schools and dwellings, garages and factory build ings has greatly increased during the past ten years in this section. Up- on tho completion of a new station house as recommended above 1t will be necessary to establish new bumper company consisting of al least eight permanent firemen. We also recommend for this proposed station a new 70o-galion triple con- hinauou hose, chemical and bumper with full equipment. The national board of fire underwriters. who made a general survey Of our city q little over two years ago, strongly recommend that these two fire sta- tions with two bumper companies be installed. and we believe that we should comply with their wishes and recommendation if possible.
 Siren for General Alarm
 T have given serious considera- ton 10 the question of giving gen. eral alarm, or signal. to the firemen on the off shift in case of a serious fire when their helps is required im- mediately and We believe that the best solution of this important prob lem would be the purchase of siren l placed at fire headquarters" .sa | (Continued on PaSs eY
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Pigeon on Its Way to Fall River, Mass, Stops for Rest in Lasalle Street Mans Loft.

There is mystery and romance in the finding of corked bottle with message in il floating in the sea; it is contained also in the stories of isolated places with their evidences of human habitation, but tho un- erring flight 10 q home loft of car rier pigeon with its message in the aluminium band about it's leg stirs an emotion peculiarly its own.
 An instance Of the mystery of pigeon steering a course toward home has come to light in New Britain with the finding last night saIle street of a carrier pigeon bound from New Orleans to Fall
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
SEIZE BOOZE ON BOAT

Boston, May LP-Customs in spectors today seized 129 bottles of whiskey and gin, 19 cans of opium and a bolt of silk which they found hidden aboard the steamer Presi- dent Monroe. The steamship. which arrived here Monday night after q trip around the world, is scheduled to sail tomorrow for New York.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
AUTO HITS FISH WAGON

ISNooi0I 10 tNe W9T"IIl
 Bristol, May 5.-Whilc driving his automobile on West street at 12:50 o'clock this afternoon, Adam Rucin- ski struck q fish wagon driven by Michael Carucci. The wagon was badly smashed, but Mir. Carucci es- capped injury. The police have no- tifed Rucinski to appear in court to- morrow morning at S;S0 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
BRIDGEPORT HOLDUP
Armed Negro Takes PoCkctbook From Young Woman Loot Amounted To Only SIPS.

Bridgeport. May 5--"Come across, ,cirlie," exclaimed q negro holdup to Miss Bessie Lavine, IT, cashier at he Washington market q moment ht tter the girl left a trolley car at Sorth avenue and French street on or way homo fast night.
 As he spoke to the girl he thrust q 'Evolver at her and with his other land grabbed her poCketbook.
 ] The 'Acldup took place a few doors < 5om her home. The girls scream t fright brought neighhors rushing tht of their houses. Police were
 fephoned for and they searched
 trough the yards of the vicinity but
 }lcd to discover any trace of the u hn.
 {The girls purse contained $1.25.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
s2oo.o 900 FIRE IN NEWARK

Newark, \. J., May 5 JP-Tho four-story plant of Morris and Co, manufacturers of undcrtallers' sup plies, was partially destroyed by fire early today, The loss was estimated at S9OO.0O0.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
FIVE CARS, THIRTY
 GUNNEN IN KILLING
Chicago Police Get Evidence in
 Machine Gun Murders
CAPONI ACTUAL SLAYER
Secret Warning Issued For Gang Leader Who Yielded Machine Gun In Order to Set Daring Example For His Fellow Thugs.

Chicago, May GPE-Five autpmo- piles carrying nearly thirty gangsters all armed with weapons rangina from pistols to machine guns. were used in the staying Of William Me Swiggin and two companions last week, 1t has been revealed in latest information obtained by the police
 The five machines were used ir hours of patient trailing of the car in which the McSwiggin party was riding and later to make sure of es- cape,
 Caponi Was Gunner.
 The Tribune says that secret war rants have been issued for the arrest Of Al Caponi. commonly known among gangstors as Al Brown. after it had been established to the satis faction Of the states attorneys of flee and the detective bureau that Caponi, in person, led the slayers of McSWiggin. The newspaper says il has been found that Caponi handled the machine gun, being compelled in this act in order 10 s"t an example of fcarlessness for his less eager companions.
 In addition to McSwiggin. James Doherty and Thomas Duffy. all Of whom were killed, the machine at tackled by the Eancsters was be- lievod to have carried Miles and KIondike O'Donnell. the latter two bitter enemies and rivals of the Ca poni outfit in rum running aCtivl- ties. Search Is being made for tho ODonnells.
 Disclosure of gangland's secrets, dating back two and @ half years. will be attempted by the special crime grand jury impanelled here Monday to investigate the slayings.
 Fireworks Tomorrow.
 "Tha fireworks will begin when the jury resumes its deliberations tomorrow" said Oscar Carlstrom, state attorney general. who with States Attorney Grove, Is in charge of the Investigation.
 IHt tCLOIu'S general ana SlaI6 $ attorney said yesterday they also contemplate inquiry into pardons and paroles granted state prisoners.
 In the last two and a half years. 93 murders have been attributed to liquor and gang warfare, but most instances punishment was never meted out, the victims and witnesses almost without exception strictly ad herring to the gang rule Of secrecy.
 Coroner Wolfe's inquest jury of prominent Chicagoans yesterday ad- journed until Friday after hearing more testimony on the triple slay- ing.
 Much of the testimony concerned the supposed disappearance Of a memorandum book and two sheets of paper found on Duffy's body A policeman said he turned the papers over to the police of Cicero, suburb where the shooting took place. Cicero officers have stated they gave the papers to States Attorney Grove, who has denied ever receiving them
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Volunteer Workers Aid in Transportation Muddle Both Sides Claim Ad- vantage - Newspapers Reappearing.
WOMEN TAKE PART IN LONDON OUTBREAK
GOVT. ISSUES WARNING

London. May . JPl-The Brit ish government served notice on labor today that the vital sery- ices on which the population de- peuds for sustenance will be maintained. even if the armed forces of the nation have 10 be used.
 Announcement to this effect, made in the house of commons by Sir William Joynsou-Hichs. the home minister. was one of the big features of the second day Of the great general strike, with both sides holding firm.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Escane Death in Crossing.

Middletown, Conn. May 5 (Pl- Daniel F. Moriarty. of New Han over avenue, Meriden. escaped injury today when his automobile was
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
THE WEATHER

Hartford, May 5.--Forccast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight and Thursday; probably light frost in expos cd places tonight. Thursday
 fair and warmer
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Reports of Rioting.
Oufhrenk In GlnsgOM.

Glasgow. Scotland, May R'- Disorders in connection with the general strike were resumed in
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
some MOh I1ightlnc

There was some mob tightnE. ap- parently not carried on by the strik- CTS, in the rougher sections of Lon don. Jitncy drivers were attacked by rowdies in Newcastle Liverpool, Dundee, Nottingham, Glasgow, Leeds and Stoke-onTrent. and in some Of these places gangs claShed with the DOIiCC
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Prrpared To Use Troops

1 Home Minister Sir James Joyn- son-Hicks indicated in the house of commons that the government was prepared to use troops, if necessary, to maintain the vital services,
 The naval force in the Clyd at IGlasgow has been augmented by the big battle cruiser Hood. pride of the British navy, and strong naval forces are also at Liverpool. Destroy CTS have been sent to Newcastle and IA1iddleboro to cope with any dilfi culues.
 No Peace OVcrturcs
 Neither side has shown any signs of weakening and both denied cur rent reports that any peace over lures had been started. Lord Bir- Ikenhead announced in the house of lords that the government would not negotiate as long as the general strike continued.
 Many London firms closed down because of the difficulty of travel, land businss was more stagnant than yesterday.
 A typical London fog added 10 the congestion of motor cars in the narrow streets of the capital.
 Papers Reappearing
 Newspapers are beginning to re- appear in curtailed form in the var ious cities. Handbil papers from job printing shops arc flooding Lon don.
 The Trades Union congress, vel coming good wishes from the presl- dent of the American Federation Of Labor. expressed confidence ol win ming the strike.
 British members of the National Sailors and Firemen's union now in American ports have been instruct ed to await the result of a strike ballot. which will not be known un- til the end of the week but 46 mem bers of the engine room crew of the White Star liner Arabic attempted to leave the ship at her New York pier today.
 Reports of Riotlng.
 Liverpool, England, May H'- Hooligans attacked buses manned by volunteers in Wallasey, 0 suburb of Liverpool, this afternoon. TWO policemen were injured. The drivers and conductors of the buses were roughly handled.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
TrOueymen Ask Is Cents An Hour
 Increase In Pay, Effective June ]
Also Demand Seniority Rights for Bus Drivers, Eight Hour Day and Re turn of Old "Bid-in' Sys- tenn.

New Haven, May 5 lP,-Tne out line Of what trolley company en- ployes will request Of the Connecu- cut Company on June when the present wage agreement expires was approved ty the state conference board of the TrolIeymeu's Union yes terday, l. was stated today that the request will he: Increase for opera TOT Of one man cars; complete sc- uiority rights for men on buses operated hy the company; an eight hour day and return oc the "bid in" system.
 Fist Reports Incorrect. Leo J. O'Couuor, president ot the Now Haven Trolleymcn's Union said today it was incorrectly stated that an increase of fifteen per cent would be asked for one man car operators but it would he an increase of l5 cents an hour applicable to opera tors 0, both large and small cars. The present wage scale is e cents an hour and the union would like to figure to be as near 90 cents as possible.
 Tho request to he made through petition to the company. as is usual lv made. Is somewhat similar 10 that made Inst year but the union desires 10 secure the eight hour day and th" seniority rule. for bus drivers. The company permits old employees 10 bid in for runs but the union has not succeeded ill having the original operators on hUsses replaced by older men in the company's employ who would like 10 bid in for the bus rontcs should they care to leave trolley operation for bus work.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Suicide in Ansnnia

Su1cluc Tn AnSOn1a.
 Ansonia. May 5 tPl-Adolph Bara- savge, aged S$, a laborer in the mills of the American Brass Company committed suicide in his home at 92 Liberty street about midnight last night by hanging. Barasavge suffering from illness which doctors did not consider serious, for the past several weeks, was Respondent, seek ing death by tying q neck tie about his neck, knotting it to the bed post and causing his body to fall so that the upper portion was suspended about a foot from the floor.
 Prior to executing the deed, the man kissed his wife, his three chil- dren and a crucifiX, expressing the opinion to the members of the family that he would recover in a few more days. He retired about II o'clock, the corpse being discovered two hours later by his wife, who missing him from bed conducted a search and came across the lifelcss body still dangling from the bed post.
 Barasayge was Lithuanian by birth.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

London, May ; (Pl-Fighting oc- cured in the Shepherds Bush dis trict Of London this afternoon. When a tramear running under po- lice protection broke down a crowd gathered and began fiinging missiles through the windows.
 Women In Tight
 X motori bus was also stoned and finally overturned. Then free fight broke out in which women par ticipated, Many were injured by broken glass. The police used their clubs freely.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
buckland Man Is Killed When He
 Steps In Front Of Trolley Car

struck by a Berlin bound electric train at Johnson street crossing here, Moriarty had driven upon the cross ing just as the train reached if The impact carried the overturned ma chine S5 feet along the rails, with one side crushed in.
 Moriarty was shaken ID. A step on the coach of the train was torn off so that another coach had 10 re- place it delaying traffic half an hour.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
MnInrm m IlmllI
Summary of Conditions

(By the Associated Pressl. Disorders in the form Of sporadic ri0ting in many places throughout the United Kingdom marked the second day Of the great British gen. cral strike.
 At midday transportation was easier, especially in London, but apart from this there was little change in the tie-up.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28

to England that he spent his last
decade -1794 to 1S04-fn America.
He did some of his most important
scientific work in this country, DR..
smith points out. This included the
discovery Of carbon monoxide. when
explained the nature Of flame. lie
also was the inventor Of soda water.
~ PriestIey A Preacher
"In the light of these sclentlnc
achievements. DR.. Smith said, sit
may be surprise to many to learn
that Priestley was primarily not a
chemist at all, but a teacher, a
preacher and political agitator.
The truth is that Priestleys atten-
tion was only turned to chemistry
when he was in the thirties by Mat
thew Turner. who lectured on TINS
subject in Warrington Academy IN
which PriestIey labored as teacher.
Prfestley's views on theology were
bitterly denounced in England ana
IN 17o1 the houses of worship IN
which he was wont to offlciate ana
his own home together with MS
literary treasures and scientific ap-
naratus were destroyed. Three years
1,tar Priestley came to America
a,.,.i,,;np in New York June 4. 1894.
ua vas officially welcomed by Cover
ror clinton and other prominent
nersons and left for Phiiadelphia
two weeks later.
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Priestley's Memory
HOnOred By Chemists

l.. Philadelphia, Aug. 26-[P)-Chem-
tsts from all parts of the world at the
-Noioen Jubilee Week Of the Aneri-
ean Chemical Society, will celebrate
me Sesqui-Centennial of the dis
eovery of oxygen on September 5.
inis discovery in 1774. deemed by
sclentlsts as significant milestone
as The Declaration of Independence,
Nas a triumph of Joseph Priestley,
;.engious hereto and pioneer in chem
..dl research. Priestley will be hon
Tleo by a pilgrimage to Northumber-
.ano, Pa. where he lies buried, and
S~here the idea of the American
Shemlcal Society was conceived fifty
years ago
Along with Priestley will be honor
"a "a the founders Of the American
Saemical Society. Those living and
esApected here for the celebration are
O. "A. Goldschmidt, J. B. F. Her.
,>sessnor, Adolph kuttroff, William II.
yyichois and H. E. Niese, all of New
Iork City, and Charles z. Munroe,
,,.atlonal Research Council, Washing
ton, D. C.
~, Smith Honored
=. Inc Priestley medal, awarded every
iIree years by the American Chem
ual Society for outstanding achieve
I'M .It IN chemical science, will be
T.sloWed at a public ceremony on
~ ues1ay night, September Z, upon
w. W.. Edgar Fahs Smith, for many
bars provost of the University OF
a.. ennsylvania. Dr. Smith is known
1ne Dean Of Historical Chemists
;s.o mas made exhaustive inquiry
'n.o' Priestleys career. ~.
Mil ne pilgrimage to Northumberland
a. n serve to remind those who think
!1esuey AZ belonging exclusively
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Office and Desk Room
home of Mrs. Carrie Gray and Mr..

home of Mrs. Carrie Gray and Mr..
and Mrs. Harold Gray.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bean have
returned to the swan farm after j
two weeks vacation.
Fred NJ. Swan returned to Newton.
Mass, Sunday, after passing his
vacation with his family who are
passing the summer here. Miss
Florence Towne returned also to
Lynn, Sunday. after visiting i'll the
Swan family the past three weeks.
New Sharon Grange held their
regular meeting Wednesday evening
Mrs. John Cram. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Cram Of Portland, were Wis
itors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. A. Dunn. Wednesday.
Oscar Lewis, younger brother
and nephew, of Harrison, visited
their sister and aunt, Mrs. George
Davis a few days last week.
Mrs. Clara Paul and daughter.
Lucille. motored to Livermore Falls,
Saturday, to visit Mrs. Charles Cor
don. From there they went to
Harpswell to pass Sunday.
The Misses Gladys and Alice Dunn
are enjoying two weeks vacation
from their work at Pennington.
Mrs. Martha Bonney visited Mrs.
NJ. A. Dunn, Thursday Mrs. Bon
ney is soon to leave for Waltham.
where she will make her home in
the future.
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NEW SHARON

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Grant of Saco,
We're weekend visitors at the home
of Mrs. Grants parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. B. A. Bean. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
land Gray and daughter. Ethelyn, of
Starks, were also Sunday guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. William White have
been having as guests the past week,
Mrs. Whites sister and husband. Mr..
and Mrs. Thompson and brother and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Quimby from
Danforth and Bancroft respectively.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. III. Upham of Au-
burn, and Miss Mildred Litchf1eld. of
Lewiston. were callers at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. b. A. Knapp, last
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gordon, OF
Saugus. Mass, returned home Satur-
day after a weeks visit with relatives
in town. Mr.. Gordon's nieces, the
Misses Gladys and Alice Dunn re-
turned with them for visit.
Wesley Paul Of Augusta. passed
the weekend ut his home here.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Frederic and
daughter, Mildred and Olive Oliver.
Of Starks. were Sunday guests at the
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PALMYRA

Mrs. William Snowman leaves this
week for Pressure Isle, where she
Will receive treatment in the sanator-
ium.
Abel Patten of Skowhegan, Mrs.
Guy Emery, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Pottle of Pittsfield, and Warren NJ.
Hubbard of Nuberth, Penn, were
sunday guests at F. II. Farnum's
1t is reported that Harold Fur
bush has sold his milk route at
Hartland village to Elmer Baird.
Mrs. Ivan McCrellis has been en-
gagged to teach the fall term of school
at the Gale.
James c. Farnum of Lewiston IL
visiting for a few days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Farnunl.
Miss Rebecca Pennell has a.M,si.
ton In the Corinna schools, where
she will teach the coming year.
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Simple Slab
Marks Grave First
Jew Convert

Northboro, Mass, August 2o-[P)--
A simple stone slab in an ancient
church burial ground in this town
marks the resting place Of Rabbi
Judah Monis. said to have been the
first Jew in this country to become
convert to Christianity. He was A
noted scholar and for 40 years a
member of the Harvard College
faculty.
Born in 1853 and living in Italy in
his childhood. he was. educated at
Leghorn and Amsterdam and came
to New York in 1716. When he
removed to Boston four years later
he was recognized as the leading
rabbi in America and was widely
known for his scholarly attachments.
Harvard honored him with the de-
gree Of master Of arts in 1920 and
in the same year chose him as pro-
lessor of Hebrew.
Two years later he forsook the
faith Of his fathers and embraced
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READFIELD

Frank Whitfield of Rutherford. \.
J.. who has passed many vacations
here, is at Mrs. Mamie Fifield's.
with his wife and daughter for few
weeks.
Miss Virginia Mitchell of New
York is here at her summer home
with several friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Ferrers.
of Newton. Mass, were in town for
a few days, also Harley Weston, OF
Athol, Mass, were guests at the
Elmwood.
Several enjoyable entertainments
and dances have been given here
this month A double benefit show
was given by the boys at Camp
Maranacook. for Lafayette Lodge,
last Saturday and Monday nights.
Both were largely attended and
much enjoyed.
The dance at Giles Hall We'd
nesday evening was enjoyable. On
Thursday night Mrs. Lottie York,
and son, Marsters Of Winthrop gave
a very pleasing entertainment at
Grange Hall. Next Monday evening.
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RustprOof Swords for
japanese Officers

Tokyo, Aug. q P)-The War
Office is considering the adoption of
rust-proof swords for all japanese
army officers. In this country an off,
Ger is not considered fully dressed
unless he wears his sword. Rain and
damp weather is an ever present part
of the climate.
Consequently swords must be pol
ished at all times. and even then it is
difficult to avoid rust. A sword
maker recently invented a rust proof
weapon which he submitted to the
War Department
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his home Tuesday after having un-
dersone an operation at the Paine
Hospital in Bangor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Sylvester. of
Ripley. are visiting relatives in town
for several days.
Mrs. Hovey. Of Carmel. Is assisting
Mrs. T. B. Friend with her household
duties.
Mrs. Alice White. Miss Jane SAN
born and II. II. Winslow, of Worces-
ter, Mass. were calling on friends in
town, Wednesday.
George NJ. Jones is able to abe
about again.
Mrs. j. F. Friend, of Bangor. and
daughter, Mrs. d. C. Orsborne. of
New York City. and Quintin Piper,
OF Newport, were visitors in town.
Tuesday.
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THE FORKS

Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Durgin, of Bing-
ham, were in town. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wing and chill
dren of Stratton are stopping at the
Holway Cabins for a few days.
Miss Mabel Mckay is home from
Augusta for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Whitmore OF
Massachusetts,. are at the home of
Mrs. Whitnlore's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. E. Farley.
William German. who has been