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New Britain herald., 1926-06-28

one-way idea for this section of the street. He said the committee was entirely opposed to it and Chief Hart made the trial on his own initiative.
 Trials were also made today of the elimination Of left hand turns at various intersections. and numerous complaints were heard, but Chief Hart said the traffic officers report they were able to keep traffic nov. ing much better than under the old arrangement. The establishing of station for the busses operating on lines in the north part of the city, on the west side Of Central Park. also brought complaint, Chief Hart said. He anticipated that there would be complaints but he believes the only way to determine the practicability of radical traffic and parking changes is by putting them in ef- feet.
 Continuing throughout this week, trials will be made of the new regu- lations, the chief said. and a report will be made to the ordinance com- mittee. The changes are being tried only during the busy hours at noon and in the evening.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
THREE ARRESTED ON
 INCENDIARISM CHARGE
Three Others Have Mar row Escape From Death
 In New London Fire.

New London, June 2S tP)-Three men narrowly escaped with their lives, three other men are under arrest charged with arson, and dam age estimated at from SSO,000 to $40, 900 was caused as the result Of a fire which swept through the en- tire rear part of the there story frame building at S9 to 97 Bank street from Golden to Pearl streets.
 Damage to the building. owned by Jeremiah Twomey, is estimated al S10,000. damage to the furniture owned by Antone Dato, who runs q rooming house on the two upper floors is estimated at $2o0O; damage to a luggage shop owned by Louis Kaplan is estimated at S12,000; dam age to a fruit store at SS,000: dam age to the Sea Food Restaurant at 9 Bank street. where the fire start d, is estimated at $5.00O, and damage to a shoe shine parlor at S1,000.
 Gregore Pappas. Athos Boondrls and Thomas Stavas. partners, in ownership of the Sea Food Restau- rant, are the three men under arrest and held un bonds of 5000 each.
 They were arrested by State Po- liceman Henry Albright following an investigation of the fire when Act ported his suspicious Of incendiarism. ing Fire Chief Thomas Shipman re-
 The identity of the three men who were rescued from the third floor of the building by firemen after they became trapped and were ready to jump was not learned.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
As Soon As S3,OOO,OOO Ad- ditionaI Appropriation Is Available 900 New Agents Will Be Hired.

Washington. June 2S P-Plans for another big drive against liquor were outlined today by Assistant Secretary Andrews.
 As soon as the SS,0O0O0O addi- tional appropriation now pending in congress is available, he said the treasury will take on about 900 additional men - principally for mer army and navy men. The at tack will be directed against sources Of alcohol and beer, and will be centered north of the Po- tomac and east of the Mississippi rivers, with St. Louis and Kansas City coming in for attention,
 Two entirely new forces will go into operation alcohol and beer squads. including S8 men each. John A. Foster will direct the al cohol squad and Thomas F. Stone the beer contingent. Additional men for the border patrol and in- spection service, however, will comprise the bulk of the new staff of 900.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
SAFE, SANE FOURTH IS
 CHIEF HART'S PROGRAM
All Policemen Will Be On Duty Night
 Before"

New Britaln's celebration of Iude- .perdenee Day will be safe and sane If the police department can make !t so, Chief w. (. Hart said today Extreme vigilance will bo exercised to curb the superlatively enthusiastic celebrators, and the chief hopes to be able to keep the number of aeci- dents at a very low minimum by pre- venting premature celebrations where possible, and insisting that only such instruments of noise mak- ing as are allowed by law, are used.
 Every available policeman in the supernumerary and regular ranks will be on duty the night before.s Chief Hart said. Some of the men will work in plain clothes, paying particular attention to the central section of the city Fire alarm box es will ho guarded 10 preclude the sending of false alarms. and other customary precautions will be taken
 During the next few days arrests will be made of premature celebrat- ors, Chief Hart said. Numerous com plaints are received almost daily, of the diseharging of fireworks in vari- ous sections of the city In practic- ally every instance, boys are the of- lenders. They have been touching off tirecrackers under tin cans to see the explosion blow the can high in inc air, and in order that the maximum noise might be obtained. some of the lads have thrown fire into sewer pipes along tIie roadside.
 Chief Hart today called attention to the ordinance which. while it per- mits the sale of fireworks, does not sanction their discharge until mid night. July 8. The ordinance will be enforced and arrests made. the chisf said
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
MYSTERIOUS MR. XBROUGHT INTO INQUIRY INTO FUNDS
 SPENT BY " (. r .. N PENK.
Herald To Megaphone
 Title Fight Tonight

A blow by blow account of the kaplan-Garcia fight which will be held in Hartford tonight will be announced by the Herald" tonight. The results Of the pre- liminaries will also be given. The first bout takes place at S:15 o'clock daylight saving time. and there will be four bouts on the program, the final taking place in it's turn.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
MAN, DRIVING NEW CAR,
 AND FRIEND ARE KILLED
Grade Crossing Tragedy Occurs at Patchogue, \. I, - Two
 Other Persons Injured.

Patchogue, N. Y. June 2S tP = Andrew Heldrich of New Bruns~ wick, \. J.. and Oscar Ftowein of Center Moriches were killed late last night when the Iatter's auto mobile was struck by Long Island railroad train at the Rider avenue crossing. Frowein's wife and ten year old son oscar were injured and taken to a hospital
 Heldrich had been visiting at the Frowein home. Frowein, who had just purchased a new car, was talk ing his friends to the Patchogue station. The crossing is protected by a watchman up 10 D. m., and the accident occurred after that hour. Buildings obstruct the view of the railroad tracks and Frowein did not see or hear the train.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
Special 10 the Herald) CartpIli Gets Good Starr

Atlantic City, N. J.. June 2S tPl-- Dominic Carteri Of New Britain defeated Joe Nayario Of White Plains \. Y, In two of the fastest games of the opening session Of the national marble tournament here this morning, after having previous ly heen defeated by Dannie Gore Of Springfield, Mass.
 The New Britain champ opened ID a trife nervous, hut seemed 70 have regained his composure. He and Navario are two Of the small est boys here, although not the youngest. They played what the ref cree called the pewee game.
 Scores to date: New Britain T, White Plains 6; New Britain '. White Plains 6; Springfield 9, New Britain 4, Springfield Il. New Brit ain 2.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28

an invitation to join the Byrd eA petition and he readily accepted. nc is now wondering whether his offeI of service in 1905 had any connee tion with Byrd's invitation.
 Serves As Interpreter
 The local man was a member of the ship crew of 30 men accompany ing Byrd's own party of 25 on the Chantier. Although he had accept cd a post as a seaman it was not long after the ship had put to sea that Fritson was called upon to play a far more important role. At Nor. way the ship picked up an ice pilot named Isaacson who had extensive experience in guiding craft through the treacherous waters of the north and soon after he had been taken aboard at the Port of Tronhiem ii was found he could not speak Eng fish whereas the crew guiding the ship could not speak Swedish. A search of the roster of men aboard
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New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
Mrs. Baxter Was Descend ant of Earliest Settlers. Born In Stanley Quarter In August, 1883.

Mrs. Hattie Francis Tyler Baxter. widow of the late Henry Baxter and said to be the oldest native of this city, died at the age of 92 years at the home of her son, George Tyler of EOS Stanley street. early this morning, She was the daughter of MT. and Mrs, George and Harriet Francis, who were numbered among the few charter members of St. Marks Episcopal church.
 Mrs. Baxter from an early period fin life, took up the work started by her parents and had been untiring in her efforts on behalf of St. Marks She was born in Stanley Quarter, August 2S, 1888, when that section of the city was nothing more
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
MAN HANGS HIMSELF
 BECAUSE SON IS ILL
Franz Holtzmann, 3S, Com mits Suicide In Glen
 Street Home

Despondent because of the poor health of his 10 year old son, Franz Holtzmann. aged 39, committed sui eide by hanging in the cellar of his home, 179 Glen street, shortly after 5 o'clock this morning, his wife making the gruesome discovery shortly before o'clock. Holtz- mann was native of Austria and had lived in New Britain If years. For some time he has conducted a grocery store in the front of his home.
 Arising this morning, Holtzmann is believed to have gone directly into the cellar, and. fastening one end of q clothes line rope around his neck, he tied the other end securely about a water pipe, strangling himself. Mrs. Holtzmann arose about G:30 and noting her husbands absence, went into the cellar and found his body. He had been dead only a short time. She called Adolph Lorch of 16S Cherry street, who is employed in Holtzmann's store, and Officers Thomas c. Dolan and James McCabe responded to a telephone report 10 police headquarters. Dr. John Purney. medical examiner, gave permission to B. c. Porter Sons to prepa. the body for burial.
 According to Mrs. Holtzmann, the poor health of their boy has preyed constantly on her husbands mind, and year ago, she prevented him from committing suicide. Since then, she hea lived in constant fear that he would end his life, as he was morose and seemed unable to free his mind of the worry caused by the boys inability to overcome q nervous disease.
 The scene that greeted the po- licemcn on their arrival at the Holtzman home was q sad one. Five children, whose ages range from eighteen months to ten years were crying, some of them calling daddy daddy" while Mrs. Holtzmann ap- peared dazed by the terrible end her husl nd had met.
 HoltZmann is survived by his wife and five children as follows; Frank, Lillian, William, Helen and Pauline; three brothers Michael and Robert of this city and Karl of Austria: four sisters, Mrs, Frank Judd. Mrs Walter Dransehke, and Mrs. Frank , Miller of this city and Mrs. Karl 1. Kauffmann of Austria, and his fath- 1 CT in Austria.
 Fraternally he was q member of St. Stenances Yerein, and Anserian Eonan society. The funeral will be | held at B. c. Porter Sons undertak- ! ing home on Court street Wednes- ! day afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev, | Martin w. Gaudian, pastor of St i Johns German Lutheran church, i will officiate Interment will be in . Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
FRITS0N TELLS 0F JOURNEY
 MADE ID ICY ATTITUDES IN
 TOP OF WORLD EXPEDITION
Liner Berengaria In
 Crash With Gigantic
 Whale, Rocking Vessel

London, June 2S L9 - The amer Berengaria reports sight lHs school Of six whales Sun uaF' They crossed the bows of the steamer, but one turned back ana the liner struck it. The inn pact caused the big vessel to tremble from stem 10 stern A man In the bow was nearly thrown overheard when the col lision occurred.
 The whale was instantly killed but it was carried along by the steamer for some distance before it disappeared.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
Oldest Matiye Of New Britain
 Passes On at Age Of g Fears

than wilderness. She married Mir Tyler, who died about 1855. Later she married Henry Baxter who died about l2 years ago. Alr. Tyler was q sea captain.
 A son by her first marriage, George Tyler, is the only surviving descendant of one Of the oldest fam flies in the country. His parents, grandparents and great -Erandpar- ents were natives Of this city.
 Funeral services will be held at the Tyler home tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Harry ]. Bod ley rector emeritus of St. Marks Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
Woman's White Rib- bon Organization Fi- nanced Part Of State Governments Prohi- bition Work, Testi- mony Shows
ies Paid Workers 1ged From S6 a Day 250 a Month And Ex- es For Unnamed Ool Pigeon"

Washington, June 2S LPl-More information about the S130,00O dry law enforcement fund Of the Penn sylvania Women's Christian Tenn perance union was sought today by the senate campaign funds con- committe.
 William B, Wright, deputy attor- ney-general of the Keystone State was the first witness. Chairman first called for George ". Woodruff the state attorney general, but Wright reported that he had been unable to locate him. He went to the Harvard Yale boat race last Saturday. the deputy said, and had not returned to Harrisburg.
 You don't think he got in that scul and kept going?" asked Reed with smile.
 Wright explained that Woodruff went back for a reunion.
 "I hope he has not suffered re- lapse" said Reed.
 Got Salary Raise
 Wright, whose home is in Balti- more, said he undertook dry law enforcement work in Pennsylvania in February, 1928, at the request Of Governor Pinchot and that he re- ceived s6,000 a year and expenses. This year, Wright said, his salary was increased to SS,0OO. but the only expenses allowed were travelling and telephone and telegraph expenses.
 The witness said that up to Au- gust 1. 1923. his salary was paid out of state appropriations. but that since it had come out of the W. c. T. r. fund. -...
 John N English was employed as assistant to Wright from August to December 1928. and was paid out of the special dry fund. Walter F.
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New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
New Britain Man Was With Commander Byrd, First Human Being To Fly Over North Pole
Achieves Ambition of His Youth When He Tried To Join Peary - Calls Weather Conditions Ideal

Back from the land of the mid
 night sun where he went as a mem Der of the Byrd Polar expedition. Frank Fritson Of BPS South Main street has completed a trip he had hoped 10 take since Admiral Peary sailed into the frozen north in 1905.
 Prison, then youngster who had just donned the navy blues, wrote Admiral Peary asking that he be taken along, Peary having sounded a call for volunteers to brave the uneXplored regions of the north. The local sailor heard nothing further Of polar expeditions until several months ago the mails brought him
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
MARBLE CHAMPIONS
 AT ATLANTIC CITY
Dominic Cartelli Fills Up On
 Strawberries And Cream
HAS RIDE TO VALLEY FORGE
New Britain Title Holder Starts To- day In Quest of National Crown His Hotel Is "SwelleSt Place l Ever Saw
(By Dominic Cartelli)


 (New Britain Marble Champion)
 Atlantic City, N J., June 2S-Gee. it's great to be a marble champion and come to Atlantic City Every body here is treating us fine. My escort and are stopping at the Hotel Knickerbocke and 1t is the swellest place l ever saw. The eats are great. All the boys want straw berries and cream. I had straw berries and cream in a restaurant in Philadelphia Sunday morning and then l had some raspberry jam.
 There are 4S marble champions in Atlantic City. One boy is q Chi. nese boy and he comes from Boston and another boy is a Hawaiian and he comes all the way from Honolulu. Most of the champions are boys. but there are some girls. There are some newspape. women here, but most of the reporters are men.
 My escort from the New Britain Herald is & judge in two marble contests and an official scorer in two others. We are divided into leagues. 1 am in the northeastern league.
 We will play every morning. Last night I was racticing on the beach with boy from Buffalo.
 
 Contests Open Today
 There are eight leagues and the winners Of each league will play for the championship. Today l will play against Dannie Gore of Springfield. Mass, Joseph Navario of White Plains, N. Y; Ralph Wilson of Troy, N. Y; Joe Augerie of Law renee, Mass, and William Dunn Of Boston.
 The schedule today is Springfield vs. New Britain. referee, Frank Humphrey Of Boston, and scorer, Fred A. Sullivan Of Lawrence.
 Boston vs. Lawrence. referee, John A. Mackenzie, White Plains. \. Y; ring scorer, II. c. Evans. Troy.
 White Plains vs. Troy, referee. Ernest R. Dechant. New Britain; scorer, R. K. Winans. Springfield.
 Springfield vs. Boston, referee. r. \, Sullivan of Lawrence: scorer. Ernest R. Dechant.
 New Britain vs. White Plains. ref cree, F. A. Sullivan Of Lawrence: scorer, H. c. Evans, of Troy.
 Lawrence ys. Troy, referee, R. K scorer. Frank Humphrey Boston.
 Boston vs. White Plains. referee. R. K, Winans, scorer, Ernest R. Dochant, New Britain.
 New Britain vs. Troy. referee. r. A. Sullivan: scorer, R. K. Winans.
 Springfield vs. Lawrence, referee. Frank Humphrey: scorer, J. A. White Plains.
 Boston vs, Troy, referee. Dechant; scorer, Mackenzie.
 Yesterday we Lad a ride through Valley Forge and we saw Washing tons headquarters. We were guests Of the Philadelphia Evening Bulle- lin. There were IS bus loads and the paper sent one man on each bus. They gave us lunch in Valley Forge and the paper also gave us envelopes with lots Of gifts. whistles, hats and other things to play with.
 At Greenhaum's factory at Phila- ielphia all the boys were presented with woolen sweaters.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
WANT TO BE SHERIFF

Hartford, June 2S P)-Deputy Sheriff Eugene W. House who rep resented Glastonbury in the general assemblies of 1921 and 1923. has an- nounced his candidacy for the nom- ination by the republicans for sheriff of Hartford county. Sheriff Edward w. Dewey has not yet an- nounced whether or not he will seek a renomination.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
RAZOR WEAPON IN
 SUNDAY SLASHING
Victim Tells Police He Cannot
 Explain Sudden Attack
ASSAILANT DISAPPEARS
Lawrence Martino, 40 of 479 Myrtle Street Cut by Leonardo Ricchardi of IFS Ellis Street While Walking On Cherry Street.

Stabbed without warning, accord ing to his statement 10 the police, and for a reason of which he claims to be ignorant, Lawrence Martino, aged 40 of 479 Myrtle street, is at New Britain General hospital with wounds in the abdo- men and left wrist, and q hunt is being made for Leonardo Ricchardi of ITS Ellis street, who, it is al legged, welded q razor on MartinO near the corner of Cherry and Li- lac streets late last night, and ran away, leaving the victim bleeding in the roadway.
 Eight stitches were required 10 close the abdominal wound. and three in the wrist wound. Joseph NIaiello of Lilac street and Nick Gagliardi of 53 Cherry street found Martino and took him to the hospi- tai about 11:S0 o'clock, and Officer Thomas J. Feeney and Sergeant Patrick 4. McAvay, who were as signed to the case. made an inef- fectual search until early this morning, securing the vicinity of the stabbing and other places where it was thought the alleged stabber might be found.
 Victim Cannot Explain Attack
 Martino told the police he met Ricchardi and without any warning, the latter, who is a barber, pulled out a razor and slashed him. He had no words with him, he said, and claimed to be unable to account for the attack. The police believe, how ever, that a feud or disagreement of some sort exists between the men and Ricchardi planned the attack.
 Vito Manfredo of 344 Arch street, brother-in-law of Ricchardi, was with the latter and witnessed the slashing. Vinto Demico of 70 Cherry street, William Candall of B Cherry street, Dominic Desena of 1G3 Cherry street, Tony Nappi of 70 Cherry street, and Howard Gudrich Of l66 Cherry street told the police they saw Ricchardi run away after Martino dropped to the sidewalk, to his abdomen.
 At the hospital is was said Mar tino's condition is fair"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
TOUR DIE IN CRASH

Montreal, June 2S LPl-Four men are dead as the result of collision between an automobile and g motor cycle near shawinigan Falls, Quebec, yesterday. They are: Arman Bols- vert, J. Boisvert and A. Bernard, all of shawinigan Falls, and F. Beaulieu, aged 25 of Fall River, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
Suzanne Fails to Appear

she had done her best.
 Suzanne Fails to Appear
 Mile. Lenglen did not appear at the stadium, but this statement was made by her secretary man. ager, Major Larcombe:
 T have just spoken to Mile. Lenglen over the telephone and she tells me that, although she started 10 come to Wimbledon. she was compelled to return to her ho- tel owing to the severe pain she is suffering, and that she therefore retires from the singles champion ship.
 "she also asked me to inform the public how sorry she was not to be able to play but that she had done her best to carry on."
 Mile. Lenglcn's retirement from the singles does not necessarily mean that she is out of the tour nament altogether. as she is still entered with Jean Borotra in the mixed doubles.
 Borotra said this afternoon that it was doubtful that she could continue, owing to her condition.
 Anpouncement of the French stars retirement was greeted by the spectators in the stadium with round of applause. After the an- nouncement Miss Elizabeth Ryan and Mrs. Kitty McKane Godfree took the court for their match.
 Mile. Lenglen's action auto matically advanced Miss Claire Beckenham to the last eight. and 1t was announced that Senorita De Alvarez of Spain would oppose the English girl in match this after noon as the substitute for the one forfeited by the French star.
 The French star made q brave attempt to fulfil her engagement starting for Wimbledon from her hotel in London. But she was com pelled to return owing to the pain she was suffering. Her team mate, Jean Borotra. said he thought she had done a wise thing, as she was in no condition to play.
 The withdrawal from the Wimble- don singles tournament Of Suzanne storm center of women's tennis fol- lows q series of incidents. beginning last Wednesday, when she kept Queen Mary and q large crowd waiting in vain for her appearance.
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New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
IGNORED POLICE

Pawtucket, R. L, June 2S Pl- Nine breaks in stores within 100 yards of the police station here were perpretirated last night or early to- day. Owners of the establishments were unable to estimate their loss. Two jewellery stores, a draper store, a radio store, two clothing shops, q shoe mart, sport goods store and harberdashery shop were en- fprC3
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
SUZANNE QUITS IN
 BRITISH TOURNEY
Crowd Cheers Announcement Of
 Her Withdrawal
KINSEY IN THE SEMI-FINALS
Miss Elizabeth Ryan, American Net Star, Is Eliminated from Singles by Kitty Mckane Godfrcc. Eng lands Ranking Player.

Wimbledon, England. June 2S tP Suzanne Lenglen, French star, today scratched from the singles of the Wimbledon tournament.
 Announcement Of her withdrawal was made from the center court where she was to have played Miss Claire Bcckenham of England for
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
Five Quakes Recorded.

Washington, June 2S (Ps-Tivc earthquakes within 4S hours have been registered on the seismograjh at Georgetown University.
 Director Tondorf announced today that two shocks were during last night. The first began at 1O:43 D. m., with the maximum occurring from 11:46 to 11:53. This merged into q second quake, which began at 1:35 a. m., lasting three full hours, with it's maximum reached from 2:59 to 2:43 o'clock.
 Father Tondorf estimated the cen ter of the disturbances at from B. 500 to $500 miles from Washington.