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New Britain herald., 1927-02-10
FALL DOWN STEPS IS
 FATAL TO MRS. MINER
Woman Taking Protestant Census Is Instantly
 Killed

Falling down a flight of steps from the second floor at Rhodes street yesterday afternoon about 4: IS o'clock, Mrs. Julia A. Miner, aged 62 of Wainscott, L. l., who with her husband, Fred J. Miner, was engaged in taking religious census of Pro- testant families in the city, was in- stantly killed. Mrs. Miner was connected with the Connecticut Bible Society for the past IT years. Recently she and her husband were engaged by the Pro- testant churches of the city to take religious census, going from door to door. While in the city they stay ed at 35 Walnut street.
 This week MT. and Mrs. Miner were working in the east side of the city. Mrs. Miner went to the home of Mrs. George Levulis at 2 Rhodes street, while her husband went next door, yesterday afternoon.
 Carl J. Hjelm and family reside on the second floor of the Levulis house. Mrs. Miner stopped at the Hjelm apartment, then went to the third floor, returning a few minutes later to the second floor.
 As she reached the second floor, she fell, landing at the bottom of the stairs and striking on her head. Mrs. Hjelm and Mrs. Leyulis heard the i fall and rushed out. Mrs. Levults was confined to her bed with illness, but got up and ran to Fire House No. for aid. The firemen brought first aid equipment and notified the po- lice department.
 The police ambulance, with DTS. David Aaronson and Medical Ex- aminer John Purney was summoned. Dr. Purney found death had oc- cured instantly, due to fractured skull. He turned the body over to B. c. Porter Sons to prepare for burial.
 MT. Miner was so prostrated by the acident that he was given treat ment by Dr. Purney and Aaronson.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Miner leaves a brother living in Long Island.
 Funeral services will be held at the Emmanuel Gospel church tomor- row morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. George B. Fletcher will officiate. The remains will be taken to Wainscott, Long Island, where burial will take place.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10

New York, Feb. 10 R-Forty actresses, actors, producers and managers, arrested in three Broad way theaters last night for partici- patton in alleged immoral produc- tions, were under bond today pend ing further hearings.
 Repeated arrests will be made each night the plays are produced acting Mayor Joseph Mckee mas an nounced.
 More Arrests Threatened.
 Police will be on hand with .-l. structions to make arrests if there is any repetition of these alleged crimes" MT. Mckee said. We ar, determined to clean up this situa. ton in the New York stage and ] hope that other productions vii take notice. I include musica comedies and cabarets, against which we will take similar actior if investigation shows they are vio, lating the penal code"
 Three Plays Rafded.
 Sex" The Captive" and "The Virgin Man" were the plays raided last night. Mae West, start of Sex, Basil Rathbone and Helen Menker of "The Captive" and Don Dillaway and Dorothy Hall of The Virgir Man" were held in s1.000 bail when they were arraigned in night court last night. Bail in the other cases
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New Britain herald., 1927-02-10
Aaronson Trip Via New York City,
 Advice of Local Police Ignored
MRS. E. M. HEWETT DEAD
Teacher in Berlin School and For mer New Britain Instructor, Dies at General Hospital Today.

Mrs, Edith (Deming) Hewett, 4s years old, daughter of one of New Britains oldest families and a teach CT in Warrington school in Berlin until recent illness, died at the New Britain General hospital this morning.
 She was born in the Deming homestead on Camp street. the daughter of the late Julius Deming, who was a prominent citizen, and Mrs. Deming. She was teacher in the public schools of this city until her marriage 10 Frederick M. Hewett, connected with the office of P. F. Corbin for the past S2 years. She was a member of the Trinity Methodist church and was affiliated with the Order of the Eastern Star.
 Surviving her are her husband. three sons, James B. Deming and Alden C. Hewitt, and daughter, Elizabeth N. Hewett. Funeral ar engagements are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10
BOTH PARTIES SEEM
 TO APPROVE MESSAGE
Democrats and Republi- cans Join in Applauding
 Coolidge's Views

Washington. Feb. 10 (UP)- President Coolidge's proposal for further discussion of limitation of naval armaments drew hearty ap- plause Tn the senate today from both democrats and republicans.
 Following are representative com- ments given the United Press by leaders of the various groups
 Chairman Borah of the foreign relations committee: T am thor oughly in sympathy with what the president would achieve"
 Senator Curtis. republican floor leader: "It is a valuable suggestion which should encourage all the na. tions to join in effective limitations"
 Senator Caraway, democrat, Ark: T am in favor of any conference for arms limitation. Armaments inevitably lead to war;
 Senator La Toilette, independent republican. Wisconsin,. The presi- dents program will meet with the approval of large majority Of the people who l believe are sincere ly desirous of securing effective arms limitation"
 President Coolidge's proposal will have no effect upon the proposed cruiser construction authorized in the senate's naval appropriation bill, Chairman Hale of the naval appro- priation committee, said today.
 Hale, who sponsored the message for new cruisers, which was oppos- ed by Coolidge, made the following s'ltement:
 The presidents proposal has nothing to do with the present building program of the navy. which If carried out. would not raise our strength to any limitation level which by any possibility could be adopted by such conference. On the contrary, the building of new cruisers contemplated would im- prove the position of the United States at such a conference"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10
POLICE GET MAN HIDING
 IN OFFICE OF DENTIST
Extinguishes Lights at Their Ap- proach-Ignores Knock on Door, Held as Burglar.

Found in the dental office of Dr. Sidney Rothfeder at 369 Main street early this morning, Joseph Williams aged 33. extinguished the lights and refused to respond to knock at the door when Officers A. c. Walinczus and T. c. Dolan attempted to enter. The officers obtained key from Mrs Edward Bolles, who looks after the office, and on entering found Williams crouched in a corner. ap- parently attempting to hide. His ex- planation of his presence In the office not impressing the officers, they ar rested him and in police court he was charged with attempted bur glary. His case was continued until Saturday morning in s1.0o0 bonds. Attorney Harry M. Ginsburg repre- sents him, and entered plea of not guilty.
 Assistant Prosecuting Attorney W. M. Greenstein informed Judge w. c. Nungerford that the arrest was made about o'clock and the police wished more time to investigate. hence the request for a continuance. Relative to the bond. Attorney Gins burg said the amount is immaterial as Williams cannot raise it, however small.
 According to the police, Williams rooms in the building where the office is located. He used a key to open the door. but had not taken anything He revealed his presence by the noise he was making and Ed ward Bolles went to the police sta- tion and notified Sergeant Matthias Rival, at 5:45 o'clock. The ser geant detailed the two officers. They said Williams was sober although he claimed to have been drinking last night.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10
Names of Dead Men On Prescriptions
 For Liquor Sales
Special to the Herald)

N'pNSlSsi to GliC
 Bristol Feb. 10-In connec- ton with the activities of Prose- cutting Attorney James T. Mather and the police depart ment officials in cleaning up the illicit sale of liquor at drug stores in the city, the rumor was heard today that at one drug store. the names of one or more dead men appeared on the pre- scriptions which were illegally made out.
 It was also heard that the names of several well known local prohibitionists served to quench the thirst of some thirsty resi- dents, but neither story could be substantiated because of all names being kept secret.
 Possibly names of some de- ceased were used in the belief that dead men tell no tales"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10
Suspect Admits He Has
 Been Attacking Women

Lynn. Mass, Feb. 10 (UP)-Mys- score of women in this city and vii cinity was cleared today, police be- lieved, when a confession was ob- tained from James Mahoney, 3S, of Boston.
 suspect, arrested two days ago, had admitted responsibility for some of the attacks and they believed he might be involved in all of them.
 After court hearing, Mahoney was committed to the Danvers state hospital.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10
Deadlock Threatens

DNouAOCh LII NhtShS
 He suggested also that the Geneva discussions, initiated by the League of Nations, are threatened with deadlock if the powers proceed along their present lines of nego- tiation.
 So far as land and air armaments are concerned, the president evid- enced a willingness to let foreign powers work out an agreement of their own. The land and air forces of the United States, he said, are at a minimum and constitute threat to no one"
 The message fell upon congress without warning. in the midst of a controversy over the construction of three new cruisers. Overriding tho presidents recommendations, tho senate has voted to authorize this construction and the house, although it once has rejected the proposal. appears somewhat disposed to ac- cept the senate viewpoint in con- ference. Some of the most inf1u- SHlldl ltdueIS Ol tIlt OWtl party, including Speaker Longworth. have thrown their support behind the building plan.
 Should Mr. Coolidge's suggestion be accepted by the powers and treat ies negotiated to carry it into ef- feet. cruisers would be one of the classes of ships directly affected by any limitation agreed upon.
 Sent to the capitol by messenger. the special message was read in sen. ate and house early in today's ses- sion but the possible effect on tho three cruiser plan was not immedi. ately apparent
 Text of Message The full text of President Cool idge's special disarmament message to congress follows:
 To the congress of the United States:
 Pursuant to my instructions tho
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New Britain herald., 1927-02-10
FURTHER LIMITING OF NAVAL ARMS
 SUGGESTED TO FOREIGN POWERS IN
 SPECIAL NOTE FROM U, 5, PRESIDENT
England, France, Italy and Japan Receive Recommendations as CooIdge's Message is Delivered to Congress Proposing Additions to Washington Naval Treaty Covering Smaller Vessels Not Included in That Agreement. .... .5s
By the Associated Press.


 Washington, Feb 10-Once more the United States has undertaken to lead the world toward scaling down of naval ar7naments
 In note to Great Britain France Italy and Japan Pres- dent Coolidge has suggested that treaties that end tiated without delay at the Geneva conference
 Includes Smaller Ships
 The proposal would exend downward to smaller warshps the limitations imposed at the Washington conference first class naval craft The proposal made by the United States at the Washington conference but failed of acceptance
 Fears Renewal of Competition
 In special message congress- announcing what he had done Mr. Coolidge declared that despite the principles laid down at the conference here 1921 certain have laid down farreaching naval building programs suggesting the shadow of another worldwide among nations to outbud one another
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10
Angry Golfers Fight Duel with
 Golf Balls at Range of 50 Yards
One Lamed With Shot On Shin While Other is Damaged
 When Ball Eaters Ribs-Constable Stops Fight

Orlando, Fla, Feb. 10 LP-The story of duel at fifty yards with golf clubs and balls came out of Howey-in- the-Hills, near here today.
 E. w. Wilson, of St. Louis and T. V. McQuian of Syracuse, N. Y, dis agreed as to the number of strokes each took in negotiating the Dubs Dread course. They had words. then an argument and finally fight. It was agreed that each was to have one driver, one iron and two dozen balls. At fifty paces tees were care fully prepared. At the drop of a hat firing started. Several shots were high and wide and then one duelist knocked his antagonist down with a line shot to the shin. He couldn't keep his eye on the ball
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10

however, and before he could get the range his opponent was up and at him with an iron. He evened honors in three shots by sending a fast one to the others ribs.
 Passersby, attracted by what at first appeared to be spirited prac- tice session, became alarmed, Con- stable E. c. Scott was called. He ar rived just as soon as the iron shots began to whistle.
 Fore shouted the constable. The duelists paused, one with a limping stance, and the other bowed as If for putt. Scott approached the couple. pistol at the ready. and seized their weapons.
 An amicable settlement was effect ed.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10
Five of Six Children
 Are Burned tO Death

saulte Ste. Marie. Mich, Feb. 10 (A0Five children of MT. and Mrs. Harry Trimble were burned to death in their home at Rudyard, southwest of here, early this morn ing. Trimble was badly burned while his wife, who jumped from an upper window with their sixth child, is suffering from exposure.
 The fire, starting from an over heated stove downstairs, was un- noticed by the sleeping family up- stairs until it virtually had con- sumed the stairway.
 The charred bodies of five chill dren. two in their beds. were found after villagers with snow had ex- , tinguished the embers of the de- stroyed home.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10
THREE N. Y.PLAYS RAIDED BY POLICE 40 Held 1.-The Captive, Sex and
 the Virgin Man ARRESTS WILL CONTINUE
Performers to Be Re-Arrested Every Time They Appear In Objection. able ShoW-"Ihe Drag' Forbid dem to Open in Gotham.
NIGHT CLUBS TO BE INCLUDED IN RAIDS
 SCHEDULED TONIGHT

New York, Feb. 10-Broad- way will be the scene tonight of a second big censorship raid by the police and civic officials, 1t was announced today by acting Mayor Jos. V. Mckee who said musical comedies, revues and night clubs will be the next ob- jects of attack in the drive to clean up" alleged immoral public performances.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10
CHINESE WAR BETWEEN
 NORTH AND SOUTH ON
Northern Leader Announces That His Drive Against Rivals
 Is Under Way

Peking. Feb. 10 LF - Marshal Chang Tso-Lin, head of the alliance of northern war lords announced to- day that its great campaign had be- gun in the war of the north against the south.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10

London, Feb. 10 Rs-The re- d'Affaires O'Malley and the Can- tonese foreign minister at Hankow have resulted in an agreement re- garding the British concession there, Sir Austen Chamberlain told the house of commons today.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10

Shanghai, China, Feb. 10 Rl-A telegram from Japanese source in Hankow states that Marshal Chang Tso-Lin's allied forces are advancing to the south along four routes against the Cantonese.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29

Direct sunlight with a tempera-
ture OF 112 degrees F. will kill moth
larvae in few hours
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29
Waterbury GREETS
FAMOUS AVIATOR
Bert AC0Sta Makes Visit to
City Today

Waterbury. Conn, July 20 P,-
Bert Acosta, pilot OF Commander
Richard E. Byrd's transatlantic
plane America and Lieut.. Thomas
Mulroy Of U. S. navy chief engineer
OF the Byrd camp. arrived in this
city by motor at 2:3O o'clock this
morning to attend q reception and
luncheon for them at the Elton this
noon, under the auspices OF the
Chamber of Commerce. The filters
were accompanied by their wives.
The decision to make the trip to
Waterbury by motor was made yes
terday afternoon when it became
definitely known that pursuit plane
Acosta is to fly at the Bethany avia-
ton meet tomorrow would not be
available for him this morning. The
ship is to be brought up to the field
tomorrow in time for meet. The
aviators thus insured arrival in the
city in ample time for the events
here.
Harry B. Dow. president Of the
Chamber Of Commerce is to preside
At the luncheon, at which Accsta,
the guest of honor. will publicly
detail for the first time his exper-
fences on the now famous flight.
Commissioner OF Aviation Clarence
Knox will represent the Governor,
John Il. Trumbull, who is unable to
be present, and Executive Secretary
Charles F. Harder will greet the
fliers in the absence Of Mayor
Francis P. Guilfoile. Following the
luncheon a public reception will be
held in the lobby Of hotel here.
Tonight the party will be guests
Of the borough OF Naugatuck. and
tomorrow afternoon Acosta will both
o6iciate at the aviation meet at
Bethany Field and exhibit stunt fly
Ing. Lieut.. Bernt Balchen. the CO.
pilot OF the America will be present
at tho meet. and it is hoped that
Fraulein Thea Rasche, German
aviatrix will be present at the meet
and fly in her plane.
Between 20 and 80 planes are ex-
pected at the field in time for the
event tomorrow. From Mitchell
Field alone, squadron OF eight
planes Of various types is expected,
with aerial delegations from Miller
Field. Staten Island; Curtis Field, l..
l.: and Brainard Field. Hartford.
Tho meet will start at o'clock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29
SURVIVORS TELL !
ABOUT DISASTER
CONTINUED From First Page)

crowd below. As the boat began to
| list I cut some life belts from their
fastenings but in that instant she
toppled over and swept US all out in
the lake. managed to grab my wi.
but the two boys were washed away.
I fastened one of the belts around
her and we kept atloat until they
| picked up u.s."
Mothers Story OF Event
A mother OF five, who was one Of
| the few survivors of the Eastland
excursion boat disaster OF u years
from drowning as the 'Favorite' also
an excursion boat, met its tragic
fate.
But while the mother. Mrs. Ger
trude Berndt. Chicago, saved her
self, four OF her family were drown
ed, in the dashing waves that push
ed the Favorite to the bottom.
When the storm struck the boat"
she said, she was tipping SO badly
that / called out to some of the
people to go to the other side"
But instead, she related, they all
rushed to one side and the boat
keeled over.
Some man." she said. told me
to mind my own business. The words
were hardly out Of his month before
the boat went over"
Before she plunged from the
EaUnrjfa - Ia Mirhioon Nfre
Berndt tossed her five year old
daughter, Lois, into the water,
knowing she could swim and desir-
ing not to hinder her safety.
I'VE were both towed to a beauti-
full yacht by rope from a row
boat" she said, land placed aboard"
The Casualty List
Following is the "Favorite" cas-
ualty list:
Mrs. Sarah Reznick, "a. I'll
Bernard Reznick, S.
Albert Reznick, 8.
Mrs. Clara Young. "a.
Ruth Young, S.
Margaret Murray, 8.
George Murray, 8.
Charles Alternately. 8.
Robert Abernathy. 1.
Mrs. Fannie Hendricks, So, ster-
ling. Ill.
Mary Jeanette Hendricks, 8,
Sterling. III.
Mrs. Olga Koutnek. 49,
Harry Koutnek, Z.
Nathan Poznansky, 45.
Bessie Poznansky, ..
Robert Erickson, 6.
Eileen Schlauder. s.
Mrs. May Reyes Fenlon, 4e.
Vincent Fenlon, IA.
Mrs. Babel PARENT, %.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29
PRINCE NEARS QUEBEC
His Trip Across Atlantic Has Been
MARRIED by Fairly Rough Weather
Which He Enjoyed.

Aboard S. s. Empress OF Australia
July % (UP)-The Prince of Wales
was approaching Quebec today after
voyage marred by fairly rough
weather. fog. rain and icebergs, but
which apparently was thoroughly
enjoyed by the worlds foremost
globe trotter.
None of the inconvenience Of bad
weather has bothered the prince. He
entered into the life aboard ship
with enthusiasm and every day he
was to be seen on deck playing
hand ball, tennis or Switchboard.
Additional exercise was obtained in
the gymnasium.
The fondness for dancing which
was apparent on his other voyages
TO North America and which the
prince INDUCES at every opportuni-
ty at home was evident during the
voyage. Every night the prince,
after dinner in the main dining
room. Joined the dancers in the
lounge and remained until the band
stopped playing,
On Wednesday night, after fancy
dress ball. Jean Gordon of the Metro
politan Opera sang for the prince.
The royal part, including Premier
The royal party, including Prem
Ter Stanley Baldwin, is due in Que
bee Saturday morning. Despite IN
favorable weather conditions, the
Empress of Australia has maintain
ed her schedule thus far.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29
Lord Riddel Talks to
Visiting u. s. Editors

London. July 20 (UP)-Lord Rid
dell and Viscount Durham spoke
last night a. banquet rendered
visiting American editors by the
Newspaper Proprietors' Association.
The Am orleans are travelling in Eu-
rope as guests Of the Carnegie
Foundation for international peace.
George Johns of the st. Louis
Post-Dispatch and Fred Stowe. Of
the Peoria ournal-Transcript re-
sponded to the British speakers.
Riddell said he believed the trouble
which has arisen at President Cooll
idge's naval limitations conference
was due to insufficient publicity.
He contrasted the publicity goodwill
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29
Another Request Made
For Lowered Coal Rates

Washington. July 20 (UP)-The
third proposal for reduction OF rate
on coal from the southern fields in
Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky
and Tennessee to Great Lake ports,
was received today by the interstate
commerce commission. when the
Norfolk and Western railway sug-
gested cut OF 20 cents a ton.
Similar proposals from the Chesa-
peake and Ohio and the Louisville
and Nashville have been filed. Ell
feet OF the proposed reductions
would be to Offset the 70 cent re-
duction from Pennsylvania and oil
fields to Lake ports, effective Aug
10. under the commissions decision
In the famous Lake Cargo" case.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29
Col. Green Will Ignore
Air Field OpDOsition

New Bedford. Mass. July - (UP)
Reported opposition to his propcs-
ca airport at Round Hills by neigh
bors In that exclusive district will
not deter Colonel E. H. X. Green
from starting work on the project
In the immediate future. he said in
statement today.
I have received no protest" said
Colonel Green. Il shall begin work
on the airport at once"
1t had been understood that.
wealthy neishbors Of Colonel Green
opposed the projected flying field IN
the ground that the roar OF airplane
motors would shatter the peaceful
quiet Of the district.
The proposed airf,eld would cost
S1,500.000. 1t was said.
It was recalled that Colonel
broadcasting station. erected
several years ago. aroused protest
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29
Cuttyhunk LObstermen
Put Out of Business

New Bedford. Mass, July 20 Up
Several Cuttyhunk lobster fishermen
have been practically put out Of
business. they have informed Con-
gresham Charles L. Clifford. by the
activities of a flotilla OF United
States destroyers at target practice
a few miles east of Vineyard sound
lightship.
In their maneuvering, the fisher
men assert, the destroyers parted
buoys from their pots. chewed up
lines and otherwise materially dam
aged the settings. The lobster sea-
son is at its height now and be-
cause the damaged pots cannot be
replaced before the summer catch
is over. many Of the fishermen have
been almost forced out of business.
George c. King, one Of the most
seriously affected. has forwarded a
bill for So pots to the navy solicitor.
Congressman Clifford has written