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New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
RUSSELL SCOTT AGAIN
 IS FACING EXECUTION
Is to Be Examined and if Sane Now May Have
 to Pay Penalty

Chicago, May Is Rt-The shadow of the gallows again looms for Rus sell Scott. who thrice was saved from the death walk in sensational last minute legal maneuvers.
 The erstwhile Canadian fnancier, who once handled million dollar deals and ended as a petty stickup man seeking a few dollars in drug store holdups soon will be examined as 10 his sanity at Chester hospital for the criminal inSane-if found mentally sound he will be returned to Cook county to be sentenced to fare. The date has not yet been set. death.
 A commission to make the test will be named by Judge C. H. Jen- Eins, state director of public vel
 Scott was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Joseph Maurer, drug Clcry, but a few hours before the time set for the execution the morning of July 25, 1925, a petition for an insanity hearing was granted by Judge David who was reused out of bed by Scott's attorneys. The hearing was held week later. and despite the testimony of many state experts that Scott was sane, the jury found otherwise. He was sent to the Chester asylum 10 "die insane or await recovery and die on the gall lows"
 Coincidont with the sanity test an, ,nouncement, an apparent attempt 10 aid Scott in escaping from Chester was revealed by asylum officials. Recently large box of candy ad- dressed to Scott reached the prison and in opening fl, Dr. Stubblefeld, superintendent at Chester, found two saws in false bottom. Scott has been under close surveillance since.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
IRATE PATIENT KILLS
 DOCTOR IN DANBURY
Leon Thomas, P, Arrested in Bridgeport and Held
 Without Bail

Danbury. May 15 LP) - Leon Thomas, 22, was held without bail and charged with murder here to- day following the shooting yester- day of pr. Louis II. Miller, q chiro- practor in the latters office.
 Arrested in Bridgeport 6 few hours after the physician had died of bullet wounds, Thomas admitted according to the police, that he had killed the doctor. They had quar- reled, he said, over the benefit Thomas was receiving from the doc tors treatments.
 A record card in the doctor office, indicated that Thomas was receiving treatment for mental trouble and physicians who had treated the young man chased him as hypochondriac.
 Thomas was aided in his attempt cd escape by his brother, Harold a taXicab driver, but the police do not believe he had anything to do with the shooting except in complying with his brothers wish 10 drive the latter to Bridgeport.
 Mrs Ellen Biddiscomb, patient of Dr. Miller, reported to the po- lice that she heard two men argu- ing in an office and then had heard four shots fired. Dr. Miller a few second later, staggered past her, stumbled on the stairs and fell. He was brought back to his office and died a few minutes later. Bullets had entered his head, chest and ab- domen. Thomas revolver was found later. hidden in a fire place at his home.
 Dr. Miller who came here Il years ago, was well known and pop .ular. He leaves his widow, parents and two small children.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
Fishing Prohibited on
 Most Streams in State

Hartford, May 15 (Ps-Fishing on practically all of the state leased and stocked trout streams of Con- necticut was prohibited today. 4 series of forest fires, coupled with the hazards of more fires, despite the rain that fell yesterday, made the fishing ban necessary. Hunting also is included in the order.
 The order became effective at o'clock last night and covers the en- tire state with the exception of four waters. These are the Fenton and Mt. Hope rivers in Mansfield and Windham, the Blackberry and Whit ing rivers in Canaan. Norfolk and East Canaan and Putnam pond in Fairfield.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
Marshal l. supreme .

Paris, May 15 LP,-A direct com munication to the Associated Press from Warsaw this morning. saving the indications were that a majority of the Polish troops had taken up the cause Of Marshal PilsudskL shows that the marshals position is sufficiently established to allow the sending of dispatches.
 That his position is a strong one is confirmed by news from other centers. including Vienna. which say that the provincial garrison which Premier Witos called to his aid have rallied to the marshars forces. General Haller, who organ ized the Polish legion in the United States during the world war. and General Sikorski are named as sid ing with PilsudsEi. The Polish gen. e'al staff is said to have placed it. Self at the disposal or the leader or the revolt.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15

faltering search for truth but with reverence for God.
 Referring to what he termed the "crass materialism" that threatens these cultural and spiritual values, the new president found it's basis in various materialistic philosophers which he said were now popular, and declared crime, social injustice and international hate and strife were the natural outcome of this type of thought.
 There is no chance Of the world s moving forward 10 better day untl it moves on from selfish individ- ualism to 6 generous altruism," he asserted.
 Unselfish Service
 Boston university's goal is un- selfish educational service, he said. Glasses should never be permitted to become so large as to make i1n- possible the intimate contact of students with teachers. But are we going to deny education to ambitious and capable young men and women We are in peril of oyer-emphasizing credits as though they were tickets for admission to the university. We are in danger of forgetting that a students character. purpose and spirit are Of more worth than lis credits, clothes, social position and ancestors"
 The two most prevalent education- al dangers of the day he asserted to be measurement of the value of knowledge solely by the test of it's utility to the individual and the pursuit of knowledge solely for its own sake without reference 10 ifs value to anyone at all.
 His stand on Sports On the question of over-cmphasis Of sports, Dr. Marsh warned of well meaning and enthusiastic, but mis- guided alumni and other friends. who forgetful of the point to which their good ship alma mater is head ed. dump in it's past such rubbish as the pagan worship of physical eff ciency: the idolization of men who may be inferior in every respect but brute force; the ambition to secure victory at any cost; high salaried, organized, unreasonably spe- cialized coaching systems, a reckless waste of money for football while the academic system starvts; over participation in sports by the few and total neglect by the many and a confusion in the minds of youth as to why they go 10 college at all"
 In the academic process in pre- ceding the inauguration ceremonies, which were held in Symphony hall, where Presidents Lowell of Harvard, Stratton of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cousens of Tufts, Comstocl of Radcliffe. PendIeton of Wellesley, Faunce of Brown and others.
 Two of the past presidents, Presi- dent Emeritus William Edwards Huntington, and President Lemuel H. Murlin of De Pauw university for 13 years head of Boston university were present. The third. President Emeritus William Fairfield Warren first head of the university. was ab- sent Dr. Warren recently passed his 93rd birthday.
 Dr. Marsh. who is 45 years old, is one of the youngest university heads in the country. He was graduated from Boston university in 1908. He informally assumed his duties or March f..
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
GIFTS FOR HALLERAN

Harmon Hallrran, who left the employ of Adkins Printing Co.,, today after 12 years service, was present. ed with a signet ring and q leather bag by his associates. The presen- tation speeches were by Elmer W. Pape. president of the company, and 'aul Spalter of the production de-
 rtment. Mir. Halleran will enter Q employ of the Union Laundry ~~la& department on Monday.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
PILSUDSKI Is IN CONTROL.
 WARSAW DISPATCHES SAY
President And Premier Said To Have Re-
 signed - Casualties Reported To Number 2,OOO-Unverifed Item Says Lithuanians Have Retaken Wilma - Strict Censorship Is Enforced-Govt Troops Flock To Rebels.
By The Associated Press

me ASSOClaLGd PIGSS
 Berlin, May 15.-A dispatch to the Wolff bureau from Warsaw quotes the Kuer Ponny of Warsaw saying that President WocechowsM has resigned and that Premier Wos also has given up office.
 Retire After Long Conference
 The dispatch says the retirement of the president and premier after all night paeys in Augusow 14O miles northeast of Warsaw whence the members of the government had fled yesterday M Raaj president of the chamber of deputies, officiated as mediator.
 The socialists have called off their general strike as P Sudsh is master of the situation in Warsaw
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15

By The Associated Press
 Warsaw, Poland, May If tFD - Marshal Joseph Pilsudski al three o'clock Wednesday afternoon reach ed the suburb of Warsaw called Praga, or Prague, with four regi- ments of Uhlans, infantry, chas- seurs and artillery.
 President Wojciechowski went to meet Pilsudski personally, and pro posed that he discontinue further action against the government. Pil- sudski refused.
 A few hours later il appeared that several regiments stationed in War saw, whose duty was 10 defend the president and the cabinet. passed over to Pilsudski. so that by S:30 o'clock Wednesday night the mar shal occupied the larger part of the city.
 Pilsudski explained that his inten- ton was to relieve the country from the Witos cabinet, and he proposed to the cabinet that it resign in order to avoid bloodshed. The president and the cabinet refused to negotiate.
 They took refuge in the presiden- tial residence known as the Belvi- dere castle, defended by a scanty force of troops.
 Fighting began Wednesday night and went on until this (Friday) aft ernoon, when the marshals forces took possession of Belvidere castle. President Woictechowski was tax on 10 Marshal Pllsudski, while ac- cording to rumors, some members of the cabinet escaped from Warsaw.
 News from various parts Of the country indivates that a majority of the troops have gone over to the Pil- sudski movement.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
BELGRADE CABINET QUITS

Belgrade, Jugoslavia, May 15 Ps- The cabinet headed by Premier Ouzonovitch which was reconstruct ed April 30 of this year after a series of changes among the various min istries, has resigned.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
ARRIVES AT TELLER THIS
 MORNING AT TWO O'CLOCK
 WITH ALL ON BOARD WELL
Brief News Dispatches From Vancouver, B. C., Tell World of Safety of Gallant Polar Ex- plorers 75 Miles From Nome Early Mes sages Do Not Say Whether or Not Dirigi- ble Has Been Brought To Earth.
By The Associated Press

Vancouver, B. C., May 15.-The dirigbe Norge from King Bay Spzbergen the North Pole arrived at Teller Alaska at o'clock this morning, eastern standard time
 All aboard the Norge we'll and everything else was said to be okey.
 No indication of whether the Norge had been brought to earth obtained here u Teller IS 75 miles northwest of Nome. Teller on Port Clarence, an arm of the Boring sea.
 Nome the destination of the Norge also on the Benq 7
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15

New York, May Is Pl-Restora- ton Of sterling exchange to gold parity basis at S4.865s today came
 as d dramatic climax to six years of
 erradict fluctuations in British cur rcncy, which at one time in 1920
 drove the rate to an extreme low
 price of $3.19.
 Removal Of the wartime peg"
 which had held the pound around | s4.76. in March. 1919, sgnalizcd the beginning of a period of violent { reactions and rallies, based on vary 1 ing political developments, trade conditions. gold movements and
 orgies Of speculation in exchange,
 which hitherto had been little ! known.
 Great Britain's rapid recovery l from the devastating effects of the
 was was reflected in gradual ap- ] preciatiou of her exchange, once the | bottom had been reached, with new 1 high records established in each successive year although the rate
 ranged an average of 50 cents be- tween the annual high and low points, Frequent sharp breaks and equally brisk upturns marked the
 course Of trading, and at times
 caused much concern.
 When the rate early in 1925 crossed the wartime "peg" point, it
 was felt that the last barrier in the
 way Of sterling's march back to
 parity had been removed.
 The approach of sterling 10 par
 was accompanied by reports that | England was planning an early 1 restoration of the gold standard. The
 visit Of Montagu Norman, governor Of the Bank of England, to the
 United States lent color to these ru- mors. inspiring the belief that Great , Britain first wished to ascertain l Anarica's future policy governing ! Federal Reserve Bank rates and 1 gold movements.
 The first collapse in sterling came 1 in 1919 following the withdrawal of
 artificial support which had been in | effect for about two years. The l abrupt decline from S4.76 in March | to S3.So late in the year was ac- ! cclerated by the disquieting events
 of that period. foremost Of which were the failure of the peace treaty
 10 pass the United States senate and the unSettlemeut of world trade, i Sterling's darkest days were en- { (Continued on page ID
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15

Vienna, Austria. May Is 1P- Some Polish government troops are reported to have taken up d new position south of Warsaw. while others have been dispersed by the forces Of Marshal Joseph Pilsudslli who holds the capital. Volunteers are floeking to Pilsudski's camp and Warsaw reported celebrating. Pu- sudsk is forming a cabinet.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
DOLLAR EXCHANGE ON
 STERLING AT PARITY British Pound Touches S4.S6 3-4 Today for First
 Time in Six Years

London, May 15 tP-The dollar exchange on the pound sterling went to $4,S6 S-4 today, having reached parity for the first time in six years
 New York, May fl tP -- Sterling exchange sold at gold parity - $4.S65 - in the New York market today for the first time since 1914.
 Cables on London were quoted al S4S6 3-4 soon after the open ing, that figure previously having been reached in the London mar ket.
 French francs sank to 8 new low record at sol 1-2 cents, and Bel gian francs were about 1 points lower around 3.01 cents, but Italian lire rallied several points to 34& l-2.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15

Bremerton, Wash, May 15 tP- At 6:25 this morning, eastern stand ard time, St. Paul Island nay, radio station heard the dirigibIe Norge talking to the army radio station at Nome, Alaska.
 Text of Message.
 The message reached the Puget Sound navy yard station here from the navy radio station at Cordova, Alaska, reporting a message from St, Paul Island, which is in Bering Sea, 500 miles south Of Nome:
 'I" B. T. From WXY: Received all Okeh. Co ahead when you are ready.''
 LET is the wireless call Of the Norge, and WXY is that of the radio station of the signal corps ot the United States army at Nome.
 The St. Paul-Cordova message was received here at 9:45 this morn. Ing eastern standard time.
 Washington, May 15 tP1-The war department today officially an- nounced receipt or dispatches tell ing that the Norge was safe at Teller, Alaska.
 "The office of the chief signal officer" said the departments an nouncement, lis in receipt of mes sage from Nome, Alaska, to the ef- feet that the Norge is at Teller, Alaska, about 75 miles northeast of Nome.
 Communication between Nome and the Norge was established at II ?. m, May 14, Alaska time"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
MARSH INSTALLED
 UNIVERSITY HEAD
Former PittSburgher Inau6u-
 rated President of Boston School
OUTLINES HIS PRINCIPLES
Declares that Crime, Strife and So- CiaI Injustice Are Outcome of Various MateriaIistic PhiIosophies Now So Popular.

Boston, May 15 CF-Dr. Daniel L. Marsh, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa, was inaugurated fourth president of Boston university today Former Governor John L. Bates, president of the corporation presided Repre- sentatiyes of 154 colleges, universi- ties, institutions of learning and learned societies of this and other countries were present.
 Reverence For God
 Dr. Marsh declared that his aim would be to preserve the cultural and spiritual values implicit in an un-
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
PilSudSki In Control

l1lSuuSkt Tn control
 Paris. May 5 LP,-From despatch es received in Paris it would appear that Marshal Joseph Pilsudslli is maintaining the advantage he gain ed in Warsaw and it's vicinity by his coupe to overthrow the ministry of Premier Witos.
 It is said that there have been 2oQo victims Of the heavy fighting lin progress since Wednesday and which Culminated in the capture by .the PiIsudsd forces of the Belve- dere palace, teh stronghold of Pres ident Wojciechowski and his min isters, and the flight of the chief executive and his immediate fol- lowers by airplanes and automobiles to some unknown destination, prob .ably Prosen. Among those who fled the city was Nj. Wltos. Considerable material damage has been done in Warsaw. The church of Saint Saviour is reported to have been destroyed.
 Has New Recruits One report is to the effect that the ranks of Pusudsld have been increased by number of fresh re- cruits and that he has obtained the support of the social democratic peoples and radical parties. The latter demands the resignation Of the president as well as the cabinet. Both sides to the controversy are Implying a most rigorous censorship. and this is giving circulation to ru- mors Of all kinds from points along Ithe Polish frontier and making ac- curate knowledge Of events i'm possible.
 Report Pitched Battles One report, coming from Danzis. asserts that General Roswadoski. with four army corps. is at War saw. and that Q number of pitched ] battles have occurred at Lublin, ninety miles southeast of the capi- l tal The forces of Roswadoski are siding with Pilsudslli. A Hayas de- spatch from Berlin. quoting a War saw newspaper. says the fighting ! lhTSudN E-A Ut anu iluAN hi6ltt in the streets of Warsaw was bit ter. IL estimates that 200 persons were killed and about 1000 wounded
 At Cracow, Lodz and Lemherg it is said there have been anti-Pil- sulski demonstrations, and at Posen a strong movement against him is in progress. The students of Posen are declared to have organized a legion for the defense of the Witos government.
 Lithuanian Crisis Too
 One report, which has not been confirmed, is to the effect that Lithuanians have seized the oppor-
 tunity afforded by the revolt to cross the frontier and reeapture Wilma, which originally belonged to Iitbuania but was annexed by Po-
 land.
 Prague and Lemberg advices are
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
QUAKE FELT IN MAINE
Distinct Trcmors Reported at Bid- dcrord. But Harvard Instruments Do Not Ncrtify These Stories.

Biddleford, Me, May Ia lP-A slight earthquake shock was felt in this city at o'clock this morning. The trcmors lasted five seconds and were felt mostly in the outlying dis tricts surrounding Orchard street. No damage has been reported.
 The tremors rattled windows and moved pictures on the walls Of houses.
 Cambridge. Mass. May IS Pl- The Harvard university seismograph did not record the earthuuake which was reported from the vicinity of Biddeford and Portland this morn ing. Official observers said that the disturbance must have been purely local.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
THE WEATHER

Hartford, May 15.-Forccast for New Britain and vicinity: Probably showers this after noon and tonight: Sunday
 generally fair
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
Takes Over Palace.

London, May 15 tPs-The Rolish
 legation here received a message from Warsaw today stating that Marshal Pilsudski occupied the Bel
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15
AUTHENTIC STORY OF
 REVOLUTION IS TOLD
A. P. Correspondent at Warsaw Files Account
 of Polish Upheaval

CThe situation in Poland arising from the military revolt headed by Marshal Joseph pilsudski has been obscure, with conflicting advices from various sources. due to the strong censorship enforced in War saw, the capital. The following au- thentic account of the uprising was filed by the correspondent of The Associated Press at the Warsaw post office telegraphic station at G:50 o'clock last night.D
New Britain herald., 1926-05-15

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-15

To one who for the past few
months has not had occasion TO
travel the road from Togus toward
South Windsor, trip in that dir
ection today would be a revelation.
This road, which in wet weather
was almost impossible and in dry
was at best a tortuous. narrow
course. today is taking on the ap-
pearance of one of the best, if not
the best, gravel highways in the en-
tire State.
Broad sweeping curves, we'll bank
ed, easy grades, and a thoroughtare
sufficiently wide to accommodate three
cars abreast, have transformed this
road which was dreaded by drivers,
into a real delightful drive.
A strip CT approximately six miles,
extending from the end of the
macadam road short distance
from the north gate of the Soldiers
Home at Togus, to South Windsor
corner, is now very nearly COM
pleted except for the top course Of
gravel and when it is finished it is
anticipated that another strip of four
miles will be taken up, making in all
approximately 10 miles of fine gravel
road which will take the place of a
poor country road, and which viii
give fine road to Rockland from
Augusta.
The work is being carried on IN
der the direction of W. S. Barton,
foreman for the State Highway De-
partment, and he has about 140 men
under him. The building program
was started at both ends of the road
and was progressed very rapidly
with the two crews working toward
each other. 1t was started about the
middle of June and since then about
five miles has been practically finish
ed.
The road in many places passes
through swampy land. making it es-
pecially difficult in the spring and
fall. Here a heavy stone base has
been put in varying in height from
one and half to nine feet in thick
ness. thus lifting the surface of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-15
Sons of Veterans to
Hold Camp Fire
Monday Evening

Camps of the Sons of Union Vet
Grams of the Civil War and their
auXiliaries will meet with the H. G.
Staples camp and Auxiliary at Grand
Army hall in this city next Monday
evening, when Nathaniel w. White.
commander of the Department of
Maine, G. A. r., of Somerville. Mass.
formerly of this city will be one of
the honor guests at the 37th annual
camp fire.
Prominent officers of the Maine
Division, Sons of Union Veterans
will also be present, including Divis-
ion Commander Leland White of
Pittsfield, Edward J. Gould of Rock
land, secretary treasurer; Manley
Patterson of Hallowell, senior vice
commander and delegations from
/ Bath and Brunswick.
Hon. Burleigh Martin of this city
will deliver the welcome to the Ken
nebec camps and auxiiaries and
guests, and Judge Robert A. Cony
/ will preside. Clarence L. Cram, Past
Division Commander is chairman OF
the committee on arrangements for
the camp fire observance.
A supper will be served at G. A. r.
Hall at Z o'clock by the ladies of the
II. G. Staples Auxiliary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-15
Union Anniversary
Observed by Local
Carpenters Thursday

The members of the Augusta Local
No. 914. United Brotherhood, of Car
penters and Joiners, last evening ct a
supper meeting held in G. A. r. hall,
celebrated the 25th anniversary of the
founding of the local. There were
about so members and ladies present
at the delicious supper which was
served by s. f. Smith, caterer and
later a special program was enjoyed
G. n. Kimball Of Boston, National
Organizer was present and spoke
upon subjects of special interest to
the members of the union. Mr.. KIM
ball particularly urged the formation
of a ladies auxiliary and it is expect