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New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
CONNIE MACK OBSERVES
 BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY
Manager of Athletics Spends Day Quietly at His Home in
 Philadelphia.

Fhila delphia, Dec. 23 P}-Connie Mack. manager of the Philadelphia American league baseball team, cele- brated his 65th birthday anniversary today. He planned to spend the day quietly at home wrapping Christmas packages and enjoying the flreside cheer.
 Mir. Mack is the oldest baseball manager in either major leagues, Y not in the country, and is the only one enrolled in the first year of the American league who is still at the helm. His baseball career started in the early eighties on the lots Of New England village, and he has been a manager for 33 years, 2S as pilot of the Athletics.
 T feel great Connie said today. T think I will hit about .3l0 next year, I want to keep in the 800 class. anyhow, because if you hit 800 it means you are good for q long while"
 Hundreds Of letters and telegrams of congratulations were received at the Mack home and scores called in person to offer congratulations.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
MORE CHINESE PAY
 WITH THEIR LIVES
Four Others Executed for Con-
 muniStiC Principles

Hankow. China. Dee. 5 CPD-Four Chinese communists were executed here last night, one was said to have been the leader of the recent Red uprising in Tungshan, 30 miles from Hankow. a fortnight ago. In the uprising he Naptured the city and established peasants government, killing numerous Tungshan gentry and merchants.
 Twelve Russian women who were arrested recently have been released but a number Of Russian men are StIll being held.
 The agent of the Russian Dahl bank at Hankow was brought to army headquarters and tried. The decision of the tribunal was not an- nouncod. l. is generally believed that hc and two other Russians who were brought in handcuffod to him will be executed
 Several more labor union head quarters have been closed. Their leaders have been arrested and charged with communism. They are being held in jail for trial.
 General Pei ChunS-Chi, former defense commissioner Of Shanghai. arrived in Hankow accompanied by bodyguard Of 5u0. He has taken np residence here and this has resulted in q noticeable unaasiness among the Chnc9e population who fear that he IS planning q movement against the Ranking Nationalists. This would result in renewed disorders in
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
WIN SENSATIONAL GAME
Luke and Karhonic Star As New Britain Lions Defeat Mcridcn Boys Club in Overtime.

The Lion A. C. basketball team of this city in sensational overtime battle in Meriden last night scored q 30 to cS victory over the Silver City Boys club team. The Lions got off to an early start and at half time were out in front by the score Of to 10. In the second session. the New Britain quintet started in to make a runaway Of it but the Meri- den contingent put up a stiff fight in the last quarter and closed the gap in the final minutes. kocin, lankv center of the home club put In the basket that tied the score just be- fore the final whistle blew.
 In the overtime period, l.. Marsolli scored for the Lions but Maraznick tied the score once more. With a minute and half to go. Karbonic Tipped in q pretty shot to win for New Britain. Luke and Karbonic starred for New Britain while Kocin flashed for Meridon.
 Tho e,lr1 mary.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
MAY TAKE DAMAGES
|. s. Treasury Possibly Will Be En- richcd by Judgment Rendered in Favor of Russian Government,

New York, Dec. 23 LP-The saS4,- 1O4,62 damages won by the state Of Russia" from the Lehigh Valley rail- road as damages resulting from the Black Tom explosion of 1916 may go into the United States treasury as partial liquidation of America S SlSS.0oo,o00 claim against Russia, Charles Recht, official spokesman for the Soviet, asserted last night
 Although the check. transferred yesterday from the United States court depository, was raid 10 Serge A. tGhet. financial attache of the Russian embassy here. the keren-' sky government that he formerly represented has not existed for 10 years. lghet, il was said at his of fees, has no connection with the present Soviet regime and cannot pay over the money to Moscow.
 Recht, speaking for the Soviet or ganization. declared that the money representing Russian property de- in the Black Tom disaster. would probably go to the payment of Russian debts
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
TO ESTABLISH GUARD
Nicaragua Formally Agrees That National Guard Is to Be Estab- lished in Country.

Managua. Nicaragua, Dec. 23 P' David G. Munro, American charge d'affaires, and pr. Carlos .Cuadra Pasos, liberal governor of Bluefelds, yesterday signed an agreement for the establishment of a national guard of Nicaragua.
 Col Mason Gulick, Lieutenant Colonel E. R, Bcadle, both of the United States marine corps. and Nicara guan government officials were present.
 The agreement provides for an urban and rural consta bulary of 9S officers. including 20 cadets and 1,136 enlisted men. The cost will be s6S9,0 000 annually.
 Additional provisions are made for a subsequent increase In the constabulary if necessary and es- tablishment of coast guard and aviation unit when resources per init.
 The national guard Is to be the sole military and police force Of the republic. All officers will be Ameri- cans at first. the United States con- senting to detail officers and enlist cd men from the navy and marine corps to serve. The Americans will be replaced by Nicaraguans when they have successfully completed courses of instruction and shown their fitness to take charge.
 At present General Beadle (ieut. colonel is his marine corps rankl chief of the constabulary, has an organization of more than 600 men policing two departments and this nucleus of the national guard has given good account of itself in fighting at the side of the marines. They are expected to replace ma rines now in the department of Nueya Segovia.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
MISS ROSSI EXPLAINS
Miss Chapman and Miss Ornad Re- sponsible For Letter Asking For "Sheik," She Says.

Miss Lena Rossi of kensington h anxious to explain that she was the victim Of a practical joke in the in- cident of the "sheik wanted" letter which was mailed to the office of Mayor Weld and reprinted In the newspapers a week or so ago. She was not the writer Of the letter Whichasked for an American "sheik" and is upset by the publicity she has received.
 It appears that Miss Alice NJ. Chapman and Lucy Ornati matched up the scheme and are responsible for the letter.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
WAGER ON PASTNE.

Chicago. Dec. c3 Rl-The Span ish importation of Jai-Alai. popular winter resort pastime brought from Spain. settled into it's typical wager ing form at its second presentation last night, under the Allen purse system of contributing to the win ners' prizes. with suitable refunds 10 those picking the winning player or team.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

rendering a decision rejecting the petition of the Burger Shea Com pany. Inc, of Springfield. Mass. for permission to erect large roadside sign in North Thompsonville.
 Not only did the board reject the petition but 1t gave notice that it would give no consideration in the future to applications for highway signs in North Thompsonville and indicated its objection to more high way signs in any part Of the town.
 At the public hearing representa- tives Of the local chapter D. A. R. opposed the petition.
 The matter went to the appeals board Of which fudge Guy r. Bush nell Of the town court is chairman.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
CHRISTMAS LIQUOR SEIZED

Boston, Dec 23 UP)-Christmas liquor valued at s15,000 had been at a Miner street garage in the Back Bay.
 John Hilton, 35, and George May nard, 26. who visited the garage during the raid. were arrested. charged with violating the prohibl- ton laws.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
International Law
 Authority Passes Away

New York, Dec 2S.-ips-J. Park CT kir|in, an authority on admiralty and international law, died yesterday of p' cumouia at the age of IS. He had hoen confined 10 his home for six years as tA- result of q paralytic stroke.
 Mr. Kirln represented the White Star line in ths litigation growing out Of the sinking Of the liner Titanic and the Cuuard line In the sinking Of tho Lusitania.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
Italian Business Lauds
 Gold Standard Return

Rome, Dec. 23 UP)-Financial and business circles today continued to signify enthusiastic approval of the restoration of the gold standard to Italian currency.
 All bourses opened strong Stocks showed marked gains. Bank of Italy stock had registered q rise of 10 points since the governments announcement of restoration. Fiat gained 20 points and Gas 30. The whole market was strong.
 Consols registered an increase, the Vittorio loan rose from 7s.40 to 80, and other consols rose similarly.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
SCHOONER IN TROUBLE
Four Masted Vessel is Found Leak ing Badly More Than 200 Miles on Coast.

Norfolk, Va, Dec, a tT1-Leakinr badly and with provisions running short. the four-mas'ed schooner Sal ly Wren reported in trouble by ,>- coast guard at Wilmington. x. C.. was found today by the Standard Oil Tanker Sunoil. 20 miles south or Cape Hattoras. Thr schooner was given a two weeks supply O. food and a ton Of coal and the coast guard was advised to send assist ance. The cutter MOdoc was dis patched to the scene from Whining ton.
 The Sally Wren Is q vessel Of 75S tons, owned by the Savannah Ship Chandlers Co She is bound for Norfolk from Le Nela de Coro, Nenfzuela, but will head for the port made most available hv the winds. She carries a crew of S.
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New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
ICE HOCKEY RESULTS
Three Teams Are DeadIocked For Third Place in International Group of National League.

New York, Dec. 23 Rt-Three teams were deadlocked for third place in the international group of the National Hockey League today.
 Routing the New York Americans by goals to ? last night, the Montreal Maroons climbed out of the cellar to force triple tie with the Americans and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
 The Pittsburgh Pirates broke into the victory column for the first time this season by coming out on top Of the Toronto Leafs, 3-2, In an overtime fracas.
 At Montreal. the Canadiens kept up their winning stride with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
INTERPRETS AMATEUR RULE.

Amateur tennis players in Eng land who accept money for writing newspaper or magazine articles, per hitting interviews. broadcasting or permitting the use of a name for ad- vertising purposes, will be declared professionals, according 10 a recent ruling of the English association.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
HARVEY KENT DIES

Norwalk, Dec. 2$ R}-Harvey NJ. Kent. q commissioner of Fairfield county, former member Of the gen eral assembly died today from heart trouble.
 Mr. Kent served In the house of representatives in 1921 and 1925 and in the latter session he was elected a commissioner.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
HEARING ON SUNDAY HOCKEY

January has he,n testatively set as the hearing date on the applica- tlon of q number of roller hockey fans for an ordinance legsl'zing sunday afternoon games. The hear ing will be conducted by the ord,- nance committee Of which Alderman David L. Nair is the chairman.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

| St. Louis - Many persons are to
 start the new year by reading a. ! chapter of the Bible a day. The
 Federal Council Of Churches Is to
 conduct Bible reading revival. Ra-
 dio stations will put chapters on the l air.
 Rome - Prayers for the S-4 vic
 tims conducted in the United States by radio have caused favorable con- ment by the organ of the vatican. Where there IS prayer there is hope and faith" says Observatore Romano.
 London - Mass matrimony Is the | rule at Christmas time at the church
 of St. George the Martyr in South
 wark. Just across the London bridge. There Is such a rush that brides and grooms line up and are mar rted in groups.
 Leroy, ". r, - Miss Katherine D.
 Falkner is to have a plum pudding 6l years old on her table for Christ mas, 1t Is one of 30 made by her grandmother for the new generation. Buchares. - The little king ought to be able 10 enjoy any gifts that need real Christmas weather for full appreciation. The mercury has been down 10 30 below.
 Guatemala City Refectins the art and science which f1ourished In Central America centuries ago, a coffin of gold lnlaid copper and con taining two mummics has been found at the Zaculen mines, near Huahuetenango
 New York - Any wife who has 10 go without q Christmas dinner be- cause her husband gets drunk in q speakeasy may call on the Anti Saloon league for help. l. announces that 1t will foot the bills for suits against bootleggers in such eases.
 Buffalo, N Y. - Christened with champagne, the Governor Cleveland is to have the duty of smashing frozen Adams ale. It is an ice breaking tug for use in the modern Erie canal. The sponsor was Mary Magdalen Schwab, daughter Of the mayor.
 Dublin The Free state desires the heavyweight champion --- his name is pronounced Tooney here. and also Henry Ford to attend the Irish field day sports next August as guests of the government,
 New York After being married 12 years to James Seymour Win years vacation from her husband. explaining that married persons de served a. furlough. Then there was a divorce. Now she married Nelson ". Hyde, engineer.
 Washington The chief of the corps of army chaplains will be a brigadier-general, instead Of a colonel, If the wishes of Secretary Davis arc followed.
 New York - Controversy over a proposed memorial in Central park to the author of Little Lord Faunt- leroy" is waxing warmer. Homer Croy. author, has written the park
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

the Wuhan cities (ot Hankow, Han. yang and Wuchang).
 General Hu Tstng-Tu. Hankow garrison commander has taken pos session of the recently raided Soviet consulate and established his resi- dence in it.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

, commissioners that Frances Hodgson Burnett was only third rate author. In the opinion of Commissioner Wal ter R. Herrick Little Lord Faunt- leroy" is beautiful, wholesome piece Of fiction and if hysterical par ents inflicted the fictional costume of Fauntleroy on their sons the parents and not the author should be blam- ed. This is his reply to another ob- jeCtor who recalled with bitterness how he had to wear curls when q boy.
 New Haven - Good weather for shopping and Christmas traffic con- tinues although suggestions of q coming snow storm have been in the air.
 Meriden - Joel Austin. ,5, killed by oil truck, Walter Gales, driver, close by his home. making the ninth victim of the modern Juggernaut here this year.
 Nestport - John D, Lawson. tea room keeper of New York, did not have to stay second night in jail on charge of arson as his wife, well known sculptress, gave a S25,- 900 bond.
 Hartford Auto accidents last week in the state were J25 with four deaths. figures at motor vehicle de partment show. Hartford had 59 and New Haven and Bridgeport 59 each.
 West Haven - Mrs. Anna Poscher 65, has experience of being held up by two women with scarfs over face and holding q gun as persuader. Police say this is new form of ban ditry.
 Greenwich -- Town short only $4,- GOO of the SSs,449 deficit in former Tax Collector Silas B. Ritch's ac- counts, the balance having been
 
 let tax payers meet the rest.
 Bridgeport -- Jack Delaney 10 fight Tommy Heeney in New York next month taking Sharkey's place.
 New Haven --- Yalo's $20,000,o0o endowment campaign is completed with S2l0.57S as surplus margin.
 Hartford Bids for building 3l miles of concrete state highways next spring numbered lo9.
 Hartford State water commis- sion has plan to h"lp New Haven dispose of its sewage other than in harbor. Solids would be preciptat-s ed and "sludge" carried to sea.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
Enfield Zoning Board
 Against Highway Signs

ThompsonNiIIe. Dec. 23 LPt-En- fields zoning commission through its board has ranged itself with ad- vocates Of fewer highway signs by
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
New Britain Lions
Neriden Boys Club

Score at half time. Lions 16, Boys club 10. Referee Coffey. Time, To- minute quarters and minutes over time.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

New Britain can make it four by taking the measure of Holyoke to- night. The team plays in Walling- ford tomorrow night and again on Monday afternoon. Wallinford plays here Monday night
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

When the amateur league is start ed after the first of the year, we hold fond hope that Harry kieffer will be on one of the quintots. He is the ser.ation of the amateur roller hockey ranks and should develop used 10 the skates.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

Som ethlns has 10 break Tn favor of the Hardware City quintet before long because the team cannot go down hill all the time. Manager Frank McDonough has asked them 10 make him a Christmas present of three wins over the holiday.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

Billy Lush, hockey referee. and newed an acquaintance of many years standing last night. Both were standing near each other and were introduced. "Why' said Souney, i've known Billy Lush for years" Then started. a half hour of talking over old days that certainly was in- terosting to those who listened in.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
BASKETBALL

At Fort Wayne. Ind.--tort Wayne 3S. Rochester q.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

They started out as it they were going to run away with Holyoke but they met with tough luck at every turn of the floor. None of the play CTS have shown more spirit than they displayed last night and all though they were beaten. the spec tators present witnessed a battle.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

Basketball fans in this city are in for a real treat tomorrow night when the Bristol Endees and New Britain clash at the Stanley arena. !. These two teams hattled neck and neck in last seasons campaign and then New Britain won out for the state championship. Another fierce fight is on the program tomorrow night.
 New Britain will play fin Bristol Monday night.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
Speaking s of Sports

The New Britain Machine Co. has- kotball team Is desirous of securing games with teams in any part of the state. Communications may be ad- dressed to Manager II. Hall, GO New Britain Machine Co.
 The players on the New Britain Roller Hockey club are convinced that there is a hoodoo on the team somewhere. Just before the game last night, they got together and de- termined to win, If possible.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

New York - Controversy over a to the author of Little Lord Faunt- leroy" is waxing warmer. Homer Croy. author, has written the park
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

Washington The chief of the corps of army chaplains will be a brigadier- general. instead Of a colonel, if the wishes of Secretary Davis arc followed.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

Dublin The Free state desires the heavyweight champion -- his name is pronounced Tooney here. and also Henry Ford to attend the Irish field day sports next August as guests of the government.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

New York --- After being married l2 years to James Seym our Win stow, Thyra Samter Winstow took a years vacation from her husband, explaining that married persons de served a. furlough. Then there was a divorce. Now she married Nelson W. Hyde, engineer.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

Hartford Bids for building q miles Of concrete state highways next spring numbered lo9.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

Buffalo, \. Y. Christened with champagne, the Governor Cleveland is to have the duty of smashing frozen Adams ale. It is an ice breaking tug for use in the modern Erie canal. The sponsor was Mary Magdalen Schwab, daughter Of the mayor.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

New Haven - Wales $20, ,00o endowment campaign is completed with S210,j7S as surplus margin.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

sion has plan to h"lp New Haven dispose of its sewage other than in harbor. Solids would be precipitat-s cd and "Sludgc" carried 10 Soa.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

West Haven - Mrs. Anna Poscher 65, has experience of being held up
 by two women with scarfs over face and holding q gun as a persuader. ditry
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23
FLASHES OF LIFE: VATICAN COMMENDS
 PRAYERS FOR SUNKEN SUBMARINE DEAD

St. Louis - Many persons are to start the new year by reading a chapter of the Bible a day. The Federal Council of Churches Is to conduct Bible reading revival Ra- dio stations will put chapters on the air.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

Guatemala City Refecting the art and science which flourished in central America centuries ago, a coffin of gold lnlaid copper and con talning two mummies has been found at the Zaculen mines. near Huahuetenango. H
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

Hartford Auto accidents last week. in the state were J25 with four deaths. figures at motor vehicle de partment show. Hartford had 5g each.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

Rome - Prayers for the S-4 vic tims conducted in the United States by radio have caused favorable con- meDt by the organ of the vatican. Where there IS prayer there is hope and faith" says Observatore Romano.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

London - Mass matrimony Is the rule at Christmas time at the church of St. George the Martyr in South wark. Just across the London bridge. There Is such a rush that brides and grooms line up and are mar rted in groups.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

New York Any wife who has 10 go without Christmas dinner be- speakeasy may call on the Anti Saloon league for help. IL announces that 1t will foot the bills for suits against bootleggers in such eases.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-03
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-03
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-03
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-06-03
WESTINGHOUSE
LETTER M}
~AN o.
BY RODNEY BUTCHER
NEA Service Writer

WASHINGTON-N that most OF
the shooting is over, commentors OF
goings-on in your country's capital are
trying to explain some of the sub
surface moves in the recent resigna-
ton and promotions in the prohibi-
ton forces.
What explains the Anti Saloon
Leagues apparent willingness to be
rid Of General Lincoln G. Andrews
as boss prohibition enforcer?
Andrews. along with Secretary OF
the Treasury Mellon, was opposed to
Haynes. There was every reason to
believe that if Andrews were to have
Haynes showed down his throat he
might promptly quit in disgust, for
there had been more or less diff
Guilty in persuading HIM to stick by
the ship as long as he had.
Andrews Generally Commended
What did the Anti-Saloon League
have against Andrews?
1t is almost generally conceded
that Andrews mas done a tar more
Workmanlike job Of prohibition en-
forcement than any OF his prede
cesscrS among prohibition enforcerS.
He abolished Rum Row, cut dow:
border smuggling, slashed aIconol
diversion and extended the three
mile limit almost into the seven seas.
No citizen has yet complained to
congress that he couldn't get drink