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New Britain herald., 1927-07-11
SETS WORLD RECORD

SOutn African RUNNER SpecIS lUU
Miles In IA Hours and As Minutes,
Times Says.
Buluwayo. Southern Rhodesia,
July II ReArther Newton, South
African long distance runner, claims
to have established a new amateur
worlds record by running 100 miles
over a course from Gwelo to Bulu-
wayo in IA hours. As minutes. The
distance was officially measured
and three official timekeepers were
employed.
No worlds record for running ] 90
miles are listed but best recorded
American track mark for the dis
lance IS well behind Newton's fig
ure. In covering total distance of
100 miles at New York, Feb. 21-22,
1882. J. Saunders was timed at the
100-mile mark in II hours, Sc min
utes. IA seconds.
Harry Duell, Minneapolis truck
driver, ran 80 miles in 10 hours, Is
minutes, last April, record for this
distance which compares favorably
with Newton's performance in
South Africa.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-11
ADJUSTMENT BOARD HEARING

A meeting of the board of adj
justment will be held Wednesday
evening to receive briefs filed by
attorneys in the application Of
Morris Kotkin for a permit to in
stall metal cutting shears on his
property at Willow and Oak streets.
Neighbors. through Attorney Will
liam M. Greenstein have remon-
strated. Kotkin is represented by
the law firm of Nair & Nair.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-11

covered with the gun, the other
robbed the till of between $50 and
SOS.
Warning Mozier to make no out
cry, the men backed out of the
station, jumped into their car and
drove away toward Fairfield.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-11

school, will be camp director, and
Edward Turner will be chef.
The boys also have cleared a field
which will be used for baseball
diamond. This will make the only
camp of its kind in Connecticut and
probably the only one in New Eng
land.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-11

London, July II P-Expressions
of regret and Indignation were
heard in London today over the as
sassination of Kelvin O'Higgins. He
had many friends and admirers
here, and only last week. returning
from Geneva, he visited several
British ministers, to whom the
news brought that natural sensation
New Britain herald., 1927-07-11
JEWELRY STORE LOOTED

Bridgeport, July II R-A jewels
ry store burglary occurred last
night in the heart of the shopping
according to a report made
to the police today. Burglars forced
an entrance to Thaler's jewelry
store near Polls theater by way Of
a cellar window and carried away
loot estimated at 500.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-11
BOY MISSING FROM HOME

The police are investigating a re-
port that Ziemund Urbansky. aged
Is. Of 81 Star street. has not been
home for the past few days. His par
are alarmed at his absence.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-11
PREPARE LEGION CAMP
Members OF Eddy-Glorer Post,
American Legion, Erect Sleeping
Quarters for Lads at burlington.

The American Legion camp for
Toys is almost completed and will be
opened for the first group of boys
July "a. The first meal will be
served In camp in the evening of
Sunday. July "a.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-11

For the first time since the war
Germany is to be represented in the
Gordon Bennett cup race In the
United States this year.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-11
IRELAND MOURNS
TRAGIC Death Of
kelvin 0'HIGGINS


where the body will lie in state to
be viewed by thousands.
All flags will be at half mast until
after the public funeral to be held
Wednesday.
The inquest at Black Rock today
returned a verdict Of wilful murder
against parties unknown.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-11

Captain F. T. Courtney the British who shortly is to at
tempt flight from Ireland to the United States and return has
flying hafrs Courtney Here you them upon their
arrival at Cashot England after 800e nonstop hop from
Lake Constance Switzerland Their plane the 9OOhorse-
power DonieNaper Courtney will his transatlantic
attempt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-09
Marine Corps Changes.

Brig. Gen. l.. Ireland. Col. r. c.
Berkeley, Lieut. Col. c. r. Sanderson
Mais. O. Floyd and NJ. +. Shearer,
Capts. J. j Burks and G. A. Wynn
and Lieuts. J. n. F'risbie, L. A.
Pollock and II. S. A. GLADDEN. have
been relieved from duty with the
I'd Marine Brigade in Nicaragua
and ordered to the Marine Barracks,
Quantico. Va.
Capt. W. w. Walker and Lieut..
p. p. Schrider have been transferred
from Wakefield, Mass, to Quantico;
capt. w. T.. McCaughtry, from San
Diego. Calf, to Quantico; Second
Lieut.. +. J. McQuiilen. from Quantico
to Guantanamo. Cuba, and Second
Lieut.. NJ. A. cramer, from Quantico
to Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-09
CULPEPER HORSE SHOW
HONORS FOR BROTHERS
Marvin and Lewis Inskeep Win
First and Second Prizes on Four
Draft-Horse Teams.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CULPEPER, Va, September 2. -
The fair of Culpeper and adjoining
counties closed today after the most
successful three days meeting in its
history. Finer horses were shown
here than ever before and farm stock
OF all kinds was of high degree of ex-
cellence First honors for the best
team of four draft horses in harness
went to the ''blood bays" Of Marvin
Inskeep. with the team of his brother,
Lewis Inskeep, in second place. The
latter a lso won first place with his two
year-old colt, and was second in the
awards for the best single draft horse,
one of the winning team of Marvin
Inskeep being first in this.
In the large class for half-breed
sucking colts, an exhibit from the
farm of Chiffon Vowel won first place
and was awarded the championship
over all colts shown. The parade of
prize winning stock took place on the
second day of the fair, and this-al'
ways an interesting event-was wit
messed by throngs which packed the
space on either side OF the track as,
headed by the thoroughbred stations
and heavy draft horses, and including
all other farm and dairy stock, down
to the miniature Shetland ponies with
their youthful riders, they passed in
review.
The exhibit of flowers demonstrated
great interest of amateur gardeners.
Mrs. Z. o. Willis won the first honors
on Zinnias; Misses Lewis of Rosedale
on dahlias; Mrs. Lizzie Grove, on best
collection of Fall flowers; Mrs. Marion
Apperson, on asters. and Miss Blanche
Kilby. on roses. There was a special
exhibit of ported plants also.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-09
MUSSOLINI PRECIPITATES CRISIS
THROUGH REVALUATION OF LIRA
Industry and Farm rs Placed in Economic
Straits by Duce's DEGREES, Flouting
World Price Currency Level.

more serious crisis in agriculture.
Two years ago Mussoini instituted
he battle of the grain to stimulate
ito the maximum the home production
% wheat. Italy normally consumes
81 me 70,000 900 quintals Ia quntal is
alb cut seven hushelsl of wheat, and
noA mally produces about $4,000 900.
Tlu first net to encourage production
was 10 quadruple the wheat tariff:
the second was tn urge. or rather
COMPEL. the use by farmers of mod
prn machinery and artificial fer
tiliZeEs. The campaign succeeded b1 IL
liantW; G5,0000 900 quintals is now the
average.
The price Of wheat last year was
about .220 lire per quintal: on this
basis farmers purchased their fertili-
Zers and plows and borrowed money
at their local banks. This Spring
American wheat could he landed at
Genoa. duty paid, for $50 or even l40
lire per Tulintal. The Italians rushed
to sell their wheat in order to he sure
of meeting their obligations. Dome s.
tic wheat sank to around 120 lire
half the expected price.
1t looked like disaster for Italian
agriculture. italian farmers were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-09
VACCINATION TO BE FREE.

Free vaccination of all children who
are to enter school for the first time
was offered today by the District
Health Department. The vaccina
tons will be given at the Health De-
partment's medical clinic. 400 FIT
teenth street. from 10 to Il O'Clock on
Wednesdays and Saturdays.
DIR. William c. Fowler, health off,
Ger, pointed out that no child will be
admitted to the public schools unless
yaccinated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-09
Freed on Habeas Corpus Writ.

Orrin H. Crum, arrested at the re-
quest of Virginia authorities on a
charge of larceny. was released today
on 4 w il of habcas corpus granted by
Justice Stafforf Of the District SUI
preme Court. Hearing on the writ
was fixed for September 26, and the
petitioner gave bail Of $500 for his APP
pearance. Crum, through Attorney
Cedric +. Johnson. contends that the
charge is preferred by his wife, Mrs.
+. +. Crum. in order to get him pack
to Virginia TO serve papers on him IN
n civil action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-09
CONFER WITH MELLON.
s. Parker Gilbert and Benjamin
Strong Meet Secretary.

s. Parker Gilbert. agent general for
reparations, and Benjamin Strong,
governor of the Federal Reserve
Board, were in conference with Sec.
rotary of the Treasury Mellon today,
but there was no announcement as
to the matters discussed.
Mr.. Gilbert is in the United States
for a short time only, having come
here on q personal trip due TO the
death Of Nine. Hauge, Mrs. Gilbert s
aunt. and expects to start back for
Germany within a week. He spent
some time at the Treasury seeing old
friends and acquaintances. Mr.. Gil
bert was former Undersecretary OF
the Treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-09

faced with the prospect OF not being
able to pay their running expenses.
let alone interest on the loans. Many
large farmers refused to harvest;
small farmers in north Italy simply
abandoned their farms and walked
off to seek employment as day la
b0rcrS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-09

(THis is the first Of ttr0 articles
describing the economic crisis
that has arisen in italy folloWin0
DEGREES issued BIZ MHSsolini to Sc
tdlae the Ira ADORE the ttortd price
Icrcl contrary to the ddrtcc OF
CcOnODtistS)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-09
Loyola Has New Head.

CHICAGO, September 9 P).-Rev.
Robert NJ. Kelly, s. j., assistant to
the provincial of the Missouri prov
ince of, the Society of Jesus, has been
appointed president of Loyola Univer-
sity here. succeeding Rev. William
II. Agnew, who will engage in
parochial work in the parishes in
charge of the Jesuit Fathers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-09
Kick by Horse Fatal.

Special Dispatch to The Star
HAGERSTOWN, Md. September 3.
Frank kidwier, 55-year-old farmer
OF Bakerton, near here, died today
from injuries sustained when he was
Kicked in the abdomen by . horse
while he was blowing in his hsld. His
widow survives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-09

Afghanistan has adopted new
coinage and new units of weights AMI
measures based on the metric system
The Washington times., 1927-08-09

ton ia daylight. we have thought Il
best, ana win no doubt leave New
York Ia the late afternoon or early
evening. This win give Us two
nights and the greater part Of one
day on the trip and our arrival at
Rome win probably be ii the after
noon.
Flying up the coast toward New
6oundland we win have the light.
houses and radio stations Tor guides
and win probably be able to take 4
landsiglt 1t daybreak about ST.
Johns; then, after flying through
the day and succeeding night, we
expect to arrive I'll the coast Of
France at about daybrealx The re-
naming distance will easily BE COW
cred before dark and we will have
the advantage Of going into q coun-
try, which we have never seen be-,
fore, In daylight.
Head Winds Feared
Any proposed airplane flight auto
matically brings up the question of
weather. One Of the most desirable
weather conditions for us would Be
bowling west wind. Rain and
clouds and even storms which are
not too severe do not necessarily
interfere with air trips. but long
distances against head winds could
easily make q flight like this inn
possible.
Surface weather conditions at
different points along the route
are not 80 important to us as the
rate Of movement Of storms and
other disturbances indicated by llsgln
and low baronetric pressure areas.
and the wind velocities, especially
the wind veIocities aloft.
Return Flight Plans
For the return trip IN . direction
against the prevailing wind, which
Is west, weather information will
help us TO select q date on which
the handicap Of the western flight
Is at q minimum. This flight
viii probably be made at very low
altitude, and Z greater part OF 1t
may be very few feet above the
surface Of the water.
Our return flight win probably
be made from q field IN the west
Of England near Bristol. where
our jupiter engine Ii manufactured.
There are two advantages to this
arrangement, the one being the
comparatively short distance from
England to Newfoundland: the
other Is the expert assistance
which we will receive from the
Bristol engine makers and others
In the British air services,
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1h0 W4keE Juup - roughly $500
miles, with something like 500 miles
Of land flying from the coast ot
france 70 Rome. At first Thought
that appears TO Be the logical course
10 follow. but weather conditions
must also Be studied very care.
fully.
II Il true that during the month
of August the ice ID practically re-
moved from this route and the fogn,
which usually hang about New.
foundland. are not 50 great a. ii
other seasons Of the year. Also, the
steamship lanes at this time move
farther north. 1t Is q pretty good
plan for airplanes crossing the
ocean TO follow steamship lanes.
With radio euipment q distress sig
nal could Be sent out and the
chances are that within few DAYS,
or possibly 4 few hours, 4 disabled
airplane anywhere near the steam.
ship lanes would be picked up.
Notifications Of Route
on account Of this We have con.
sodered notifications OF the Great
Circle course route, one or which
q to 80 direct from New York 70
81. Johns. Newfoundland then ny.
course little south OF east direct
from Newfoundland to the coast Of
France st Bordeaux.
This seems like avery advisable
course to follow during the month
of August. The distance would be
iittls great than the Great Circle
route, but IL has the advantages Of
. considerable amount of land nv.
Ing together with close contact with
the transatlantic steamers. The
distance q approximately 400
miles.
The third course which We have
considered would have q much
larger over-Water flight, this dis
lance being something like 800
miles. From New York we would
follow the steamship lanes to
point roughly 800 miles south OF
Newfoundland and there start 4
great circles course TO Rome, which
would also bit the coast Of France
near Bordeaux.
In the early or late summer this
would appear to be an advisable
course. being south OF the fog area
off the Grand Banks and fairly
close to the steamship lanes; hut
since we are fortunate ia starting
In the month Of August, the pre-.
valling weather conditions viii prob
ably permit Of our taking the more
northerly and the shorter route.
Prefer Second Route
OF the three courses mentioned
we prefer the second. that 10, from
New York to St. Johns, st. Johns
TO Bordeaux, then across France
north Of the Pyrenees Mountains,
ana then passing south Of the Alps
into Italy.
Wishing to arrive at our destinae
The Washington times., 1927-08-09
REDS
LOSE Dat TIE
= InteEnalinnal Nera -

SHANGHAI. Aug. s.-Under
heavy pressure from the shantunr
troops the NationaIists have been
forced to eVacuats Pengpu ana rs.
treat towards Pukew.
The Nationalist debacle il attri.
puteo TO tremendous battle loseer
which are estimated At 5000 dead
ana le. 900 wounded. There -
now 1000 wounded "a Pukow. 900
U Nanking and 5000 81 Chinkl ~
sun ChuaI Eang's capture 81
ksngchow ! REGARDED Is in1mInent,
The Washington times., 1927-08-09
Three Routes Studied
For s'OId Glory
81 ]. .. HILL AND LLOYD BERTAUD
PiIoh 81 old Glory % the New xork.Roms right

On our proposed flight to Rome in the monopane Old
Glory we have considered three possible routes
The great circle course being the shortest would
naturally consider first The distance Of the great circle
course, New York to Rome, IS 1880 miles approximately
end about LOO miles can Be flown over Or IN sight
Of land.
The Washington times., 1927-08-09

the NationaIists already having
started fo Withdraw thelf forces
across the Yangtzs to Chinkiane.
The economic situation has been
complicated By threats OF Japanese
The Washington times., 1927-08-09

cotton.niii owners 20 Gloss - mills,
throwing 5000 out 81 work. unless
the Nationalist re6cind the 1z51
per cent tax which Is coIIeetabte
September.
The Washington times., 1927-08-09

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fort with which you can travel n 4
car Of youR OYn-lts real pIeaeuRe.
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-31
CLoudburst Kills
Nine in Kentucky

BIZ Untte6 Press
PAINTSVILLE, KY, May 91.-A
cIoudburst late yesterday in the Big
Sandy valley of eastern Kentucky
claimed nine lives and caused prop
ertSsdamage estimated at thousands
of dollars.
Houses and railroad tracks were
washed out of sight by the small
mountain streams, which became
raging torrents.
The food waters were the highest
here in forty years.
At Roxana, Letcher County, six
persons drowned while trying to
reach safety when their homes were
kngulfed. Among the victims were
AIRS. Chester Fields, Mrs. Green Cal
lahan and her two children.
In Johnson County the home of
Or. r. ~R, Bailey was swept away,
carrying with 1t Mrs. Agnes Bailey,
so; Mrs. Maude Bailey, 40, and Will
lard Bailey.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-31

ccflXlt
Relief Promised Users of
W. Twelfth St.

The street commissioner today
promised Mr.. Fixit to try and pro-
vide some relief for west side resi-
dents using w. Twelfth st. between
Holmes and Warman AYES.
Holmes and Warman are torn up,
throwing heavy traffic on Twelfth,
which is in bad condition, according
to a correspondent.
The letter:
y DEAR MIR. FIXIT: Can't we
have some cinders put on w.
Twelfth st. between Holmes and
Warman AYES? Both Holmes and
Warman are torn up for paving and
the scross street is travelled much,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-31

but it is in a terrible condition, al.
most impossible part of the time.
Please see if something can be
done. Yours, M. B.
1903 Warman Ave.
The city is cindering very few
streets, but the commissioner said
he realized your complaint is justi-
fed and will try to do something
for you. =
To A. j. D.: Your request for
cinders on an alley in rear of pa S.
Temple Ave. has been placed on the
street commissioners list and will be
inspected.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-31
OIL STATION JOB
ON QUIET NIGHT
Same Man, Different Place,
Says Attendant.

One filling station hold-up inter-
rupted a quiet Monday night for po-
lice.
Luther Boatman, % n. Audubon
Rd., attendant at the Standard Oil
Station, Thirty-Eighth st. and Fall
Creek Blvd, told police an auto
drove into the station and when
he went. out to serve the driver he
found himself facing a revolver. The
bandit got SIS.
Boatman gave police the bandit
cars license number. He said he
recognized the man as the same one
who held him up at Southeastern
Ave. and Rural ST., several months
ago,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-31
Statement of Condition
OF THE
Aetna Life Insurance
Company
HARTFoRD,H CON

OOO MAIN ct.
On the 31st Day of~December. 1926
NJ. B. BRAINARD. President.
JAMES B. SLIMMON. Secretary.
Amount Of capital laid up. $50, 1000 900. 90
"Received on account of
subscriptions to addition
al capital stock ......- 1907 ,soO.OO
NET ASSETS OF COMPANY
Cash in banks ION interest
Z and not on INTEREST," y 6.S29. rs 30
Real estate unincumbered 2.076,912. 81
Bonds and stocks owned. LA. 800. III 04
Mortgage loans on real
prior prior incumbranceJ .... $3.50, 291 90
Accrued securities interest
and rents, etc. ..... 1865. 257 so
Loans TO policyholders e. 81 492 $50. 90
Collateral loans ........ l4J,00O.0O
Premiums and accounts due
and in process of collec- 1900, -
uon .......... ...+.... 11toUo'oUt5U
All other gross assets go. 50O,49445
Total gross assets T.. 1901 / %. sos. 10
Less assets not admitted. 714.9S4.19
Total net assets &c.,. $500 4Os ,82i 90
LIABILITIES
Reserve or amount neces-
standing rkks 49,. S221 go, 459 60
tSry reserves -. 1881 ,21s.51
due .'e..'.'........... 5,175. 3s514
business N,OtotJOo.-5
company ............ 22.O24. Os3 90
Total liabilities ....... s266, o57, O53.49
Paid in account of capital ~
stock .............s 80 ,S0U.UO
Capital ............. 10000. 900 90
Surplus ag.,.... 1868. or 81
Total ......-........ $500, 4Os, s21 90
Greatest amount in any one
risk accident .,........... $3.50. 5000
Life NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. risk
written life ............. zoo. 600 90
State of Indiana
Office. of Commissioner of Insurance.
/. the undersigned. commissioner of In
surance of Indiana, hereby certify that
the above is a correct copy of the state
ment OF the condition of the above mon-
toned company on the 31st day of Deem
her. 1926, as shown 10y the original state
ment. and that the said original statement
is now on file in this office.
In testimony whereof, j hereunto sub
scribe my name and affiX my official seal,
this Goth day of April 1927.
tSEAL) CLARENCE c. WNSONG,
Commissioner.
elf mutual company so state.
Conditional capital stock authorized
s. 900. 10000 payable in full April
l. 1927. and to be issued as of April =,
1927
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-31
Statement of Condition
OF THE
Northwestern
National Life
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI.
Sth and no1y Cra,ro


On the 31st Day of December. 1926
Q, J.. ARNOLD, President
NJ. V. JENNEsS. Secretary.
NET ASSETS OF COMPANY
and not on interest) IS 622, BAIL
Real estate unincumbered; 1912 800 AS
:, market yaiue} ..,".ei 1875. 31o.s2
Mortgage loans on real
prior incumbrance) - 92S341f73
Accrued securities Interest
9,R Raa i 5s9is sia3 sol t5ts s9ss8
Premiums and accounts due
and in process of collec-
Cross etoh asset: 9 9sS s{5 ~ ~
Deduct assets not admitted ass, $50 IS
Total net assets ...... S24, SIC, 465.79
LIABILITIES
Reserve or amount necessary
10 relnsure outstanding
risks ....s......,.... s21 ,139 .s95.7S
Losses due and unpaid go, 100000
Losses adjusted and not due 32.5l0.2S
Losses unadjusted and in
Bills and accounts unpaid 64S'I40.I3
Other liabilities of the COM
pany ........-.-...... OH ,22S.72
Total liabilities ...... s23. 553.S Io.14
surplus ................ .322 GAG. 90
Total. .................s24 $40 ,465 70
Office of Commissioner of Insurance.
]. the undersigned. commissioner of in
surance of indiana. hereby certify that
the above is "a correct copy Of the state
ment of the condition of the above men
toned company on the 31st day of Decem-
Der. 1926 as shown by the original state
nent. and that the said original statement
IS now on file in this office.
In testimony whereof. / hereunto sub
scribe my name and affiy my official seal,
(SEALl CLARENCE c. WYSONC
Commissioner.
IF mutual company so state.