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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18

E. f. Rattle and Officers Walter
Malona and William O'Mara Of the
local department. The officers seized
six pints of alleged liquor in the
store.
At the same time, Prohibition
Officers ]. A. Holtz and Officers Mi
chael Meehan and Walter Wagner
of the local department recovered
about pint of alleged liquor from
the sink at the home Of Mrs. Rose
Trzaska, aged 35, of "a Clark street,
Mrs. Trzaska having spilled the con-
tents of a five gallon can on sight
of the officers. She was arrested.
At the store Of Thomas Mierzejew-
ski, aged 81. of 14S Pennington ave-
nue., located at 70 Broad street,
Prohibition Officers Charles W.
Keene assisted by Detective Ser
geant w. P. McCue and Officer Del
bert Veley, seized three gallons Of
alleged gin and about nine gallons
of alleged whiskey and arrested the
alleged proprietor.
McEnroe, Mrs. Trzaska and Mier-
zejewski were arraigned this FORE
noon before United States Commits
sioner Charles J. Mclaughlin in
Hartford and were bound over to
the United States district court in
New Haven in bonds Of $500 each.
The cases will be heard at the Sep
TENDER term. None of the trio we're
represented by counsel. According to
the police, Mrs. Trzaska and Mier-
zejewski have been convicted for
liquor law violation In this city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
STATE DEPT. DECLINES
Refuses to Make Public Summary In
SaccO-Vanzetti Case Made to
Agents Abroad.

Washington, Aug. IS (UP)-The
state department declined today to
make public its summary of the
Sacco-Vanzetti case sent In 1928 to
American diplomatic agents abroad,
which the Sacco-Nanzetti defense
committee maintains proves the
federal governments connection
with the case.
Department officials denied they
had received a reported letter from
the defense committee demanding
publication of the summary.
The document IN question reviews
the case to 1923. based on informa-
ton supplied by Massachusetts
prosecuting authorities. 1t was sent
to diplomatic missions abroad for
publication within their discretion,
to combat anti American feeling
aroused by the case. Although it has
since been published in whole or in
part abroad, the department refuses
to authorize its publication in this
country.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
MEETING URGES FREEDOM
FOR SACCO AND VANZETTI
New Britain Defense Committee
Adopts Resolution and Sends
1t to Governor Fuller.

A resolution urging that Sacco
and Vanzetti be freed was adopted
last night at meeting staged at
United hall, this city. The affair
was held under the auspices OF the
-Vanzetti defense committee
which is operating in New Britain.
and the hall was we'll filled with
sympathizers. The resolution will be
forwarded to Governor Fuller of
Massachusetts,.
Several other petitions, asking for
clemency, have been sent by the
local group to the Massachusetts
official. but last nights petition.
| urging freedom for the two men.
was of much more emphatic ma
ture than those preceding 1t.
Several speakers were heard, the
addresses being given in English,
Spanish and Italian.
To guard against any possibility
of outbreak of violence a squad of
plainclothes policemen was stationed
about the hall under the direction
of Sergeants O'Mara and Thomas ].
Feeney
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
GE0LOGIST FAILS To
RETURN FROM CAVERN
Believed Lost in Under
ground Stream or Caught
in Landslide

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. Is R-
A fourth rescue party returned from
the recess of Nick-a-JAck cave to-
day without discovering any trace of
L. S. Ashley. explorer and geologist,
who entered the cavern Monday.
Another party will enter the cave
within few hours to search hith-
erto unexplored cavern. The third
rescue party which is still in the
cave, is expected out during the
afternoon.
Claude McAbee. a guide, who led
the searchers, said he is convinced
that Ashley has either been caught
under rock slide or has fallen into
the underground stream.
Ashley declared on Monday that
he would return Tuesday night at the
latest. Since then nothing has been
heard of him and yesterday a party
of friends organized to search for
him. They traced him for a dis
lance of four miles into the cave.
following chalk marks which he had
left on the walls. Where the chalk
marks ended, footprints were found
in the moist earth and other marks
which indicated that the explorer
had stumbled and fallen. Nearby
was a sharp decliviey end ing at
the bank of an underground stream.
The searchers feared that Ashley had
fallen into this stream and that his
body was carried away into unex-
plored recesses. Further search was
to be carried out today.
Mr.. Ashley has for a number OF
years been engrossed in work of de-
veloping the cave, which he claimed
ranked as an equal marvel with the
more famous mammoth cave of
Kantucky
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
Walker Carries "Gee"
Into Merrie ENGLAND

London, Aug. IS (UP)-Lon-
doners today discovered the ex-
clamation Gee" in the vocabu-
larry of Mayor James J. Walker
of New York
The visiting mayor was receiv-
ed at the Mansion House today
by Sir John knill, acting Lord
Mayor of London. Sir John wore
the chain of office which all lord
mayors wear.
Jimmy, being merely a mayor
and not acquainted with the bau-
BILE.
"Gee," remarked Walker.
that's SWELL
DON'T you have a chain of
office around your neck in New
York;" asked Sir John.
Yes" replied Jimmy. Il do,
but you can't see it. l often
think it is through my nose"
Sir John took Walker under
ground where the lord mayoral
gold plate is kept between BAN
quets.
Gee" exclaimed Jimmy. this
is the greatest thing I ever have
seen. Favored with the proper
cocktail it would be fine"
Gee" having been sponsored
by Walker, all good English
newspapermen now probably will
add it to the stock American
vocabulary for use in funny
pieces describing summer tour
lists. Heretofore the vocabulary
has consisted largely of SAY"
and II reckon"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
man IS SHOT ENTERING
Big AMMUNITION DEPOT
Guards Foil Attempt to
Steal Bombs Near
SaccO Home

bingham, Mass, Aug. IS Up -
The widespread ammunition depot
Of the United States navy here to-
day was under the closest guard
that had been set over it since the
World war while civilian authori-
ties searched for a man thought to
have been wounded by the marine
guard who foiled an attempt to
steal some Of the millions OF pounds
Of explosives stored there.
One of the trio discovered a
quarter Of a mile inside the en-
closure dropped under the rifle fire
which was poured upon them. but
was carried off by his companions.
In the belief that he would have
to seek medical treatment for his
wounds, police have asked all ply
sicians and hospitals in the district
to report promptly any gunshot
cases.
bingham is situated in the
wedge which Plymouth county
pushes up through Norfolk county.
not far from South Braintree where
the murders were committed Of
which Sacco and Vanzetti were con-
victed at Dedham. One act of vio-
lence attributed to sympathizers
with the convicted men was COM
mitted in Norfolk county at Bridge
ness was dynamited last year. The
depot was within sound OF the ex-
plosion which wrecked the home
in Milton of Sacco juror Tuesday
morning and which is still unsolved
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
Putney Praises Local Police
For Assistance in Rum Raids
State Enforcement Head Says His Agents Work In
Harmony With New Britain Sleuths.

II want 1t thoroughly understood
that our officers were working in
perfect harmony with the New Brit
rain police, and it was reported to
me that every assistance was given
in the raids. The cooperation of
the New Britain police was SPLEEN
did,, Deputy Prohibition Admins
traitor Frank T. Putney, who has
charge of prohibition enforcement
in Connecticut. said today, refer
ring to three raids made in this
city early last evening by men from
his office, accompanied by local po-
licemen. 1--WE have received many
complaints of conditions in New
Britain. just as we are constantly
receiving complaints and informa-
ton of conditions in other places,
and I realize that very frequently
it Is difficult for the local police to
obtain evidence because of the fact
that individual officers are well
known. It Is reasonable to expect
that strangers can often operate
more successfully than local officers
in this work"
Between and 6 o'clock last eve
ming, the prohibition enforcement
officers called at the police station
and requested assistance in raids.
warrants having been issued by
United States Commissioner Charles
j. Mclaughlin. Richard J. McEn-
roe, aged SIS, of 131 Lincoln street,
alleged proprietor of store at 81
Spring street. formerly a saloon.
was arrested by Prohibition Officer
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
Dole Derby Facts

Course - Oakland to Honolulu,
2,400 miles.
Stakes - $4,000 for first place;
$4,000 for second.
Winners - Monoplane Woolaroc,
Art Goebel. pilot; w. v. Davis, navi-
gator, first; monoplane Aloha, Mar
tin Jensen, pilot, Paul Schluter, navi-
gator second.
Time - Woolaroc, rs hours, II
minutes, 33 seconds.
Aloha, % hours, 16 minutes, 20
seconds
Other starters Biplane Miss
Doran carrying J. A. Pedlar, pilot,
Y. r. knope. navigator, Miss Mildred
Doran, passenger; monoplane Golden
Eagle, Jack Frost, pilot, and Gordon
Scott, navigator. (Both planes miss
ing.)
Death toll - Three aviators killed
en- route to starting point at Munich
pal Airport, Oakland. Three planes
demolished.
Cost to hackers - Approximately
s250,000. Gasoline bill alone $4,000.
Total entries - Sixteen Two
never obtained planes: two were I'M
able to reach the starting post: two
entrants killed: one disqualified; one
withdrew: two forced back by plane
trouble: two planes crashed on run
way; four continued the fight.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
REPORT NEGOTIATIONS
FOR SALE OF Church
Group of New Workers
Inspects Property in
City's Center

A rumor was current today that
negotiations are under way to sell
the First Congregational church
property at Church and Main
streets.
The rumor was that group of
New York businessmen were inter-
ested in the deal. f. G. Vibberts.
chairman of the church committee,
stated that he had no knowledge of
any deal but that it was in the
hands of a local real estate dealer
to sell. The price asked is said to
be about 100000.
Several New York men, reputed
TO be possible purchasers, looked
over the property this morning.
The identity of the possible pur-
nhasers is not known but 1t is gen.
orally believed that transactions
are nearing completion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
SACC0 NOT Worried
AS FATAL day NEARS
Preparations Made to Take
Case to United States
Supreme Court

Boston, Aug. is RHThe fact that
little more than four days remain
Of the respite which saved them
from the electric chair on the night
of August 10 apparently caused
little worry to Nicola Sacco and
Bartolomeo Vanzetti today. Both
men ate their breakfast, seemingly
with as much enjoyment as at any
time during their imprisonment.
Sacco is rapidly recovering the
strength that he lost during his
long last while Vanzetti's appear
ance remains little changed.
When DR.. Joseph I. Mclaughlin,
the prison physician, paid his daily
visit to the two prisoners today he
asked Vanzetti how he felt and re-
ceived the reply:
Fine, thank you"
Sacco said that he was not feel
ing very well. The physician attrib-
uted this to overeating after his
long FAST
Warden William Hendry said to-
day that neither Sacco nor Vanzetti
showed any signs of mental trouble.
Attorney Hill today filed with the
full bench Of the state supreme
court a supplementary brief in an
swer to the arguments put forth by
Attorney General Arthur X. Read
ing on Tuesday. The brief was Of
fered for the consideration OF
Judges Braley, Pierce, Carroll and
Wait before handing down their
opinion.
Answering Attorney General
Readings contention that the issu-
ance of a writ of error in capital
case Is within the discretion of a
single justice, Attorney Hill said he
could find mo case where a single
justice has made final disposition Of
petition for writ of error
The brief also insisted that Judge
Webster Thayer was disqualified to
preside over the case because of his
alleged prejudice concerning which
the defense had filed numerous af-
fidavits,
The Sacco-Vanzetti defense COM
mittee has demanded the United
States government furnish the
Continued on Page 10
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
Facts About Missing

San Francisco. Aug. IS (UP)-
Facts of the two missing planes:
THE MISS DORAN
Entered from Flint, Mich.
Pilot-John Auggy Pedlar,
age "a.
Navigator-Vilas K. Knope,
age 80.
Passenger - Miss Mildred
Doran, age %.
Type-Buhl air sedan biplane.
Motor-Wright J-5.
Gasoline capacity-4oo gallons.
Radio-No equipment.
Full load weight-4,s0o pounds
Wing area-3BO square feet.
Maximum speed-S5-9O miles
an hour.
Safety devices-Life raft and
flares.
Food supplies Sandwiches,
drinking water, hot coffee. in
thermos bottles.
THE GOLDEN EAGLE
Entered from San Francisco.
Pilot-John Frost. age 20.
Standardization Scott.
Type Cantilever Locheed
Vega monoplane.
Motor-Wright Us.
Gasoline capacity-35o gallons.
Radio-Receiving set only
Call-"KWS."
Full load weight-4,75o pounds
Wing area-240 square feet.
Maximum speed-135 miles an
hour.
When loaded-70 miles hour.
Safety devices-Life raft with
sail, wing tip flotation bags, gas
dumping system under which
empty tanks may be used for
buoyancy.
Plane marks-''NX-9 on
side of fuselage, words "Goldens
Eagle"
Color-Golden orange.
Food supplies-Five gallons
drinking water. sandwiches, con-
centrated liquid food.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
MISS DORAN A real
Indy TO HER POPILS
Children Called Her Pal
as Well as Their
Teacher

Caro-, Mich. Aug. is (UP)-
Thirty-three youngsters. pupils OF
Mildred Doran in the fifth grade OF
the Caro- consolidated school, storm.
ed all possible sources of informa-
ton today for the news of Miss
Mildred" lost on the Pacific. A
newspaper and radio shop were over
run by Miss Doran's pupils.
Lindbergh used to be hero
around here but he had to give way
to Miss Mildred" in the opinion OF
her pupils. Enthusiasm for the
New York; Paris flier faded before
the fervor which was aroused in the
children when the miss Doran''
took off with their teacher.
For Mildred has been pal as well
as teacher. Since the closing OF
schools in June she has been scru-
pulously careful to send clippings
and pictures to each one of her
charges and these are cherished, de-
voutly.
The feeling was expressed by
Richard Goddell H., who said to-
day:
We'll. she slapped my hands
som etimes. but l liked her just the
same"
To which Marjorie Moore. 9. re-
torted, "She was just dandy"
Most of the pupils are below the
ten-year mark and only a few of
them appeared to realize Miss Dor
ans possible fate. On being told that
teacher was possibly in the Pacific
ocean far from land. little Betty
Myers said deflantly:
Teacher can SWIM"
CONTINUED on Page ~
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
WELD NAMES COMMITTEE
FOR POLICE INQUIRY
Nafr. Cooper and Boyle to Investi-
gate Appointments and Methods
of Instruction..

Investigation into the practices of
the police board with references to
appointments and instruction of Of
ficers will be made by Alderman
David L. Nair and Councilman S. M.
Cooper and William d. Boyle, Mayor
Weld announced today. The resolu-
ton to investigate was passed by the
common council last night after be-
ing introduced by the three named.
Committees on a public golf
course and on examination into the
conditions surrounding paving OF
South Main and Stanley streets will
be appointed by the mayor tomor-
row.
The mayor does not belieev much
can be accomplished now by golf
course committee although he is
confident public links will be laid
out within a few years. His opinion
Of the airport movement is the
same.
All bills passed by the council
last night were signed today includ-
ing the one rejecting q recommeH-
dation of the board Of public
works in which a low bid was turn
ed down in favor Of higher pro-
posal.
The claimed need for investiga-
ton into the extent of care exercised
by the police board In selecting and
instructing patrolmen came as a
surprise to Mayor Weld who was of
the opinion the situation was pretty
well in hand. he declared today.
The mayor had several conferences
with Chairman Rodman Chamber
lain of the police board and had
emphasized the need Of great care
in these jmatters. and he was con-
WINGED improvement had been made.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18

San Francisco, Aug. IS f,-Th6
navy and the army organized all
their resources in air and water too
day to search for the Dole fiers. the
biplane Miss Doran and the mono-
plane Golden Eagle. which took OF
from Oakland Tuesday in the raca
of 2,4OO miles to Honolulu.
In the hope that the planes, carryA
ing four men and one woman, might
still be afloat on the broad Pacific
nearly 4S hours after they began the
fight. the navy's fast destroyers
raced out over the course the planes
followed, and began to zig-zag along
the route In an intensive search.
The airplane carrier Langley and
the airplane tender Aroostook rush-
ed north from San Diego toward the
great circle with decks loaded with
airplanes prepared to soar over the
Pacific to pick up sight of floating
planes or wreckage. The Langley
carried 80 or more planes and the
Aroostook two. From Crissy field.
San Francisco. ten planes Of the
army were ready to roar out to sea
as soon as the heavy fog lifted. Four
will go beyond the Farallones, 20
miles off the Golden gate, and the
others will ply up and down the
coast.
The navy sprang into action with
orders to SO vessels of various
classifcations to hunt for the planes
along the 2.400 mile course, and
among the islands of the Hawaiian
group.
The coast guard hurried two boats
to sea.
Merchant ships were alert, warm
ed by broadcasting radio.
The submarine S-29 was reported
speeding to San Francisco from Hon.
olulu, while the submarines SIS and
Sic were being provisioned in Ha-
wall to join in the quest.
The search is in charge of Ad-
miral R. H. Jackson commanders
in-chief of the battle fleet. who Is
en- the destroyer McDonough en-
route to Seattle from Honolulu.
Rear Admiral Ridley Mclean.
commander of the submarine de
vision. reported that the % subma-
rines and three submarine tenders
which were in Hawaiian waters en-.
gagged in practical maneuvers, were
now deployed on a scouting line at
right angles to the course of the
planes.
Seven destroyers are conducting
the search operations from San
Francisco.
The carrier Langley and the tens
der Aroostook sailed at 10 p. M, last
CONTINUED on Page ~
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
FIRE STARTS IN TRUCK,
DESTROYS GAS STATION
Machine Proceeds on Its Way When
Owner Discovers His Place
is in Flames

Darien, Aug. IS QP-Fire which
started in truck which the driver
had parked at the gasoline filling
station, owned by Frank Batten-
hasen, while he slept in the cab de-
stroyed the station early today. The
truck, owned by E. F. Caldwell of
Boston, stopped at the station short
ly before four o'clock. the driver
and his helper curling up in the cab
for brief nap.
Battenhasen, who lived near by,
awakened about that time, to find
the roof of the truck ablaze He
hurried and awakened its occupants.
Together they succeeded in ex-
tinguishing the flames on the truck
which proceeded on its way.
Meantime the gasoline station had
caught fire and burned down despite
efforts of fremen to quench the
flames which were fed by several
hundred gallons of gas. Batten-
hasen carried $4,000 insurance on
the gasoline.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
NEW BRITAIN MEN HELD

Meriden, Conn, Aug. Is UP)-
Two New Britain men were held
here today In connection with the
theft Of four automobiles which
were stolen from residents of Hart
ford and New Britain last month.
The machines had been purchased
by four residents of Meriden whose
names We're withheld.
Those under arrest were Leo
Gardano and Tony Diadrino.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
Estimate Armour Debts
At More Than 20 Million

Chicago Aug. is R-The Herald
Examiner today says that J. Ogden
Armour, who once refused $780,
100000 for his interest in Armour
and company, died leaving liabilities
that will not be covered by his as
sets and stated that he owed at the
time of his death in the neighbor-
hood Of $40, 900. 900. most Of which
was due the Armour and company.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
POLICE fastening !.
Web tight AROUND
AUTO Theft ring
Declare Engine Numbers Of
Stolen Machines Were Changed
in Garage on Broad Street
FOUR MERIDEN RESIDENTS
LOSE THEIR PURCHASES

posed OF Them to Customers -
Fake Registration Addresses Dis
closed In State Motor Vehicle De-
partment Records.
A garage at 351 Broad street was
the headquarters of Leo Gargano
and Anthony Gardiano. both OF IS
Smith street, in their alleged opera
ton of a system Of changing the en-
CINE numbers on automobiles which
they stole from the streets Of New
Britain and Hartford. the local po-
lice said today, in connection with
the announcement that six cars
have been recovered.
The men, who are In Hartford
county jail in default of $1,000
bonds in each case, after arraign-
ment In police court Tuesday morn
ing on the technical charge Of
breach of the peace. are said to have
sold some of the cars to a dealer IN
used cars in Meriden. who was not
aware that the original registration
markers had been destroyed and
the engine numbers effaced and re-
placed. The local men stamped new
engine numbers on the cars to suit
themselves, according to the police.
after which they registered the cars
as 1927 models and sold them. AL
though closely questioned after their
arrest. both protested their inno-
cence and would not incriminate
themselves in any way. In police
court they were represented by At
torney S. Gerard Casale and their
cases are scheduled for hearing
Saturday morning.
Suspicious Theft Report
Gardiano, a short time ago, re-
ported the theft of his automobile
from the streets of Bristol and ap-
piled for payment under his theft
insurance policy. The insurance
company looked into the report and
became suspicious. An investigation
was made and it was found. accord
ing to the police, that addresses
given the state department of mo-
tor vehicles when cars we're regis
tered by the men were fictitious.
One address was Main street thea
ter, another Main street store, and
another a Meadow street location.
the police say The authorities,
their suspicious increasing as the in
vestigation proceeded, we're unable
to locate the men until Monday aft
ernoon, August Is.
On that day. Sergeant Feeney, ac-
CONTINUED on Page Ten)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
Stella Nova Explodes;
Rendition in Sun Fatal

Chicago, Aug. Is R-A star of
type identical with our sun ex-
ploded In the southern sky half
way up to the zenith early yes
terday. it was reported in a
cablegram from Germany to
Prof. E. B. Frost, director Of the
Yerkes Observatory at Williams
Bay. Wis.
The explosion of the star
known as Stella Nova Acquilae
was the first reported in two
years, Prof. Frost said. If SIM
liar explosion should occur with
in the sun, all life on earth
would vanish within 1873 hours,
he pointed out. No cause Of the
explosion was given.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18
SENTENCED FOR FLoGGING

Soperton. Ga. Aug. IS R-Ray-
mond Lee was sentenced from 3
to years in the penitentiary today
for his part in the whipping of H.
NJ. Flanders, editor Of the Soperton
News. Before Judge Graham pro-
nounced sentence, Lee told him
they had convicted the wrong man. "