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New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
MERCHANTS WIN PARKING PROTEST
Restriction on West Main St.
 Lifted This Afternoon

Merchants doing business on West Main street between the Capito ol theater and the intersection of Main street, today filed formal protest with Mayor Weld against the action of the police department in putting q mo parking" regulation in effect without sanction Of the common council.
 Charles Andrews. Robert Sloan Harry Jackoway and James V. On- crato made up committee to eX press the merchants oioctions. They declared the police departments ac- ton will drive away business and they asked the mayor to issue an order for removal of the signs and return of 30 minutes parking or parking for less time, but in no event q complete restriction.
 Mayor Weld promised to invcsti- gate the action and determine whether relief can be given the mcr- chants.
 At the suggestion Of Mayor Weld. Chairman David l.. Nair of the ordi nance committee had the trial of this ordinance discontinued this aft ernoon and five minute parking was restored.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
TRUCKING FIRM
 OFFICIAL CALLED
Will Be in Court Tomorrow on Overlooking Charge

Prank C. Stocks, suporint cndent Of the sherman SanI Company was notified this afternoon by Chief W. C. Hart to be in police court tomor- row morning when the continued case of Bramanti Aiudi. aged B, of o4 Kent street, !lainNille, will be disposed oi. Aiudi is charged with overlooking an autom obile truck and when he was arraigned before Judge Roche last week q continu- ance until today was ordered when Judge Roche declared that the own CT of the truck should explain why the offense was committed.
 This morning, 1t developed that the police had not received the or Ger 10 summon a representative of the company employing Aiudi, and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Greenstcin recommencd fl Continu- ance until tomorrow morning. When the police tried 10 notify Howard T.. sherman of the sherman Sand Com pany to be in court it was learned that he Is in Maine. Chief aHrt then conferred with Mr. Greenstein, who ordered Stocks summoned. AL though Judge Saxe is presiding in police court this week, 1t is expected that Judge Roche will hear tho case. as he heard Aiudi's plea of guilty last week.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
FRENCH PLIERS
 AT FIRST PORT
Land in Scheduled Time at
 Senegal

Paris Oct. Ii fP .- Diaudonne Costes and Lieutenant Joseph Le Erik safely completed the first leg Of their fodr-jump trip to Buenos Aires this morning, landing on scheduled time at St. Louis. Senegal, on the west coast of Africa, a, 11:10 a. m.
 They made the 2.70o-mle flight from Paris in 25 hours, 2 minutes, averaging 106 miles an hour, Their long flight, which is the biggest jump they have to make on the way 10 Buenos Aires. is much longer than the second leg across the Atlantic from St. Louis 10 Per rambuco. Brazil, a feat that has never yet been accomplished al. though six attempts have been made to span the water between the mainland of South Africa and the mainland of south America in a nonstop flight
 The small radio apparatus aboard their Broguet biplano "Nungesser- Coli was caught at Poitiers, France, at noon yesterday. but no further messages were received although the plane was sighted over Casa blanca and Port Etenne and inc regularity Of it's progress showed that all was going smoothly.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
GENERAL MOTORS
 BOUGHT HEAVILY
Call Money Again in Plentiful
 Supply in Market

New York. Oct. II LP,-Operators working for higher prices rcgained control of the price movement in today's stock market after an early period of irregularity. A few new weak spots were unfavored by bear traders but heavy buying Of [. s. Steel common and General Motors finally turned the general course of prices upward. Call money was again in plentiful supply at the re- rewal figure O. per cent. The weekly steel trade reviews continued to stress the ahserce of the expected pickup in demand. the Iron Age composite price for finish ed steel dropping to the lowest level in five years. L. s. Steel common, however, rallied from a low of l42- 5-S to l45is and there was brisk demand for Colorado Fuel, Nana- Giun and Crucible. Gulf States sank 10 a new low for the year and Beth lehem continued to lose ground on the growing belief that dividends would not be resumed this year. as confidently expected a few weeks ago.
 Resumption of the advance on General Motors coincidcd with the return to this country of William C. Durant, who has been actively ldon- tified with bull" operations in that issue during the past few years is the delay in the introduction Of the new Ford models also was factor. Some of the low and medium priced public utilities yielded readily tossel- ling pressure In the early trading, but the group stiffened on the ap pcarance Of throng buying orders in Radio Corporation, Western Union and Peoples Gas.
 Houston oil made up it's early points decline and bullsh opera lions were resumed in Freeport, Texas and X. M. Byers.
 Rails offered stubborn resistance 10 selling pressure and by early aft ernoon were creeping forward under the leadership Of the high grade in- VI stment shares.
 THE MARKET AT 2:3O P. VI.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
Remus Trial Likely
 To Start in NOyembe,

Cincinnati, O.. Oct. II UPl- The trial of George RemuS, who shot his cStrangcd wife, Imogene, will be set for the first week in No vemher if an indictment is returned. Judge Chester E Shook announced today as the county grand jury be- gan consideration Of the case.
 T am anxious that all speed pos sible be made" Judge Shook said. , Witnesses to the death Of Mrs. Rcmus were the first called when the grand jury began it's hearings.
 IT an indictment is voted it will
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
City Items

Phenix Lodge. ]. O. o. F. will hold a full rehearsal of the inita- tory degree this evening at o'clock.
 A miscellaneous shower was ten dercd Miss Marie Rush at her home on Judd avenue last evening by Mrs. Katie Rush About l6 guests were present and Miss Rush received many appropriate gifts. She will become the bride of William Ven berg on October lJ.
 Joseph Feigenbaum, through Al torney William F. Curtin. has brought suit for sl.S00 against Con- cettina Puzzo, alleging non payment for materials furnished and labor performed, The writ Is rcturnable in the city court the fourth Monday in October.
 Henry Heath. aged i4 years. of 64S West Main street. was taken i'll at the corner Of Lincoln and West Main streets this afternoon and was taken to his home by Officer Peter Cahelus in the police ambulance.
 Anthony Trosky Of 202 Allen street complained 10 the police today that nine of his rabbits were killed by q dog last night.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
WOMAN MAY TAKE
 AIR COURSE HERE
Calls '. M, C. \. for Information but Fails to Give Name
 Class Now Open.

At least one local woman is in terested in taking the course in aviation at the Y. NJ. C. A.. accord ing to reports today. Although she has not yet been enrolled, 1t is ex- pected sine will be within a few days. The woman. who failed to give her name. called the Y. NJ. c. A. on the telephone yesterday and asked for information regarding the course
 There were 45 men present last evening at the opening session of the class, Of whom 8 have already enrolled.
 Speakers last evening included Corporal George E. Gallond of Wa tel bury and Captain Arnold Ras- mussen and Sergeant Charles s. Cain of Hartford, all three connect cd with the 43d aviation corps.
 The students will get their first lesson next Monday.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
LIONS CLUB TOLD
 FIRE STATISTICS
Chief Of Fire Prevention Bureau
 Describes Inspections

Advertising in newspapers to at tract attention 10 fire prevention methods. was voted by the Lions cub at the noon meeting at the Burri't hotel today, after Deputy Chief Michael J. Souney, chief of the bureau Of fire prevention, had spoken 10 the club.
 Chief Souney called attention to the fact that this is the 56th anni- versary of the Chicago fire and that fremen had visited or were visiting factories and stores, and were ad- dressing school children while other speakers were appearing in the the aters on subjects Of fire prevention.
 He spoke of the fact that from time to time the fire department has asked "the city fathers for stricter regulations. and added i've always find someone with outside interests who would be affected by the legisla- tion has a stronger drag than We have and our suggestions are passed up."
 He told Of some experiences in in specting store cellars by firemen and of some of the experiences firemen have when called out by an alarm, He demonstrated a new type Of alarm box and several hand extin- guishers.
 He asked people to stay at 8 box after turning in an alarm until the 1rri,.o1 1f art,, r,I stressed the fact that the first five minutes are the most important in getting help to the fire,
 He said the New Britain theaters are very carefully and thoroughly safeguardcd, with plenty of exits adequate equipment and that the stage hands are trained. The the aters are inspected by tiremen every day, he said.
 The club voted to purchase news paper space for the purpose Of ad- vertising fire prevention arguments
 Harry G. Hancock said last year there were six hundred millions or dollars in property loss by fire and 15.O0O lives were lost.
 Harry Miller of the Harry Miller Co., which will produce the 1928 Lions frolic was present and spoke of olden days among theatrical pro- ducers and created considerable amusement by telling of how the old time stranded troopers managed to get by, before the days of the Equity. He said the only real genu inc pure American type of produc- tion is the blackface minstrel.
 Mir. Miller, who is 6S years old and looks 45. was asked by II. ~J. Donnolley how he managed 10 con- ccal his age. He replied, T have done everything except that which would get me in jail, but I've never done anything too much"
 You're the only actor can say that" replied MT. Donnolley.
 Miss Helen Downs, teacher at the Central Junior High school was present with one of her pupils, Miss Eerna Calbach. Miss Calbach re- cited a poem about Columbus.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
Deaths
Mrs. Katherine pOcrncr

Mrs. Katherine Doerner. 75 years old. wife Of Henry J. Doerner of 3ol Park street. a resident Of this city for the past 30 years, passed away at her home this morning after a long illness.
 Born in Ireland, she was well known among the people Of Irish extract in this city. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter Mrs. Mary Perry. two sons, George and Walter Doerner. both of this city; sister. Mrs. Sarah Vim Of Minneapolis. Minn., and five grand children.
 The funeral will he held al Joseph A. Haffey's undertaking parlors on Main street Thursday morning at S:3o o'clock and at St. Jos"ph's church at . o'clock. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
Mclaughlin to Go Back
 To Banking Business

New York, Oct. II Pt-George V. Mclaughlin, who resigned as po- lice commissioner last May 10 be- come executive vice president of the Postal Telegraph systems. is now to resign that position to return as q president 10 the profession in which ne ono" was q messenger boy. bank ing. His new position will be presi- dent of the Brooklyn Trust com pany.
 Mclanghlin's first job while he was still in school, was q bank mes S"nger. At 2 he was made a state bank examiner and nine years Ia l. ter Governor Smith appointed him state superintendent of banks, which position he still hold when he was appointed police commissioner.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
Funerals
Mrs. John MannO

Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza beth Manno. wife of John Manno of 42 Erwin Place. were held at St. Mary's church this morning at 9 o'clock. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Walter J. Lyddy, assisted by Rev. Thomas Lawlor, deacon, and Rev. Walter A. McCrann. sub deacon.
 Mrs. Mary T. Crean sang Pie Jesu" at the offcrtory and Lead Kindly Light" at the conclusion Organist John J. Crcan accompanied her. The pail bearers were Con- stantino Neci. Giuseppe Pcsocio, Francesca Agosto. Gracomo Tino, Vito Dorio and Giuseppe Torino.
 Father I.yddy conducted the com initial services at the grave at St. Mary's cemetery where burial took place.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
Another Wife Admits
 She Killed Husband

Fairbury, Neb., Oct. II LPl-Mrs. Alice Harvey, 46, today confessed 10 County Attorney Arthur J. Dem ny that she killed her husband, J. B' Harvey. last Wednesday because Of jealousy and fear that another woman would get him
 Mrs. Harvey signed a written confession. Denny said.
 Harrey's body was found by neighbors Wednesday morning after his widows screams had attracted the attention Of them and Dorothy Gilbert. schoolgirl living with the Harveys
 A bullet hole through the head was explained as suicide by Mrs Harvey immediately after the shooting.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
Mae Gallagher Held
 On Suspicion Charge

PFOVldfnco, K. T.. Oct. IT FT = Mae Gallagher, 3A of Pavtucket. sister of Loretta Gallagher Savage. who is now awaiting sentence fol- lowing her conviction in superior court here last Friday on an indict- mcnt charging her with possessing burglars tools. was under arrest here today on q federal charge of conspiracy in connection with the $2G3,oo0 Pawtucket post office rob bcrV.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
BARBER ON TRIAL
 FOR GIRLS DEATH
Appears UnConCerned When Case
 Opens in Salem

Salem, Mass. Oct. 1 LP-The first stat" witnesses called today in the trial of George F. Taylor for the murder Of stella Pomikala placed Taylor at Salisbury Beach on June last, when the Lawrence girl was killed on the beach. Several of them told Of his wearing colored sun glasses similar to those found near the girls body,
 Taylor was nattily dressed when he came into court today. He was alert to the testimony but did not appear worried. His counsel said that he would take the stand in his own defense.
 The first witness. Richard Bulgor. proprietor Of a barber shop at Hampton Beach, N H., told of hir- irg Taylor, who was an itinerant barber, on Saturday. June {. He en- gagged Taylor to work for him dur ing the next week but after going away Sunday afternoon Taylor did not return.
 John r. Donovan. proprietor of a drug store at Hampton Beach. told Of selling q pair Of colored glasses 10 Taylor on the afternoon of June ].
 You wouldn't know me now, would you?' he quoted Taylor as saying after putting on the glasses.
 Taylor told him he was going to Salisbury Beach--that he wanted to see what the place was like.
 On cross examination Donovan said inc colored glasses were a good selling article. He would not say positively that the glasses exhibited in court were those which he sold Taylor.
 Paul Cohen. a clerk in Donovan's store, testified that on June Tay- Tor bought from him two pints and q half-pint bottle Of witch hazel.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
RUTH ELDER TO
 EMULATE LINDBERGH
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race between her Sikorsky amphi- bian monoplane Dawn and Miss Elders American Girl.
 We are going to make sure everything Is shipshape before talk ing of1," said Mrs. Grayson.
 Reports that test flights had been postponed until tomorrow were denied by T. Harold kinkaid, Wright motor expert. He stated that at least one, and possibly two, test flights would be made between and 6 p. m. today.
 Sandbags will represent the weight of gasoline and the Dawn will 50 aloft with gross weight of 11,000 pounds after it has been christened by Mrs. Ralph o. Brew ster. wife of Maine's governor. Mrs. Brewster will use a bottle of real champagne for the christening.
 Mrs. Grayson went shopping in nearby Portland today as calmly as though she was preparing for an automobile trip.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
Alleged Assailant of
 Own Mother Is Arrested

Caribou, Maine, Oct. II P>-Frcd Weeks, alleged to have attacked his mother with a club with intent to kill her on Jan. 13. 1924. when she disappeared, was in custody here to- day. He was arrested during the night by Sheriff Havelock Knox on his farm on the state highway. about three miles from Presque Isle to- ward Ashland.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
Wall Street Briefs

New York, Oct. 11,-tPl-The growth in New Eneland's aircraft industries has stimulated machinery sales in that territory, American Machinists reports. Increased buying interest is noted in Philadelphia, Buffalo and New York. Automobile activity is responsible for a moder- ate gain in sales and new inquiries in Milwaukee. Demand for machine tools continues to improve in most ot the important industrial centers.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
BUYS SOCCER CLUB

Fall River. Mass, Oct. II Pl- sam Shark. owner of The Fall River club Of the American Soccer league, today announced that he had pur- chased all 14 players of the Phla- d"lphia club. They will report here next Monday. The franchise Of the Philadelphia club is not included in the deal
 The purchase Is subject to ap- proval by the league sofficials.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
TRAFFIC MEETING,

The October meeting of the New Britain traffic bureau will be held ming. It will be known as Universal Night" since the members will be guests of the Universal carloading and distributing service officials. Business to be transacted includes the appointment of annual banquet and nominating committees, discus sion of the detour 10 Berlin and of the Universal Carloaling scrNicc.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
S360,OOO Offered for
 Worcester Street Line

Framingham, Mass. Oct. Il LP,- An offer Of SS60. 900 for all the prop crty of the Boston &, Worcester street railroad was submitted at the foreclosure sale of the line at the company's offices here today by Henry B. Rising of Boston repre- senting the bondholders' protective committee.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
TREASURY BALANCE Treasury Balance, s41S,9l4.o04
FINED IN WEST HARTFORD

In West Hartford court last eve ming, Frank Burinski of 23 West street, this city, was fined S25 and costs, of which s10 was remitted, for reckless driving. Abraham Lipman 40 Williams street, this city, was ed with reckless driving, was order- ed to pay the costs of the court on a nolle. and Waiter F. Robbins of 40 Williams strete. this city. was fined s25 and costs. with s10 remit ted, on a reckless driving charge.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
Banks. Schools, Offices
 Will Be Closed Tomorrow

Banks, schools and public offices will observe Columbus day tomor- row by remaining closed. while along Main street merchants will display their curb flags in honor of the country's founder. Stores af- flliated with the Chamber of Com merce will remain open.
 A street parade in which the 1tal- ian societies will take part will be the afternoon feature and in the several lodge rooms of these organi- cations appropriate exercises have been planned for the evening.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
ONE. PARALYSIS CASE

But one infantile paralysis case remained in quarantine today. with second New Britain victim still confined 10 his bed at the isolation hospital in Hartford. Four of the six cases reported here in the past two months have been released from quarantine and no new cases have come 10 light in more than a week.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
LUCAS RESIGNS TO-DAY

Supornumerary Officer Michael Lucas today resigned and turned in his badge and keys 10 Chief Hart. IL is understood that the discipline committee Of the board of police commissioners had prepared A r. cCommcudation that the officer be dropped from the force for drinking while on duty. The matter was scheduled 10 be acted on at the board meeting tonight.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and rcighbors for the kindness and sym pathy shown us during our recent bereavement in the death of our be loved wife and mother, also for the beautiful floral offerings received.
 Signed:
 Jos, ph W. Mcdaniel
 and family
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
PROBATE INVENTORIES

The estate of the late James F. Linton is valued at sG.24a, accord ing to an inventory filed in probate court today. The estate consists of check from the United States government. Henry G. Linton was the administrator.
 The estate of the late Anna C. Anderson, consisting ot cash in the Savings Bank of New Britain, amounts to Sl.o60. .4G. according to an inventory filed today. Ellen M. Anderson was the administratriX.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
FLOODS IN BULGARIA.

Sofia. Bulgaria. Oct. II P-A large part of Bulgaria has been flooded during the last few days, especially the region surrounding Narna, the couutry's principle port on the Black Sea.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
FALL MEETING,

The regular fall rally and get-to- gether meeting of Phoenix Temple of Honor will be held tomorrow eve ming at 8 o'clock. at Vega hall on Arch street. There will be initiation and refreshments at the close.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
GARD OF THANKS

We wish 10 thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us in the recent death of our wife and mother.
 (Signc6.
 Casper Masoero and family.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
Milius Signs In

Pittsburgh. Oct II --John Mill jus, Pirates hurler, whose wild pitch ended the worlds series last week, today signed his 1928 Pitts burgh Nationals contract.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

not be returned before Friday, Prosecutor Charles |. Taft said.
The Washington times., 1927-11-29

The tears were Tor Earl Spafky
Adams. the gamest and most love
able little diamond warrior that
ever lugged . bat to home plate.
sparlxy has wormed his way into
the hearts OF Cub fans as no
player has done in recent years,
with the possible exception Of
Grover Cleveland Alexander. now
the property Of the st. Louis Car
dinals.
Adams. like the great Alex, was
more than a mere BAH player. He
was q Chicago institution. It was
hard to think of the Cubs without
thinking Of the cocky little lead-off
man Eparlky Adams.
Because Of his abbreviated
stature, SparIxY worked the
pitchers for moro free tickets
to first base than any man On
the team.
But it made little difference 10
Sparky whether he walked or
rode" He was natural hitter
and few came over in the groove
that didn't receive expert atten.
ton from the little infieIder. 1t is
certain he win be welcomed and
liked in Smoketown. In this con-
The Washington times., 1927-11-29

These last were no decision
fights and the men l fought were
considered first-class boxers, so I
begaQ T. think / was pretty
good.
The Washington times., 1927-11-29

Coach LOwrey must labor pa
tiently with his squad, Is Bozie
Berger and John Demarest are
the only regulars. Al captain
must be named. but his election
viii be deferred until January.
The Washington times., 1927-11-29

Gt1u some Of these early OppO-
Ments were not 90 bad, at that.
] remember one Of them was
Al Roberts, who at one time
YVES looked upon as very likely
championship timber. ] stopped
Al IN three rounds.
The Washington times., 1927-11-29

Additions are Max Ryan, Joe
Curtin, Bob Lucas, LAX Kla.
vans, Spencer Chase. Louis Eb.
erie, Bernard Cox, Pete Lotus,
Melvin Payne, Wilbur Cross,
Charles Rich, Bill Farran, Henry
GalOtta, Frank AlligOOd, Henry
Hutts, Eddie Duryee and Louis
WIadOnsIxy.
The Washington times., 1927-11-29
Warwicks Put in Claim
For ID. C. Soccer Title

The Warwicks are claiming the
District 12O.pound soccer champion.
ship. They say they disposed Of the
Iroquois. who also claimed the title.
The Warwicks are composed Of
former graded school and high school
players. They are Thornberg and
Nicholson, Of Edmonds; Sherman.
Lucas and Courtney, Of Abbot; Reidy
q kingsman, and Madigan, Chopin
and Ktaznell, of Tech
The Washington times., 1927-11-29
D. c. Boy To Captain
Hamilton Team
Next Year

CLINTON. N. r. Nov. a.
Sherwood Chatfield. of wash.
ington. D. c.. will captain the
Hamilton College football team
next season. He has played
halfback for three years.