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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
.AMASSED FORTUNE,
LIVED AS RECLUSE
Man Found Dead in Gas-Filled
Home Friend Of Carnegie

New York, June 10 R)-The life
story of a one-time brilliant mining
engineer. who is said to have amass-
ed a fortune as an early associate OF
Andrew Carnegie, became known to-
day in the death of Charles Francis
King. 70-year-old recluse. who lived
on so cents a day in the shadow OF
Brooklyn bridge.
Known as the mystery man" In
the neighborhood, a factory and ten
ement section of Brooklyn, the aged
man was found dead in the dingy
basemen. Of two adjoining frame
houses he owned. Police believe he
died week ago.
Neighbors had smelled gas and
had seen newspapers delivered daily,
piling up on Kings doorstep. A
policeman was called. He found the
windows and doors stuffed with
paper and a faint odor of gas per-
ceptible.
On the wall of one room hung a
diploma showing Kink had gradual
ed from Lehigh university in 1880.
Framed certificates indicated he had
won bachelor of arts and bachelor of
science degrees at the same school,
A well stocked library contained
books by King on mining engineer
ing. Papers showed he was life
member of the American Society OF
Metallurgical engineers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
SHUT OFF engine
when GETTING GAS
Failure to Do So May Result in
Fine Of 500

Hartford, June 10 - Complaints
have reached the state motor vehicle
department of repeated violations of
a law. compliance with which is a
simple matter while failure to obey
plac, occupants of cars in a dan
sgerous position and subject to hor-
rible accident This is the regula-
ton providing that the engine must
be shut off while gasoline or other
fuel is being put in the tank Of a
motor vehicle.
Failure to comply creates the haz-
ards Of fire and explosion, usually
both. maximum of $50 may be
Imposed for violation. Both the per-
son allowing his engine to run and
the person filing the car while the
engine is running are liable to pros
ecution.
Several filling station owners have
complained that certain patrons will
not comply with this law even on
request, but go to another station
when 1t is insisted that the motor be
shut off during the filling process.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10

trail with the boys after the ar.
rests, the informant made his ap-
pearance and was greatly surprised
that the officers had already made
the capture. So far as the police
know. he was not implicated in any
OF the burglaries but he knew of
them.
Bold Burglar Breaks Down
After Sergeant McAvay concluded
his testimony. Assistant Prosecuting
Attorney Greentein asked Ference
whether or not he cared to say any
thing to the court. Il do" he re.
piled and took the witness stand.
Mr.. Greenstein warned him that he
was not obliged to make a state
ment, and after a minutes silence.
the youth said he did not know what
to say. Judge Hungerford told him
he will undoubtedly reach states
prison soon, as he has started on the
path taken by other youths who
eventually became convicts. Tru-
ancy, sleeping away from home and
petty thieving lead to burglary and
states prison. Judge Hungerford OBJ
served. and he did not know that it
would not be just as we'll II Ference
went to prison now as later. Men
ton OF a prison sentence complete
ly unnerved the youth, and drawing
his sleeve across his eyes he cried
and sobbingly asked for another
chance"
Committing him to the reforma-
tory, Judge Hungerford remarked
that the institution Is school Of
correction and there Is the possible
ity that confinement there might ac-
complish some good. The authori-
ties who have tried to help Ference
in the past cannot do everything, he
observed, and the next few years
will tell whether he is to be a con-
Wet or a useful citizen to himself
and others
In reply to Judge Hungerford,
Ference said he worked some time
ago in a local factory. He left
school about two years ago, and has
not worked In some time. he said.
Asked whether or not he knew of
any job he could get II allowed his
freedom. the youth replied mega
lively. He should not have left
school for five years to come, Judge
Hungerford remarked. !
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
LETT and BAGGS
Win in tourney
Former Playing Brilliant Game
in Hartford

Hartford. June 10 R1The first
match of the day in the New Eng
land tennis tournament now being
played at the Hartford Golf club
was completed shortly after noon to-
day when George Lott Of Chicago
and Fred Baggs Of New York city
defeated Frank x. Shields Of New
York and Everett Smith of New
York In the third round of the
mems doubles 81, Ga. Lott is
playing brilliant tennis and many
look to him to win the championship
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10

tomary ennui over spectacles and
receptions and become so enthusiast
tic over welcoming the flyer tina,
their reception also is considered a
menace to Lindbergh's safety. Sc
the authorities today were engaged
in perfecting plans for his protec-
ton.
Along the parade route, the po-
lice authorities have urged that chill
dren be given the front places by the
protecting ropes in the belief that
the crowds will not endanger the
youngster in any attempt to get
close to the aviator. Colonel Lind
bergh will be surrounded by mount
ed cavalry and police during the
parade and when he reaches the
monument the soldiers from the
procession will be deployed around
the official reception stand to pro-
tect both the aviator and President
Coolidge.
Aviators Big Part
American aviators are to play a
chief role in the tribute to the for
mer air mail pilot. Not sonly will
there be the escort Of nearly 100
planes on the last lap Of his voy-
age, including the crack Selfridge
field pursuit group of Fl singleseat-
ers, but at the dock Lindbergh will
pass through double line of several
hundred fellow birdmen, many Of
whom also have won the highest
laurels in flying.
Among those will be Commander
Richard E. Byrd, the North Pole
flyer; Commander A. c. Read, chief
of the first transatlantic flight of
the NC-i: Lieutenants Erik Nelson
and John Harding, of the army
world flight: Lieutenant Russell
Vaughan. the dawn to dusk trans
continental pilot; Lieutenant Oakley
Kelly, coast to coast nonstop flier
and Captain Hawthorne Gray. holder
OF the worlds altitude record. An
other person at the dock will be
Robert Nungesser. brother of the
French ace who was lost In making
a Paris to New York fight. :
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
.CHAMbERLIN AND
LEVIN In berlin
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work"
Dinner Dance Tonight.

Americans from all parts of Ger
many were flocking 20 Berlin today
for a dinner dance to be given by
the American club tonight in honor
OF the transatlantic filters, Clarence
Chamberlin and Charles A. Levine.
Another feature of a day that
promised to see the climax, of their
visit to Berlin, from the social stand
point, was great banquet by the
municipality of Berlin, at whici the
burgomaster was to present them
with special plaques.
The aviators intend to visit Mn
Mich and Vienna. They will fly to
Prague, capital Of Czechoslovakia,
next Thursday, visiting the interna-
tional aviation exhibition as the
guests OF the aerial club of Prague.
Chamherlin is anxious to make a
cali at Rome as part Of his Euro
pean tour.
Il feel ! owe II TO Bcllanca II IT
can possibly be arranged, 10 see the
Eternal City" he said Giuseppe Bel
anca, an Italian by birth but now
an American citizen, designed and
built his plane.
Honors and gifts of kind and
profusion rarely bestowed on midi
viduals in Germany continue to be
heaped on Chamberlin and Levine
because they landed on German soil
in their transatlantic flight.
Not only have they heard their
praises sounded by President Won
Hindenburg, Foreign Secretary
Stresemann and other officials, but
they learned that one of Rerlin's
streets is to be named after their
planc-"Columhia strasse" Cham
berlin received word also that the
management Of the principal brew
cry of Pilsen has offered to name
one of it's brands of beer after him
subject to his approval, and to pre-
sent him with a tankard of honor.
Although they have been in Berlin
only little more than three days.
the American embassy where the
filters are stopping, is filled with
gifts--cigars and cigarettes. golden
cigarette cases. and silver cups:
cases of champagne. wearing appar-
el and floral tributes. As neither
smokes and Chamberlin only drinks
beer occasionally some of the gifts
are destined to find their way to
hospitals and other institutions.
The airmen were welcomed at a
tea at the German Aerial club yes
terday afternoon where they made
the acquaintance of most of the liv-
ing German war time aces and last
night they We're guests at a gala
dinner given in their honor by the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
Dallas to Hong Kong
HOD-Oh June q

Dallas, Texas. June 10 R-The
first hop-off in the proposed Dallas
to Hengkong flight contest is sched-
uled for Tuesday, June 20. William
F.. Easterwood. Jr.. donor of the
$4,000 prize, announced tonight on
receipts OF official entry blanks
from Lieutenants Ben Stern and Jess
Windham. of Memphis. Tenn. The
two f'iers will use an Eaglerock BIZ
plane equipped with Wright whirl-
wind motor. Stops will be permit
ted at San Francisco Hawaii and
the Philippines but Honekong must
be reached in IA hours to win the
prize.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
minister Of comm unications. Herr
koch.
MRS. L|NDbERGH
COMES BY AUTO
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pilot will receive plaudits and trib-
utes of proud nation. such as have
never before been accorded to a
, private citizen.
Cabinet Officers
Met at the dock by three ca binet
members. Secretary of War Davis.
Secretary Wilbur Of the navy and
Postmaster General New, Colonel
Lindbergh will be the cynosure OF
/ hundreds of thousands III parade
of soldiers, sailors and marines past
the capitol and along Pennsylvania
avenue to the Washington monu-
ment.
There President Coolidge will ex-
tend the welcome Of the United
States to the young birdman and pin
on his breast the government high
est award for aviation achievements,
the first distinguished flying cross
ever to be struck off.
Other Honorary Medals
The flying cross is but one of
many decorations which will be con-
ferred upon the aviator. The Smith
sonian Institution has awarded him
the coveted Langley medal, given
only to the founders Of aviation"
the National Geogra phic society has
conferred the Hubbard medal. the
decoration reserved for famous eX-
plorers, and the United States Flag
association will present its cross OF
| honor for glorification of the Amer
| lean flag.
| A continuous round OF honors and
receptions then will await the knight
Of the air for the remainder of his
stay in Washington until early Mon
day morning, when he will fly TO
New York.
flight Plans Indefinite
Although his transatlantic air.
| plane. the Spirit of st. Louis, which
is being brought on the Memphis,
will be INN ediately reassembled by
navy aviation mechanics upon its
arrival, Colonel Lindbergh has not
yet decided definitely whether he
will fly this machine to New York.
There has been a suggestion here he
may pilot an army amphibian plane
so as to land in New York harbor
and thus avoid the danger of the
crowds expected to mass at the land
ing field on Staten Island. Another
pilot then would fly the Spirit of st.
Louis to New York.
100000 Visitors
In Washington, emblazoned with
flags and bunting and pictures of
the aviator the 100000 population,
visitors, has turned from its Gus
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
NOTED PRIEST DIES.

Hoboken, N. J., June 10 P-The
Very Rev. Felix Ward, 10. former
provincial of the Passionist Fathers
in the United States. died yesterday
OF heart attack. Pope Plus XII con-
ferred upon Father Ward the medal
PRO Ecclesia Pontiflce" for his serv-
ices to the Roman Catholic church.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
Intolerable Cruelty
CHARGED in Divorce Suit

Intolerable cruelty is set forth as
the grounds on which Domenica
Before O'Andrea is petitioning for
divorce from Peter D'Andrea. The
petitioner Is represented by Attorney
s. G. Casale and the writ is return
able In the superior court the first
Tuesday of September. Constable
Frank Clynes served the writ.
The marriage took place in New
Britain on August q. 1918. The
petitioner seeks, in addition to the
divorce decree. custody of an adopt
ed child, alimony and the right to
resume her maiden name.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
BURGLARS CAUGHT
IN TREET0P HUT
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time constructing their hut in the
tree top, and to add to its safety
they encircled it with a stout belt.
The original information leading
to the apprehension of the pair was
given the police by boy aged
about Is, who had seen them going
towards the woods behind the Shut
tie Meadow club, carrying the cook
ing utensils and the tent. Sergeant
OMara secured the section until he
located the camp. 1t developed
later that the lad who turned over
the information made it his business
to tell the pair that the police were
on the trail, but he did not say any,
thing about having betrayed his
friends.
Yesterday while Sergeants Nc
Away and OMara were at the gypsy
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
UNTITLED STEEL ORDERS

New York. June 10..P-Unfill-
ed orders Of the United States Steel
Corporation on May 81 totalled g.
05o.941 tens. against s345G,132 on
April 80 a decrease of 405,191 tons.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
Death of Emma Borden
Follows Sisters Closely

Fall River. Mass, June 10 Rl-
Attorneys for Miss Emma Borden,
sister of the late Lizzie A. Borden
today announced her death in New
market, N. H., this morning. Miss
Borden has for many years led a
life of seclusion through illness.
Her sister who in 1893 was ac-
quilted of the murder OF her father
Andrew J. Borden and her STEP
mother. died only nine days ago.
Her will cuts off her sister from
share in an estate valued at $780,
600 because she felt Emma was
provided for adequately.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
in the singles division. Shields, the
16 year old star was put out Of tho
tournament yesterday afternoon by
Neil Sulilavn of Philadelphia.


Hartford. Conn.,, June 10 (UP)-
Miss Sarah Palfry, II. of Brookline,
Mass. was defeated today by Miss
Alice Francis. Of Orange. N. J., in
the semi-finals In the women's
singles for the New England cham
pionship. The scores were: 4-6.
Ga. 60.
Mrs. Alfred H. Chaplin. Jr., Of
Springfield. Mass. defeated Mrs. b.
F. Stem OF New York, 4-6, 6-3.
ca. The temperature on the court
was over 100 degrees. Miss Francis
collapsed at the end Of her match.
Mrs. Stem was on the verge Of col.
lapse several times.
Mrs. Chaplin will meet Miss Fran.
ci for the championship tomorrow.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
POSTMASTER CRITICIZED

New York, June 10 R-Postmas1
ter General New lis making a
mountain out Of mole hill "by his
announced investigation of the
transportation of $50 letters to Ger
many in the Bellanca monoplane
Columbia. County Judge George w.
Martin of Brooklyn, stated today.
The Washington times., 1927-09-08
CHICAGO BLASTS
KILL THREE

CHICAGO, Sept. S.--Three per-
sons were killed. two, were prob.
ably fatally injured, and, damage
estimated at 100000 was caused
early today by two mystery ex-
plosions on the south, side Of Chi.
cago. sh s
Federal and city investigators,
who began an immediate inquiry
expressed the opinion that an
alcohol feud might be responsible
for the blasts.
Both explosions occurred within
radius Of six blocks and within a
period of IS minutes. 1t is believed
the terrific detonations resulted
from exploding stills.
Merina Marganti, 40, was burned
to death in the wreckage of his
home. Another man. killed in this
same explosion. has not been
identified. He and Marganti were
trapped In the wreckage by falling
walls. Joseph Bangora. said to be
an alcohol racketeer, died in q
hospital several hours after he
was dragged from a wrecked
building.
Serious consequences threatened
at Mercy Hospital, only a few
blocks away, when patients and
nurses became panic stricken by
the blasts Physicians and nurses
from other hospitals had to be
called in to quiet the frightened
patients.
A four-story building on Wabash
Avenue. said to have contained a
still operated by Henry Finkelstein,
an alleged Lieutenant Of Scarface
AL Capone, was wrecked by the ex-
plosion Of a 1,000-gallon alcohol
tank. The building then went up
in flames.
The Washington times., 1927-09-08

me authorlties say mere POSSESS
ion of the picture is a criminal
offense but it is difficult to an
prehend anyone in possession OF
the pictures.
The girl explained that recently
she was so indiscreet as to battle
a Ia September Morn in stream
and when she went ashore three
young men appeared with camera
and, dispite her protests, snapped
her picture.
She forgot the incident until in.
formed few days ago that her
picture adorned the walls of a pool.
room and that one man was sell
ing copies of the picture for two
dollars each with ready market.
The Washington times., 1927-09-08
GENERAL HURT
IN CRASH

All manner of vehicles from a
street car to push cart figured
in the toll Of traffic accidents re-
ported to police today.
Brig. Gen. Ben II. Fuller, sta.
toned at the Marine Barracks, is
recovering at the Naval Hospital
from injuries received in a triple
collision last night. His automobile
collided with taxi and both were
struck a moment later by another
machine.
Daniel Haver, colored, So, Of a.
Fenton FL. N. W., was bruised ON
the right leg when the autonnobile
lin which he was riding collided
with Washington Railway ana
Electric Company, street car last
night.
Edward Bies, 40 colored. ans
Freemans Alley n. W., was treate,l
at Freedmen's Hospital for a. cut
finger received yesterday when he
tried unsuccessfully to get his push.
cart out of the way of a horse and
wagon driven by Charles A. Norris,
70, 1850 Ord st. N. E. Bananas
The Washington times., 1927-09-08
s JOLLY SEANEN
STAY IN JAIL

Unless some quiclA action is taken.
the U. s. S. Nevada, anchored at
Annapolis, viii be minus tfres OF
her crew when their leave expires.
The three are locked in a cell
Ct the First precinct station house
on charge OF joy-Fiding. ] they
gave their names as william North.
cult. 80, and Gerald f. Hoxsey, E19.
radio men, ana Russell S. Bromell,
rs, printer. ].
Carl A. Goodwin. of. the Home.
wood apartments. told police. that
he took the three sailors riding
in his automobile and that j thew
finally tired of his company and
dropped him. continuing in, his
car. He reported the matter and
the arrests followed.
ContradictinR Goodwjnis story.
the sailors claim that they paid the
former IS each for the use of the
car and thought they could legally,
use il until they had gotten their
moneys worth.
The Washington times., 1927-09-08
SALLY o'NEIL

oranges and apples were scattered
over the street.
While roller skating on e Street
yesterday afternoon, Otis Slocun1,
coiored, Il. 921 E st. s. E.. was
Knocked, down by, an automobile
and bruised on the left leg.
Agnes Stern, colored, IS, Of 100
Douglas CT. n. E., is in Casualty
Hospital with a broken left knee
az result of an accident at Third
and East Capitol Streets last night.
A collision between a bus of the
The Washington times., 1927-09-08
HagerstolUn Bathers
Go a la Sept. Morn

@HAGERSTOWN, Nd. Sept lS.-The authorities of Hagers,
town are confronted with onse against law and
are puzzled TO know how to handle it, The victim the
fendesa young girl has complained that picture showing
her In the nude being exhibited pool and other
places where and youths congregae being sold
The Washington times., 1927-09-08
Carbon Stampede to
Dodge Alaskan Flood

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. a.
Employees Of the Alaska Railroad
today were busy repairing the dam.
age to telegraph wires, the result
of caribou stampede.
To escape a flood, thousands Of
the animals jammed in 4 narrow
canyon and trampled down the
tripods and wire.
The Washington times., 1927-09-08

/ Bathing in the nude by young
girls in the streams of the county
has become fad this season and
the authorities have been endeavor.
ing to stop il. Recently a .promi-
nent official Of Hagerstown while
driving out of the city, saw in the
glare of the headlights of his auto.
mobile three girls unclothed leave
an automobile and run across the
road to stream to battle. He re-
ported the incident and the police
and county officials were instructed
TO wage war upon the nude bathers.
The Washington times., 1927-09-08

Washington Railway and Electric
Company and an automobile last
night resulted in slight, Injuries to
Daniel Damilies, ~, 1897. Seventh
ST.. n. w. He was treated at En-.
Urgency Hospital for. decorations of
the head, arm and hand.
The Washington times., 1927-09-08
Ex-Champ Insane /?

BATTERED IN THE prize.
fight ring, Ad WoIRast, former
lightweight champion, is in Los
angeles psychOpathic ward await.
ing a sanity test.
The Washington times., 1927-09-08

What greater ambition could be real
home" And Of course mentioning fhe
taet that Il was found through tie
Real Estate columns Of the Clasoisied
Ada.-. - -
New Britain herald., 1927-06-01
DELANEY MATCHED
 TO MEET M'TlGUE
Light Heavyweight Champion
 Meets lrishman on July '

New York. June l Rl-Jack De- laney. the French-Canadian from Bridgeport. Conn.,. and Michael Me- Tigue. the Irishman from New York and Halifax. x. S. are to mix it up in the Yankee stadium July 2 for Delaney's light heavyweight crown. The matching is all over but the signing and that is to be done some time today or tonight in the office of Promoter Tex Rickard.
 Delaney agreed to a meeting with McTigue after receiving orders from the New York state athletic com- mission yesterday to clean up the light heavyweight contenders before venturing out among the heavy weights and the proportionately heavier purses.
 McTigue, Tommy Loughran and Jimmy Slattery were named by the solons as contenders deserving of the chance and of the three Delaney chose the Irishman upon being as- sured by Rickard that McTigue was the best drawing card
 Delaney has whipped McTigue in their only previous meeting. but that was before either of them blossomed into thoir present fame. Last summer the colorful Canadian won the title from Berlenbach and last winter McTigue. who held the crown before Rerlenbach had it, came back with knockout over the German which was considered l remarkable in view of the Irish mans 54 years of age.
 McTigue followed that up with an impressive showing against Jack Sharkey while Delaney lost to Ma loney whom Sharkey recently knocked out. This series of events is seen as assuring Delaney better battle than Michael gave him the first time and as justifying McTigue's 8 selection as tho challenger rather than the more youthful but less col orful contender, Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia.