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New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
PROFIT TAXING IS
 FELT ON EXCHANGE
Bear Attacks Also Keep Specu-
 latOrS in Check

New York. March l P--Repeated vance to continue the forward move mcnt of prices in today'a stock mar ke', were checked by persistent prof lt-taklng and bear selling based on the belief that the market was en- titled to at least d technical reac- tion.' The general trend was downward throughout the morning. but by early afternoon upward teu- dencics developed in some of thu standard indus'rials, rotably T.. S. Steel common, American Smelling and Radio Corporation Trading, however, turned dull cn the rally. despite a lowering of the call money rate, from 4i2 10 31a DOT cent.
 Commission house adyiccs, sue- sestins a Tightening Of long ac- counts, undoubtedly inspired some Of the selling. Selling pressure against the motors reflected in creased competition in that industry indicated by recent price cuts. Oils and elulNments in which pools have hoen active, also were pressed for sale. Liquidation Of the rails was inspired, in part. by the diSappont- ing character of soma of the Jan uary earnings statements.
 Loose Niles Biscuit, after break ing nearly 70 points. to 15l, rallied 10 1G5. Colorado fuel crossed 62 10 the highest level in 50 years, and 2 brisk demand developed for Al'is
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
ON LONELY FLIGHT
Two Remaining Planes of l.. S. Good Will Mission Scheduled To Resume Trip Today.

Buenos Aires. March 1 (UP)- Two airplanes of the L. S Pan American good will flight squadron were scheduled to leave today on a lonely flight to Ascuncion, Paraguay while the bodies Of two or the 5quadron's flyers were en route home on the $. s. Eauban.
 Major II. A. Darsuc, commander, who landed safely in q parachute when his plane colided with an- other Saturday, and three others Of tn" party were to continue on their flight while two more headed for Panama to get another pline.
 The bodies Of Capt Clinton w. Woolsey and Lieut.. John F. Benton were placed aboard tho Vauban yesterday after impressive funeral services in which high Argentine officials participated.
 The planes St. Louis and San Francisco were the ones still in flying condition. The san Antonio, which Jagged behind in. the flight down the western coast, is expected to ovcrtakc them within q few days.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
KING GEORGE IGNORES
 QUESTION QF SUFFRAGE
Women Under 30 Who Expected Voting Privilege Are Greatly
 Disappointed.

London, March tPi - Kins; Georges fallure 10 remember the five million English women withou, ,Ic ballot in his recent address 10 parliament was bitter disappoint- Mant to the advocates of equal suf- 'rlgo but the Westminster Gazette learns that the cabinet has dcn- nitcly decided to introduce a bill to cnfrauch;se women at the age Of 2f. The measure. however. prob ably will not he acted on until to- wards the end Of the present par uamontary session.
 Women who have reached tho age of 50 arc permitted to vote il parliamentary elections. After the kings recent speech, womcn's lead CTS considered that the Baldwin government apparently had forgot t'n its pledge to do something for inc woman under 30. Lady .Astor took a Sharp rap in the house Of commons at this indifference to the claims o' women. and Miss Flea nor Rathbone, president of the na- tlonal union for equal citizenship. and leaders of other womon's or Eanizations unshcathed their swords in an active campaign.
 A great mass meeting was held during which Lord Balfour and Miss Margaret Bondheld made speeches. Former Premier Lloyd George promised his support and deputations from various womcns societies sought the influence of their friends in parliament.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
0'CONNOR'S DENIAL
Brands Suit Filed Against Him in New York As An Attack by His Enemies.

Miami, Fla, March tP>-T. V. O'Connor chairman of the United States Shipping Board, today term ed the suit filed against him in New York yesterday another flank attack by enemies ot the American Mor- chant Marine.'
 He issued q sweeping denial Of undue favoritism' and ''scandalous waste and incificiency.' in leasing docks and army base facilities, par ticipating illicitly in the profits and living beyond his 'presumptivo means as charged in a suit by John C. Hackctt, a taxpayer.
 This suit is simply another flank attack by enemies of the American Merchant Marine" Chairman O'Con- nor said. 'I have seen nothing but press reports Of the charges and do not know the plaintiff, John c. Hackett, but the allegations are base = less and evidently framed in an cf- fort to discreiit our merchant marine and undermine its develop men'.
 Until ! receive full information as to the charges. l shall refrain from making more than a general denial. but the suit will be answered, My lawyers in Washington can at tend 10 that"
 N!r. OConnor said he did not eX- DDct -o altrr his nI1Os for a winter vacation in Miami as a result of this suit. and did not know when he would return north.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
F|L|BUSTER AGAIN STARTS IN SENATE
(Continued from First Page.)

nous consent to quit the reading but Reed of Pennsylvania. who had been listening with pseudo-intentness, pleaded:
 Let's hear about two minutes more"
 At 2 ?. m, the prohibition bill was laid before the senate and the fli- busters ended because the resolution of Senator Reed of Missouri could not be taken up after that time.
 Reed of Pennsylvania tried to get in some amendments, but the Reed of Missouri forces in retaliation for the Icnnsylvanians iilibusters re- fused to let them in.
 The senate then proceeded with the prohibition reorganization bill.
 Canyon Bill Sidctrackcd
 Washington. March l P) - The republican steering committee ot the house today definitely side tracked the Swing-Johnson Bould". Canyon Dam bill for this session.
 With the measure already thrust aside in the senate and facing the certainty of a renewed iillbuster fl it again were brought Up. the house leaders decided it would be q waste of time to invoke the special rule that has been held in readiness 10 give the bill right of way at the house end .ot the capi- 'ol.
 Supporters of the project to build q great dam at Boulder Can yon on the Colorado river expect to try again next session.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
.SLAYER'S BULLET
 TELLS WRONG MAN
Brother Of Intended Victim
 Killed in His Home

Atlantic City, N. j., March ! Pl- A young married man whose idcn- ti'y has not been disclosed is being sought as the slayer of John Car trauhone. 16, who was shot to death Sunday night as he sat reading in his home near South Scayille. The charge from the 12-inch saw ed off shotgun was not meant for John. but for his older brother, Nicholas Catranhone, 1y. according to state and county police conduct ing the investigation.
 Nicholas and his father will be questioned by state troopers today in order 10 establish. it possible. the truth of conflicting rumors of q fcud between Nicholas and the man un- der suspicion,
 EuMorS that young rival of inc slain youth was found to be missing from his home were declared to b. without foundation. State police sad the youth had been located and questioned. bu' that he could give them no information gbout the slay- lng.
 The strong resemblance of tho slain youth 10 the older brother is a. factor that leads police to believe that the shot was not intended for the former. They claim that il would be easy to mistake John for Nicholas, inasmuch as the latter was sitting the farthest away from the window.
 The slain youth was known to bo modest and retiring, more interested in reading than in sports or girls On the other hand. friends of the two youths say that Nicholas was fond of dancing and social activi- ties.
 Sitting in the small two story dwelling into which he had moved q few weeks ago after his former home had hrcn burned, tho father of the slain youth yesterday vowed vengeance on the slayer Of his son.
 "I can't understand it." he said Neither of my sons had enemies Both of them went 10 work each day and came home at night Nick went out once in Q while. but John always stayed at home. don't un- derstand,"
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

MT. and Mrs. John Bodley of 93 Whiting street have announced the engagement of their daughter, Grace, to Albert Cote, son of Mir and Mrs. Joseph Cote Of East Ser lin.
 Miss Bodley is employed at the of fee of Landers, Frary and Clark and MT. Cote is an employee of the Stanley Works. He is a graduate of St. Mary's Parochial school. The date for the wedding has not been announced.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
Inyents Device to Aid
 Ball Players and Golfers

Brooklyn, March 1 UP(-A do- vice 10 aid ball players and golf en- thusiasts has been patented by Charles D. Brooks, local inventor.
 It is called a centrifugal propeller and consists of tube running through the shaft 0, bat or bras sic. in which is an ounce of mercury.
 The theory is that when tho shaft if raised the mercury slips back to insure perfect balance and when the blow is struck it rushcs to the head of the instrument and adds great force.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
Buchanan's Nephew
 Dies at Age of Si

Oakland, Cal, March 1 tPl-Ed ward Young Buchanan. Si, retired civil engineer and nephew of Presi- dent James Buchanan. died here yesterday. He was born in Para disc, Lancaster county. Pennsyl- vania.
 4 West Point military academy graduate, Buchanan at one time drove OK teams between Omaha and Salt Lake. He worked on engin- ecrlnS projects for the Union Pa ciNc and surveyed much of the southern Pacific line 10 Coos Bay. Oregon.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
SENTENCED TO DEATH
71 Year Old Russian Officer Con
 yiCtcl of Atrocities.

Sverdlovsk, (Formerly Ekaterin- hurg), Russia, March l Rs-Com- mander Theodore Nolloff, head of one of Admiral kolchaks regiments. was sentenced today to be shot for the supporters of the Red army in 1918. Nolkoff is 74 years old.
 It was declared at the trial that 3Go of his victims were found in 8 single mine shaft. Pleading for his life, Nolkoff's counsel said that the sole reason for his crimes was to obtain revenge for the seizure of two of his COWS by men of the Red army before the civil warfare began.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
APPEALS VACATED

Thomas J. Crosby of Rrooklinc. Mass, who was fined $10O and costs and sentenced 10 jail for n days on the charge of operating a motor vc- hiclc while under the influence o( liquor, by Judge ". C. Uungerfor' in loci! police court. has vacated his appeal to superior court.
 AIr. and Mrs. Antony Dyeas. who were fined S%o0 and costs each and given suspended jail sentences in the local court, have vacated their appeals.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
1888 Miles an Hour
 Culver City Record

Culver City. March 1 LPN--The un- official worlds record Of 13S miles an hour for 9l.5 cubic inch displaco- ment racing motors set here two weeks ago by Leon Duray was smashed yesterday when Bennett Hill. veteran pilot. whirled around the mile and quarter Culver City bowl at a speed of 1888 miles per hour. Hill's speed was made whilo practicing for the 25o mile cham pionship race to be held here March 6.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
Anglo-SOviet Conference
 Considered Possible Now

London, March l P'-The Daily Sketch says there is possibility oi an AnSlo-Soyiet conference as a con- sequence of the Russian reply 10 the British protest against Bolshe- vist propaganda. The newspaper points out that the Soviet note sus- gested Moscow would like a discus sion of Russo British relations. and says that Great Britain Is likely to agree if a definite invitation to q conference is forthcoming.
 There is no sort of confirmation of this rumor from any other source.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
"RED' LEADER ARRESTED
Colonel Pisskounon Will Go On
 Trial For His Life

Khabarovsl,. Siberia, March 1 LP --Coionel PisskounoG,, chief of the so-called Train of Death" which followed General kalminkon's Siher- ian army in l9lS-2o spreading ter TOT and havoc among those who op- posed the white guards. was arrest cd here today and will be tried for his life.
 II is alleged that he ordered tho torture and execution on the train of thousands of Rcd soldiers, com- munists and rebels.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
Former Head of Relief
 Cores Dies In Hartford

Hartford, March 1. Mrs. Ger trude NJ. Westervelt, past president Of the Connecticut department Women's Relief Corps. and a for mer officer of the national depart ment, W. F. C.. died at her home, sos Capitol avenue this morning. She was born in Florence, Mass, June 2T, 1870.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
ESTATE OF C. l.. CARLSON

Charles w. Peterson. Abraham Danielson and r. II. Holmes, ap- praiscrs of the estate of Carl Il1d- wig Carlson. have made the follow ing report on the inventory of the estate. Cash in Berlin Savings bank, Sl,0S6.70; cash on hand, SHEA; two mortgages, SS47GG; one building lot, S4o0; total, S2.34S.60. The inven- tory was filed in the office of the probate judge today.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
By-Standers Helpless
 As Three Children Die

Hoquiam, Wash. March 1 (UP)- While by-Standcrs watched helpless " and listened to screams of agony, Alice Owens. II, and her half brothers. John IIysson ', and Paul Iysson. ], burned to death today in Il fire that destroyed the family home. William Hysson. father of the two boys, escaped with minor burns. The mother and an older sister were not at home.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01

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New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
DRUSkES DRIVER FINED

New Haven. March LR>-Mat- thew Iodis. of Grove street. Ansonia was fined $l00 and costs and given suspended jail term of 10 days, in city court today after pleading guilty to driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. He was also fined $5 and costs for passing traffic :ignal
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
ARMY HOUSING BILL

Washington, March 1 LP) - The second army housing bill authoriz- ing an appropriation Of s7,115,00 for new barracks and other build ing needs at various posts through out the country, was sent to the president today with the houses ap- prral of the conference report.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
Million Dollar Lawsuit
 Put Off Until March 15

Detroit, March Trial of the million dollar libel suit brought against Henry Ford by Aaron Sa- piro, Chicago lawyer and organizer of cooperative marketing organiza- tions was postponed until March Is, on order of Federal Judge Fred NJ. Raymond today.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
FALLS ON SPIKES

Bridgeport. March l CP-Joseph Thomas. 34. of 32 Ann street, fell fourteen feet from a stand and land cd on several spikes, at the plant of the American Tube & Stamping Co. today. The hospital reported his condition as serious.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
Funerals
Mrs, George ", Coates

Funeral services for Mrs. Mar garct Heating Coates, wife of George W Coates of 16S Maple street, will be held tomorrow morn- ing at St. Joseph's church at 9 o'clock with a solemn high mass of requiem. Intermcnt will be in St. Thomas cemetery, SOuthington.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
City Items

Police Commissioner Rodman W. Chamberlain will leave next Sun day evening for West Virginia 10 be away q week on business for the Stanley Works.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and ncighbors for the kindness and sym pathy shown us during our recent bereavement in the death of our be- Beautiful floral offerings received.
 Signed,
 MIR. and MRS. JAMES J. WAUGH
 TON and FAMILY.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
Wall Street Briefs

Imports of copper into the Unit cd States in January were 6,701 tons against 7,459 tons in Deccm- bcr and exports were 9,o63 tons against 2.o4l the American Bureau of Metal Statistics reports. The mohth's imports Of lead were SSS tons against 7S6 the month before and exports 5,945 tons compared with 1880 in December. Exports Of zinc totallcd 2.S32 tons in contrast to 4,0i3 in December. There were no imports Of zinc in January.
 A shipment of Sl.000,0G in gold from Canada has been received by the Canadian Bank ot Commerce in New York.
 Net income Of the Radio Corpora ton Of America for l926 was S5,- 4S2.olo, equal after preferred diyi- dend3 to $3.9G a share on tho com mon stock. compared with $4,01-.- O6l m 1925, or 32.3J a share on the common. Surplus at the end of the year was &G.117.3ps. Cross sales were 35G,o09,Gq7 against s4G.g51.- 7S5 in 1925.
 Not income of the Radio Corpor- alton Of Am'7 7ica for 1926 Was $i,- G%@,oo9 after reserves and other ctafscs, equal to $1S2 a share on the common stock, against $@.S52.- '53 in l'-5, or $l.27 2 share. Gross income was $6o.4&I4Gl against $5o.- it5,lii the year before.
 American Locomotive company, reports nct profis of $S,ol2,g&g for l3-G including earnings of railway Stc"l Spring from May II. the date Of acquisition This IS equal after preferred dividends to ST.4l a share on Ike common stock, in contrast 10 Hct loss of $N43,%@1 'o 1923. The company showed a surplus Of $llN,- '5o at the close of the year com pared with q deficit Of $6.592,Sgl the year before,
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01

A shipment Of S1.000, ,00O in gold from Canada has been received hy the Canadian Bank ol Commerce in New York.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-12-09

ing that the War Labor Board hold
hearings and consider affdavits that
he (McCluskey) would submit. The
offer was declined.
The trade unionist then invited the
mine managers present to instruct
their representatives on the executive
board of the Council of Defense to
make such motion All refused.
This incident occurred a few months
after 1850 workers were driven from
Bisbee by an armed mob. A commit
tee appointed by the Arizona State
Federation of Labor was refused ad-
mission to Bisbee to investigate. Fed
eral Judge Morrow dismissed all
charges against the mob, who were
led by business men and officials of
copper companies.
The deported workers were discuss
ing wage increases, and the copper
companies played the old trick of i'm
porting the |. w. W's, whose infiam-
atory talk was seized upon as an ex-
cuse for mob action.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-12-09
Use |. W. WIS
To Enrage Populace, Is
Charge Against Coal
Owners

Phoenix, Ariz.-The charge that
Colorado coal owners imported /. w.
W.'s into that state does not surprise
Arizona trade unionists, who recall
similar methods by Arizona copper
magnates.
Nine years ago these employers
were challenged to favor public in
quiry into the charge that they i'm
ported I. w. WIS.
The challenge was made by H. S.
McCluskey, of the Mine, Mill and
Smelter Workers Union and mem
Der of the State Council of Defense
at meeting held in the office of
Governor Hunt to discuss /. w. w
activities. The meeting was attended
by mine managers and trade union of
fcials. McCluskey said he had infor-
nation that justified the statement
that Arizona corporations transported
the revolutionists into this state. He
called on one of the mine managers
who was member of the State Coun.
Gil of Defense to make a motion ask.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-12-09

clothing and foodstuffs for striking
miners in southern Ohio were collect
ed and forwarded by the City Fedora
tion of Parents and Teachers Asso-
citation of this city. The effort was
sponsored by the state organization
of parents and teachers. The public
schools were used as centers for the
collections. More than 500 pairs OF
new shoes, $50 cartons of canned
foodstuffs and large amount of toys
were included in the shipment.
Women from every section of the
city aided the humane movement.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-12-09
UPHOLSTERERS UNITE

Grand Rapids, Mich.--Upholsterers
in this city organized and are affil-
lated to the trade union movement.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-12-09

there are 13,445,533 members in %
countries. The membership is almost
entirely in Europe, only 268,S09 MEM
bers being from countries outside
Europe.
Odd Secretary of Labor James
J. Davis once follow a trade and is
he a union member?
A.-Secretary Davis was an iron
worker at Pittsburgh and Elwood,
Ind He is a member of the Anal
| gamated Association of Iron, Steel
and Tin Workers of America.
| Q.-What prominent industrial lead
er recently declared in favor of a
wage sufficient to provide for the
cultural life Of the worker as well as
his physical needs?
A.-Owen d. Young, chairman of
the board of directors of the General
Electric Company.
Q.-How long have private detec-
tive agencies been used to fight or
ganized labor?
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-12-09

At is probable that private de-
tectives have been used as spies and
disrupters of trade unions almost
since the beginning of the labor move
ment. The first official declaration of
the American Federation of Labor on
the subject was made in 1885, when
congress was urged to enact laws
making illegal the armed organiza-
tion known as the Pinkerton Protec-
tive Patrol or any body of men formed
to act as spies and thugs for corpor-
ate monopolies.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-12-09

Q.-Is the American Federation of
Full Fashioned Hosiery Workers affil-
lated with the American Federation
of Labor?
A.-The organization is affiliated
with the A. F. of l.. through the
United Textile Workers of America.