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New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
CALDWELL TREATED
 FAIRLY AT BROWN
Officials Deny RunorS of Dis.
 CriminatiOn
NOT VICTIM OF POLITICS
Dean Doesn't Recall a Single Thing Detrimental to Star-Snys He Finished Freshman Year With Splendid Record.

Providence, E. |, Nov. II P>- Reported rumors that Bruce Cald- well. debared from Yale football team, wa, discriminated against while freshman at Brown Uni versity four years ago, were denied today by Dean Otis F.. Randall of Brown.
 I Son't know of anything to war rant such n statement,' said Dean Randall, when Informed that stories were being circulated that Caldwell vas a victim Of fraternity politics at Brown. that he was not encour- aged 10 stay at Brown and that he was discriminated against by foot ball coaches in his freshman year.
 T don't recall Q single thing de- trimental to him. continued the dean, and as far as records of my office show he was In good standing in every way There Is not q single basis for these rumors, as far as ] know.
 'He finished his freshman year at Brown with a splendid record and our records show that We would have gladly taken him back at the beginning of his sophomore year. lie transferred apparently at the end Of his freshman year, but we have no record of his reason for doing so
 T am also in close touch with the fraternities, and if he had been . victim of fraternity politics I un- doubtedly would have heard about it."
 Dean Randall referred questioners to pr. Frederick W. Marvel, super visor of athletic activities. regarding the coach situation, but Dr. Marvel said he had no knowledge Of the sit nation four years ago.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11

ity from nursery. Only yesterday, Sister Harriet Murphy. Of the nur- sery. had purchased new pair Of shoes for each Of the children.
 Even on the gas bill, Mrs. Wywlas had gotten so far behind in pay ment that the company had locked the meter. Grim testimony Of the family's dcstitutlon was furnished by the fact that she was obliged 10 break rhe meter to kill herself and her children.
 About a year ago. Sister Murphy said, Mrs. Wywias became despon- dent and once or twice talked Of suicide. The mood seemed to have worn of, however. until recently when, having scorched dress she was pressing. she had been obliged to pay for the garment out Of her slender earnings.
 Sister Murphy said the mother always accepted charity reluctantly and never accepted anything for herself. Everything was for the children.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
MYSTERY WOMAN IS HIS WIFE, PASTOR THINKS
Mountain Folk Report See ing Woman Go in and
 Out of Forest

Ciaremont, x. H.. Nov. 11.-Ur) A new clue in the search for Mrs. Dascomb F. Forbush, wife Of a Canandaigua, N. Y. pastor and mother of four children. was obtain ed by police today from a North Charlcstown farmer.
 The farmer, Worcester Bailey. in formed Police Chief Daniel White that he saw the woman answering Mrs Forhush's description between here and Charlostown this morning and that she drove away in an auto mobile
 Bailey reported he first saw the woman walking through a field to- ward the highway. She hailed . passing automobile as she neared the road. he said. and then entered the car and was driven away.
 There was only one man in the machine. which was Of New York registration. according 10 Bailey.
 This woman was of more than medium height. had blonde bobbed hair and rescmh,cd pretty closely the pictures I have seen of Mrs. For bush
 T got close enough to her before she entered the machine to sec that her clothes were wrinllled and GOV cred In some places with bits of hay, as though she had spent the night in a loft"
 Previously several other persons living on the outskirts of Claremont had reported seeing the mysterious blonde at various times during the past fortnight.
 As soon as Chict White received the farmers report today, he tele- phoned authorities in dozen near by communities in an eftort to have the automobile stopped.
 Tt is perfectly possible that the woman seen by Bailey was some body else" the chief said. "hut 1t seems reasonable to suppose that 1t might be Mrs. Forbush and we are every effort to locate the 
 Meanwhile posses of legionnaires, millworkers and other volunteers, led by Rev. ForbuSh himself, hunt cd over a wide area for the missing woman.
 The minister had declared that if today's search proved truitless, more than 100 persons would participate in the hunt tomorrow.
 Mrs. Forhush has not been heard from since she disappeared from a theater which she and her husband were attending more than three weeks ago.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
7WO MINUTE SILENCE
 MARKS ARMISTICE DAY
City Pauses to Pay Respect to Men Killed
 in War

Thousands of residents paused for two minutes in their daily occupa- tion of II o'clock this morning while thoughts went back to the mcssa ge that flew from Europe nine years ago that the armistice concluding hOstllities in the World war had been formally signed, bringing vic tory 10 tho banners of The allies and defeat to the Central powers.
 Factory whistles were blown and church bells pealed at II o'clock and q general cessation Of industry and mercantile activity ensued for the following two minutes. All traf- fc lights were set at red and traffic along the principal streets was held up.
 Factories arc being operated and stores arc open as usual today. All offices in city hall were closed
 The formal observance of Armi- atiro day will take place this evening when E1dy-Glovcr post, American Legion. will hold banquet at Le- zion headQuarters on Washington street and dance in Elks' hall.
 Armi5tice day was observed in the school with two minutes Of silence whcD the signal was given by the factory whistles and church bells.
 The center of the city Was aglow with the national colors, the curb standards with their flags having been set out carly today. The flag Wds flown at central park and also or many private residences
 Company I Of the National Guard went to Middlrtown 10 participa'" in parade held in connection with the u'dication of a war memorial.
 Eddy Glover Post band rendered concert at Central park from II 10 1 o'clock under tho direction of
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
Thousands Greet Miss Elder and Capt. Haldeman as They Re
 turn From Europe
CROWD HEARS STORY
 OF DISASTER AT SEA
Both Declare They Want to Span Ocean Again Next Year-Nfayor's Reception Committee Meets Them Down the Bay and Escorts Them to Their Hotel-Long Program Arranged.

New York, Nov. II R-The Metropolis today roared its greeting 10 the two daring aviators who call d King Neptune's bluff-Ruth Elder and Capt. George Haldeman.
 Just a month from the day Of their take-off in The American Girl" for a nonstop flight to Paris a flight that came to grief when they fell into the ocean of the Azores and were rescued by a Dutch tanker-they came back to their starting point to receive the cheers of thousands.
 New Workers, who have had lots of practice in welcoming returning ayiators In the last few months Colonel I.indbergh. Commander Byrd and his fellow w-adventurers, a Cham berlin and Levine-gave them a typical reception.
 Harbor craft shricked q greeting the mayors reception committee met them down the bay and took them from the Aquitania at guar antine, and thousands gave them welcome as they proceeded from the Battery, up Broadway to their hotel.
 Embraces Husband.
 The avators had their first taste of New Works welcome when the city tug Macom drew alongside the steamer and Miss Elder rushed into the embrace of Lyle Womack. her waiting husband. He came to New York from Panama 10 greet her.
 But 1t was a new Ruth Elder who climbed over the Macom's side Gone were the knickers and broad hair ribbon with which she started her ill-fated flight. Instead she wore one of the gowns Paris had provided her.
 T certainly have no intention of quitting flying, she told reporters who swarmed about her In the Ma coms cabin after the first hysteria of greeting was over.
 Capt. Hlldeman. striving to re- main in the background and leave he honors to Miss Elder. affection ltely embraced his wife, who had
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New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
Mother; Stranded in Mew Fork,
 Steals Gas and Kills Herself and Her Four Little Children
Her Body Found Kneeling Beside Cot With Her Arms Protectingy About Her Youngest Child-Children
 Died Asleep In Bed

New York. Nov. II R-separat- ed for i've years from her hus- band. believed to be in Fort Worth, Texas. and depressed over the desti- tution or her family. Mrs. Hide sarde Wywias, 45. today opened the jets or q gas stove and brought death to herself and four small children.
 The bodies were found by neigh hors in their 31st street apartment Police said the woman's husband. Ludwig, is a government employe at Fort Worth.
 The bodies Of the children, at tired in night clothes, were in bed. Their mother had died on her knees by the side Of the cot on which her youngest child, aged four laid. Her arms were about him protectinely.
 Mrs, Wywias' meagre earnings as clothes presser amounted to about sc5 week. After her rent Of S22 month had heen paid. there was not enough 10 feed and clothe the children and herself properly, so that they had been accepting char
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
WOMAN WHO TOOK POISON
 IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Mrs. Esther Mckay, Wife of Archi- tect, Fails To Rally To Me,ii-
 cal Treatment

Mrs. Esther Mckay, wife oC Architect William IL Mckay. is ia q critical condition al New BritajH General hospital and fears for h,i recovery are entertained. 1t was said this afternoon. She was admittsl to the hospital last Sunday forenoo after she had become violently ill C bichlorlde of mercury poisoning. < said she took q tablet containing [ poison by mistake for a headae wafer. Yesterday afternoon she to bad turn and today there was improvement.
 Mrs. Mckay has been living at :, South High street for some tin past. She and her husband are l. Nolvcd in litigation which has Ike. them in the public eye almost CO., tinuously for more than \ year. II divorce suit was to have been heaY in superior court last Tuesday hu' was postponed on account of her Illness.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
FR. NOWAKOWSK|| IS
 GIVEN PAS7ORA7E
Curate at Sacred Heart Church
 Goes to WalIinsiord
IN THIS CITY FOUR YEARS
Rev. Alexander Tanskl Appointed Pastor in SouthingtOn. Succeed ing Fr. Woromiccki, Who Goes to Rockville,

Rev. Ladislaus Nowakowsh, es- slstant to Rev. Lucyan B ojnowski, pastor Of the Sacred Heart church, has been named as pastor of the Sts, Peter and Paul church in Wal Hngford,. according to the list Of clerical appointments issued today Through the Catholic Transcript, official organ Of the Hartford dio- cese.
 Father Nowakowski Is the third priest to he transferred in success sion from the Sacred Heart church to the pastorate in Wallingford. f Rev. Stanley ICiek was sent to Wal lingford a few years ago to organ- ize a new parish and it was under his guidance that plans Were drawn. Before construction was started, he was transferred and Rev. Alexander 'TansN was called from the local church to carry on the work.
 Father Nowakawski was ordained a priest on March o0 1920. by Bishop John J. Milan at St. Josephs Cathedral in Hartford He was a resident Of Moriden and received his elementary education in the Polish iarochl2l school there. He entered the Polish seminary at Orchard Lake. Michigan. In 1915 he entered St. Bernard's seminary at Rochos- ter, \. |. Tn January, 1920, he was sent to St. Thomas seminary in Hartford as prefect of discipline. He remained there until ordination.
 He was first assigned 10 St. Stan islaus church in Moridon where he remained for three years and eight months. He then came to the sacred Heart church in this city and has been there four years this month. He will assume his duties in Wallingford next Thursday.
 While in New Britain, Father Tanski was identified prominently with many civic movements. lie was the Catholic chaplain at the New Britain General hospital and through this work, he has made a host of friends in this city.
 Father Tanski has been anpolnt- cd pastor Of the Immaculate Con-
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
SLEU7H BLOCKS ROAD,
 DRIVER SKINS PAST
Babula Dashes Past Sar- geant Feeney by Using
 Sidewalk
Sergeant Thoma. J. Feency chased

Sergeant Thomas !. Feeney chased car suspected of carrying Ii quor through several streets of the city at o'clock this morning bur could not overtake 1t. He saw Stanley Babula back the machine out of the driveway at the rear of the Babula home on Booth street and go east ON Broad street to North street, and south on Clark street. The sergeant lost sight of the car on Clark street but about i've minutes later he saw 1t drive north on Clark street and turn wes. into North street.
 The sergeant backed his machine across the highway In an effort 10 block the Babula car, but the lat ter went to the left and over the curbstone and continued into Broai street at a rate of speed said by tho sergeant to have been terrific" The chase continued through Broad street, south into Gold. Orange anl several other streets in that vicinity. but the speeding car finally lost ,ts, pursuers. Officer Eugene kieffer having joined the sergeant.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
Hindu-Moslem Riots
 Break Out in India

London, Nov. II CUP)-The Ala hahad correspondent of the Morning lost reported today that serious Hindu Moslem riots had occurred at Garhmukttcsar in the United provinces and at Mela. India. Many Hindus attacked Moslem shopkeep- CTS, footed and wrecked shops and caused the Shopkeepcrs to flee 10 Moradahad, leaving their possessions behind them, the correspondent said. The reoprt states that the situation was under control.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson
 Observes "ArmiStice"

Pittshurgh, Nov. IT N}-The fca- ture Of the Armistice Day obscrv- ance in Pittsburgh today was the ap- pearancc in the city of Mrs. Wood row Wilson. who is 10 be present at to the wartime president in the city county building. The plaque is tho gift of the American Legion. Mrs. Wilson arrived from Washing ton this morning.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
Bridgeport Man At- tends Wake in Boston and is a Corpse, Him.
 self, Few Hours Later.
Search Made for Woman and Boy Believed to Have Lost Their Lives in Fatal Plunge Into River Near Wilsonville.

Bridgeport. Nov. II LF-kv. renee A. Wolf, 2c. went 10 q waks iu Easton last night. A little later he was corpse. having been the victim Of an automobile accident in which the machine fell into Sarp Mortar reservoir. Wolts death was due to drowning.
 Wolf and his wife. Katherine went to Easton to attend the wake, He and two friends later went out for short ride heading In tn. direc- ho0 of Bridgeport. The friends were George Kelly. 2i, and Frank Mo Closkey, both Of this city. Kelly was the driver. and. according to his story, when the machine was com ing down a long incline at the foot Of which was a narrow bridge span ming the reservoir. his eyes were blinded by headlights Of an oncom- ing car. He said that without warn ing the car left the highway. crashed through fence and fell into 2 feet of water. McCloskey was thrown clear of the car. He went into the water and pulled out Kelly who had been caught at tho wheel.
 Caught Beneath Car
 Both men then returned 10 the water. they say. and found the car had toppled and Wolfe was caught beneath it.
 Passing autoists took word to Bridgeport and a wrecking car re sponded and lifted the machine out of the water and recovered Wolrs body. Wolf was an honorary stu dent at graduation from the Bridge port high school in 1922. He has been in the painting business with his brother, and lived in Berkshire avenue. He was married two months ago and besides his widow leaves his mother and two brothers.
 Jerome Sheldon Drowned
 Wilsonville. Nov. II 7s-Jerome Y. Sheldon. 30 years old, of Watertown, Mass. was drowned, and a woman
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New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
Patient Jumps Out Win dow and Walks Several Miles Clad in Pajamas and Coat.

Driven to desperation he said, by the depressing atmosphere of his surroundings, Louis Paonessa of Danbury escaped from the state sanitorium in NewingtCn about Q o'clock this morning. hy jumping from second story window. He was taken into custody near the railroad crossing on Ncwington avenue by Officers H. (. Lyon and T. C. Dolan, and turned over to the authorities Of the Institution after being held at the police station for safe keeping.
 About 5:3O o'clock. lieutenant Matthias Ri"al wac notified by tclc-
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
Thoughts of Death Prompt Inmate
 To Flee Sanatorium Lightly Clad

phone that Paonessa had aroused s family in Maple Hill and asked to nc allowed 10 use the telephone to request that his palamas be sent from his home in Danhury. He left the house and was seen going to- wards New Britain.
 When the police met him. Paon- by q coat and other clothing. He told them the thought of death proved on his mind and he could not remain at the sanitorium any longer.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
{ ndergoes Operation
 For World War Bullet

Camden. N. J.. Nov. II UP)-- Carl Bubcck, 29, will be operated on tonight 10 remove an American bull lrt he received while fighting with the German army on the French front.
 Bubeck, who served with the i@ls. Wurttembure and was given an iron cross. received flowers and truit from members of the Thors post of the American Legion as he awaited his operation.
 He came 10 Camden two years ago. The bullet in his side caused him pain and doctors advised him to have it removed.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
Violent Earthquake
 Felt in South Africa

Johannesburg. South Africa, Nov. II (lP>-A violent earth tremor was felt this moring in wide area or the Transvaal colony. Orna- ments were dislodgod from their shelves and plaster walls were cracked In houses
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
President Coolidge Lays Wreath on Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Memory of Those Who Died "0ver There"
Whistles Blow, Business Suspends Operation, and Many Factories Close in Tribute to Heroes, Liv- ing and Dead

Washington. Nov. 11.--LP-Just nine years ago today, tumult Of ecstasy and joy swept It's winged way around the world. America joined with her European allies in cne majestic pean Of thanksgiving. From a battered railroad car in a remote section Of war-torn France where uniformed men sat making history had come message that struck straight 10 the heart. The great conflict was over; peace at last had come.
 Excitement and emotion knew no bounds. The realization that Amer ica and her allies had triumphed. that Americas armies would soon na embarking for familiar shores, was tinged and dampened only by the thought Of the many empty places in the ranks Of that victorious Homecoming. The gold starred serv- ico flag took on a new meaning.
 Victory and Gratitude
 The boys came home, and America poured out q heart filled with gratitude. But with peace came also problems to vex and perpleX the world throughout the nine years that have passed since that first Armistce day. The world set itself 10 the task Of reconstruction.
 AS on all of the succeeding ami versaries. with one exception, there was today no organized celebration. only In 1921, when the Unknown Soldier was laid at rest in Arlington cemetery has America voiced q tribute Of nationwide significance.
 There was however, new note in the days observance, dedicated to the memory Of Americans who fought and fell beside her own sons, inc government Of Canada had erected at Arlington a magnificent cross O. sacrifice. Carefully laid Tlans called for its unvciling today in q ceremony in which Canadian and American troops unite.
 Presidcn: Honors Dead
 President Coolidge, as usual on trm!stlce day. planned to visit the tomb Of the Unknown Soldier and lay "pon t q wreath. Aftorward, the Canadian contingent was invited to lunch at the White House.
 The days program also called for a gathering at the Jnknown's tomb Of the group Of army chaplains who participated In the dedication in 1G0T and latcr Fn-- cnr,-icos I, I,oporiDr their own war dead, at the separ- ate memorial they themselves have erected.
 Paris In Tribute
 Paris. Nov. II P-The people Of
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11

sat Light. The steamer was going to the rescue.
 New London. Nov. II LP-Radio messages reCeAed at coast guard headquarters here are to the effect that the tanker which blew up was the Beta Of the Beta Steamship Corporation of New Jersey.
 The coast guard cutter Seminole, the destroyer Ammen are rushing to the scene and the steamer Hannawa is believed 10 be on the scene effect ing rescue If possible at last re- ports.
 Coast guard Headquarters an nounCed receipt Of a fragmentary message indicating that some ship was on fire 1 Q miles. 70 degrees true from Barnegat Light. at the ap- proach to New York harbor and the steamer Hannawa was standing by within three miles Of the position.
 l. was further announced that the coast guard destroyer Aumen from New York was in communication with the Hannawa and proceeding full speed to the rescue. The de stroyer Shaw left the state pier here upon receipt of the message with in struction to proceed to the scene and take charge of coast guard aid,
 Radio broadcasting stations were requested 10 discontinue sending.
 Tankcr's Bow Torn
 Asbury Park, N. J., Nov. II LPE- Word received by Commander Eu- gene T. Osborne, superintendent of the FHth Coast Guard district, said that the Tanjer Beta was stire | miles off the coast, about ten miles south of Barnegat light.
 Wireless messages received by hin reported that a terrific explosion tore out the tankcr's bow. Ship bottom station dispatched patrol boat and several steamers were reported rush. ing 10 the burning vessel, according to information received by Osborne. An unidentified coast guard cutter was standing by.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
THE FATHER

New Britain md vicinity: unsettled tonight and Satur- day; rain Saturday afternoon or night, warmer tonight, colder by Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
Radio Stations Pick Up Reports Of Terrific Blast on Board
 Craft
VESSEL LEFT NEW YORK
 EARLY TODAY FOR TEXAS
hroadcasts Stopped For Further News of Disaster-E,ery Effort Being Made To Save Crew-Post- ton Ten Miles on Barncgat Light At Harbor Entrance-CauSe Of Explosion Unknown

New York. Nov. II LT-The In dependent Wireless Telegraph CO. today announced receipt Of mes sage from the steamer Hannawa that an unidentified oil tanker had blown up ten miles north of Barne- sat Light. The steamer was going to the rescue.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-11
PrcsidCn: HOnQrs Dead
Paris In Tribute

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