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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
Youthful Editor Will
Have to Face CHARGES

Fall River, Mass, July 10 P-A
charge of attempted blackmail
against Louis G. Bernier. youthful
editor of a weekly political tabloid
here, was dismissed on motion of
counsel in district court today be-
cause the original complaint con-
tanned slight technical defects. A
new complaint was drawn and the
case was continued by agreement
until August 8.
He is charged with attempting to
Blackmail Walter Z. O'Hara, Fail
River mill man. Bernier furnished
$1,000 bond.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
YOUTH DESCRIBES
numbering MAN
Did It Because Burger Told Me
to Do So"

Benton, H., July 119 UP)-
Harry Thomasson, a pale and nerv-
GUS youth, today told from the wit
ness stand how he murdered a man
he did not know because Charley
Birger told me to do So"
Thomasson has confessed to kill
ing Mayor Joe Adams of West City.
Birger, Art Newman and Ray Hy-
land are on trial for completely in
the murder.
Thomasson claims to have been
aided in the murder by his brother
Elmo, who subsequently was killed
when Birger's road house was bomb
ed and burned.
1--WE have picked you two boys to
kill Adams because they will never
suspect boys" Thomasson testified
Birger told him. when Gus Adams
answers the door start shooting and
answer no questions.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
SENSATION CAUSED
when BRITISH SAY
They ARE Leaving


whether an agreement was in sight
on the number of 10,000-ton cruis-
ers carrying S-inch guns to which
each of the three powers would be
entitled, Mr.. Gibson said that the
problem had not yet come official
ly before the conferees and that It
would be some time before it was
reached.
One indication that there was
some progress to report was the de-
cision of the American delegation
to receive representatives of the
World press this afternoon. these
meetings having been suspended
several days ago.
After the conference, Mr.. Gibson
had a busy day ahead of hi in con-
sultation with the technical experts.
Talks To Press
Gibson this afternoon received the
international core -pondents at Gen.
eva and told them of the progress
that vas being made in the CONVEX
sations that are now going on.
I've have developed some new
ideas as to the methods Of approach
to the cruiser problem solution" Mr..
Gibson said. ut would perhaps be
premature to say Just how hopeful
these plans look, but they are worth
exploring"
Mr.. Gibson added that the pres
ent conversations among the "big
six" consisted up to now of very in
formal exchanges of views covering
the whole range of the cruiser ques-
ton"
The delegates, he said, have got
to get all the phases lined up to
everybody's satisfaction"
ut will seem like a considerable
time before We get through" he
continued,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
CASES CONTINUED
Washing Machine Statesmen VIII De-
mand Trial-Are Charged With
DcfIauding Company.

N v London, July 10 R-Another
continuance until July 26 was Or
dered in the police court this morn
ing when the cases Of George ].
Findlay. of this city. former eastern
Connecticut sales manager of the
Maytag Washing Machine company.
and his salesman. William H. Treat,
of Mantle, who are charged with
defrauding the General Contract
Purchase company of New York,
washing machine financing concetrn.
of sum of money in excess Of
5000, were called.
Def nse attorneys indicated that
they would demand trial when the
case comes up next week. The two
men have been at liberty since their
arrest June 80 on bonds of $500
each, and these bonds were renew
ed today.
1t is charged that the defendants
executed more than 1900 fictitious
contracts for the sale of washing
machines. financing the contracts
through the New York company.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
Tip on Sale of Liquor
Is Given by Customer

Bristol, July 10 - Abel Martin of
by Sergeant Jeglinslli and Officer
Thompson of the police department
On a charge of violating the liquor
law. 1t is said that information
concerning the sale of liquor was
furnished + y man who was arrest
Martin was released under bond Of
$1,000. He will be given a hearing
in police court tomorrow.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
DR.. McConaughy to Make
Summer School Address

Camden, n. j.. July 19.--lP@Dr.
William A. Westcott. brother of the
late Judge John W Westcott, died at
his home in Berlin, N. j., today from
heart disease. He was seventy years
old. Judge John w. Westcott was
former attorney general of New
Jersey and twice nominated Wood
row Wilson for the presidency.
Dr. Westcott was life long
democrat and was a well-known
orator. He served on the New
Jersey state board of health and was
medical inspector of schools in Cam
den county where he was born.
Prof. Irving Fisher of Yale is a
nephew.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
FORECLOSURE SUIT

Foreclosure proceedings were
brought today by Rackliffe Broth
ers Co, Inc, through Attorney Ed
ward A. Mag on goods and property
Of I.azar David, A. Shapiro of Hart
ford, heard Of the American Wall
Paper and Paint Company and John
Boyle Co. of New Britain.
Another suit was brought by the
same company against Joe Rut-
kowski, Veleria Rutkowski. The
John Boyle Co. and The Bostol Var
nish Co., of Bostol, Mass.
On May the plaintiff was allow
ed S574.93 damages in city court
Judgment. Constable Frank Clynes
made service.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
Gets Death Penalty for
Torture to Prisoners

Moscow, July 10 R-The Kha-
barovsk tribunal has sentenced to
death by shooting the former Cos
sack officer Piskunoff on charges of
turing prisoners as a white guard
officer in 1919, says the official so
Wet news agency, Tass.
Pisunkoff was the commander of
one of the sections Of the train of
General kalnikoff, chief of the white
guard. This train in 1919 ran be-
tween Khabarovsk and Vladivostok
Piskunoff was arrested last year
when Wound crossing the soviet Chi,
nese frontier without authorization
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19

alimony pending tho trial OF = d.
vorce action brought against him by
his wife.
The order to make payment was
issued several weeks ago but Cor
bert ignored 1t. Today he told Judge
Yeoma, he earns $25 a week and Is
in debt. and therefore 1t would be
a hardship for him to carry out the
order o. the 'lrt. Attorney Will
liam NJ. Greenstein. representing
Mrs. Corbert was instructed to OBJ
shoe salesmen's pay and submit 1t
to Judge Yeomans on Friday this
week.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
Hen Matches Out Eight
Quail, Then Loses Them

East Hampton, Conn, July 10 Up
A sitting hen of Michael Daley,
milkman, did motherly task for
fifteen eggs for three weeks and got
no reward in the way of mothering
the chicks.
The eggs were in quail's nest
uncovered while Albert Saltus, of
Meriden, was moving his summer
home. There had been II eggs but
two were broken. Mr.. Daley lent the
hen and eight chicks were Matched.
Biddy took the family for walk
and Mother Quail appeared and call
ed off the eight little ones and dis
appeared with them in the woods.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
Policeman Slides Right
Into Pile of LIQUORS

New York, July 10 (UP)-Detec-
tive Sergeant Thomas Lyors lowered
himself into a pit beneath a garage
in West 65th street today, toboggan-
ed into the cellar of an adjoining
building and landed on $500 cases of
whiskey and wine.
He had discovered a liquor cache
which police have been after for sew
cral weeks. It's value was estimated
at 100000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
Milwaukee Gives Big
Welcome to Ayiators

Milwaukee, Wis, July 10 (UP)-
A terrific din from whistles and
sirens greeted Lieuts. Lester J. Matt
land and Albert Hegenbarger, heroes
Of the army's Hawaiian flight, as
they arrived here shortly before
noon from Chicago.
They were flying in Fokker mon
cplane greatly similar to the one
Used in their Hawaiian fight. More
than 20 army planes accompanied
them.
A homecoming celebration has
been arranged for Maitland, who
formerly lived here. Fcbenberger
will share in the celebration.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
Court Orders Inquiry
Into Shoe Clerks Paw

II shoe clerks in New Britain earn
more than SIS weekly, Judge Z. NJ.
Yeomans Of superior court would
like to know it. Likewise, if their
pay is less than that amount, he is
interested in learning it, and for
these reasons he did not make a de-
Cision in the case of Morris Corbert
of this city today Corbert being be-
fore him on order to show cause why
he. has failed TO pay IS per week
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
Washington Pedestrians
Irving to Run Down Cars

Washington, July 10 R>-Pedes-
TRANS Of the capital are trying, in
increasing numbers, to run down au-
tomobiles, if figures tabulated by the
traffic bureau are to be taken as an
accurate summing up OF the situa-
ton.
The bureau has found that five
per cent of the automobile casual
ties here are caused by persons
walking into the side Of moving mo-
tor vehicles.
Traffic officials have put this prac-
tice down as the most advanced
form of jaywalking.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
"Petting Party" Stopped,
Farmers Farm Dynamited

Johnson City, Tenn. J'.!y 10 (UP)
Two youths charged with dyna-
hitting the farm Of George Bristol
after he had stopped their "petting
party were held in jail today.
The youths are Bob ard Worley
Witt. Two others were sol ght.
The Bristol home was partly
wrecked and members Of the fam
lily were injured by the explosion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
Cullen Lands Serving
Short Jail Sentence

Los Angeles, July 10 R-Cullen
Lands, motion picture actor, yes
terday was sent to the county Jail
under a five-day sentence for fail
ure to meet alimony payments 70
his divorced wife, Mignon Lebrun
Lands.
Lands was $1,000 behind in ali
mony payments He testified he mad
made $1,000 since November. out
of which he had paid his former
wife S2,700.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
STARTS FOR SAN DIEGO
Miss Mildred Doran and Her Pilot
Leave Eel Paso for Scene OF Hop
off for Hawaii.

Ell Paso, Texas, July &c UP)-
Miss Mildren Doran, Flint, Mich,
school teacher, who hopes to be the
first Of her sex to fly across the Pa
cific TO the Hawaiian Islands, start
ed from here today for San Diego,
Calf.
Auggie Pedlar, her pilot. and w.
F. Mollcska, financial hacker, &C
companied her.
Miss Doran said the rlane might
make one stop between Ell Paso and
San Diego, but she did rot indicate
where it would be. The plane, how
ever, was fuelled for a nonstop
flight to the coast.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19
SUICIDE IN JAIL

Doylestown. Pa, July 10 Up
Ernest E. Kicker, who was awaiting
trial for the murder of his wife and
Sheriff Abram L. Kulp, of Doyles-
town. committed suicide in the
Bucks county jail today by hanging
1t was his third attempt to end his
life.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-19

One Of the smallest books in exist
ence is the 1898 edition Of the
"Bijou and London Almanack." 1t
IS three-quarters of an inch by i've
eighths OF an inch, and one-eighth
Of an inch thick.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-13
Several Hunting
Licenses Issued

Several Burleigh county men, not
to be caught mapping when the hunt
ing season opens September Is and
desiring to avoid the last minute
rush of license seekers, have already
secured from County Auditor A. C..
Isaminger the necessary licenses.
To FRANKIE Swanke Of Bismarck goes
the honor this year of being the
first to take out his 1927 hunting
license. Others who have already
deposited their dollar and half with
the county auditor in exchange for
the license are Thos. Pinks, Harry
Hershleb, Carl Kositzky, Louis Auer,
S. G. Severtson and Eric A. Thorberg,
all of Bismarck, and E. Ralph Lunch
Of Arena.
The hunting season opens on FRI
day. September 16, for ducks. geese
and grouse. The season ON grouse
and prairie chickens will close on
October II, while the duck and geese
hunting season will close on Decem-
ber 2. No changes have been made
in the bag limits this year. according
to Mr.. 1saminger.
The county auditor this year has
issued l2S fishing licenses, pufsuant
to the new game laws. which compel
fishermen to secure licenSes before
angling in the state. The cost of =
fishing license IL so centb.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-13
BISMARCK HAS
BEACON AHEAD
OF WINDY CITY
Light Here In Operation
While Chicago Considers
Installing One

Bismarck is in one respect more
progressive than Chicago.
A clipping from the Chicago
Herald Examiner of August IL tells
that one of the city's alderman pro-
poses 100000 candle power beacon
light to guide aviators there as a
tribute to Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh,
and it was pointed out here today
that Bismarck already has such q
light atop the Prince Hotel.
The light has been seen 65 miles
away. at Hazelton and at Beulah, and
less than two months from the time
Lindbergh landed in Paris it was in
operation, while the installation Of
such light is still being debated in
Chicago.
Daily correspondence at the hotel
shows that attention is being attrac-
ed to the beacon all over the coun-
try. inquiries coming in from Texas,
Colorado, Seattle and California
points. Many hotels, the manage
ment said, have written congratula-
tions on what wonderful thing the
hotel was doing for the city Of Bis
marck.
In the Herald and Examiner article.
the Chicago alderman was quoted as
saying that q beacon light would be
an honor worthy Of Lindbergh's s
achievement, of his profession and Of
the city. It would be q permanent
and invaluable aid in aviation. a
testimonial. to our civic enterprise
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-13
Oahu Island to be
Flyers Objective

San Francisco, Aug. When
entrants in the Dole prize air derby
take off after noon next Tuesday. the
island Of Oahu in the Hawaiians,
will be their objective. A landing
any place on Oahu will constitute
an official finish
Oahu has four landing fields,
Wheeler field at Schoficld barracks
is reported to be in excellent con-
dition. Luke Field at Pearl Har-
bor also is in good condition, while
the John Rodgers air port outside
Honolulu, because of its newness
is reported as fair The remaining
field is at Kahuku, described as good.
Other islands in the group also
have landing fields in event of emer-
gencies They are: Niihau field,
Island of Niihau, Sanborn Field,
Island Of Kauai; Molokai Field,
Island of Molokai; Lanai Field,
Island of Lanai: Fair Grounds Field,
and Lahaina Field. Island of Maui
and South End Field and Upolu Point,
Island of Hawaii. The Hamakupoko
radio beacon is located on Maui
Island, while NPH radio compass
station is on Hawaii.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-13
7 EST FLIGHT
is FATAL TO
CAPT. ROGERS
Jumps With Parachute When
Engines Stop $50 Feet Up
1t Fails to Open
FOUR PASS STIFF TESTS
Rogers Death Brings Total
Number of Entrants Killed
to Three

Municipal Airport, Oakland, Calf,
Aug. Observation-Disclosures tests re-
maincd today as the main hurdle be-
tween five airplanes entered in the
James Dole $4,000 prize flight and
official approval as starters in the
2,4OO-mile aerial derby to the Isle
of Oahu, scheduled to start on Tues
day noon. Four Of nine entrants who
have planes here have qualified thu4
far.
Death crossed another entry from
the list Of starters yesterday when
Captain Arthur v. Rogers, flying his
tandem engined monoplane, was
killed in trial flight at his home
hangar near Los Angeles. He jumped
with a parachute after his engines
stopped. The parachute failed to
open and Captain 1:ogers fell 16O
feet to the ground, landing about 200
feet from the spot where his plane
nose dived into the earth. Mrs.
Rogers stood on the field with her
baby in her arms and witnessed her
husbands death. Rogers was known
as an experienced pilot, but the plane
he flew was of new design.
Three Entrants Killed
The tragedy brought the total
flight entrants killed to three. Lieu
tenants George w. D. Covell and
R. S. Waggener crashed near San
Diego Tuesday as they were heading
for San Francisco Bay.
With this spectre of death facing
them, the remaining pilots and navi-
gators showed no inclination to quit
the race. Instead, they complained
about the severity of tests imposed
by department of commerce inspec-
tors, who were insistent that pilots
display more than ordinary skill be-
fore being certified. The four who
have passed the test are:
Successful in Tests
THE Travelair monoplane "Okla-
homa," Bennett H. Griffin, pilot, and
Al Henley, navigator.
2--The monoplane "El Encanto," of
San Diego, Norman A. Goddard, pilot,
and Lieut.. J. G. Hawkins, navigator.
3-The Breese monoplane "Pacific
Flyer" in which Livingston G. Irving
Of Berkeley will hop off without a
navigator.
4-The monoplane "Golden Eagle"
entry of the San Francisco Examiner,
piloted by Jack Frost with Gordon
Scott as navigator.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-13
Spring Wheat and Potato
Production Shows Gain
Over July l, Estimate
Average Yield of Rye Esti-
mated at 1871 Bushels
Oats Better in N. d. Than
Elsewhere

All North Dakota crops with the
exception of oats show condition on
August first equal to or higher than
was reported on July first, according
to the August crop report issued to-
day by the statisticians tor the U. S.
department Of agriculture at
Grand Forks. Spring wheat
production shows gain of
8,755,OOO bushels and potatoes a gain
of $4,000 bushels over the July first
estimate. The condition of all hay
crops Increased since July first ac-
cording to the regular monthly re-
port of the u. S. division of crop and
stock estimates. Favorable
weather Ter the development of rust
in most sections of the state since
the first Of. the month may make a
later reduction of the August first
figures necessary. a
The condition of the North Dakota
spring wheat crop on August ! has
not changed since July l. This fore
casts production Of l22, ,569,O 900
bushels, q gain Of S,755,OO bushels
pares with q five-year average of
4VSpS1OsVVV OOouOAOs
'orn has gained seven points in
condition since July 1. The indicated
production is q, ,7O2 900 bushels COM
pared to 1892 900 bushels for 1925
and the five-year average Of 24,203,7
600 bushels.
The average yield Of rye is estimat-
ed at 1877 bushels per acre. The in
dicated production of 10000
bushels is much above the 1O-year
average.
Oats are proving disappoint-
ment in many sections. and North
Dakota is no exception although the
state shows considerably higher
condition than for the country as q
whole. Heavy leaf rust infection has
caused q poor fill though the growth
Of straw generally Is heavy. Condi-
tion of oats is Riven as 81, compared
to 88 for July and 50 for the 10
year average. The production fore
cast is 57,811 900 bushels compared
to 54,846,OOO bueshels for July and
the five-year average OF 6A,126,O0O
bushels.
Barley condition on Aueust / is es-
timated at 80 per cent indicating a
production Of S9;176, 900 bushels,
Compared to 36.009, 900 bushels for
July I. The five-year average is
%, 1852 600 bushels
Flax condition is estimated at 81
per cent, four point gain over that
of a month ago. The production
forecast is 9,046,00O bushels COM
pared to five-year averpge Of
0,O16, 900 bushels.l
Potatoes have gained rapidly dur,
ing the month and the condition is
now estimated at 50 per cent. This
is compared with. "a per cent last
month. A production Of 10,44l.00
bushels is indicated compared with
1870 900 bushels for 1925. and an
av1rage Of 1l,654,OOO bushels.
North Dakota tame hay production
il estimated at 1.748,O00 tons COM
parsd NTH an average Of 1,648, 600
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-13
Farm Problems In
America Discussed

Williamstowx,s Mans. Aug. 13.-lN
Farm problems in America and
economic questions Of the British
empire and Italy were discussed to-
day at the round table Of the In
stitute Of Politics.
H High land. values and soil exhaus-
tion were declared to be important
factors in agricultural depression in
this eountrx while phases Of the eco
nbmic situation in England and Italy
we're found to be little more satis-'
factory.
Land values, which have shrunk to
hut 10 per cent Of their 1920 peak,
are barometers Of farm purchasing
power In the western states rather
than case Of its curtailment, Henry
u. Wallace, editor Of Wallace's Farm
Or, declared. The speaker pointed
ont that land .value varies with the
hnyipg power of the farmer. N
An annual loss OF 4A0O, 100000 il
lpcprred ~ Americas arm e ;
through their failure TO fSturn plant
f1o4 "a the soil,, Harry c. Butchers,
editor ~ tho Yeftilisor Review, told
~ s1aNnAA fthlp neanb bars.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-13
PURNELL HAD !.
TROUBLE WITH
WIFE, HE SAYS
House of David Leader, On
Stand Today, Contradicts
Wife's Testimony

st. Joseph. Mich. Aug. l3-tP)-
Benjamin Purnell, leader of the
House of David Colony, admitted on
the witness stand in the states dis
solution suit today that there was
"trouble" between him and Mary,
his wife. He flatly contradicted d
Marys testimony that his writings,
in which he referred to her as a
"deceitful reprobate," were the gos-
sip of Ada Ross and Edith Meldrum.
Purnell resumed the witness stand
today when physicians announced
that he was physically able to stand
the strain of cross examination. As
upon his first appearance, purneli
was carried into the court on a
stretcher, upon which he reclined as
he testified
The leader of the cult denied he
had anything to do with the group
marriages which the state charge
were ordered to protect him. He
indicated that Mary, his wife, looked
after the arrangements made.
His thinning grey locks tied up in
pink ribboned bangs and diamonds
sparkling on his fingers, King"
Benjamin Purnell lay on cot in
court here yesterday and entered
categorical denials to state alleca-
Continued on page two.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-13
SHERIFF MAY
BE REMOVED
FROM OFFICE
Is Charged With Being In
tOxicated-Six Arrested
in Mine Strike Fracas

St. Clairsvillc, Ohio, Aug. 13.-1R
Removal Of Sheriff c, C.-Hardesty
Of Belmont county from office may
follow the making of five affidavits
that he was intoxicated and in
capacited for duty last night fol-
lowing trouble at the Pr0vident mine
late yesterday.
The affidavits, made last night,
allegc he was intoxicated when he
left yesterday evening for Proyident
to make an investigation Of an at
tack on c. V. Nichols, a taxi driver,
who was beaten and stabbed by a
party Of 800 alleged union sympa-
thizers after he had driven non
union workers to the mine.
Following the investigation, made
by Prosecutor Paul v. Waddell and
Colonel L. S. Conelly of the 145th In
fantry. six persons were arrested
early today. They are: Mike Prina-
lovich. 80, president Of Provident To-
cal of the miners union; Steve Sill
ich, 80, Santa Santaneo, Al, and John
Karopsic, %, miners; Mrs. Mary
Copich, SO, and Mrs. Renchia, 33.
Prosecutor Waddell today filed
charges Of melting to riot and Of as
sault with intent to kill against the
sextet.
The prosecutor said he expected to
prefer charges against Sheriff Hard
csty today and request his removal
from office.
At one time, Prosecutor Waddell
says, the sheriff threatened to lock
up J. Edmunds Iddings. the assistant
prosecutor, when Waddell requested
him to accompany the investigating
party. 81