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Evening star., 1927-03-06
WIS Announcer
Is Given Title of
"Funny-P Man.

Milton j. Cross, who is known
AS the singing announcer, the chief
announcer of VIZ, and by other
similar complimentary pseudo
nyms, is also known to the chill
dren of the radio audience as "the
FunnyPaper Man" according to
letter recently received at the sta
ton. This nickname was given to
MIR. Cross because of the fact that
in WIS Children's Hour. which
Is broadcast at 9 o'clock every Sun
day morning. Mr.. Cross reads the
comic strips to the children.
In fact, Mr.. Cross acts as master
Of ceremonies during the entire Chill
dren's Hour. introducing the many
youngsters who come to WIS
studio to entertain their juvenile
friends in the radio audience. In
the past year almost 500 of these
entertainers, who are under the
age of 18, have appeared before
the microphone and in addition to
his task of reading the funny
papers each Sunday. Milton Cross
has introduced all of them.
Evening star., 1927-03-06
BROADCASTING WAR
RENEWED IN CHICAGO
KYW Announces Half Hour En-.
croachment on Silent Night
and WBBM Retaliates.


Chicago. March ). New difficult
ties over ChiCago's silent night" OBJ
tained throughout the Chicago area
only after listeners strike" have
developed with the announcement of
one broadCasting station that II was
readN for war" with another.
The silent period each Monday night
opens al I o'clock TO permit enthusl-
asts TO search for distance. and sta
tion kYW has stated that hereafter
on Monday nights il will remain on
the air until 7:30. TO permit the broad
cast Of "a New York chain program
Station WBBM through it's director.
Kelly Smith. today announced ii was
ready for war" if kYW continued to
broa dcast after o'clock.
The silent night agreement. adhered
to by all Chicago stations. was origi-
nally fostered by the Chicago Broad
casters Association. OF which kYW
is member.
Station WRBM. Smith said, will re-
main on the air as long as kYW
broad beasts next Monday night, and
will explain every few minutes to lis
teners the reason for doing SO. offer
ing to stop broadcasting if kYW also
signs off.
Evening star., 1927-03-06
Local Radio Entertainment
Sunday, March 6, 1927.

NAA-Washington Navy Yard 434.o
MeterSI.
1905 a.m---Weather Bureau reports.
3:45 Weather Bureau reports.
955 pm.-Arlington time signals.
1905 pm-Weather Bureau reports.
WRHF--W ashingtOn Radio Hospital
Fund t256 Metersl.
Silent.
WMAI4-Washingt Radio Forum
(293.9 Metersl.
Silent.
Evening star., 1927-03-06
stars Complete
Radio Book Ready
For Listeners-ln

\ complete and up-to-date hst
OF radio broadcasting stations in
the United States, Canada, Mexico
and Cuba has been published IN
pamphlet form by The Star ana
will be distributed free OF charge
to radio fans who call for them at
the business office on the f1rst
floor of The Star Building.
The list gives the usual informa-
ton desired by radio listener
such az the call letters, owner
location. wave-length and power
rating. In addition to the air line
distance of each station from
Washington.
The pamphlet also contains
radio reception log for recording
stations picked up.
Evening star., 1927-03-06
New Broadcast Piano.

A broadcast piano is the latest
product Of a piano company, and one
of the first to be manufactured is now
in the studio of WBBM, the Stewart
Warner Air Theater of Chicago 1t is
nine feet long, giant among grand
type instruments, and has so arranged
as to give especially clear low tones,
the overtones are eliminated: metallic
sounds from the middle tones are also
removed, but the upper notes are
made to sound more brilliant so as to
overcome the sound of the hammers
when they strike the wires.
Evening star., 1927-03-06

George Washington AZ Mount Won
non will form part of a memorial "a
be erected in this Indian town in hon.
or OF the late President Harding. This
memorial will mark the spot on which
the President stood in making the
first address OF his Alaskan tour
Roderck r. Davis. full -blooded
Tsimpsian Indian. who as mayor Of
Metlakatla. welcomed the President to
Alaska, obtained the pebbles when on
visit TO Washington
Evening star., 1927-03-06

forerunner of modern music. While
the celebration of the Beethoven cen
tennial will be a national event and
marked by many and varied tributes
there will probably be nothing as far
reaching as the message of the Bee
thoven hour through the 90 radio sta
tions on these Saturday evenings.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30
'7TH HEAVEN, AT CAPITOL

So tender story, so tremendous a theme, that's "7th Heaven" the Fox special photoplay that is playing the Capitol all this week and draw Ing the highest praise from patrons.
 As a stage play it was huge success. The photoplay version fol lows the stage play completely. in fact it is said that this is the first and only photopIay taken from a play that follows the story even to the smallest detail.
 Charles Farrell and Janet Gaynor come to the front as new stars be cause of their splendid acting in "Tth Heaven" Never before has any two screen stars received the compliments bestowed on them by Broadway critics as has this couple. Miss Gaynor is seen as Diane, waif Of the Paris street, wistful, loving and living for the realization of the happiness of her seventh heaven, Charles Farrell plays Chico that remarkable fellow" he of the valiant heart the gay laugh, finds his hap pincss with Diane in garret near the stars.
 The presentation Is offered four times daily. The picture appearing at 2:S0, 4:45. zoo and 300 o'clock. There is a special showing for school children at 4;30.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30
WOMEN TAKE PART
 IN DISARMAMENT
Feminine Influence Silent But
 Important
Geneva. Nov. 30 R-Women are

Geneva. Nov. 30 Op,-Women arc playing a silent but important part In the disarmament negotiations under the auspices of the league of nations.
 Mime. Maxim LitvinoR, the pretty ana charming wife of the chief of the soviet delegation. is an English girl and is down on the delegation's S official list as an interpreter. Nine. Litvinof. who translates the docu- ments of the Muscovites from Rus sian into English. was Miss Ivy Row of London. the daughter of Sir Sidney Row. She is known in liter ary circles as the author of mum Der of novels.
 Mme. Anatole Lunacharsky, the wl1e or another Russian delegate, the soviet minister of public instruc- ton. IS a celebrated actress. She appears on the Moscow stage as Rozenel. NJ. Luracmgorff, head Of the German delegation. Tffe countess was Miss Jeanne Luckemeyer of New York. She Is now at Geneva with her husband.
 Count Won Bernstorff, who is fre- auently delegate at league affairs, IS developing into a popular figure here as a result of his affable man her and his unfailing ability to take lightly any attack on the German position. The former German am-
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30
INQUIRY INTO ACCIDENT
 AT R. R. CROSSING ENDS
Council Committee Unable to Obtain Facts and Decides to Go
 No Further
No Further

Because of the refusal of Super intendent k. O'Hanley of the Wa tcrbury division Of the N. T., N. II, X II. E. l.. Co. to attend the meet ing of the railroad committee of the comm on council last evening. and the disinclination of Judge NJ. D. Sake, representing the men who were injured in the accident on the Church street crossing, 10 give the committee their side of the case un- less the railroad company would do likewise, the committee voted to notify Mayor Weld of these facts and thus end the investigation into the accident which the mayor re quested be made,
 Judge SaXe and the men who were injured when their automobile was struck by a train the night of October 9. were at the meeting, but resented. Judge Sake told the com mittee there is a probability of liti- gation and therefore his clients could not be expected to disclose their case publicly, unless the rail- road company would do the same. The committee assured Judge SaXG that his attitude was fair and pro per under the circumstances.
 The committee received word by telephone from an official of the railroad company that any informa- ton the committee wished would be given privately and Judge SaXc said ha would not object to disclosing his clients side Of the case privately, but the committee took the stand
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30
PARSONS'S, HARTFORD

The sensational New York knick- erbocker theater musical comedy success of all last year, Honeymoon Lane" will play special engage ment at Parsonss Thursday Friday and Saturday, following the Boston run with matinee Saturday. Eddie Bowling, most popular of Americas younger comedians, is the star of Honeymoon Lane," and in it finds ample room for his versatile talents. Eddie Is co-author of the book. Coming direct from a record break ing engagement at the Fremont theater, Boston. Is substantial proof that the play is worth while. Dowl- ing. always popular here. has in this breezy. airy and laughter compelling script. firmly established himself as the leading light comedian of the Western Hemisphere.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30
AT THE STRAND

One of the finest vaudeville shows of the season will be given its final performances at the Strand tonight. It includes Mack and Rossiter in "A Modern Occurrence" which has scored a solid hit, Pilcer and Doug las and others. The film feature is The Joy Girl" with Olive Borden. The new show tomorrow brings one of the greatest photoplays of the year, "The City Gone Wild" and a new five act bill of vaudeville includ- ing "Shamrocks and Tulips" with 9 cast of six celebrated entertainers; Reed and Gold: Sherry and Matti- son: Andres Sisters and the Six Bon hairs.
 The management annonced as its big screen feature for the first four days of next week, Two Arabian NightS."
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30
Chicago Black S0x
 In Dry Law Violation

Milwaukee, Wis. Nov. 30 P- A charge of prohibition law viola ton has been brought by federal agents against Oscar Happv) Felsch. one of the Chicago Black Sox expelled from organized base ball following the scandal of 1919.
 Arraigncd before a federal com missioner, Felsch was bound over 10 the grand jury under $500 bail.
 Federal agents said they found a quantity of beer at soft drink par Tor of which Felsch acquired control three days ago.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30
ON POLICE BLOTTER

A. J. Wallack Of Il Putnam street reported to Lieutenant Rival this morning that the Standard Oil Co. gasoline station next to Officer Charles McCarthy's home at 1908 Stanley street, was entered last night and radio and loud speaker taken.
 koppel Bros. reported that 400 pounds of lead were stolen out of their garage at 262 Elm street yes- terday afternoon.
 Frank Scott reported yesterday that tire was stolen off a Puritan Market truck in the rear of cS4 North street Monday night.
 Anthony Seraphin reported yes terday the theft Of 20 pieces Of lum- Der. 12 1t. long. from a building he is erecting on Plainville road.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30

armory. New Britain will practice at 7:SO o'clock tonight. The club has a membership of 55 men. The winter schedule calls for two matches with each of the following: Middlefield, Middle Haddam. Wal llngford, Cromwell. Bristol. Farm lngton and Meriden.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30
LYCEUM-TODAY, THURS. and FRI.

that in view of the probable litiga ton it would be unwise to attempt to go into the matter with the idea in mind Of placing the blame. Time would not permit and even if it did, 1t was folt that the courts must properly make the decision.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30

"BLANKET-NTTE" AT LYCEUM

DA4<1 Al SLtn
 Get in line tonite for an evening packed full of fun-Another car load of blankets given away tonite. Blanket Mite" Is an added attrac- tion for our patrons and to be sure everybody enjoys 1t. On the same mite, that Is tonight, you will see a photoplay bill that is positively great.
 The main attraction Is Alias the Deacon" with Jean Hersholt, June Marlowe and Ralph Graves. A charming romance of loves young dream. It's got story packed to the brim with love, adventure and hu- man philosophy.
 The companion feature Is Shirley Mason in Sally In Our Alley" with Richard Arlen.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30
TIED FOR FIRST PLACE

The N1W Britain Rifle club team IS now tied for first place in the Nutmeg Rifle league with Middle Haddam and Cromwell, The Mid dlcf1eld team will meet tho locals here Thursday night at the state
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30
YOUTHFUL WINNER
Lee "Longshot" Hardy, is Years Old, Holds Record For Winning Mounts.

Chicago, Nov. 80 Pl--Lee Long shot" Hardy, a lad of Is with only one years experience in the saddle, holds the worlds record for Win ming mounts on thoroughbred horses for a single season, by virtue of rid ing to victory in POT races.
 Previous records were held by Ivan Parke, with 205 winners, and Guy Garner, with 203.
 Hardy is the third jockey to cross 200 in the history of the American turf. He broke in on Ohio tracks in 1926.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30
FREE PRESS RIOT

Budapest. Hungary. Nov. 30 LPi- A demonstration in favor of the
 freedom of the press was broken up when mounted police, using their swords. dispersed 500 workmen. One
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30

man was badly gashed and numer- ous others seriously wounded. The men gathered in front of the news
 paper offices to demand withdraw al Of the police prohibition. which
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30
HOLDUP IN BOSTON

Boston, Nov. 30 (UP)-Next door to the Back Bay police station, a bandit held up Max B. Slabin, chain store manager. robbed him of SS5, and escaped.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-30

passador 10 Washington usually ad- dresses the league meetings in French.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-01

gery, embezzlement, and larceny A jury disagreed and after he was tried in federal court ttt county writ was dismissed.
 McCray refused to listen to pleas that he resign as governor, withholding that action until the day he was found guilty in fed eral court, on April 24, 1924. He was sentenced to ten years in prison and fined $10,000.
 His thousands of acres of farm land over the country are gone to satisfy his creditors. Scattered al. so is the herd of more than 800 Hereford cattle, once called the finest in the country. Only his family home at Kentland. and it is understood-a summer home in Michigan are left to him.
 McCray was 62 in 1927. His physical condition was reporte poor soon after his confinement, but he was widely respected by prison officials and inmates. He edited the prison newspaper ana taught Sunday class.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-01
3 3PLANES IN AIR, OCEAN FLIGHT
Salmon Packers WiH Meet to Discuss Closing Seaso,
HOWARD IS CANDIDATE. DELEACTE
 TO CONGRESS, IN 1928

NOME, Alaska, Sept. Ter. ritqrial Senator Bartley Howard of Anchorage, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination as Delegate to Con. gress in 1928 to succeed Dan Sutherland.
 'I have just completed an ex- tensive tour of Alaska" he said before sailing on the steamer Victoria from Nome for Seattle and continued:
 'I am convinced the people of tha Territory desire a change in the Delegate to Congress
 The people believe great re- snlts for Alaska can be obtained b a Delegate in accord with the Administration at Washington, I Delegate who has consisting and constructive policies. not one oi continuous agitation and opposi. tion.
 Therefore, take this oppor- tunlty of announcing my candi- daey for the Republican nomina- tion for Delegate. If elected l will endeavor to carry on con structive policy for the develop nfent of Alaska which l believe Isadyocated as President of the Territorial Senate at the last s6ision."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-01
s. E. ALASKA
 CANNERYMEN MEET FRIDAY
To Formulate Policy Ask. ing O'Malley to Re-
 Open Fishing

SEATTLE, Sept. 1. - Salmon packers operating canneries in Southeastern Alaska will meet here tomorrow to discuss the closing season made by United States Fisheries Commissioner Henry O'Malley. At the meeting the canners are prepared to Formulate policy which will guide them when they meet O'Malley on his return here on September 8 from trip to Ore gen ahd California.
 It $ known that the cannery- men are divided on the question of whether o'Mallcy should be urged to reopen the commercial fishing season in Southeastern Alaska.
 Meanwhile conflicting reports are reaching Seattle from the North as to the extent of the rumored late season run.
 From some quarters, word has been sent here that the district near Ketchikan lis alive with fish," while the United States Bureau of Fisheries here is ad- vised there is nc phenomenal run although conditions have inn proved somewhat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-01
COMMUNISTS ] ] ! JUST bLUFFED
Did Not Subscribe Heavily to Sacco-Vanzetti
 Defense Fund

NEW YORK, Sept. 1. = Mofe than $s5O,OOO were spent in vain in the seven year legal battle to save Nicola Sacco and Bartolomed Vanzetti, but of this amount less than $5,000 were contributed oy the Communists throughout the country.
 Computation of Aldlno Fencans Treasurer and Founder of the Boston Defense Committee show ed that s147,0O0 were spent f,r Investigation purposes and fees He announced marked discrepan cies between reported contribu tions by the Communists and mo ney actually received.
 Felicans accuses all Radical groups, except the Socialists, of using the defense movement as propaganda to further their own causes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-01
Biggest Auditorium
 For Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY. Sept. Tout of the sand along it's seashore. Atlantic City is building the worlds largest convention hall.
 When it is completed the hall will be large enough to hold the entire population of Atlantic City well over 5O,00O persons-an l leave room for a three-ring circus and national bathing beauty contest besides.
 The huge structure will stand as an unnamed memorial to Mayor Edward l.. Bader who conceived the plan but whose death last January prevented him from see ing his dream take the form of reality.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-01
Paris Cafe Bans
 Girl Pipe Smokers

PARIS, Sept. 1.-There is a sign in a favorite cafe of ta.' Boulevard St. Michel in the h art of the student quarter which reads:
 Ladies are requested not 70 smoke pipes"
 It was posted after an irars waiter routed two girl students who chose a corner table in ti., sun as a pleasant place to smok their briar pipes and to phi b sophize on the latest gossip of the Latin Quarter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-01
SAY REDFERN
 IS IN CRASH Uncon6rmed Report Is Re ceived from Brazil
 ian District

PARA. Brazil, Sept. 1. An unconfirmed report has been re- ceiyed that Paul Redfern, lone American, aviator flying to Bra gil from Brunswick. Georgia, landed in the vicinity of Alem- quer, Brazil The report says Redfern fell.
 Alemquer lies on the Amazon River in the State of Para, some 300 miles southwest of Amaxon- ian Island group. Redfern was expected to drop flare at Cur upa indicating which direction he was taking. Gurupa is near the mouth of the Amazon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-01
CHARLOTTE PASSENGERS
 ENTERTA AIMED
City of Wrangell Acting as Host-No Excitement
 Over Accident

The Princess Charlotte passen gers are being entertained prac. tically as guests of the City o1 Wrangell according to Associates Press and special dispatches re, ceived by The Empire today Dances were given last night parties were given at the twt movie theatres and today excur. sions are made to places of in. terest.
 The Princess Charlotte is al the dock and the majority of thu passengers remain aboard. The, will leave Wrangell tomorrow ol the Princess Alice, now north. bound on special trip for tho Charlotte's passengers. The tug Sampson Is expected at Wrangcl late today or tomorrow to take the Princess Charlotte in tow towards the sauth.
 When the steamer struck Vich nefski Rocks at S:30 o'clock Tuesday night, there was nc naric. according to press dis patches. Ire Iifeboats were i'm mediately swung out and thu passengers were given lifebelt. and shown how to adjust them The passengers strolled about the decks. card were played anG dancing enjoyed while aid was coming.
 The Charles T. of Ohmers shrimp fleet, at Petersburg, wal the first craft to reach the Prin- cess Charlotte and she pulled the steamer off the rocks at high tide, into the stream to wait for more powerful boats 10 arrive tc tow her to Wrangell. The Ex- plorer was at the scene within four hours after the Charlotte struck the rocks and the pas scngcrs were safely and quickly transferred iron. the steamer tc the Coast and Geodetic Survey vessel without any excitement ol mishap. the passengers being jol- ly and considering the accident a great thrill.
 The Princess Charlotte was later taken in tow and reached Wrangell shortly after noon yes terday.
 Wrangell residents opened their homes when the passengers arr rived on the Explorer and treat ed them as gu ests.
 The Wraneell cable office was swamped yesterday and last night with messages from the passen- gers 10 friends and relatives as- surfing them of their safety and no fears should be felt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-01
TENAKEE CAlVNERYMAN HERE ENR0UTE SOUTH

Enroute to Seattle, Lyle Davis, superintendent of the Alaska Con- solidated Canneries' plant at Ten akee, and Mrs. Davis arrived here last night. They will go south on the Alaska.
 MT. Davis reported a pack O! 33,00O cases this year. which Is considerably lower than that of 1926. Lateness of the runs, com mon throughout the southeastern Alaska districts is given as the principal cause for the decrease.
 At the present time. MT. Davis said, there are myriads of hump. backs and dog salmon running ia upper Chatham Strait and Icy Strait. The waters of Tenakee In. let are filled with fish, all of which will reach the spawning beds as all commercial fishing for these species has closed down for the year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-01
STAR WITNESS MURDER TRIAL
 NOW MISSING

SEATTLE, Sept. 1. = c. c. Dobbs. recently acquitted of the murder of Letitia Whitehall, has reported the disappearance of Henry Kreiter, star witness in hia defense. The youth. testified at the trial that he saw the girl several hours after she supposed ly entered Dobbs's dental offices.
 Dobbs said the boys parents ara toncerned and this increases with his continued absence. There have been suggestions that he met foul play.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-01
'sUse ROd'' On Girls
 Urges Social Worker

LONDON. Sept 1. Mothe.,s .,s should spank their daughters whc have become too modern" be- lieves Miss A. s. Porter, secrs- tary of the City Young Women $ Protection society.
 '11any mothers, ]" she said, have appealed to me to assist them. as th4lF danGhless. who have been spout ah4 overlndulged. are Ire.