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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
Mrs. Mcr nerson Is Sued
For One Million Dollars

LOS ANGELES, Cal, May II =
An amended complaint, asking dam
ages for S1000,100 alleged defama
tlon of character. has been filed in
the Superior Court against Mrs.
Aimee Mcpherson and her mother.
Mrs. Minnie Kennedy, by Mrs. Virl
A. Kimball. The latter charges Mrs
Mcpherson referred to her as the
woman who occupied the Carmel
Cottage with Kenneth G. Ormiston.
one time radio operator at the
Evangelist Temple here.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
World War Veteran Is
Hanged Oregon Prison

SALEM. ore. May 17.-Albert
Brownlee, World War veteran, was
hanged in the State Penitentiary
this morning for the Staying Of Es-
ton Hooker, Deputy Sheriff OF Lane
County. on February 27.
Brownlee was pronounced dead
Is minutes after the trap was
sprung
Hooker was a member Of a possee
searching for Brownlee following
the robbery of pool hall at Neneta
and the shooting OF John Maddaugh
proprietor.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
Murder Charges Against
Three Are Dismissed

LOS ANGELES, Cal. May IT,
The State announces its sanction for
dismissal of murder charges against
Iris Burns, Anita Davis, and Joe
Hunt. who with Mrs. Sarah Kerrick
and Harry Isabel were charged with
the murder of Tom Kerrick, film
cowboy.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
LEvEE BREAKS
DURING NIGHT
FLOODING TOWN
One Thousand Residents Flee
in Night Clothes Follow
ing Warnings.
EYE WITNESS BELIEVES
MANY LOST THEIR LIVES
Screams of Women and Chill
dren Are Heard Above
Roar of Rushing Waters.

BATON ROUGE, La May II
1t is reported that the main leyae
at Melville, Louisiana. on the west
bank of the Atchafalaya River.
broke early this morning and the
/ residents were forced to flee prae-
tically in their night clothes.
The meagre information came
from the telephone operator at Mel
Vile who said virtually everything
in the town has been destroyed and
most OF the 1000 inhabitants
sought refuge on the levees. Two
relief trains were standing by early
this morning to remove the flood
victims.
Aroused by Shots
The scene that followed the break
was described by Mrs Julia Mae
Neil, wife OF the Melville druggist
She was one of the first refugees
TO escape from the flood waters She
said that the inhabitants of the
town were aroused by shots fired
by the leyee guards. The residents
rushed from their homes in their
night clothes.
Roar and Screams
Mrs. MacNeil said THE people
scrambled up the levees where they
waited for rescue boats. They have
absolutely nothing. Most of them
did not have time to get any clothes
The flood waters rushed through
the break with a roar that swept
away houses. tearing them from
their foundations. lifting them mp
and tossing tlem away Boards and
heavy timber were tossed about like
feathers. Intermingled with The
roar of the water could be heard
screams of women and children
The refugees sat on the leyees OF
tho river bank crying and shiver-
ing. 1t was dreadful. The shots
may not have aroused everyone.
do not know but ] am afraid that
people whose homes were near the
creyasses may have lost Their lives"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
President Returns
To His Desk After
Days Illness

WASHINGTON. May IL
President Coolidge returned TO
his desk this morning after he
spent the greater part of yes
terday in bed with a cold in
his c1est. He delivers an ad
dress before the American Med
ical Association tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
Convict Convicted Of
Murder Must Pay Penalty

r WASHINGTON. May Thames
Willos. convicted with Ellsworth Kel-
ly and Tom Murray for the murder
of John Sweeney, guard in the Ore
gon State Penitentiary at Salem two
years ago, lost his appeal in the Su.
preme Court and must be hanged
The killing occurred while the trio
was making escape from the prison.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
Bootleggers Must Make
Their Income Tax Returns

WASHINGTON May Bootleg
gers and others with incomes from,
unlawful business, must file federal
income tax returns. The Suprems
Court has held this point but the
maker OF the return has a right to
test validity of the tax on such in
comes
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
SYNDTCAIISM LAW OF
CALIFORNIA UPHELD
BY SUPREME COURT

for Miss Whitney confined their at
tack to tne application of the law
TO her particular acts. The state
asserted this question had been de-
termined by the trial court.
Miss Whitney's Defense
It was asserted in Miss Whitney's
defense that she had not advocated
the overthrow of the present form
OF government by the use of force.
but had participated in a meeting
of radicals for the purpose of exercis-
ing her influence to restrain them
from resorting to unlawful means.
States Contention
The state replied that while Miss
Whitney's resolutions had been voted
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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
AC0STA WITH BYRD

NEW YORK, May IT. - Bert
Acosta. who with Clarence =. Cham
berlin brought the world endurance
fight record to the United States.
has been selected by Commander
Richard e. Byrd, as pilot of the
latter's Fokker monoplare America
on the New York to Paris flight.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
RELIEF TRAIN MAROONED

NEW ORLEANS. La. May IT,
Flood waters raced through the
break in the levee into Melville
with such speed that the relief train
held TO take out the refugees was
marooned with the fleeing, half
dressed citizens
When the break occurred early
this morning, whistles shrieked
warning and guards sped through
the streets firing guns and crying:
THE creyasse. the creyasse."
The creyasse was 1900 feet wide
by noon
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
EDDY GOING AS GUARD

Deputy Marshal William Eddy will
leave tonight on the Alaska to take
William Powers to Morningside SAM
tarium at Portland, Oregon.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
81 EARTH TREMoRs

BELGRADE, Jugo Slavia, May
II. - Thirty-seyen earth tremors
have been felt in Jugo Slavia within
the past as hours. Some lives have
been lost in panies caused by the
quakes and considerable damage to
property has resulted Eight deaths
are reported from the Provinces.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
z EARTH SHOCKS
FELT IN EUREKA

EUREKA, Cal, May IT. - Two
sharp earthquakes of several sec
onds duration were felt here and
in other sections of Humboldt Coun-
ty last night. Reports from County
towns stated that buildings swayed,
windows ratified and many were
awakened from their slumbers.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
Former Postmaster at
Fairbanks Wins Case

WASHINGTON. May 1T II.
Deal, former Postmaster at Fair
banks, Alaska. won III the Supreme
Court, in the case arising out Of
the lass of money and a package in
his custody.
The legal proceedings resulted
from the theft of money and Gov
erpmena bonds in the post office
at Fairbanks when Deal was Post
master. The bonding company was
sued for the loss. amount of money
and bonds. lost the case in the
District and Circuits courts and
then appea ed 10 the Supreme Court
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17
Will Start Again This Week
for Another Attempt to
Explore Blind Spot.
BEN EIELSON REMAINS
FOR TREATMENT, HANDS
Fokker Plane Alaskan to Be
Used on Next Flight Into
Arctic Regions.

FAIRBANKS. Alaska Nav II
Capt. George H. Wilkins will return
to Point Bars0w fram Fairbanks
late this week in another attempt
to explore the Arctic blind spot. he
announced Wits preparing the Fox
ker plane Alaskan for the fight.
Capt. Wilkinis flew here Saturday
from KotZebue-
The explorer plans 10 fly in a
northeasterly direction from Point
Barrow over ferritory hitherto un-
seen by white man. He will be ac-
companied by Alger Graham while
Ben Eielson remains here for treat
ment to a frotted hand.
The plane Alaskan will replace
the Detroit News No. which was
abandoned on thf ice.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-05-17

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25
CAPITOL PARK

All roads will lead to Capitol park,
Hartford. the home of clean recrea-
ton, Connecticut's biggest amuse-
ment park. Sunday evening dancing
and movies. s to II p. M. with
Major Ed Gurley and his eight cele-
brated jazzers playing only the latest
New York hits with the small ad-
mission fee of 10 cents.
Every Monday night Capitol park
features twelve all star boxing bouts
Of SO rounds Of top notch boxing
with the leading boxers of Massa-
chusettes and Connecticut in the
finest out door arena in the east
where every seat is ring side seat.
Capitol park Is the home of amateur
boxing where one admission ticket
of 20 cents will admit to the fights.
to the park and free rides. Seats for
1000, all ringside seats A fee of
rs cents for selected seats.
AS an added attraction to the
many regular features for Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday Capitol
park management announces the
special engagement of +. +. Cola
Santo and his celebrated concert
band OF 40 musicians featuring
Magda Dahl. prima donna and an
all star cast of grand opera stars
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25
milton S|LLS
At The STRAND
Featured in Framed" First
Half Of Next Week

Marty Dupree and her new Musi-
cal Follies will give their last local
performances at the Strand today.
The performance today is continu-
GUS.
The new film attraction for the
first four days Of next week begin
ming tomorrow will be Milton Sills in
Framed" This is Sills' latest
screen vehicle and in 1t he rises to
rev dramatic heights. The story
is laid in the South African dia-
mond mines and among the many
climaxes in Framed" is the sensa-
tional scene of a mud rush" which
comes very nigh crushing out the
lives of a score of workers includ-
ing Stills and the heroine. It is
said to be the first scene of its kind
ever filmed.
The new vaudeville program
which begins Monday will be head
ed by the popular colored enter
tainer. Dotson, conceded to be the
worlds fastest dancer. Dotson has
added in the past year a touch of
comedy talk to his entertainment
and from all accounts he proves as
good laugh getter as he is a
dancer. Other acts on the program
for Monday include CLANCY and Fox
Revue in series of new musical
comedy bits: Boyle and Della and
their comedy turn, How Is That:
Boyd and Walling in aerial capers
and King Brothers and Beatty
The giant cooling plant which was
installed at the Strand during its
construction Is now operating full
force much to the delight of Strand
patrons who are enjoying on the
warm afternoons and evenings their
in absolute comfort
regardless OF the excessive heat that
may prevail outdoors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25
MAPLE HILL FOR !:
ANNEXATION PLAN
No Opposition to Neighbor Be-
coming Part Of City

The annual meeting of the Maple
Hill improvement Society was held
last evening at the Sequin Gulf Club.
The matter of the annexation of
Maple Hill and Elm Hill to New
Britain was discussed. There was no
opposition to the project. DIR. A. S.
Grant. president of the society. was
authorized to appoint committee of
three to work with a similar COM
ment association. AS yet, no ap-
pointments to this committee have
been made.
A nominating committee. G. Err
nest Root, H. H. Howard and E. B.
Proudman were appointed to pre-
pare a slate Of officers for the COM
ing year. The committee decided
that the same officers should be con-
tinued inasmuch as the matters to
be taken up were much the same as
last year. The officers who are held
over are DR.. A. s. Grant, president;
William F. Middlemas, treasurer
and E. R. Hitchcock. secretary.
Mr.. Middlemas. as chairman of the
committee which was to secure data
on the erection of community
house, reported that there seemed
to be q lack of interest and the
committee had decided to drop the
matter for the present.
The committee on street signs,
Mrs D. A. Johnston, chairman re-
ported that IL signs have been plac-
ed at various intersections of roads
leading to Maple Hill, at an approx
mate cost of s64. Sequin Golf club
gave permission to place the Maple
Hill sign on several Of the posts
which the club has erected and the
secretary was authorized to send a
letter of thanks to the club.
The committee appointed to look
into the matter of the elimination of
the Elm Hill railroad crossing was
held over for another year because
no definite report could be made.
The question of warning signs at the
crossing was also taken up and will
be discussed with the selectmen of
the town. The matter of warning
signs near the Elm Hill school will
also be taken up with the select
men.
Dr. Grant reported that the deed
for the property on Johnson street
which was given to the society by
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Lines, has been
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25

were laid end to end they would
equal the distance from the City Hall
to the town line at Plainville. curves
and all.
The brook records are about even
ly divided. Blackberry River gets
the handsome washing machine first
prize for being the most generous
brook in this vicinity. 1t yielded its
share and more of trout. several
large ones included. The Farming
ton River gets the BOBBY prize by
general assent of the fishing popula-
ton Of the city.
And there you are. Personally
we had darned good time all sea-
son. We didn't break any records
at catching the limit nor did we get
any fish that needed a delivery truck
to cart from the brook but we sure
ly enjoyed ourselves. And as far as
we can see, that's the main part of
the whole sport.
Last Saturday We worked over
Patten Brook again. We lost sew
eral decent fish and caught several
small ones. We got chased by big
black dog that only wanted to play
after all, and we nearly stepped on
a woodchuck, although why he was
down so close to the brook is beyond
us. The more fish we lost the mad
der we got and towards dusk we
were in a pink rage.
We were so mad, in fact, that We
went "blaaaah" at a smiling young
lady on tooth paste ad along the
road home.
Some witty young person bobbed
up this week to inform us that In
his opinion the best three catches
Of the season were made at Gran
MIS- Pond Forestville, the property
Of the Forestville Fishing club. We
were in a daze until we remembered
that the three Plantsville bank rob-
bers were netted in the near vicin-
ity of the pond. We thought it far
fetched and not at all humorous.
but (shhhh) we haven't got much
material this week SO we're passing
it along. Heb heb heb heb.
Leon Tint George Peterson, Har-
old Dyken and George Olcott went
fishing Monday. just where we have
MT been able to find out. Suffice it
to say that the quartet came back
looking as though they had barely
survived tough siege of smallpox.
Handsome faces were seriously mar
red with series Of red marks that
nearly caused them to be quaran-
tined before 1t was found out that
they had only undergone heavy
barrage OF midges.
Bass fishing begins next Friday
and we suppose a good sized dele
cation OF enthusiasts Of the plug and
spoon will be out on the opening
day. Reservoir 4 promises to be
well attended and several local
nimrods have old scores to settle
with Pocotopaug bass which have
been fooling them all through the
pickerel season. What We don't
know about bass fishing would fill
an ordinary sized grain elevator but
we are willing to learn. If any Of
YOU hardened helgramite huntsmen
want a companion for some day,
you'll find us only too glad to go.
Well promise TO sit in the boat and
keep our mouth shut. And who
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25
Lon CLANCY
At The Lyceum

Pictures and stories which make
the most lasting impression are
those which deal with normal people
in normal surroundings - with a
sprinkling of tears, laugh here and
there. and thrills that quicken the
pulses, such picture is Shadows"
the greatest story ever told in mo-
ton pictures.
For q companion feature Her
Sacrifice" is offered, with an all star
cast including CASTOR Glass. Herbert
Rawlinson. Gladys Brockwell. Bry-
ant Washburn. Ligia Golconda and
Wilfred Lucas. This love story deals
with a woman's most sacred
thoughts, when in moment OF dis
tress and to save her mothers life.
she sacrifices her honor, but to no
avail, for the mother has died dur
ing her absence.
The final screening of Gods
Great Wilderness" featuring Lillian
Rich. Joseph Bennett and Mary
Carr. super drama where the liv-
ing souls of red blooded men makes
Gods wilderness greater, and the
feature comedy, 1.-THE Little Adven-
turess." starring Vera Reynolds. a
comedy of conjugal errors-a spark
ling picture punctuated with laughs,
together with the Lyceum As minute
vaudeville revue Saturday matinee
and evening, makes up super pro-
gram for those desiring real thea
trical entertainment Saturday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25
Installing GIANT
organ IN THEATER
$4,000 Instrument Arrives for
l. Use at Capitol

While the orchestra and movies
are entertaining patrons of the Cap
ltoI theater daily, behind the scenes
is feverish activity where a force Of
about rs men. including carpenters.
tinsmitEs, electricians and factory
experts are busily engaged in in
Sailing the new pipe organ with
which this playhouse will be equip
ped in few weeks.
The organ, a three manual Rob-
er, Morton Golden Voiced pipe or
gan. costing $4,000. will be second
to none In New England in either
quality or size In fact this particu-
lar type of organ is but the second
one made by the company, the first
having been installed in one OF the
Lowe theaters in New York.
This organ was manufactured at
Van Mugs, California. near Holly
wood. right in the heart of romantic
movieland and was shipped here In
SIXTY separate crates via the Pana-
ma Canal. The entire organ weighs
ten tons and will be the equivalent
in tone and instrument effect to
ITO piece symphony orchestra.
The console of the organ is OF
gold and of gorgeous construction,
while a 10 horsepower Spencer tur-
bine has been equipped as blower.
The sound chambers. located behind
the attractive grilling Of the pros
ccnium arch, have been tripled IN
size for the use Of this organ and
each one is made absolutely SOUND
proof. 50 that every tone from the
pipes must be thrown out into the
auditorium. Another room backstage
has been set up as an electrical con-
FRO, room and a maze Of relays and
switches have been installed there.
It is estimated that two or ,hree
weeks more will be needed for the
complete installation of this organ
william s. Jeffs, leader OF the
Capitol orchestra and himself an or.
eani.t Of recognized ability. Will
nave charge Of this new organ ana
already has perfected himself with
It's mechanism. According to Mr..
Jeffs. and the Capitol management
New Britain people are to enjoy .
real treat when this giant 'ns'ru-
ment of music is installed and IN
operation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25
CAPITOL features
FUNNY WAR film
"Lost at the 'FRONT.' a Great
Picture, They Say

"An army Of pretty women IS
a statement that just misses beng
an actual fast in Lost at the
Front" hilarious war comedy OF
an entirely new sort that will fea-
ture the entertainment bill at the
Capital theater, Sunday Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday.
II misses because a few of the
women in the feminine army used
in the picture are plump. few gro
t,soueIy angular. But the majority
who appear in scenes in which the
famous Russian Battalion of Death
figure. are Pulchritude itself!
Lost at the Front" directed by
Del Lord, co-stars George Sidney
aud Charlie Murray. with Natalie
Kingston. First National leading
lady and Wampas Baby Star for
1897, as it's eye-taking feminine at
traction. The, principal locale of
the story. which Frank Griffin
wrote, is the Russian front during
tie World War.
In riotous action that includes
the Battalion Of Death, however,
Sidney and Murray flee under
various flags, and even submit to
examjnations as candidates for the
feminine battalion. Miss Kingston.
appears as Olga, Russian sculp-
tress. The picture abounds with
mirth from beginning to end.
There will be two complete shows
on Sunday night with the second
show beginning at 8:15.
On Thursday the entire program
will change and brings double
feature program headed by Con-
stance Talmadge and Antonio Mo-
reno, in "eLarning To Love" while
the companion feature will present
white Flannels" from the Satur-
day Evening Post story Of moth
c.s sacrifice to put her son through
college. The giant Typhoon fan
system is now in. operation making
the theater as cool as the sea-
shore.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25

We shore done ourself proud this
year. The first month we excused
ourselves on the grounds that It was
too cold and too crowded on the
brooks. The second month we used
every excuse We could rake up. This
past month we haven't dared use
an excuse. II all the small trout
caught by us during the past season
were laid end to end they would
equal the distance from the City Hall
to the town line at Plairville. curves
and all.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25

The new governor does not use
tobacco in any form, and likewise
eschews coffee, tea and soda pop.
He says he is in the best of health
and he looks it.
On his arrival here yesterday for
the Inauguration ceremonies DIR.
Hardman said he would give six
days to the state of Georgia and
devote Sunday to church attendance
and rest" He and Mrs. Hartman
intend to make the executive man.
sion an open house" for citizens
of the State and plans for a number
of formal affairs already have been
arranged.
But there will be no dancing.
Neither the governor nor the first
lady who are Baptists. approve this
form of amusement.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25
At THE PALACE

Percy" Charles Rays second
Thomas II. Ince feature for Pathe
release. which will be shown at the
Palace theater tomorrow is the
story. of a mammals boy and
teachers pet" who grew up ana
cot into "a scrape." as such boys
often do, got railroaded out OF town.
arrived on the Mexican Border IN
the midst OF political row. mixed
in. and, after being ground between
the upper and neither mlllstones'
emerged a regular guy.
The companion feature VIII ne
pete Morrison. star of THE Is
Cape. A thrilling outdoor story OF
a plucky cowboy who single-handed
prevented bank robbery, outfought
the bandits and won the heart OF
a true daughter OF the Great West.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25

presenting favorite acts and gems
from grand operas.
All Of the othe attractions includ-
ing the roller coaster, the old mill.
the air ships. the scooter and circle
swings and many other regular at
fractions will be in full swing every
afternoon and evening during the
week.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25

adjudged rainbows after Z debate
that would have done credit to the
United States senate. And we-oh
man!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25

knows but what we might catch a
bass.
Shore fishing is still popular-the
blacks running heavier each week.
Early July had always been the
peak of black fishing and We expect
to hear reports OF big catches in the
weeks to come.
Next week, II all goes well. we ex-
pect to tear ourselves away from the
office and HE us away to upper New
York state. If you're up that way.
look us up. Well be the fellow
without any fish.
See you next week.
WALT.