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New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
LIFE Term FACES
INFAMOUS GUNMAN
'BOSt0n Billie" Williams Pleads
Guilty to LiYermore Robbery
BAUMES LAW EFFECTIVE
Under Its Provisions Judge Cannot
But Impose Life Imprisonment
On Robber-Gunman Recently
Caught At Sound View.

Mineola, N. Y, July 25 P-James
F. Monohan. formerly Of Worcester,
Mass. better known as Boston
Billie" Williams. as he was being
placed on trial for participation In
the recent 100000 jewel robbery at
the home of Jesse L. Livermore,
changed his plea to guilty in Nassau
county court today. He will be SEN
fenced Thursday. and under the
Baumes laws life Imprisonment is
compulsory.
He was captured near New Lon
don, Conn.,, at Sound View on July
7 after private detective had shot
him in the leg. Next day he was
brought to Nassau county where he
pleaded not guilty to the jewel rob-
berry.
Last week he was identified by
three witnesses brought here by the
Bridgeport. Conn, police as the STAY
er of Peter Wagner in a dance hall
brawl in Bridgeport, April 13. 1922.
Makes Things Exciting
Boston Billie" has made his stay
in the Nassau county Jail exciting for
his keepers. He has spent the past
week in solitary confinement as a re-
suit of finding spoon filed in the
form of a key in his cell.
Monahan kicked and cursed his
keepers when taken to the isolation
cell. and announced that he would
go on a hunger strike. During the
night he burned his mattress. On
the next day. he decided to make
the most of the diet OF bread and
water offered him.
Monahan was indicted 10 days ago
on is counts, seven Of them for the
robberies Of wealthy Long Island
homes. Authorities accuse him OF
completely in the robberies of more
than $50 places in New Jersey. New
York and Connecticut in which loot
valued at more than 100000 was
taken.
The Livermore home at Kings
Point, Long Island was entered on
night of May 20 by Monohan and his
confessed accomplice, Arthur Barry.
By means of a ladder. they entered
through windows the bedrooms of
Mr.. and Mrs. Livermore and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Aronsohn. their guests.
Tho thieves insisted that the women
hand over their jewels, but later at
the womens fearful pleas, the
thieves returned pieces which were
reported to be worth $4,000.
Barry confessed when arrested.
duplicating Monohan. AS the result
of his confession. Barry was SEN
fenced to 25 years in Sing Sing
prison. Barry was brought from
prison to testify against Monohan
before the Nassau county grand
jury.
Shortly after his arrest. Monahan
was visited at the Nassau county
iail by his mother. Mrs. Mary Mona
han, of Worcester, Mass. who de-
clared II will stand by him and he
can have my last dollar If he needs
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
TICKET BROKERS ARE
FINED $4,000, jailed
New Workers Convicted of
Doctoring Income Tax
Figures

New York, July 26 (UP)-Edward
and Oscar Alexander. president and
treasurer Of the Alexander Theater
Ticket Office, Inc. today were fined
$4,000 each and sentenced to six
months in Jail for doctoring income
tax figures.
Both released on $1,000 bail pend
ing appeals on the contention that
the law under which they were con-
victed is unconstitutional.
The Alexanders were the first
theater ticket dealers convicted in
the federal attorneys investigation
OF policies of theater ticket agencies.
Although started only as an inves-
tigation Of alleged income tax frauds.
it became wide inquiry into the en-
tire system of selling New York
theater tickets to the public through
agencies at excessive prices.
Nathan Pearlman, former repre-
sentative in congress, attorneys for
the Alexanders, pleaded with Judge
William Atwell Of Dallas. Tex. sit
ting here temporarily to relieve the
crowded federal court calendar. for
a fine only for his clients. contend
ing that they believed the income
tax law to be unconstitutional.
Pearlman also pointed to the excel
lent reputation of his clients.
Judge Atwell pointed out that the
constitutionality could just as well
have been settled eight years ago II
the Alexanders had been interested.
and said he was impressed by the
fact that the records of the agency
had been kept with apparent intent
to defraud.
Il am not concerned with what
New Workers and visitors to New
York pay for their entertainment"
he said. Some day they will learn
not to pay unreasonable prices. But
I cannot fine you alone. because that
would condone consistent violation
of the law. l am going to send you
to Jail"
The corporation was fined 1000.
The Alexander agency kept two
sets of books, one showing sales of
tickets at so cents above the box
office price-which is permitted by
law-and the other showing the &C
tual price for which the tickets were
sold. which often was more than
double the box office price. The In
come taxes were alleged to have
been calculated from the first set of
books.
The Alexanders increased to four
the number of leading Broadway
figures sentenced to Jail terms in the
last year. Earl Carroll. review pro-
Queer is serving a sentence in At
lanta penitentiary for perjury in
connection with. his bathtub party at
theater here. Mae West, actress
and playwright served ten days in
the workhouse when a jury decided
the play Sex" which she wrote and
in which she starred, affronted pro-
priety.
Several more prominent ticket
brokers remain to be brought to
trial on charges similar to those Of
which the Alexanders were convict
ed. Edward Alexander is the faith
er of Oscar Alexander.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
New York Cop Kills Man
In Revolver Duel Today

New York July Is (UP)-Harold
Pryor, 25, was shot and killed by
Policeman John Ruderman today
as Pryor and two other men were
fleeing from the officer in an auto
mobile.
Ruderman had answered a call
which told police woman was being
assaulted in a house. As the officer
approached three men ran from the
building and fed in an automobile.
In an exchange of shots between the
officer and the men in the car Pryor,
the driver, was hit in the head.
No woman could be found In the
building. The two men in the au-
tomobile with Pryor were held by
police for questioning.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
naval Filler PILOTS HIS FLAMING
PLANE SAFELY TO GROUND WHEN IT
EXPL0DES At ALTITUDE Of I MILES
Chile's Richest Man Arrives In
U.S.. With Wife and II Children
En- Route For South Bend Where Youngsters Are
Going to School-Declines to Go Sightseeing For
Fear of Losing Some of Family.

They arrived on the Grace Line
steamer Santa Luisa and did not
plan to leave the ship until time
to board train at p. m, for In
diana.
Take this crowd sightseeing?"
queried Senior Bustamantes. No. No.
It's hard enough to keep the tribe
together on ship board, but in New
York they would be all over the
landscape in an hour.
I'm Chile / have 100000 acres
of land-27 ranches. They run wild
there. But in New York-that is
something different"
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
Nine Killed by Autos in
Chicago Over Weekend

Chicago, July rs (UP)-Nine per-
sons were killed in the Chicago
metropolitan area over the weekend
in automobile accidents.
Three of the deaths were in Gary.
Ind. where three brothers, aged 16,
10 and 6, were crushed to death
when New York Central train
struck their motor car at a crossing.
The boys were going fishing.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
HAROLD |. JUDD ELECTED
NORTH 4 JUDD DIRECTOR
All Officers Reelected At Annual
Meeting OF Board Held This
Afternoon

Harold l.. Judd was elected to the
board of directors of North e. Judd
Mfg. Co. at the annual meeting Of
the stockholders this afternoon.
Members of the board who were
reelected follow: +. NJ. Holmes, E.
NJ. Wightman. A. ]. Sloper. George
Clark, Noah Rogers, f. S. Chamber
lain. Samuel McCutcheon and Clar-
ence F. Bennett.
The directors reelected officers as
follows: President, F. M. Holmes;
vice-president and secretary, E. M.
Wightman; vice-president, George
w. Traut: treasurer and assistant
secretary, Samuel McCutcheon: as
sistant treasurer, Frederick J. Ward.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
Claims CURE FOR
ST. ANNE'S RELIC
New Britain Woman Reports
Recovery at Bristol Church
LEAKAGE OF HEART STOPS
Mrs. Agnes c. Bowley Says Appi-
cations of Saints Wristbone Dur.
ing Novena Has Ended AiIment
Where Doctors Failed.

Mrs. Agnes C. Bowley of Sc Win
throp street, this city. claims to have
been cured during the past week of
a case of leakage of the heart
through application of the relic of
st. Anne during the novena at St
Josephs church, Bristol. Mrs.
Bowley is said to have been treated
by four New Britain physicians for
the ailment without any beneficial
result.
Mrs. Bowley notified Rev. Oliver
T. Magnell, pastor of the Bristol
church, of her cure and at the same
time stated that she had been cured
OF a case Of neuritis several years
ago. She stated that since she had
the relic applied she has been exam
ined by another physician in. New
Britain who declared that her heart
was now normal without any signs
Of the malady being apparent.
Mrs Bowley was not at home to-
day when a reporter called but her
father, James B. Madden of Sc Win
throp street. stated that she had
been suffering from the ailment for
a number of years.
She attended the novena in honor
Of st. Anne in Bristol last week and
had the relic applied. She felt much
better following the application. she
reported and in a subsequent exam
nation by DR.. Fox. Mr.. Madden
stated, she was declared to be free
from any heart trouble.
Mrs Bowley plans to undergo an
other examination. a most thorough
one, inorder to be absolutely certain
that the heart leakage has disap-
peared. This will be done at the
request of Father Magnell in Bristol
who always cautions the claimant Of
a cure to leave no stone unturned
to find out the reality Of cure.
Rev. Leo Weston of this city. who
is assisting Few. Oliver T. Magnell.
pastor Of st. Joseph's church, Bris-
toll. during the novena, said this
afternoon: Mrs. Bowley was ex-
amined by physician before and
after she had the relif applied and
he has declared her cured. We do
not claim a miracle has been per-
formed but We do claim that.
through her faith, she has been
cured of her ailment. She is salts
fled that her trouble has disappear
ed"
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25

New York, July 25 (UP)-The
Bustamantes OF Chile arrived in
America today, and anybody who
thinks that isn't important from the
standpoint Of population increase
doesn't know the Bustamantes.
Miguel Bustamantes is said to be
the richest man in Chile. He is a
cousin of the Chilean president.
With him were Mrs. Bustamantes
and II additional Bustamantes,
ranging In age from 2 to IS years.
They are en- route to South Bend.
Ind, where the children will attend
school next fall at Notre Dame and
st. Mary's academy.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
Drops Message

Poland Springs, Me, July rs Up
Col. Lindbergh flew low several
times today over the lawns of the
Poland Spring House where his
uncle, John c. Lodge, president of
the common council Of Detroit,
Mich. and his aunt, Miss Harriet
A. Lodge, are guests.
Leaning over the cockpit in an
attempt to discern them in the
crowd, he dropped note which
read: ITO Uncle John. Best wishes.
Charles A. Lindbergh.'
The plane left here at 12:4o p. m.
daylight time, for Concord, N. H.,
accompanied by an escort plane.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
Ebert Gary Ill But
Not in Grave Condition

New York, July rs P>-Elbert H.
Gary, chairman of the United States
Steel corporation, has been confined
to his home with illness for about
week. 1t was reported at his office
today. Mr.. Gary's illness Is not re-
garded as serious and he is expected
back at his desk in a few days.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
Winchester, Va, Bank Is
Robbed by Three Bandits

Winchester, Va. July Is R-The
Mount Jackson National Bank of
Mount Jackson, Shenandoah county.
Virginia. was held up and robbed
Of $4,000 today by man and two
women. all flourishing pistols. The
trio escaped in an automobile after
scooping up all cash and currency
in sight.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
Lieut.. Champion VOL
planes to Earth, Bat
thing Flames With
Bare Hands in Effort
to Save Precious
Paragraphs.
Records Show But $4,000
Feet When $4,000 Had
Been Estimated and
Aviator Was Thought to
Have Set New Mark.

Washington, July e5 R-After
battling flames on his airplane to
protect the records of an unofficial
worlds record altitude flight esti-
mated at $4,000 feet, Lieutenant c.
C. Champion. naval flier. received
the news from the bureau of stand
ards today that on preliminary read
ing his battered paragraphs would
only show $4,000 feet.
Unless revised readings should
change this result, Champion must
for the present time at least leave
to Calico. the Frenchman. the Of
fetal hour OF having flown high
est-4o.S20 feet.
The barogrs phs were badly dam
aged by the fire which broke out on
the plane during Champions de-
scent and he risked his life by re-
naming with the plane in order
that he might save them.
Champion already holds the I'M
official record for altitude in 4
seaplane. having reached a height
Of 33,455 feet at Hampton Roads in
May.
Battle For Life
Champions battle for his life was
spectacular. Several pistons were
torn out Of his engine probably due
to lack of lubricating oil when he
came down.
On the descent the engine caught
fire on four different occasions. and
at one time the pilot was halfway
out Of the cockpit preparing to
jump. When he thought of his baro-
graphs. he decided to remain with
the ship. The jump would have
meant the crashing of the plane and
the probable complete destruction
Of the instruments.
Flames were shooting out of the
engine front as the filler made a
pretty landing in the corn field. in
the little Wright Apache" plane.
Only a handful of friends was at
the field to witness the takeoff. A
limited supply Of fuel was in the
tanks OF the plane. Soon after tho
takeoff the plane was lost 20 the
view of those on the ground, al
though the drone of the engine high
above could be heard.
Watchers on the ground after
long wait, suddenly heard a ire
mendous drone in the sky and the
plane was seen diving down with
long stream of white smoke squirt
ing from the tail, as II a skywriter
was afloat. The plane then disap-
peared but socn reappeared in few
minutes through the haze that en-
veloped the flying field. Champion
then chose to land in the corn field
which was comparatively smooth.
The smoke which the spectator. saw
coming from the machine resulted
from the fourth outbreak of fire
aboard during the flight.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
Indy MAKES TRIP
over PORTLAND, NE.
Also Drops Note to Uncle at
Poland Springs
CONCORD HIS NEXT STOP
In Getting Away From Old Orchard
Today, Lindbergh Himself Had to
Do Most OF the Work Of Getting
Started,

Do Most OF the Work Of Getting
Started.
Old Orchard. Maine, July Is up
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh in
his plane the Spirit OF st. Louis
hoped off at 1923 a. m. today for
Concord, N. H., the next stop on his
national air tour. En- route he will
fly over Poland Springs.
Despite the many eager assistants
who thronged the beach. the flier
himself had to do much OF the work
of the taEe-off He was one of the
first to take hold of the Spiritsof St.
Louis to drag it from the hangar to
place on the beach uncovered by
the tide.
10000 Throng Beach
The crowd OF 10000 persons
packed on the mile long stretch of
sand pressed forward and the local
police, augmented though they were
by state and Biddeford officers, were
unable to keep them back.
Col. Lindbergh took a mesaphone
and urged the crowd not to delay
further the tour already baked by
bad weather. He told them of the
danger of takeoff on the crowded
beach. A lane was finally opened
and the f1ier took his seat in the
plane.
Lieut. Harry NJ. Jones. whose
hangar had been host to the Spirit,
attempted to spin the propeller but
failed. Several others tried and
then Lindbergh himself dismount-
ed to give 1t the thrust which sue
ceeded. A few moments later he
was delighting the crowd with dips
and turns before heading for Port
land.
One Of those who greeted him on
his arrival here at $50 was Con-
gresswoman Edith N. Rogers of
Lowell, Mass, who also had greeted
him in Washington. The colsnei
told her that Lowell was logical
place for an airport and asked her
aid in obtaining one there.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
TRENIORS IN QUEBEC

Quebec. July 25 P,--An earth VI
bration. lasting several seconds, was
felt in Quebec and vicinity last night.
Telephone messages from ST. Joa-
quinn and Campo Tourmente said the
vibration was perceptible at those
places. No damage was done.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
QUEEN SHUDDERS AS
She SEES own GRAVE
Views Niche in Church
Which Only Awaits
Her Death

Bucharest, Rumania, July rs R-
One of the most dramatic moments
at the funeral OF King Ferdinand at
Curtea De Argos yesterday took
place when Queen Marie. following
the coffin into the little church.
caught sight OF her own prepared
grave Immediately next to that of
her late husband.
She first gazed tremblingly into
the deep pit dug in the floor Of the
church for Ferdinand's body and
then with a noticeable shudder of
recoil glanced at her own tomb
which the church and state authori-
ties prepared long ago to receive her
as the consort of the king.
1t was the most tense moment of
the whole ceremony. A profound
quiet gloom enveloped the church
and those who were privileged to
witness the ceremonies Of entomb-
ment felt a sense of eternity. Beside
the kings grave is the tomb OF Car
men Sylvia-Queen Elizabeth-for
whom Marie has often openly ex-
pressed dislike.
When the ceremonies had ended.
the queen. speaking to correspond
ent for the Associated Press, refer
red to the tomb waiting to receive
her some day.
"Of course. as queen" she said.
1.-The state and church authorities
will bury me at Curtea, but If I
could crafty my own hearts desire,
1 would like to rest at spot which
I have fancied as the meeting point
between the east and west and thus
end my reign as queen of my below
ed Rum; mia. have already in
minds eyes placed a cross upon this
imaginary spot. Perhaps some day
my fancy will come true"
Bucharest, Rumania. July rs Up
King Ferdinands funeral at Curtea
De Argos. although carried out with
magnificent precision and order,
was marked at its close by an IN
cident which temporarily at least
made 1t impossible for the authors
ties to place the kings body in the
sepulchre.
At the supreme moment of &C
tual interment of the body, when
a profound hush had fallen over
the little church and when Queen
Marie in her grief and physical ex-
haustion seemed about to totter
upon her husbands grave, 1t was
suddenly discovered by the church
authorities that the undertakers
had forgotten to provide the Gus
tomary ropes with which to lower
the coffin into the grave.
1t was an intensely dramatic mo-
ment and undoubtedly gave acute
pain to the queen. The time was
too short and the occasion too en-
harrassing to send to the town for
rope and the authorities decided to
lower the coffin after the royal FAM
lily had left.
The oversight produced painful
impression, but shortened the
queens ordeal at the graveside, for
she and her family left the church
Immediately after the coffin had
been deposited upon the floor and
prayers had been pronounced.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
LIMA CAVALIERI DIVORCED

Paris, July IS R-Lina Cavalieri.
has been granted divorce from
Lucien Muratore. opera singer, It
was made known today.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25

HUNGARIAN PRINfATE DEAD
Budapest. Hungary, July Is P-
Cardinal Csernoch, primate Of Hun
gary. died here today, aged Is, after
an illness of six months.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-25
Spectacular Flight

Washington, July 25 {UP)-Lieut.
c. c. Champion. navy aviator, made
one OF the most spectacular flights
in history today when, after possibly
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New Britain herald., 1927-08-29

the time.
 The case of August Schrey, aged 36 years, of 60 Sheffield street, was continued until tomorrow morning. The charge is breach of the peace, and the arrest was made by Detec- tive Sergeant Ellinger on a warrant issued on complaint of Schrey's wife. The couple own property on Shelf field street, and it is said they had trouble concerning it. They were divorced a short time ago.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-29
MAY URGE COURT ID REUN|TE FAMILY
Friends of R0InaineS Anxious to
 Have Children Returned

Please, Mister, when am I going to get my children back" Not know ing that the county commissioners of Harty county have refused to re- turn to her the five children taken away by the Connecticut Humane society and the Child Welfare bu- reau, Mrs. Stanley Romaine today plaintively inquired when her chil- dren would be returned.
 According to the decision of the commissioners, who are not the final authorities, the children will remain in the custody of the Humane so- ciety until such time as the so- city decides to return the children.
 Five children out of six have been taken away from the Romaine fam ily, which now resides at 15 Star street, through operations of the Connecticut Humane society.
 Because of charges brought by a woman connected with the probate court in Waterbury and by repre- sentatives of the Connecticut Hu- mane society that living conditions at the Romaine home were not as they should be, the juvenile court in Waterbury sent two of the older girls to the Long Lane farm.
 The Humane society followed the family's travels to New Britain and action before the court here result ed in three more children being turned over to the state organiza- tions. Commitment was made by Judge W. C. Hungerford after evid- ence had been submitted showing that the children at that time were being raised in an environment which was far from satisfactory.
 Tt was the toughest decision l ever had to make,' said Judge Hungerford today, and l was fore ed to take that action on the basis of evidence submitted, without con- sidering the parents, for the welfare of the children"
New Britain herald., 1927-08-29
AT THE STRAND

A new team of stars appeared on the horizon of the film Armament last evening when Lew Cody and Aileen Pringle opened a four days engagement at the Strand theater in Adam and Evil" It is safe to pre- dict that there will be a succession of Cody-Pringle vehicles for these two favorites who scored an instan- taneous success in Adam and Evil.' Last nights presentation was most elaborate one enhanced as it was by an augmented jazz orchestra. The Strand orchestra scored nicely with a rendition of the selection from Rio Rita," the sensational Ziegfeld hit.
 The vaudeville protion of the bill which begins today has as it's head liner, Harry Girards famous en- semble including 14 golden voiced girls. This is one of the most pre- tentious and incidentally one of the most costly vaudeville turns that has even been brought to this city. Others cast on the program include Winifred and Mills; Fred and Al Smith: Jimmy Farrell and Co.,, and Harrigan and Kent
New Britain herald., 1927-08-29

LILLIAN GIsH AT CAPITOL

 The current photoplay attraction at the Capitol today and Tuesday is Lillian Gish in her new and greatest .photoplay hit. Annie Laurie"
 Lovers of good photoplays should see this masterpiece as it surely is a production that will be listed among the finest of the new season.
 Other films include the Capitol News, Fables. and Big Boy" in Kid Tricks" w. S. Jeffs is at the Robert Morton and features popu- lar organlogue.
 Beginning Wednesday the pro- gram changes and brings a double feature bill that will offer Jackie Coogan in his greatest picture to date, "The Bugle Call"
 The companion feature will offer Winchell Smiths comedy drama, "Going Crooked" with Bessie Love.
 Merchants Gift Night will again be offered on Wednesday night with a fine list of gifts free to Capitol patrons.
 The Capitol management announc- es with great pride. the showing here of that famous photoplay, "What Price Glory" It will begin a weeks engagement at the matinee next Saturday and the management is quite fortunate in securing this production for New Britain at such an early date.