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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-11
NEBRAskA REsULTs

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 10.-County and
congressional contests, some Of them
of local interest because of the local
khan issue, brought out a fairly heavy
vote in Nebraska's primary election
today. Heavy rains, which kept farm
ers from their fields, are also believed
to have helped the rural vote.
Governor Adam McMullen took the
lead in the race for the republican
gubernatorial nomination when the
first precinct, from Hall county, gave
him 125 votes 10 81 for Fred Johnson
of Hastings, and two for Robert Ross
OF Lexington.
4 Charles Bryan who sought the vice
presidelicy on the 1924 democratic ma
tional ticket, was unopposed for the
democratic nomination for governor.
Osmond F. Byron, Pender attorney q
LaFollette independent candidate, ana
Roy M. Harrop, Omaha progressive.
also are unopposed for the guberna-
torial nomination on their tickets.
Three of the six congressional IN
cumbents have no opposition.
The first ten precincts to report
from ten different counties far apart
gave: McMullen $40; Johnson 226; and
Ross 62.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-11
100000 SEE.
IN.
AREA
(By Dispatch A. p. whs)

BALTIMORE, Aug. TO-
A huge pail Of dense, black
smoke hung over south
Baltimore tonight as fire
slowly consumed 100000
gallons Of gasoline and
lubricating oil stored in
tanks, tank cars and the
warehouse of the American
Oil company on Hanover
street. Five firemen were
seriously burned when they
were caught in a series OF
explosions that shook the
section shortly after the fire
broke out. Many more were
overcome by smoke.
over an area of full city block
flames shot hundreds of feet into
the air and presented spectacle
that drew 100000 people to the
scene. Firemen were helpless in
their efforts to fight the flames
and could do no more than curtain
the area with wall of water until
eight tanks Of gasoline and kero-
sene, ranging in capacity between
$4,000 and 10000 gallons, six tank
cars of gasoline, and the company
warehouse filled with drums of lub-
ricating oil, burned themselves out
The fire will burn for several days,
firemen believe
Firemen were able to prevent the
spread of flames to nearby houses
although several were badly dam
aged by water and heat. The plants
of the Standard oil company and the
Consolidated Gas company nearby
said to be out of danger. Due to the
extreme heat, firemen could not ap-
proach closer than several hundred
feet of the area.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-11
HEAT sPoILs PIANOS
lBy Dispatch A. P. Wirel

CHICAGO, Aug. 10. - Overheateo
houses are the foe of 1O.0OO,OOO pianos
in this country and are, indirectly the
chief cause of the tone ceafness, Chas.
w. Bowling of Newark, ONO, told the
national association on plano tuners
here today.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-11
COOPER IN LEAD
(By Dispatch A.fP. Wire)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 10. = Myers
Y. Cooper of Cincinnati went into the
lead by almost 1000 votes in the re-
publican gubernatorial contest at lilo
o'clock this morning. This was the
first time that Cooper had assumed
thel cad during the night In 4,203
precincts out of 1864 in the state the
vote was Cooper. 66,46o; Brown, Ca
1888; Sieber, S1,317; Day, 1855.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-11
FIRsT ONO RESULTS

TEVELAND, Aug. lO.-Eighty scat
tered precincts throughout the state
Of which SO are in Cuyahoga county
(Cleveland), give for democratic can
dida+a for senator Florence E. Allen
745. Atlee Pomerene, 939.
In 1858 precincts for. democratic
nomination for governor: DonaheJ
63S; Sandles, 1885,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-11

ARKANSAS PRIMARY
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Aug. H.
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MAY DISMISS JURYMAN.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10.-The Eve
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1O.-Cop-
per quiet; electrolytic, spot
and futures, 14h asked;
bar silver, 627S.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
PIPE IN POCKET SETS
 FIRE TO HIS CLOTHES
Maine Man Dies at Hospi- tal-Tried to Extinguish
 Flames With Snow

Leeds, Maine, March 29 Pl-Fred Jennings, found with his clothes burned from his body on the Chapel Hill road last night. died today. A pipe he had placed in a pocket had st his clothing afre and caused him 10 roll or jump from a sleigh he was driving,
 The sight of fire moving along th" highway in th" darkness attract ed Dr. n. F. D. Russell and led 10 the discovery of the tragedy. The nov ing fire proved to be a sleigh with the flames streaming behind as the horse ran. When Dr. Russell stop ped the horse. he recognized the ami nal as one belonging to one of the Jennings brothers.
 Jennings was found at the foot Of 'ho hill with every vestiGe of cloth ing but his shoes burned away. He had rolled in the snow in an unsuc- cossful effort 10 eXtinguish the flames. which started inside sheep skin coat he had worn.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
PLEADS GUILTY
Anthony Paladino, Member of WhittcmOre's Bandit Gang, An- swers Three Indictments.

New York, March ?9 tP) -- An thony Paladino, former convict and member Of the Richard Reese Whittcmorc jewel robbery gang, pleaded guilty today to three in- dictments charging robbery in the first degree.
 Paladino is the member of the band whose detailed confession of the gangs operating methods was temporarily withheld from the public last week because some members Of the district attorneys office felt that 'incalculable harm" would be done 10 the youth of the nation by revealing it.
 While Paladino was pleading 10 the charges against him, Joseph Trop, 6 jeweIer charged with be- ing one of the fences" through whom the gang disposed Of their loot, estimated to have approached Sl,000,000. was arraigned in an- other court and held in 5000 bail for hearing March 31.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
Louis Hurlburt Stricken
 While Visiting Friends

Louis Hurlburt, former resident or New Britain, died suddenly last night while visiting friends at SIS Wethersfeld avenue. Hartford.
 He lived in New Britain up 10 two years ago, making his home at 4 Madison street, and was employ cd as ali electrician by the Spring X Buckley Co.
 Mir. Hurlburt was AZ years of age. With his wife, Mrs. Rose Hurlhurt he had been visiting during the evening and was preparing to re- turn to his home in New Haven when seized with a spell of weak ness, When he had recovered he was ahout to leave but was again stricken. A second apparent recov- cry convinced him ii was needless to remain in Hartford as had been suggested 10 him. but while his wife was bringing his coat 10 him he dropped dead.
 4 son. Elmer, YVES visiting in this city when he received n,ws of his fathers death.
 The body was takan 10 The Dillon undertaking parlors anl will be re- moved to New Haven today. The funeral will be held in New Haven, but arrangements have not yet been completed.
 During his residence In New Brlt- ain, NIT. Hurlburt was active fra formally and was we'll known among 'he building tradesmen of the city.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
BAGS SOAKED WITH ALCOHOL
 FOUND AT ELM STREET FIRE

but there was no fire in 1t and the stove pipe was disconnected and rusted, giving evidence that 1t has not been in use recently.
 Fanelh. when questioned by Chief Noble, stated that he knew nothing of the circumstances surrounding the fire. He said that he was in New Haven yesterday and did not return until late last night.
 Several tenements are in the building over the store and when the fire was discovered by Policeman Grabcck, he rushed into the building 10 awaken the occupants. He found that in Fanelli's home, all his valua- hles had been collected.
 The damage to the building was very slight, the quick discovery and arrival of the fire department pre- venting the spread of the blaze. The damage is covered by insurance.
 Deputy SherifT Martin W. HorWitz today, acting for the Miner. Read & Tullock Co. attached the place on a writ. The action is for slso and is returnahle in the city court the second Monday in April. Nair & Nair represent the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
Sisters, l9 And l6, Living Alone On Farm They Have Inherited, Have Seen Awe-In- spiring Creature So Have Neighbors.
Co-Heirs However, Insist
 They Will Not Be Driven Away and Threaten to Shoot Terrifying Marau-, der on Sight.

Stonington, Conn. March 29 Pt-- Charges that the antics of an ape man" which has aroused curiosity i'll this town are an attempt to drive them from their farm, were made to- day by Muriel Miner, 19. and her sister, Mildred, Is, who inherited an interest in the property from their father, Horace D. Miner, who died three weeks ago. Their brother. Latham Miner, 2l, executor of the estate backed the girls in their statement.
 The girls have been living in the tamily farmhouse alone since their father's death their mother having Gied two years ago. The brother fakes care of another part of the 1000 acre farm, living in house about a mile distant.
 "Ape Man" Seen
 The "ape man" who has been seen four times near the farmhouse, they (, scribed as a man dressed in skins. H. appeared only at distance they ruid, and fled at the approach of one of the sisters. Other farmers in the township claim to have seen the creature.
 The miners ascribe Its activities to a plot to drive lem from the farm in order that it may be purchased at low price. They declare it Is one of the most valuable in that part of the state and that If the girls are driven off, the family would not b9 5le to care for the place. This 0, in- ion is shared by neighbors. while others either ascribe 1t to imagina- ton, or to demented person.
 Threaten To Shoot
 There are nine co-heirs to the Miner estate.
 The sisters threaten to shoot the ape man" on sight and declare that they will not be driven from the property.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
Exceeds 43 Days Of Fasting, Thus
 Establishing New Worlds Record
German Professional Loses More Than 27 Pounds-Re- ceives More Than 300 Marriage Proposals, Being
 Thought An Easy Man For Whom to Cook

Berlin. March 29 Off he holds out until 6:10 o'clock tonight, Herr Jolly, professional faster. will have exceeded by a full day the worlds record for abstention from food now held by Sig. Mulatti Of Italy.
 When Jolly last night completed the 4Srd day of his fast, he smiled 'riumphantly, in the knowledge that every minute thereafter was part of a new worlds record. Jolly, who nails from krcfeld announced on Feb. l3 that he intended to exceed the record by a day. He was then locked in 8 glass cage with 400 bot ties Of carbonated water and 5000 cigarettes, as well as a radio loud
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
Chief Noble Asks Police to Investigate Blaze in Gel laf of Store.

Fire Chief William J. Noble has turned over to the police department for investigation. the facts in con nection with g fire which was dis covered this morning al 5:3o o'clock in a store owned by k. Fanelh at GlS Elm street, In the opinion of the chief, the fire was of a decided ly suspicious origin and from various things connected with il. he believes it warrants investigation by the po- lice
 The tircmon found the blaze 10 be in fhe cellar at jhrnc different places. Each blaze was in a partition and burlap rags soaked with what ap- peared 10 be alcohol were found lartly burned against one Of tho partitions in question. There Is a stove in the cellar Of the building
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
Two Injured by Ladder
 As Truck Rounds Corner

Bridgeport, March % Two per sons were injured today when struck by the end of an extension ladder on No. hook and ladder truck as the truck swung around a corner while responding 10 an alarm Of fire,
 Beatrice Haviland, fl, and Joseph Sarit, fruit pedd1er, were the per sons struck by the ladder. Neither appeared 10 be seriously injured. The fire was extinguished with but small loss
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29

speaker, books and writing material.
 Three hundred thousand Germans have viewed the faster, paying 60 pfennings each, from which the luxury tax has been sufficient 10 pay the salaries of the lord mayor and borough mayors through his voluntary hunger strike.
 Jolly weighed 1S0 pounds when he entered the cage. Today his weight was 1nSi.. His previous record for abstinence from food was 3i days.
 While in the cage he has received more than 500 marriage proposals from ilappcrs who evidently think it would be easy to cook for a man with so little appetite.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
Testimony of New Brit ain Police And Pub lie Congratulating 0f Jury By Presiding 0f- 6cial Who Later Rul- ed On Appeal SpeciG- cally Mentioned.
U. $. District Court Ad- journs Before Defense Lawyer Arrives and He Decides to Await Return of Judge Thomas.
ARGUMENTS HEARD:
 ALCORN ALSO THERE

New Haven, March 99 P--Gerald .Chapman's renewal Of the fight to escape hanging at State prison next Tuesday did not reach the United State district court today beforr court adjourned as counsel for th, condemned man had forecast.
 Federal Judge E, $. Thomas sal in court to hear the criminal docket and at 12:45 noon. adjourned th,. session. No attorney representing Chapman had appeared and after the session was over Judge Thomas said he knew of no application to be made to him for writ of habeas corpus. All he knew of contem- plated action was what he had read in the newspapers.
 Judge Thomas said that he ex pected 10 be in chambers during the afternoon.
 Ray N. Wiley of Chapman's counsel who passed through Hurt ford this morning and came here with the petition for writ of ha- heas corpus against Warden Scott ,r the state prison. did not appear at the court house before court al. ijourned.
 Wiley Appears At P. NJ. Mir, Wiley appeared at the court house shortly after this afternoon Judge Thomas had not returned from lunch and until he did it would mot be determined whether court would be raopcned that Mir. Wiley might present his petition for a writ .0f habeas corpus.
 Judge Thomas returned at @:So p. m,, and after Mir, Wiley had spoken to him court was reconveu- led. Mir. Wiley said he was prepared to make an argument. States At torncy Alcorn of Hartford county appearcd and Judge Thomas gave MT. Wiley opportunity 10 speak in behalf of the petition.
 Hartford, Conn. March 29 P1 Attorney Ray NJ, Wiley of Spring field, Mass. came 10 Hartford this morning, prepared to go 10 New Haven today to petition United States District Judge Edwin z. Thomas for writ of haboas corpus in the case of Gerald Chapman, against Henry K. W Scott. warden of the Connecticut state prison al
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
NOBLE LAUDS WOMEN
 FOR REMAINING CALM
Keep Nerve at Fire in Lexington Street
 Home

Damage estimated by Fire Chie' William J. Noble at between $4000 and S5000 was caused at the home of the late Colonel William r. Ba- con at 50 Lexington street shortly before noon today. Fire from d blow torch in the hands of a painter engaged in removing old paint from the outside of the building went into pipe hole in the first floor and set the walls be- tween the partition ablaze.
 The fire quickly shot mp from the first floor inside the walls to the second floor, crossed beneath the floor of the second story and got into the outside walls again from where It went into the attic and roof.
 A telephone call WAS received al headquarters al 1t:56 a. m, and when the location of the blaze was learned, Chief William ]. Noble ordered Company No. 1 sent to the AAe" ' ENAl SAA " saA AA Nilt ltAAIk- ton street address, one glance told him that the fire was big enough for an alarm and the chief af ll;59 a, m. ordered a box alarm sent in from fire box No. lS at the corner of West Main and Curtis streets. This brought Headquarters Company, Engine Companies . and 6 and Ladder Go. No. ? 10 the scene. Four lines Of hose were laid and after about a half hours work, the blaze was under control.
 When the fire started. 1t was found necessary 10 remove Mrs. Emma W. Bacon, widow Of the late Colonel Bacon. to the home Of neighhor across the street. She bas
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
WIFE A CROOK BUT HUSBAND FORGIVES New Yorker Faithful to Spouse
 Who Deserted Him SAYS SHE'S GOOD WOMAN
But Police Say She Not Only Stole From Her Own Husband and Gave It To Lover, But Also Dcfraudcd Banks In Florida.

New York, March % P>--Dr Louis r. Bernc, New York plastic surgeon. whose wife, Mrs. Doris Bcrnc Is under arrest as the center of "an amazing tanglo of love and larceny" says he will stand by her even though she deserted him over year ago.
 "I'll stick 10 her. I'll stand by her." he says, "I'll do everything can for her. I forgive her every thing she has ever done to be be- cause she was under the influence Of an evil man"
 Descrtcr Herself Deserted
 Mrs, Rcrne, her 2l year old broth CT Elliot Jaffe and Paul Rosenthal. son Of shirt manufacturer, with whom she clopcd in 1925. only 10 be deserted herself two months later, are charged with detrauding Florida banks of $3o,000 through bad cheeks. Florida detectives estimate the amount may reach $10O,00o.
 The trio were arrested yesterday as fugitives from justice on a war rant issued at Miami by federal Dr. Berne, himself, and Herman Jaffc of Hoboken. Mrs. Berne's father, also ran afoul of the law when they were charged with a photographers camera after an attempt to take their pie lures at police headquarters,
 Dr, Bcrne told reporters he had remodclled Dempsey's nose and had performed the second operation on Fanny Prices nose when she had il 
 Husband Pledges Support
 Mrs. Berne, who returned to her husband after the elopcment with Rosenthal, collapsed while she was being questioned yesterday, and ii was then that pr. Berne assured her of his support.
 "I know you were only a tool of Roscnthars," he said.
 Later he told reporters that his wife had met Hosenthal while the doctor was on & trip to Germany, and in February, 1925, eloped with him, taking $45,000 from safe de- posit box. She returned to Dr. Berne after two months and was forgiven. The doctor gave her s25,- 400 in jewels and other gifts, which later went 10 Rosenthal, who had resumed his friendship police say.
 Says Shes Good Woman
 q foreave her because l know she is a good woman,' pr. Berne said.
 Mrs. Berne, Jaffe and Rosenthal are alleged 10 have deposited s2,OOo to Mrs. Berne's credit in the Ameri- can Bank and Trust company, the Central National bank and the First National bank of St. Petersburg. Fla, after which she passed checks against the account 10 the amount of $90,000.
 A. F. Miller, assistant cashier Of the American Bank and Trust com- pany, who has been working with federal agents on the case for sev- rral months, said that while only thirty thousand dollars are involved in specific charges against the trio, inquiries have led him 10 believe that the total amount is nearer S100. GOO.
 Roscnthal also faces a charge of violation of the Mann act, growing out Of his relations with Mrs. Berne, and Jaff" is charged with illegally possessing firearms, as the result oi the discovery of two pistols in his . partmcnt.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
LIQUOR REFERENDUM MEASURE AMENDMENTS BOrah Adds Three-An- drews to Be First Wit
 ness at Hearing

Washington, March % Pl--Threo amendments 10 the Edge resolution proposing a nationwide referendum on prohibition Were offered today by Senator Borah. republican, Ohio, each is in the form of a question, to the voters, which would be placed on the ballot. The three questions are:
 Do you favor such an amendment to the constitution of the United States that will eliminate or wholly repeal the eighteenth amendment? 2"
 If you are in favor of amending the Nolstead act, 1t is your desire, notwithstanding such amendments, tha the law remain so as to prohibit the manufacture and sale of intoxi- eating beverages in the United States"
 If you favor amending the Vol stead act so as to permit the manu- facture and sale Of light wine and beers, is it your understanding that such light wines and beers are to be so limited in alcohol content as to be non-intoXicating?"
 Assistant Secretary Of the Trea- sury Andrews, in charge of the dry enforcement organization, was sum moned today as the first witness to appear next Monday before the state judiciary committee at hearings on bills to modify the prohibition laws.
 At the same time it was announc- ed today that Mr. Andrews will make a nationwide survey of prohibition enforcement conditions this summer, departing soon after July 1. He will inspect first the southern border, then the Pacific coast and return by way Of the northern boundary line. IL will be his first complete check-up of his field force.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
River Being PatrolIed to
 Hunt COrbett Girls Body

Northampton, Mass, March 29 Up In the belief that the body Of Alice M. Corbett, missing Smith college student, ssin the Connecticut river, State Detective Joseph V. Daily is having the river patrolled at Hart ford. He believes that the spring freshets may reveal the girls body. and has in his possession a chart of her teeth. for use in identification.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
MRS. VERDI DIES.

New Haven, March 29-Mrs. Rose Verdi. mother of Dr. William F. Verdi, died at her home in Whitney avenue today after an illness of sev- eral months. She is survived by two sons, William and Anthony. and three daughters, one of these being the wife of Secretary Of State Fran Cis Pallotti Of Hartford,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
STON|NGTON APE MANI MAY BE BUT PLOT TO BRIGHTEN
 AWAY LONELY YOUNG GIRLS
Mother Cat Adopts
 MOtherIess Baby Fox

Southington, Conn. March go Pl--A litter of 14 day.oId kittens in this town was augmented by a four day old silver gray fox kit ten here today. Tho mother Of the litter, owned by Joseph Gi- rard, a restaurant keeper, has ac- cepted the orphan fox and treats it as one Of her family. Fox and kittens are marked alike.
 The fox had been deserted by It's mother.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
Johnson And Borah Anxious About
 Concession Given Japanese Firm
W ant Facts on Mexican Land Grant - Property Involved Would Be Ideal Naval Base - Newspa- pers Sole Basis of Infor- nation.

Washington, March 29 Ry-The state foreign relations committee was asked today by Senator John son. republican, California, to in- quire into a 2,0oO,OoO acre land grant on Magdalena Bay, lower Cali fornia, recently given by the Mexi- can government to 8 Mexican Jap anese syndicate.
 Senator Johnson's request was submitted 10 Chairman Borah, who said he too wanted all the facts about the commission.
 Senator Borah previously had talk eh the matter up with the state de- partmcnt, which as a result is ex- pccted to take inquiries as to the na- ture Of the transaction.
 Thus far neither the department nor Senator Borah has any informa- ton except that contained in a re- cent newspaper dispatch from San Diego, Calif., saying the syndicate proposed to produce vegetable dye and rubber
 Fine Naval Base.
 The land involved long has been regarded as an immensely valuable naval base, however, and Senators Borah and Johnson believe all the informtion available should be se- cured by the American government.
 The San Diego despatch did not come to the attention Of Senators Borah and Johnson until yesterday and the state department had taken no interest ill it until Mir. Borah asked department officials today what they had done about it.
 The foreign relations chairman said that since the department knew nothing about the case, he saw no point in introducing resolution calling on Secretary Kellogg for in formation. lf the customary state de- partmcnt procedure is followed, Ambassador Sheffield al Mexico City wtl' be asked 10 inquire informally at the Mexican foreign office regard ing the grant, and report to Wash ington.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
S23,OOO. .0O0 PROFIT.

Akron, O., March 29 tPl-Sales of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber com pany during 1925 were $2o5, 5,OO0,OOO and profits were $23,OOO,000, it was revealed today at the annual meet ing Of directors and stockholders.