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New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
FEAR z SAILORS
 DEAD AFTER STORM
43 Rescued From Two Vessels
 Wrecked on Great Lakes

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.. Dec. 12 Pe-After 43 men had been rescued from two vessels wrecked in the Great Lakes cost guardsmen today were searching for 22 members of the crew of the steamer LambtOn. that crashed on a shoal at Parisien- ne Island, near here, and broke in two.
 The hulk. buckled amidships, and completely sheeted with ice was dis covered yesterday by the tug Gener- al while en route 10 detour with members of the crew of the steamer Agawa, who had been rescued from the wreck of the latter vessel off Kcweenaw Point, Mich
 Unable to reach the Lambton be- cause of dense ice formations. the General called the tugs Illinois and Sabin from here. The Illinois and Sabin circled about the wreck but reported no signs of life. 4 landing was made on the island where foot prints were found in the snow lead ing from the wreck. Indications were the crew had abandoned the ship and made their way inland. Sirens were sounded by the boats but the signals met with no response.
 Shipping officials were attempting 10 locate the Lake Chelan, a Buffalo frcighter, four days overdue here, and the King, owned by the Minne- sota Atlantic Transit Company of Duluth. up-bound for it's home port, which has been reported missing.
 As far as local records are avail- able the gale was the most terrific In memory of shipping men.
 Twenty-onc. members of the crew
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
Weeks Activities in
 Catholic Churches
St. Mary'S Church

The schedule of masses at St. Mary's church for the week as an- nounccd yesterday, is as follows: Monday morning at o'clock. fifth anniversary for Mrs. Rose Naples: Tuesday morning at : o'clock, mass in honor of St. Lucy sponsored by Mrs. Angelo BuCci; Tuesday morning at 7:30 o'clock, mass of thanksgiving to Our Lady of pompey. sponsored nesday morning at 7:30 o'clock, first anniversary requiem for Mrs. Mary O'Neil Mccarthy: Thursday morning at o'clock, first anniver- sary for Mary O'Brien: Thursday morning at 7:30 o'clock, 24th anni- versary for Francis Dobson; Friday morning at o'clock, third anniyer- sary for Mrs. Susan Hartney and Saturday morning at : o'clock, months mind for Barbara Kohugt- ko
 Wednesday. Friday and Saturday of this week are ember days and days of fast and abstinence.
 The Children of Mary and the Inn maculate Conception Guild will re- ccivc Holy Communion next Sunday.
 The usual devotions in honor of the Immaculate Conception will be held tonight, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 o'clock. Benediction will be held Wednesday evening at 7:S0 o'clock.
 St. Joscph's Church
 A solemn high requiem mass will be celebrated at o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Joseph's church for the deceased members of the St. Rocco society.
 Saturday morning at o'clock months mind mass will be celebrat- cd for Mrs. Anna Dawson. At 500 o'clock the same day, a second anni- versary requiem mass will be cele- brated for Thomas Donahue.
 The Children of Mary will meet for the election of officers Friday evening at s o'clock.
 The Christmas sale held last Fri- day afternoon was a great success and the proceeds will be devoted towards the children's annual Christ
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
BUILDING DEPT. IS
 SEEKING ENGINEER
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" be discontinued and that Clarence C. Baldwin be named as consulting engineer for the building depart ment, his services to be employed only vixen, in the opinion of the in Spector they are required.
 T have received excellent recom- mendatlon regarding MT. Baldwin and, in my opinion, no better choice could possibly be made, all things considered"
 Proposed Line Changes
 The inspector has also drawn up a proposed change in the system Of furnishing building lines. which is explained in the following para graph of his report;
 "I respectfully recommend the adoption of the folloWing.
 Resolved, that the board of pub lie works be requested to devise ways and means to give building lines 10 builders and owners of property when requested on regular forms 10 be used for the purpose, and that a fee of So be charged for the service, the fee 10 be collected by the board of public works"
 The commissioners are consider ing an increase in building fees 10 make the schedule as follows: First $500, sl feet; $500 to S1.000, g fee; Sl.000 and over, s3 per thousand with no maximum. The present fee is s1 up 10 s1,000, and s per thou sand for all over $1,000.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
DIES SUDDENLY FROM
 DRINKING TOO HEAVILY
Vincent Neverbaskas, 50, Of WolcOtt Street, Expires in Hartford
 Hallway.

Found dead in hallway at 9S Sheldon street, Hartford. where he was q visitor during the weekend, Vincent Neverba skas 50 years old, of 50 Wolcott street. this city, was the victim of alcoholism. Dr. Henry N. Costello. medical examiner of Hartford, declared when he viewed the remains Sunday night
 He had been visiting a Mathis family whose home was at 93 Shel- don street. Immediately upon his arrival at the Hartford home Satur- day, he began drinking. Miss Bea- trice Matulis told Detective Sergeant Peter B. Gavin of the Hartford DO. lice. He left the place early Sunday morning, but returned later in the day. Miss Matulis said she refused him admittance. advising him to return 10 his home in this city.
 Later another tenant went down
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12

the back stairs of the house to call a boy who was at play. On her way back she saw Neverbaskas standing halfway up the stairs. When she passed him he fell to the bottom of the stairs. She continued up the stairs without looking back, she said.
 A friend calling at the home in the evening found Neverbaskas stretched out on the floor at the foot of the steps. The police ambu- lance was called which hurried Nev- erbaskas 10 Hartford hospital.
 The body was taken to the under taking parlors of stephen Roper of l23 Oak street, New Britain where it has remained awaiting word from a brother in New Jersey. Funeral ar engagements are incomplete pending the arrival of the brother.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12

mas party. This will be given on Wednesday. December 2l for the parochial school children and on Thursday. December % for the pub lie school children.
 Instruction for the children of the parish attending the public schools will be given Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.
 St. Johns Church
 The quarterly confessions of the children of the Church of St. John the Evangelist will be heard Satur- day morning and afternoon. They will receive communion Sunday morning at the S:30 o'clock mass
 The Altar society will meet to- night.
 A card party with turkeys as priz- es for the winners will be given this evening for the men of the parish.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
Coolidge Would Drop
 Official He Appointed

Washington, Dec. 12 P}-Prcsi- dent Coolidge has decided not 10 ask senate confirmation for his re- cess appointment of w. s. Hill of South Dakota as a member of the shipping board.
 It has not been announced in what respect Mir. Hill has failed 10 satisfy the president as member of the board, but it Is known that the South Dakotan's attitude on the sale of government owned ships to private interests has been disap pointing to administration leaders.
 When Mir. Hill was appointed last June it was the understanding that he would support Mir. Coolidge's policy Of disposing of the ships with the best possible incentive to pri- vate buyers. but since that time he has become identified with a group ot the shipping board which de- sires to impose stronger guarantees on those who would buy the yes sels
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
L. 0F [. DIRECTORS
 .. K.' REFERENDUM
Christmas Tree and Other Con-
 mitt@ Appointed Today
Federal control of the Mississippi

Federal control of the Mississippi flood situation was approved by the directors of the Chamber of Com merce in vote on the |. S. Cham Der of Commerce referendum, No. 51. at a meeting at the Burritt hotel today.
 Three of the four provisions men toned were approved by the local directors. The first provision that the federal government finance the entire cost of constructing and main taining work necessary to control floods in the lower Mississippi val ley was not voted upon.
 The other provisions. that the fed eral government assume the whole responsibility for locating. construct ing and maintaining the flood control works; that an adequate federal ap- propriation be passed for this pur- pose and that the project be main- with any other project, were ap- proved here.
 President w. F.. Atwood has ap pointed the municipal Christmas treo committee as follows: Charles w Hawkins, chairman; Fred O. Rack life, Harry C. Jackson. Oscar Brick son, B. H. McElhone, Ralph c. Wainright and Harry Howard.
 An executive committee to which the president and secretary can re- fer matters requiring quick decisions has been appointed to consist of Steve Robb, o. M. Baker and W, l.. Hatch. X supplementary committee of four will be added to this group. Two of the remaining four are l.. w. Christ and s. M. Davidson.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
tary, were not in the building.
Adjourn to Hotel,

Oklahoma City. Okla. Dec. . LP Prevented from meeting in their chambers at the state capitol by national guardsmen. q majority of she members of the house of repre- scntatives went 10 a local hotel, con- rened, discussed the situation and P. Hill, speaker Of the house an- nounced.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
AUTOS IN COLLISION

Officer William J. Mccarthy re- ported today that an automobile owned by the Ifolstein Rubber Co. or Morgan street, Hartford, and driven by Rogers Thornton Of 49 Russell street. Hartford. was struck by car owned hy John Andrews of c2 West street and driven by Mi chael Mortahue of 23 West street, about 9:15 last evening. The Hart ford car had stopped for the rcd light at Main and Myrtle streets when the other machine sltiddcd, There Was slight damage and th" officer found no cause for police ac- tion.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
New Haven R. R. Seeks
 Right to Sell Stock

Washington, Dec, l2 LPt-The New Haven Railroad sought approval of the interstate commerce commission today for an issue Of 390,390 :hares Of new common stock. The road now has outstanding $3a.029,oOO in convertible bonds maturing in 194S and desires to have the stock on hand in event any of the bondhold- CTS seek to exercise their convention privileges.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
Police Commissioners
 Will Meet This Evening

\ meeting of the board of police commissioners will be held this eve- ming. It is expected that a propo- sition regarding a clothing allowance will be presented by the patrolmen. The latter were scheduled to hold meeting on the matter this after noon and it is expected that they will send representatives to the board meeting.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
Blinded by Headlights,
 Runs Into Parked Car

An automobile operated by Char les A. Erickson of 32 Lakeview ave- nue struck a parked car on Stanley street near the No. I fire station on Saturday night. The parked car, in charge of George Woods of Wal nut street. was pushed across the sidewalk and through hedge. Erickson stated that he was blinded by the lights from approaching cars.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12

of the steamer Altadoc, wrecked on q reef off keweenaw Point last week was taken off yesterday by the coast guard cutter Crawford after a thrill ing battle in the ice clogged waters.
 Fire which broke out in the cabin of the E. w. Oglebay. aground off Shot Point near Marquette. ,rac- tically gutted the vessel before burn ing itself out Sunday. The crew previously had abandoned the ship and made their way safely a,hore.
 The Canadian Grain Fleet down bound. for which much concern had been felt, arrived safely in port here sunday.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
QUEEN VISITS PONlpEII

Naples Dec. F UP) - The queen. accompanied by Princesses Mafalda and Maria, Prince Philip of Resse and the Archduke and Archduchess of Hesse, visited Pom- pei1. A peasant woman tried fo hand the queen bouquet of flow CTS. but police intervened. The
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
ENGINEER IGNORED

Catania. Dec. 12 (UP) - Luigi Paterno. an engineer. was installed today as local podesta. Senators, deputies, the prefect and high civil and ecclesiastical authorities attend cd the ceremony.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
SENATE RESUMES SESSION

Rome, Dec. 12 (UP)-The senate was to resume its session today and approve several decrees. including oceanography and proposal to ap- point councillor 10 administer government funds for charities.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
VENISON DINNER

The local lodge of Elks vii hold ifs annual venison dinner this Thursday evening. Past Exalted Ruler William Beers has donated the venison, and all proceeds Of the affair is given 10 the flower fund The committee is planning an enter tainment for the evening.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
FASCIST FINANCE ADDRESS

Rome. Dec. F (UP)-Former Finance Minister De Stefani has left for Frankfort to address the Chamber of Commerce on fascist finance.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12

queen. seeing tho incident, told the woman to approach, took the flow CTS from her and thanked her graciously.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-12
OKLAHOMA CHIEF
 DEFIES ASSEMBLY
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General McPherren. who was q state senator when Governor J. C. Walton was impeached four years ago. was in command. He is con- mander of the g0th infantry brigade.
 Scenes at the capitol recalled the stirring days In 1923 when Gov crnor Walton refused to call special session to investigate his administration. as Governor John- ston also has declined to do. After several days Of negotiations, in which no legislators were allowed in the building. Governor Walton approved the session and was i'm nnarheI
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-08
FINANCIAL
REVIEW

New York, Jan. 8.-[R-The first
week of the new year on the New
York stock exchange failed to develop
a definite trend in stock prices al
though bond quotations advanced to
the highest general level in Is years.
Money rates softened, bringing call
funds to the lowest levels since last
October.
Irregularity in the stock market
was attributed to a variety Of causes.
The turn of the year naturally
brought a large volume of selling by
traders who wished to take profits
but did not care to include their gains
in their 1926 income statements. Of
ferings generally were well absorb
ed.
Two more dividend disappoints
served to chill the enthusiasm Of
spectators who had expected the re-
cent stock dividend on U. S. Steel
common to start widespread era of
"melon cutting" Atchison directors,
who were either expected to declare
a 40 per cent stock dividend or raise
the annual rate to $40 merely declar-
cd ATS cent extra. Pullman direc-
tors declared the only regular divi-
UCuu OAknO0Su ~ "NS
timated that special dividend action
is in contemplation.
The announcement Of several price
cuts Hnarred the bullish dcmonstra-
ti0ns in the motors, which usually
prccede the opening of the New York
automobile show. Steel shares inclin-
cd to haavincss when the weekly trade
reviews reported no upturn in the
prc-holiday rate of operations. but
strengthened later on unofficial re-
ports that mills of the U. S. Steel
corporation were back to around 80
per cent Of capacity.
Shares Of companies operating in
Mexico were liquidatcd rather freely
as result of the execution of the
new land laws, and threatening COM
plications in the Nicaraguan situa-
ton. Successful inauguration 6f
telephone service stimu-
lated the demand for A. T. and T.
stocks, which touched the highest
level since 1911. Rail shares were
high early in the week but stiffcncd
later in response to favorable divi-
dend rumorsy
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STOCK MARKET
CLOSES STRONG
Prices Continue TO Respond
to 1nvestment Buying,
Easy Credit Conditions

New York, Jan. 8--(P)-COnstruc-
tive forces were again ut work in to-
days stock market, which continued
to respond to investment buying and
easy credit conditions. American
Telephone common was the individ-
ual feature touching 1858, an over
night gain of four points, and the
highest, price since 1905. Buying Of
this issue undoubtedly was influ-
enced by the possibility Of increased
earnings through the inauguration Of
the new transatlantic telepho one
service. 81, 49,
With freight traffic being main
tanned in unusually heavy volume,
railroad shippers attracted a large
investment and speculative following,
with the best gains being recorded
by such issues as Atlantic Coast
Line. AtchisOn, Delaware & Hudson
and New York Central. r.
Commercial solvents "B' scared
seven points to a record top at 24O
on talk of an early disqualification
plan. United States Steel common
also responded to reports of expand
ing operations, with simultaneous
advances taking place in the indie
pendent steel Shares. Motors picked
up fast after slow start, cOinc ident
with the opening of the New York
automobile show.
Texas Pacific Land Trust, which
touched a record top at 2O9O yester-
day, was back to 1890 today, all
transactions being in odd lots. The
closing was strong. Total sales ap-
pf0ximated 100000 shares.
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PAGE SEW ! !

were again slightly reduced for the
week, prices at the close were firm
on account Of the scarcity of choice
offerings. Demand for the best
grades was good with the ordinary
run rather slow.
Corn finished the week at about
unchanged prices although this grain,
like wheat, showed relapse the fore
part Of the week. 'a
Oats showed little change. holding
steady throughout.
Rye turned firmer with wheat and
showed some independent strength
on account Of good export sales.
Flax had a sinking spell early in
the week along with other grains.
However, at the lower levels both
crusher and speculative buying turn
ed good and prices quickly reacted.
Barley was steady in the futures,
and the cash range was somewhat
higher.
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fered; shippers took 5000: holdover
1000; heavyweight nogs 1l.65@12.OO;
medium 1l.80@12.lO; lights l.75@
1920; light lights ll.75@12.2O; pack
ing sows 1O.5OM1l.35; slaughter pigs
not quoted.
Cattle 500; compared week ago:
Better grades fed steer and yearlings
so to as cents higher; heavies show
ing maximum advance; shippers
scrambled for short crop we'll finish
cd steers all weights; predominant
supplies short fed offerings rs to so
cents higher; butcher heifers 25M
SO cents up; fat cows mostly rs cents
higher; all cutters strong; bulls IS
cents lower; vcalers l.0OMl.5O low.
'er; weeks extreme top 1925 paid for
yearlings grading barley choice;
heavy steers 1l.75 numerous loads
heavies 11.OOM11.50; feeders and
stockers advanced Is cents on a small
supply; weeks bulk prices follow:
Fed steers S.75MlO.75: yearlings S.65
M1O.5O; fat cows 5.35M6.75; hcifcrs
6.5O@9.OO; cutters A.35M4.75; veal
calves 1l.50@13.00; stockers and
feeds 6.75M7.75.
Sheep 100; odd loads wooded lambs
firm; 12.5OMl3.OO mostly: for week
5000; direct and SO doubles from
fcding stations; slaughter lambs and
>ycarlings closing mostly 15@25 cents
higher; sheep and feeding lambs IS
M5O cents higher; weeks top fed
western lambs 1925; natives 1900;
fed clipped lambs HOO; fat yearling
wcthers 1875; two year old wethers
900; fat ewes 7.25; range feeding
lambs 1850; bulk prices: Fed west
crn lambs l2.OO@13.OO; natives 1900
@12.75; fed clipped lambs 10000
HOO; wooded culls 9.OOM1O.OO; year.
ling wcthcrs 9.7OMlO.5O; aged weth-
ers 7.75M8.OO; fat ewes 5.OOM7.OO;
feeding lambs 11.25@12.25.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-08

By Associated Press Leased Wire
GRAIN
LIVESTOCK
WHEAT PRICES
GET SETBACK
Drop Due to Selling For
Prominent Spectator, Who
Had Been a Buyer

Chicago, Jan. 8-R)-Although
firmer early wheat reacted today ut
the fast. The setback was due IA the
main TO selling for a prominent spec
ulat0r who was credited with having
been q buyer before. There was con-
siderable enlargement of otuside
trade, and export business. on b lib
cral scale was indicated.
Wheat closed unsettled x to n
cent net lower; corn u to VI up;
oats unchanged to Is to "a off, and
provisions varying from seven decline
to rs cents advance.
Wheat trade appeared to be large
ly a reflection Of bullish statements
yesterday by leading operator Civ
ing an optimistic view Of the price
outlook. The gorunds given by him
continued to form the chief basis Of
buying, smallness of European crops,
delay of shipments from Argentina.
and the fact that Chicago is success
fully selling domestic wheat for ex-
port in January.
Corn tended upward owing to good
deal of backwardness of the crop
movement and to suggestions that
when big movement fails to arrive
in season it never arrives ut ALL
Notice was also taken Of predictions
of firm livestock prices throughout
the winter and of consequent pros
pective heavy sfeeding demand for
corn. 1&s
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE
FIVE ROOM, brand new bungalow.
entirely modern, good helghbor-
hood, owner leaving city, $48OO.
FOUR ROOM, brand new bungalow,
good neighborhood, convenient to
schools, electric range, built in ice
box, everything complete, well
built, can be decorated to suit buy
cry only $500 on which reasonable
tsrma can be arranged.
FIVE ROOM bungalow, close in. all
modern, spick and span condition,
347OO.
SIX ROOM house, hot water heat,
east front, $1,000.
SIX ROOM house, most excellent con-
dition, nice part of town, conven-
lent to schools, south front, mod
ern, built by carpenter for his
own home, $3.50.
FIVE ROOM cottage, east trent, wa-
ter, lights, only $4,000. t.i@as.s
FOUR ROOM house. south side, barn,
chicken house, 125 feet frontage
with excellent garden space, $780,
BUILDING LOTS; q Splen6id selee-
ton in all parts Of. the city. 81.
FARM LANDS; have sold - quar-
ters the past year and have several
sales pending now. There are some
wonderful bargains on my lists. e
INSURANCE.; Fire, tornado. automo-
bile, written in Al companies with
prompt service guaranteed.
F. E. YOUNG.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-08
MILL CITY MARKET
GETS LATE SETBACK

Minneapolis, Jan. 8-(P)--Whcat
prices moved higher early today, but
profit taking resulted in a late set
back. Close was Is to a cent lower
for the day.
The start was easy but prices soon
turned higher, May advanced " at
Is cent. July up only u cent and
easing back a shade under yesterday.
Oats were firm early and turned
easy, sagging Is cent under yestcr-
days close.
May rye sold up u cent with wheat
and eased back a cent under yester-
days close. May barley was irreg-
ular and easy late in the session.
May flax advanced -. cents on Ar
gentine strength but failed to hold
the gain.
Offerings of good to choice spring
wheat were scant and demand was
fair. Trading basis was steady. ,
Winter wheat was steady.
Durum was two to five cents over
milling quality.
Corn offerings were small and
good yellow was in demand.
Oats were steady and quiet.
Rye was steady.
Barley was firm to one cent higher
for choice.
Flaxseed was slow and steady.