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The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1927-01-13

Great West wells. Few Of the wells
have found It necessary to shut down
drilling during the winter season and
a continuance Of moderate weather
will see them all busy without any
shut downs.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1927-01-13

G. n Utilities Co., refund pro
tested taxes 5000
Mrs. w. w. Thorne, rent of Co. At
torney's office (disalIowed $4,000
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
CLAIMS HE LIVED
UNDER FALSE name
New York Crook Impersonated
Dead Man

Melbourne, Australia, Aug. Up
Van Haig Mar, sentenced to four
years Imprisonment for shop break
ing. Informed the court yesterday
that for seven years to hide his
crimes he had impersonated an
Australian soldier, Percy Seal, who
he said, was killed in a New York
gambling house in 1918. Mar said
that Percy bore an extraordinary
resemblance to him.
Il was wanted by the New York
police for a crime he asserted,
and saw, in Seals death, means
of escape. / got Seals papers, DON
ned his uniform, had his tatto
marks copied and went to the war.
l copied his handwriting and after
coming to Australia, l was received
by his mother and people as Percy.
Il want 10 clear the name of a
noble, respectable family, on whom
I have imposed for years. l have
allowed them to think they have a
son with criminal tendencies"
The police are dsinclined to be-
lieve Mar.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
ATTEMPTS TO BREAK
DISTANCE RECORDS
Paul Redeem Plans to Fly Alone to
Rio Dc Janeiro on Longest
Flight Ever.

Ford Airport, Dearborn, Mich,
Aug. 5 (UP)-Paul Redfern. dimin-
itive Savannah flier, left the Ford
Airport today for Glynn Isle, Ga. to
start a nonstop solo flight to Rio
De Janeiro. a distance of more than
1900 miles. II the Rio fight Is sue
cesfull. it will be the longest ever
made.
Redeem was accompanied on the
flight to Glynn Isle by Eddie Stin-
son. designer and builder OF his
metal monoplane, "The Port OF
Brunswick" The trip will be made
without stopping. they said.
Redeem and stinson flew here
from Stipson flying field, Worthwhile,
Mich, about a. m. Before they left
Worthwhile, they said they did not
think the fight to Georgia would be
undertaken before tomorrow.
But suddenly decided to leave
Immediately.
Lets get this off our minds said
Redeem, and within 10 minutes the
600-gallon gasoline tanks were
filled and they scared aloft, the
metal wings glistening in the early
forenoon sun. They said they would
fly in 4 straight line toward Glynn
Isle.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
Popular Comedy at
CaDitOl Next Week

Beginning Sunday night tor a
four day run the capitol VIII o1ler
the JOY fest OF comedy, 1.-The Cal
lahans and the Murphys.' Adapted
from the story OF Kathleen Norris
1t depicts Irish love, humor, human
drama of sunshine and sorrows
heart-throbs and thrills, and With
touch of comedy that is enjoy
able TO all.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
Auto Parts Prove
Big Item in Trade

Washington. Aug. P)-Automo-
tive products now constitute the
most rapidly growing stem in Amer
lean export foreign trade figures.
The commerce department today
fixed the total value of cars, trucks,
and automobile materials shipped
abroad during Jure at $30o,649,149.
which was an increase of nearly 20
per cent over the same month last
year.
The June figures were the more
notable because the month is usually
a dull one for automotive exports,
due to the trade practice of intro
ducing new models during the sum-
mer.
Canada is now the best Am ercan
market for passenger cars, while the
other British dominions, Australia
and South Africa, are in second and
third place.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
David Palitz Fined S25
For Breach of the Peace

New London, Conn. Aug. 5 P)-
David A. Paltz, former welterweight
boxing champion of New England
yesterday, was fined SIS in the po-
lice court this morning after a de-
murrer which he had entered to a
charge of breach of the peace, had
been overruled by Judge S. Victor
Prince. Palitz was arrested several
nights ago on complaint filed by
Emmett J. Flanagan, coast guard
sailor, who charged that he had at
tackled him. Flanagan was recent
ly employed by the local police in
gathering evidence against liquor
law violators and he charged that
Patlitz was laying for him for get
ting evidence against one of the
former boxers friends.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
SCHOONER AGROUND
Three .!asted Ethlecn NcFadcn
Goes On Rocks in Dense Fog OF
Little River Head, Maine.

Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 5 Up
The three-masted schooner Ethleen
McFaden of Parrsboro, N. S, ran
aground on rocks four miles off Lit
tie River Head, Maine, early this
morning according to a report re-
ceived at coast guard headquarters
here.
The schooner. under British regis
try was bound empty from Scituate.
Mass, to her home port when she
struck in the dense fog. The crew
of the Cross Island coast guard sta
ton, of Machiasport, was standing
by the wreck but the schooners
crew were not believed in any
danger because of the light wind.
The cutter kicSapoo has been dis
patched from Portland, but because
of the distance the upper Maine
coast was being searched for tugs
to assist in the salvage.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
"SPANGLES" AT CAPITOL,

Two good photoplay features are
playing at the twin bill at the Cap
itol today and Saturday. One attrac-
ton is "Spangles," tale of circus
life with Pat O'Malley, Hobart Bos-
worth and Marion Nixon featured.
Al. G. Barnes three-ring circus with
its thousands of performers. ETC.,
form the background of this circus
drama. 1t is exceptionally good en-
tertainment and a photoplay that
everyone will like.
The companion feature offers an
unusually fine comedy drama in the
presentation of "Slaves of Beauty"
with Olive Tell and an all star cast.
Beginning Sunday night for run
Of four days the big laugh riot will
be offered in the presentation of
"The Galatians and the Murphys,"
with Sally O'Neil, Marie Dressler,
Polly Moran and Lawrence Gray in
the featured roles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
JAPAN REGRETFUL
Admiral keisuke Does Not Believe
Building Competition Result Of
Failure of Geneva Conference.

Tokyo, Japan, Aug. R}-Disap-
pointment over the outcome of the
Geneva naval conference was ex-
press by Admiral Keisuke Okada,
minister of the navy, in a state
ment to the Associated Press today.
However, he declared, the failure
of the conference would not mean
that the powers would enter upon
building competition. He was hope
full that there would be another op-
portunity for an effort to reach an
agreement.
There will be much discussion"
he said, ''as to responsibility for
the rupture. but each country's
building scheme will be unaffected.
At least l can say this much for
Japan, whose building program will
remain the same. 1t must be remem-
bered there exists the Washington
treaty. which is solemn and binding.
"NVho is to blame? My belief Is
that it was the world situation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
"Guest" of Governor
Locked In for Night

Rye Beach, N. H., Aug. 5 (UP)-
A woman who sought admission to
the summer home of Governor AL
van r. Fuller OF Massa chusetts dur
ing the night was taken into Gus
tody by state troopers who have
guarded the residence since the Sac
co-Vanzetti decision was announced.
The woman. Mrs. Eva Head of
Rochester. N. H., later was question
ed by Police Chief Irving Marston
Of Northampton. He decided there
was no connection between her visit
and the Sacco-Vanzetti case, and re-
leased her this morning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
MISS WILLOW BROOK PARK
CHOSEN FROM CITY POOL
Youngsters Have Bathing Contest All Of Their
Own and Miss Eileen Murray Wins With
Miss Manning Second.

While the nation may watch the
picking of Miss America at Atlantic
City next September there can be no
greater interest in a smaller area
thai was occasioned the other day
by the choosing of Miss Willow
Brook Park in the particular sec
ton of New Britain from whence the
swimmers in the city bathing pool
come. The contest had been going
on unofficially for a few weeks as
the judges watched the swimmers
but the grand finale was typical
parade in which the entrants appear
ed for the final judging. Little Miss
Eileen Murray of 53 Trinity street
was ultimately chosen and Miss Rita
Manning, aged u, second and the
Misses Eunace Mann and Katherine
Hiltbrandt of 1856 Maple street and
A Hawkins street respectively, get
ting honorable mention. The first
girl of these two is II years of age,
the other -.
Unlike the Atlantic City contest
INV JudSNo uNtll bCt pllEt III tIlS
event on a point system which in
volved several other things than per-
sonal pulchritude. The contestants
were judged according to their per-
sonality, posture, genius for leader
ship and general neatness of appear
ance. Opinions had been formed by
the judges during the past several
~
final judgment, made at the parade,
which was witnessed by some 500
people, being on the point of ap-
pearance. Those who acted as judges
We're Miss Sylvia Adler, Miss Louise
Sicily, Miss Robina Blair, John
Downes and Officer Cyrus Schoon-
maker With the exception of the
last named the judges We're play
ground Or Junior Achievement work.
crS.
Feeling was tense at the final
parade as the 80 entrants appeared
before the critical audience and
Judges, though there was no neces-
sity for the policeman on the board
to divert his attention from judging
ana turn TO preserving order. Each
little girl was doing her best to win
tn approval of all and picking was
difficult, but the judges were COM
mitted to a choice which had to be
made, with the result as outlined
above. The prizes having been made
the winners We're summoned to ap-
pear again, just like their big sisters
in the national contest. so that their
pictures might be taken by the Her.
aid photographer. Unlike the afore-
mentioned big sisters, however, none
of them have yet been given movie
contracts.
The entrants In the contest were
the Misses Irene Cunning. Mary o.
Toole, Virginia Murray, May Grace,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05

Miss Eileen Murray. aged II, was
officially crowned Miss Willow
Brook Park, signalling her choice
as queen of the young bathers in
the city pool
Jenny Trzaskas. AntoInette Law
renee, Lillian Arbour, Mildred Gun
ming, Betty McMahon. Ruth Nc
Mahon. May Laden, Helen Walsh,
Delphine Vincent, Edith Stack, Lucy
Sullivan, Marion Fowler, Rita Man.
ming. Eileen Murray, Francis Grahn
Marietta Mcguire, Margaret Wreen,
Patricia Mcguire, Rose Heslin, Ag-
mes Heslin. Helen Richards, LIBBY
Siedman, Agnes Herdlein, Rita Bass,
Ruth Fortida, Doris Curtin, Doris
Larson, Mary Higgins. Eleanor Gull
lin, Dorothy Higgins, Beatrice Ar
bcur, Lydia Bush, Lenia Carlson, In
gria Carlson and Mary Bolo.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
Volume of Letters
Endorse Gov, Fuller

Boston, August R>-Those in
disagreement with Governor Alvan
r. Fullers decision that Sacco and
Vanzetti had a fair trial have ap-
parently resorted unanimously to
the telegraph to express themselves.
All of the "a letters received at the
state house today endorsed the gov
errors stand but a wide range of
opinion was shown in the scores of
kilograms received The messages
came from many states and Mexico.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
|DR. CADMAN SEEKS
SECT BROTHERHOOD
Says Religious Progress De
! mandS Union

Lausanne, Switzerland, Aug. up
Greater recognition by Protest
ants, Catholics and Jews of the con-
tribution which each sect has made
to the religious progress of civiliza-
ton was asked by DR.. S. Parkes
Cadman, of Brooklyn, N. Y, in an
address today before the world con-
ference on faith and order, which is
meeting here to seek church unity.
Performed communions," said DIR.
Cadman, may learn that the
Roman Catholic communion has
stood for nobler ideals than Protest
antism is wont to concedc. Roman
Catholicism, on the other hand,
might profit by recognizing that
Professionalism has chartered a new
freedom for Christian faith and
progress.
THE Hebrew scriptures the
speaker added, "enlarged the church
consciousness of those early Christ
ians who were nurtured by the
noblest teachings of the old tesla
ment."
During subsequent discussions re-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
United Milk Employees
Enjoy Annual Outing

The annual outing of the en-
ployes of the United Milk Co. was
held yesterday at Hammonasset
beach. The trip was made by motor
and tho program of events included
swimming, inch and races Prizes
were awarded to E. Prange, winner
of the single mems race; F. Dunkley.
winner of the married mems race:
c. Abramsick. boys race winner and
Miss Masel, who came in first In the
girls race. The last race, which was
staged between the owners of the
company went to Joseph Landwehr.
Vocal selections were given by
Adolph Torch.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
BELATED CHRISTMAS

PaImer. Mass, Aug. 5 R-SiXteen
packages of parcel post that should
have been delivered during the
Christmas rush were found yester-
day in the basement of the post Of
flee here under a pile OF bags by a
clerk. Oliver P. Bearse. superinten-
dent of mails. delivered the pack
ages last night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
HARVARD "GRID" STAR
PLACED UNDER ARREST
Indicted With Operating a Bucket
Shop and Securing S35,5SS
In Stocks and Bonds.

Boston, Aug. 5 R-CharIes f,
Brickley. former Harvard football
star, was arrested today on an in
dictment which charged him with
operating a bucket shop and appro-
priating stocks and bonds of three
customers amounting to S35,5SS.
Brickley was taken before Judge
Quinn of the superior court here.
He pleaded not guilty. He was
placed under 100000 bail which he
was unable to furnish and was
taken to the Charles street Jail.
1t is charged that BrickleE had
conducted his operations in stocks
since December, 1925. He has an Of
flee in the financial district.
He was indicted on similar
charges in 1928, but acquitted after
n trial in Nav 1925
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
Phone Co. to Spend
Two Million in Plant

Boston, Aug. 5 (UP)-The execu-
tive committee of the New England
Telephone and Telegraph Company
today authorized the expenditure of
S2,O6o,6O5 for new construction and
improvements in plant. Including
this authorization. the total commit
ment of the company for plant ex-
ponditures this year is sl6,SS7,7
In Rhode Island the company
planned to spend S9,S75 for aerial
cables connecting with the broad
centeral office, Providence, s37,199
for additional equipment in the
Pawtucket central office, s11,G2S to
replace exchange poles in Scituate,
and s12.755 for aerial cables, poles
and wires in Warren.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
i, De VALERA BRIEF
Protest Against Dail's Drastic Pub
Lie Safety Bill Cut Short-"No
Useful Purpose" Is Excuse.

Lie Safety Bill Cut short-"No
Useful Purpose" is Excuse.
Dublin, Irish Free State, Aug. s
R-The party conference called
this morning by Eamond De Valera,
republican leader, to consider the
drastic public safety bill passed by
the dali yesterday, broke \up after
ten minutes. De Valera announced
that discussion of the measure
would serve no useful purpose.
The shortness Of the republican
meeting was great surprise to a
crowd of about 200 persons which
had gathered outside.
tThe public safety bill, which
was framed shortly after the re-
cent assassination of Vice President
, Kelvin O'Higgins. provides for the
death penalty for persons illegally
carrying arms. De Valera did not
participate in the debate in the
dali on the bill. as he is the leader
Of a group Of republicans elected
to the dali who were refused ad-
mission when they declined to take
the oath of allegiance to the king).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
CHANGES HER MIND

Stamford, Aug. ) Exchanging
her mind after taking a number of
poison tablets, woman who gave
her name as Mrs. Merchant of Beth
81 sought an antidote at drug
store. The police were notified and
the woman taken to the Stamford
hospital, where her condition was
said to be serious. Family troubles
weer said to have been responsible
for the atteM pit.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05

East street. this town, was drowned
yesterday in Stony Brook near the
Old Mill bridge. Death is believed
to have been accidental. Police in
vestigating the death believe the
girl stumbled over rock, fell,
striking her face and rendering her
unconscious
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05

garding the message of the church
to the world Chinese and Indian
delegates said it would be impossible
for Protestants to make any impress
sion on the people of the Orient I'M
til they presented a. united front
like the Catholics.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
THE LYCEINf

Every citizen alive to the pressing
social problems Of the day is I'M
doubtedly interested in the question
OF capital punishment. In the
First Degree deals with the hor-
rors of circumstantial evidence; it
will not only entertain you. but give
you food for thought as well.
The co-feature The Thrill Hunt
er" is an unusually exciting comedy
drama. William Haines is the star
and he is supported by Kathryn Nc
CURE, Alma Bennett and frankie
barrow.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
NO SUNSTROKE BRAZu

Roanoke, Va. Aug. Despite
high temperatures in northern Bra
I'll, sunstrokes are unheard Of, meat
is eaten and during the summer wo-
men wear fCrs, says DR.. W. M.
Thompson, missionary to that
country 81 years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
FIRE IN NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Aug. LP-Fire Of
undetermined origin yesterday did
about $1,000 damage to a one story
building on Washington avenue. A
horse. trapped in his stall, was burn
ed to DEATH
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05

The big plane, droning noisily,
passed over this city shortly before
IL o'clock, flying fairly low and Civ
ing people good chance 10 view
aerial truck. The machine flew suf-
fciently low to enable the reading of
the wording on the underside.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05

DROWNED IN SUFFIELD
Suffield, Conn, Aug. S R>-Miss
Elizabeth l.. Orr, "a, adopted daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Orr OF
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05

conditions around her. SO must the
United States and Jap"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-05
NEW FORD "AIR TRUCK"
ARRIVES IN HARTFORD
Governor and Mayor on Field To
Greet Planc-Loads With Type
writer's and Hops OFF Again

Hartford, Aug. P-The big
Ford 'air truck" landed on Brain
ard field at 11:1o, after circling the
city. Within a few minutes the big
plane rose again with number of
typewriters from a Hartford plant
and these, attached to parachutes,
were dropped upon the field. \ large
number of officials, including Gov
ernor Trumbull and Mayor Stevens,
and many prominent business men
were at the field to see the flying
truck come in. A luncheon for the
noon.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-02
Pitman Girl Athletes
 Eloping Frequently

Fitman, x. J. Dec. Pl-Elope- rnents are becoming the mode for captains Of the girls teams of Pit man high school
 Miss Margaret Eve, 17, leader Of this years hockey team, has been married for more than a year, she revealed today. In fact, her elope- mcnt with Eugene Mathis, %, of Clayton, on Columbus Day, 1926, followed hy several months the we'd ding at Elkton. Md, Of Marjorie Grof, basketball captain of last years team.
 There are reasons for everything, and when Miss Eve left school, her classmates became curious and wanted to know why. "Housekeep ing she answered, and then told of the ceremony at HyattsYille, Md. which she kept secret for more than q year.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-02
MANY CITIES SEEK
 PARTY CONVENTION
ShreWd Politics and Modern Advertising to Lure Selectors

Washington, Dec. GP' --- Hard pressed by dozen competitors. delegations from coast 10 coast ad- vanced claims for their cities 10 members of the republican national committee today in the hope of ob- taining the privilege of entertaining the next republican national con- Nention.
 Shrewd politics were combined with modern methods Of advertis- ing 10 secure pledges from the more than 100 committeeman who next Wednesday will choose be- tween Detroit, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Cleveland. Kansas City and others for the place in which the next republican rresi- Iential nominee will be selected.
 In the meantime, however, the committee seemed to show deep CT interest in the national political situation and let their speculations turn 10 the part to be taken in the next campaign by President Cool ldge, some of them believing that his position would have a bearing on the selection of a convention To- cation.
 They have been told by Chairman Butler that the president need not be expected to elaborate on his do not choose" statement of the Black Hills but many of the committee men, nevertheless, are looking for ward to next Tuesday in the expee- tation that Mir. Coolidge will clarify tho situation when he receives them at the White House. Others arc equally certain that the presi- dent will add nothing.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-02
NEW ROAD WORK
 BIDS RECEIVED
102 Offers Are Made on Eleven
 Jobs in Connecticut

State highway work In eleven towns recently advertised for bids closing November 30 brought an extraordinarily high number of con- tract offers from various construc- tion firms in Connecticut and neigh boring states, the total number of bids submitted being l02 which fig ure Is greatly in excess of the usual number, according to 6 statement mad. today by Highway Commis- sioner John A. Macdonald. The bids were submitted in the customary sealed fashion for the reconstruction of 30 miles of Connecticut highway. g miles of reinforced concrete and seven miles of waterbound maca- dam.
 Among the more important pieces of reconstruction covered in the bids was o0,100 linear feet of reinforced concrete on the road connecting Glastonbury with Portland on the east bank of the Connecticut river, which will eliminate the only stretch of unimproved trunkline road be- tween the two towns. Another not able piece Of reconstruction will en- lrely complete the road between Middletown and New Haven which has been under reconstruction dur ing the past year. The bid calls for 2S,975 feet of reinforced concrete in North Branford and North Haven. The contract covering 1000 feet of concrete in Milford will be another step toward the completion Of, the double width Boston Post road be- tween West Haven and the New York state line near Greenwich.
 Other bids included 1b,1S4 feet of concrete on the Valley road to Say brook in the town of Haddam; 7,2S5 feet of waterbound macadam be- tween Washington Green Hill and Hotchkissville in Washington; 12.- eS6 feet Of macadam between Clin- ton and Deep river: 1858 feet of concrete on North avenue, Norwalk: 15,743 feet Of macadam on the Mansfield Center -Warrenville road; two sections of 6,422 feet and 11,364 feet of concrete on the Danbury- Ridgefield highway; and 20,150 feet on the Bridgeport Newtown road.