davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Seward daily gateway., 1926-01-22

John H. Flowers, who has been holding down a temporary position with the Seward Trading Company, is back in harness looking after his own grocery business.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-01-22
SPORT REVIEW
 OF PAST YEAR

The boxing year of 1925 was fea- tured by the Italian Hospital Fund show at the Polo Grounds, the op- ening of Tex Richards new Madison Square Garden, and, the boxing boom in California. New champions were
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
Track Foreman Killed

. Greenwich, Feb. 10 P-Tony Canello of Stamford. a track fore- man in the employ of the New Haven railroad. was instantly killed this morning when an east bound mail and express train struck him. His skull was crushed. Canero was working with a gang Of men in clearing the tracks d, tho tower station in Bruco Park section, east Of the Greenwich station. The workmen found his body after the train had passed.
 The train which struck Canelo was No. S4 and owing to the storm it was an hour late. The section gang was keeping switches clear and had just cleared the iron at the tower station in Bruce Park section east Of the station. Canellc did not hear the whistle of the engine but the other men got of the track In ltime.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
TRAINS ARE RUNNING,
 N. H. STATEMENT SAYS
Frieghts Curtailed to Give Passenger Service
 Preference

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 10 tPl- The New Haven railroad, in d gen oral storm statement issued today, reports that the blizzard is general all over its system and that large gangs of men were out all day to keep the lines open. No serious trouble had resulted, the statement says, although in several instances trains were late. To protect the movement Of passenger trains, oper- ation Of freight trains is being cur tailed. The road wherever possible is substituting train service to care for the New England Transrorta- ton company passengers should some of the bus lines become tied up.
 The statement follows:
 The snow storm is general all over our system, the fall up to 2 o'clock this morning varying from two 10 six inches on various sections of the line.
 Men are out al all intcrloCking points keeping the switches clear, and snow blows and Hangers are be- ing kept constantly on the move in order to keep the lines open.
 50 far We have had no serious trouble with the passenger service trains coming in pretty nearly or time-in one or two instances as much as half an hour late. l Tn order 0 protect the movement of passenger trains, operation oi freight trains is being curtailed tC the extent necessary 10 keep passen- ger service going.
 "As was the case with last week: storm, the New Haven railroad will wherever possible, substitute trair service to care for New Englant Transportation company passenger should some Of the latter's motol coach lines become tied up becaus, of impossible roads. The railroad station agents will be kept poste, about such substitute service and is suggested that people get in toucl with the nearest railroad station fo information"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
BIG FIRE IN ALBANY
Calvary Baptist Church, Across From Capitol, Dcstroyed-$150,- 900 LoSS-F1yc Bremen Hurt.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 10 tPl-Fire today destroyed the Calvary Bap- tist church on State street across the street from the capitol, with an estimated loss of $15O,O00. Five tiremen were injured when the south wall of the church collapsed.
 An explosion of gas caused by the use of soft coal was advanced as the cause of the fire by Fire Chief Fleming. Persons in a room- ing house adjacent to the church were awakened by q rumbling as though a heavy truck were pass" ing and when they looked out they saw the church in flames. The h. tense heat was felt at the capitol, and d window in the executive suite on the second floor was cracked.
 II was said none Of the injured tiromen was in a serious condition. One was nearly drowned when a i hose was directed on a pile of de- i bris under which he was buried.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
PONZI ARRESTED
His Wife Also Is Taken Into Custody in Florida-Four Charges Men toned in Indictment.

Jacksonville, Fla. Feb. 10 P)- Charles Ponzi, and his wife. Rosa Maria. were arrested in the office of Ponzi's attorney, Frank Brennan, here today. Capiases were served by sheriff's deputies, ending a S6 hour search for the 'financier." Ponzi was to be taken to the criminal court building where he desired to make bond.
 Ponzi is charged on four counts with violating the Florida law relat- ing 10 the conduct of business under a declaration of trust He was in dicted by a Duval county grand jury here late Monday. while in Tampa. He drove from Tampa 10 Jackson vile, arriving yesterday morning and avoided arrest until today to con- plete arrangeemnts for his defense and for making bond.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
PHONE OPERATORS
 FIND WORK TRIPLED
Storm Causes Unusual Strain on Central
 Station Service

Twenty seven nimble fingered telephone operators at the central exchange are today handling three times the ordinary number of calls as fair proportion of the city pro- ceeds 10 transact its business. social and otherwise, by phone.
 The office is experiencing the second "heayicst" day of its exis- tence, last Thursday with the North X Judd crash coincident with the hardest day Of the winter, being the only day on which telephone demands exceeded those Of today.
 Many times through the day it was not an uncommon condition to have as many as 4u0 calls going through the switchboard al one time. Each of the operators Is equipped with IS connecting cords making it possible 10 put through that number Of connections. At times 1t was impossible for the op- orators 10 get a free cord to ap- pease the evident anger Of 8 sub scrihcr because or prolonged and possibly unimportaut conversations.
 The hane of good telephone serv- ice on stormy days Is the housewife who visits" by telephone in tho morning ostensihly for the purpose Of advising some ncighbor that the weather is far from pleasant, a fact undoubtedly brought home 10 the neighbor long before the call ar riveS. These persons are the same ones who, in the days when opera . tors furnished the correct time. were accustomed 10 call the office, determine the time. drop two eggs in boiling water. then call again when she believed two or four min- utes were up. the time depending upon ones own liking in egg pre- paration.
 A story, perhaps concocted to fl the situation but fairly illustrative of the operators position with re. gard 10 the general public was re.
 (Contlnued on Page 12.)
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
TEST|FIES WOMAN WAS
 ANXIOUS TO WE'D HIM
Thwaites Says Plaintiff in S25O,OO0 Suit Told Him
 She Would

New York, Feb. 10 P)--John ThWaites, rcputed wealthy bleachcry owner Of AsSonet Mass, who is be- ing sued by Mrs. Addie Louise B. Jones, 37 year old widow with two grown children, for s250,000 dam ages for breach of promise, testified today that Mrs. Jones told him she had made up her mind to marry him the first time she set eyes on him."
 Thwaites said that he first met her in April 1922. when she was q saleswoman in the gown depart ment of New York department store. He said he had accompanied his wife when she bought two dress cs and that evening Mrs Jones call cd him on the telephone and asked him to call on her. When he failed to do this, he said, she wrote him several letters asking his advice about some Florida real estate she owned.
 Relieving he had misjudged her, { ThWaites testified that he met Mrs Jones by appointment. She told him she had divorced her husband and vas having a hard time supporting 1 her two children. At another meet ing, he added, she told him she had quit her job and had received the send of given to women employees who arc ahOut tO marry
 'J asked whom she was going to marry" he testified, and she re- piled; You
 Thwates said he told her that would be a hard job as I was al- ready married and the laws of the United States only permitted one wife at a time" She replied, he as serted, that he could divorce his wife and marry her.
 She told mo she had made up her mind to marry me the first time she set eyes on me- he quoted her as saying. Don't fear, I'll never let you get away from me"
 Thwaites is well-known in New 1 England textile circles. He married ! Alice Creed of Taunton, Massachu- sctts, and they are widely known in southern New England.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
HOTEL CORPORATIONS
 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Analysis of Condition in Communication to
 Stockholders

\ policy Of building up reserves on depreciation of property and equipment has been established by the Elihu Burritt Hotel corporation and will be followed out as perfer- ential to immediate dividend pay ments, the corporation has advised it's stockholders in conjunction with it's annual statement.
 Room rentals. income and profits have shown q material gain, the statement signed by President Isaac Black and Treasurer Pardon C. Hickey states.
 An increase Of $55,000 in the es- timatcd value Of the land is pointed to as an enhancement of the Be curity on hotel investment, although it is listed in the assets for the pur- chase prise of s195,000.
 The letter and statement follows: ITO Stockholders of the Elihu Bur
 rift Hotel Corporation.
 "In presenting to the stockholders of the Elihu Burritt Hotel corpora ton our second annual report we feel that, taking all things into con- sideration, the hotel has made a very good showing.
 Your directors instead Of trying tc pay immediate dividends 10 the stockholders feel that it is better 10 put ourselves on a firm founda- ton first. Consequently. we have built up reserves from the opening of the hotel and will continue to on such items as depreciation on prop erty and equipment, as well as the item of deferred accounts shown in the statement, which consists Of preliminary and pre-opening ex- penses, including the financing and all expenses thereto.
 "The item of unpaid stock sub scriptions as shown in the financial statement is having constant atten- ton through our attorney.
 While Tn our statement the real estate Is carried al it's purchase price of s196.oh0, a recent survey would indicate an appraisal at its present value would be s250.000, so tContInued on Page lS)
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
IS BADLY BURNED
Mystic Woman's Clothes Catch Tire as She Tries to Attend to Furnace at Her Home.

New London, Feb. 10 P-Mrs, Arthur Crouch of Mystic is hover ing between life and death at the Lawrence and Memorial Associated hospital as the result of being se- verely burned about the entire body when her clothing caught fire from d furnace in her home at l0:So this morning.
 Her 11-year-old daughter. attract ed by her cries, wrapped a heavy quilt around her mother and then summoned neighbor, who called the doctor and Mir. Crouch. When the doctor arrived nearly all of tho clothing had been burned from the woman and part of the quilt was burned up.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
StcpS In Path of Engine

Boston, Feb. 10 CRl-Captain AL fred W. Osie. attached 10 the Mar inc corps barracks at the Boston navy yard. apparently blinded by driving snow, was killed today when he stepped in front Of a yard loco motive. The accident occurred near Maine avenue and building S4, at the yard. It was said that a gust of wind. whirling snow with it, hid from view the approaching train as Ogle stepped onto the track.
 Ogle made his home in Medford. was married and had been stationed at the Boston yard for about q year. He entered the service in 1s17,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
THREE DR0WNEDIN SCHOONER'S WRECK IS Others Saved as Vessel
 Grounds Of Mass. Coast OWN FAULT OF VICTIMS
Those Who Lost Lives Returned To Ship To Get Bclongings-Anothcr Daring Sea Rescue Reported Boat In Trouble on \. J. Coast

Gloucester, Mass, Feb. 10 Pl--- Three members of the fishing schooner Ralph Browns crew lost their lives today when the vessel was driven ashore in the blizzard off Brar Neck. Eighteen others, includ- ing the captain, reached shore safe- ly. Although all suffered from ex- posture and cold.
 Had Returned To Boat
 The three men who lost their lives were drowned after they, with other members of the crew, had gone back to the schooner to get their clothes and other belongings after she had been washed to the shore. The oth- CTS managed to get off before a huge wave struck the 100 foot craft and drove her farther out to sea, but the victims found themselves helpless as the ship was battered by the roar ing breakers. The vessel was pound ed 10 pieces.
 The men who were killed were John Gravata, John Lopcs and Man. uel Mitchell. As the other mer watched their plight from the shore they saw Gravata and Mitchcl gral q line whiNl they apparently thought led to the shore. As they started to work their way out on this lint a wave struck them and they never were seen again. Lopes stood bS on the deck, hoping for rescue, bu' | the ship was wrecked before hell could reach him.
 Washed Close To Shore , The schooner was washed ashor, early today in the blizzard, She Wal ! so close to land that all the mem | bers of her crew escaped safely and seeing that she looked safe, they dc cidcd to re-board her and get thei belongings. All of the men man aged to land safely again with tn exception of the three who wer drowned. They were making read to return to the shore when tn wave hit tho vessel.
 The surEiV0rs made their way t 1 the home of Henry Spates, althougl some of them went 10 other nearb cottages and for q time the fate 0 ftheSe men was uncertain.
 X huge tractor tore through tn snowdrifts 10 make way for auto mobiles filled with rescue parties h1l hI- tha time these had arrived th Ralph Brown had been smashed { pieces. The surviving members c the crew were returned 10 thei homes in Gloucester
 steamer fin Distress
 Ashury Park, x. J., Feb. fu tPl
 A large vessel believed 10 be
 Continued On Page 12)
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
Substitute Bremen Must Pass
 Test Or Be Dropped From RoN
Physical Re-examinaion to Be Made to Bring Depart
 ment Up to High Standard

ing the past three months, to the examining physician who will call ,he men as is convenient to him. He will rc-examine them and re- port on the application his findings, Those not measuring up to the re- Quircd standards will be dropped from the list.
 This step is in line with a plan ,o bring the department up to date and will safeguard the substitute hremen by ascertaining whether or not they are able to perform the strenuous duties called for,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10

Plans Tor the re-examinat!on, physically. of all members Of The substitute fire fighting force Of the New Britain fire department, eX- cept those who have been admitted to that force within the past three months, have been formulated by the board Of fire commissioners and Chief William J. Noble. It is be- lieved that about 42 men will como under this plan.
 Clerk John J. Keough Of the fire board will turn over all appli- cations, except those received dur
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
Fla, Roofs Ordered cleared

To avoid a repetition of last week 5 catastrophe. the building depart ment this afternoon suggested that manufacturers and others in con- trol of flat -roofed buildings remove snow without delay.
 The gales accompanying today storm had a tendency to cause large drifts on flat roofs and eXcessl'e weights similar to that which con- tributed 10 the disaster were re- ported.
 For the present, the building de- Tartment will not make the remoV- al of snow compulsory, but investi- cations are planned to determine where dangerous conditions exist, and If any are found summary or ders for clearance will be issued.
 The charter vests the building inspectors with power to issue such orders as a move for the preserva- ton of life. Following a confer
 (Continued on Page l5.l
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
FACTORIES CLOSE
 AS STORM RACES
Thousands Of EmplOyS Told at
 Noon to Remain Home
ALL TRAFFIC DELAYED
Mall Delivered Only in Center uf City-Rctail Business at Stand still--EyentS for Tonight Are Postponed--No School

For the first time in many years, New Britain industries today felt the effects of a storm to such an extent as to cause the discontinu- ance of operations, several thousand Workmen returning 10 their homes during the day when factories clos. ed down because of an insufficient number of men to effectuaIly oper- ate them.
 The Stanley Works, the largest manufacturing concern in the city, closed down this noon for the rest Of the day, and Landers. Frary & Clark also dismissed it's employees at noon. The American Hardware cor poration dismissed all it's women employees and the New Britain Ma chine company closed operations for the afternoon.
 Albert A, North, vice president and general superintendent of Skin ner Chuck company, announced that his employees will be dismissed at I o'clock. North &5 Judd Mfg. Co. operated as usual although there was large number absent through out the office and factory
 Fafnir Bearing Co. officials an- Eounced that that factory Is run ming as near to normal as could be possible and that the percentage Of 0hsenteos is not noticeable. Since F ta 1F lI, takr lunch with them, the officials , did not deem ii necessary to cease operations. they announced.
 Business At StandstilI The same situation applied tt New Britain today as was reported from other cities in this section 0 the country, the city, still busy try ing to dig itself out of a blizzard O less than q week ago. was snoweC under again until traffic is evei more nearly paralyzed than it wa' ! last Thursday.
 The second blizzard in a week started after midnight accompan. jed by a strong northeast wind anc ! continued With unaoated fury unti i by noon business in the city va! practically at a standstill.
 No Connecticut Co. busses were permitted to leave the barn thi. morning at all. Trolleys managed to struggle through the snow drift here and there all along the tracks keeping open the lines, but with nc success in maintaining a schedule Cars which ordinarily leave ever! half hour managed this forenoon t( On the Chestnut street line thi morning car struggled along stopped, bucked some more snow
 (Continupd m Pare 1ol
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
FIRE IN NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Feb. 10 R--Flre or undetermined origin today destroyed garage owned by the McCusker and Schroeder Coal company at 55 Railroad avenue. 4 large truck also was burned. The loss is esti- mated at s5,000.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
storm Hits Connecticut

The storm struck Connecticut shortly after midnight. accompan- jed by 40 mile an hour gale, and by daybreak between three and four inches of snow had fallen. The storm continued throughout the morning adding between eight and ten inches to the twelve inch mantle which fell a week ago.
 The high wind blew the snow into great drifts and railroads and trolley lines were reporting much trouble this morning. while practi. cally all of the lines were kept open, train and trolley schedules were shattered.
 Attempts to hold school sessions
 (Continued on Page 1S)
New Britain herald., 1926-02-10
Pinned Between Steer ing Wheel And Tele.
 scoped Hood of His Machine Near New Haven Hartford Motorman In Charge.
Binding Snowstorm Also Responsible for Death of Track Foreman Near Stamford-BOston Man Walks in Front of LOco- motive.

New Haven. Feb. 10 PG-Juhn .Bunyon, 20, truck driver, of West Center street, Southngton was in- stantly killed this morning when his machine colided with two car trolley express on Whitney avenue in Whitneyville . The accident oc- toured during blizzard.
 Bunyon, who was employed by Ballon and Nagel, truckers, of Southington, had driven over to the east side of the highway when his truck crashed into the trolley ex- press going north. The front of the truck was crushed and the wreck age caught fire. Efforts to free the truck driver failed and his body was badly burned.
 Pinned In Wrcckage
 The front of the trolley car forced | the hood of the truck back into the drivers section and Bunyon was caught behind the wheel of his ma chine, It was an hour and a half before his body could be freed from !the wreckage and then only after another truck had pulled the hood of Bunyon's machine back into DO. sition. Dr. Josin, Hamden medical died instantly.
 The front of the first trolley car was badly damaged and the rear trucks were torn from their posi- tion.
 Thrall Was Motorman
 The express motorman was Harry A. Thrall of 6j New Britain avenue, Hartford, and his escape from seri- ous injury was a narrow one.
 The truck was laden with electri- cal fixtures packed in excelsior. It was this material which blazed fiercely and for fully an hour. The Whitneyville fire apparatus was call ed and chemicals were used on the blaze and TOO feet of hose laid to a water supply.
 Motorman Tells Story
 Motorman Thrall said, in describ- ing the collision, that he had reach ed q point just south of the New Haven Orphan Asylum when he saw the light of truck. The storm was intense at that time, The truck seemed to be approaching along the ris Int of way. The trolley tracks are on the west side of the highway, and the trucks position would have brought it on the right hand side of the car, but according to the motor man, the truck was driven directly in front of the car. Thrall told of applying his brakes and then re- versing but this did not prevent a very heavy crash. He thought it re- markable that he was not crushed Bunyan was pinned in his seat by the steering wheel and his chest crushed in, Patrick Zanardi, express messenger, whose home is at l47 Maple avenue, Hartford, had several teeth knocked out in being thrown against the side of his car.
 Major Fred Oberlin, Hamden war veteran was the first 10 reach the scene of the accident.
 l II have never seen anything so l aw"some as that drivers body. after 9 the flames had been subdued," he S declared. His opinion was echoed - by Dr, George II. Joslin, medical cx- l aminer, who said In my SG years
 of medical practice l have neN CT o seen anything so grewsomc"