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New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
PASSENGER KILLED
 IN AUTO COLLISION
New Haven Man Goes To Death When Car Collidcs With
 Telephone Pole

New Haven. Sept. o7-Charles Markle, fl. was fatally injured early today when the automobile in which he Was passenger was wreck ed after coliding with telephone pole on Orange road. He died at Grace hospital about 5 hours later.
 Although no autopsy has yet been held, skull fracture was believed to have caused Markle's death.
 Henry Fitzpatrick, 36, operator Of the machine escaped with a scalp wound and minor decorations.
 Fitzgerald was said to have lost control Of the machine in some manner as he was driving toward this city at about four o'clock this morning. Markle, thrown out by the impact Of the car with the post. sustained g skull fracture. Coroner Eli Mix started an investigation this afternoon.
 The accident occurred near tho Raccbrook Country club. The noise of the crash attracted several near by residents. who worked for fifteen minutes before Markle could be
 'ed from the wreckage. Eitzpatricks injuries are not thought to be seriovs.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
Survey Reveals Rising 0pposi' tion to Al Smith Candidacy by Anti-CathohC Democrats
REPUBLICANS STICKING
 BY CALVIN COOLIDGE
Many Believe "Cotton States" Will Remain In Democratic Column in 1928 Regardless of Nominee North Carolina Boostin: Joscphus Daniels; Virginia, Carter Glass; Arkansas. Sen. Robinson.

Nashingt on. Sept, 27 UP)- Delegations uninstructed or pledged 10 minor favorltc sons probably will be sent by the south to the next democratic national convention 10 oppose the candidacy of Gov. Al smith of New York unless some dry Moses rises up to rally these wan derlns votes, a political survey con- ducted by United Press bureaus in diCates.
 At present democrats of the vast region from the Atlantic ocean to the deserts of Nevada are centering upon no candidate but are smould- ering with opposition to Smith, re ports indicate.
 Republicans Of this fundamentally democratic eXpanse are sticking by President Coolidge for re-election unt. they can ascertain which way the presidential winds will blow They always like to be with the winning candidate to protect their patronage appointments to postmas- tcrships and federal positions ill these sixteen states. If 1t becomes apparent later that Nr Coolidge will not be drafted then Secretary of Commerce Hoover may fall heir to this big bloc of southern delegates, the reports indicate.
 Hoover Wins Popularity.
 Hoover has won much popularity in Mississippi. Arkansas and Loulsi- ana by his handling of the Mlssis- sippi Valley flood relief that there is Considerable talk about what will be done in these rominally demo- cratic states if Smith and Hoover should be the candidates of their ro- spectiye parties in the election in 1928. Some threats have been made that the states would be carried for Hoover.
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New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
DiPietro Gets Six Months in Jail
 For Causing Death of Man in Brawl
NEGRO ALLEGED ASSAILANT
Andrew HarCroycs Arrested Toda, in Bristol As One Who Attacked
 Michael Spellacy Sunday

Bristol, Sept. 27.-Andrew Har- groves, negro. was arrested today as the suspected assailant of Micha q Spellacy of Meridcn and Albert FL der of Southington on Lake avenue sunday night, both men having been slashed so severely that they had to receive hospital treatment.
 Hargroves told the police that he acted in self defense. He said he stopped the men and asked them when trolley went to Meriden and the men attacked him, and even hit him with a stone. He says he drew the knife and used it in self de- fense and clearing himself ran away.
 Hargroves is held without bonds for a hearing tomorrow and if the two men do not appear he will be placed under a bond for trial on whatever charge may then be drawn against him.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
MUSS0L!NI ANNOUNCES
 BIRTH OF SON TODAY
Italian Premier Now,PrOud Father of Four
 Children

Rome, Sept. o7 LP)-Donna Ra- chele Mussolini, wife of the Italian premier, gave birth to son today at her home, the Villa Carpena, near forli.
 The boy will be baptized Romano tomorrow at a, ceremony in the church at Carpcna. Mother and child are both doing well.
 Premier Mussolini arrived at Car pena yesterday in anticipation of the event.
 The news that Donna Eachele Guidi Mussolini was to become a mother for the fourth time was not generally known until a few weeks ago.
 Villa Carpena. near the Duce's birthplace where the event took place. was closed so tightly to out siders that it was said that anyone trying to run the gauntlet would be taking his life in his hands.
 Remember that journalistically my wife and family do not exist" Mussolini told an Italian journalist.
 VI huSSoIllll $ CHlluTen, Tuui, ', Nittorio, Il and Bruno, s, have been educated in large part by their mother. Realizing that I'll Duce" could not devote as much time to his family as other fathers, she cheerfully accepted the task of teaching them. She was a school mistress before her marriage.
 Edda, the eldest, is the fathers favorite. She was awarded a Carne- ge Hero Medal for saving a girl from drowning.
 The premier's place in the spot, light has never been shared by his wife. She has held that the mission Of woman, regardless of her rank or station, is the devoted care of her children.
 Muhsolini is a strong antagonist of race suicide" and has expressed himself forcetully on this point. Ad- dressing the chamber of deputies last May he asserted that population was one of the most important signs of a nations greatness.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
NINE ENDANGERED BY
 NORTH END COLLISION
One Machine Overturns : But All Involved Escape
 Injury

Nine persons were placed in dan ger when two automobiles crashed at the intersection of Clark and North streets about 10 o'clock last night, with such force as 10 over turn one Of the machines, yet none was injured beyond minor bruises and scratches. Sergeant Thomas J. Feenoy, who investigator the acci- dent, found no cause for police ac- tlon.
 Edward Simonian of 14o Fremont street. in charge of a ear owned by Peter Simonian of the same address. was proceeding east on North street, and car owned by John Fairchild Of Sunset avenue, Waterbury, and duV"n by Robert Fairchild of 3i sunset avenue, Waterbury, was go- ing south on Clark street. Tn. lat- tor car struck the former on the left front fender and turned it over 90 that its wheels were in the air 2ni the machine rested on its top. In it. besides the driver. were Steve RaCdasarian Of @l Fremont street, Charles PreSta of 145 North street, Hias Gessian of PIP Hartford ave- nuo, Sam Piser of 21S North street. In the Waterbury mans car, be- sides the driver. were Adam Fair child of 34 Sunset avenue, Water bury. Charles Browan of 735 Ball street, Waterbury, and Melvin Don evan. Landsbury.
 Iairchild told Sergeant Feeney he pulled to tn" left as soon as he saw the other car. hoping 10 avoid the collision by so doing. He was driv- ing at the rate of 15 or 20 miles an hour at the time. he said. Simon ian said he was going at approXim- ately the same speed and he did not hear the sound Of horn or other warning as he approached the in tcrsection. The cars reached the center of the intersection at ap- proNimatcly the same time. accord ing 10 those concerned. The pas sengers in Simonian's car said they heard no horn. Both cars were damaged extensively.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
Connecticut Now Supporting 299
 More Paupers Than In July, 1926
New Britain Receives S6,272 and Bristol S6619 For Maintenance of Their Dependents -6,452 Inmates
 Cared For In State Hospitals In June

Hartford, Sept. e7 tPt-The num- Der Of state paupers on June 30 1927, was 2.10S as compared with 1909 on July II. 1926, according to the annual report for the last fiscal year just released in printed form by the department Of state agencies and institutions. The number of applications received by the state aid and hospital division during the year was 1868 and 1891 investiga- tions into these charity cases were made. One hundred and eighty two transfers were made, 45 pau pers were deported and repatriated with seven still awaiting deportation and transfer on June 30. The az gregate number of people aided through the state aid division in the year was 2,445, among which Amer jeans numbered 1.137, Italians 396, Poles 1So, Canadians 156, Austrians 11o and Russians 10t.
 The number of inmates In the state hospitals on June 30. 1927, Were as follows:
 Connecticut state hospital at Mid dletown c,S79, Norwich state hospi- tai ,1o5, Mansfield state training school and hospital 6SS, tuberculosis sanitariums ESQ. Total 6,452.
 The receipts from appropriations and other sources for the support of these institutions, county homes and other correctional homes amounted to s1,171, 1,504.67 for inc year while total disbursements in- cluded s67,55c.SS for salaries. trans
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
Veteran Town Official, Lifelong Republican, Expresses Opposition to Third Term.

Former Selectman William r. Latham plans to celebrate his S5th birthday tomorrow by coming down 10 his office in the municipal build ing, attending 10 private business and laying plans for his annual so- iourn in Florida which will begin next month.
 Possessed of all his faculties but troubled somewhat by weakening vi sion, Mr Latham is as alert of foot and mind as many men half his age. and is most interesting conN orsa- tionalist whether the subject be bus mess, events of the day or politics. Opposes Third Term Mir. Latham has followed with in tcrcst the administration of Calvin Coolidge and predicts that the presi- dent will not run in 1928. If Cool idge were to come to me and ask if I felt he should run again. interests and for the interests of the republican party. l do not think a man should be in office for three terms as president" he said in eX- planation.
 Radio does not interest the vet eran warrior and politician, but au- tomoblles do. Much of his time spent in Florida is given over 10 automobile tours Of that part of the country and even when he is in the north he delights in leisurcly riding through the hills of Connecticut.
 Although not a prohibitionist he would not be in favor Of repeating the 18th amendment and Is for strict enforcement of this and of all other laws. In his opinion a dry" law would not have been needed in the United States but for the practice Of treating, Men might have been able 10 have their liquor if they did so in moderation. but when several were lined up to the bar, each treating the crowd in turn. few found them- selves able to navigate at the end Of the party, he remarked
 Fa>or> Moral Clean Up
 While he does not essay the rols Of a rcformer MT. Latham Is con- VinCed there is need for a moral renaissance to clear up the devil try" that has been on the increase since the World war
 A sincere booster of Florida, Mr. Latham nevertheless pities the land prospector who goes to the south with his life's savings intent upon making fortune in Florida land. Land in Florida is worth about sl0 an acre, but the climate is worth q million" in his summarization of the conditions on which the land boom was predicted. Interruptions real tors have boosted prices sky-high
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New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
ADULT FOUND STRICKEN
 BY INFANTILE PARALYSIS
20 Year Old Resident of Stanley Street, Fifth Victim Reported
 To Health Dept.

A fifth case of infantile paralysis has been placed in quarantine, the victim being 8 29-ycars-old resident of the southern section of Stanley street. He was removed to the iso- lation hospital at Hartford yester- day under the direction Of local and Hartford health authorities,
 Two of the cases appearing this year have been released from quar- antinc and three are still considered to be active" O. this number. two are in quarantine at their homes.
 The newest case to arise is situ- atod a considerable distance from the others and no connection can he established the health depart ment reports.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
COOLIDGE SEES GOOD
 IN NAVY CRITICISM
But Does Not Believe That There Are Too Many
 Officers

Washington, Sept. q P.-Presi- dent Coolidge has found some good criticism in the recent magaz zine artl- cie Of Rear Admiral Magruder but does not agree with his conclusion that the naNey is over officered.
 It was said at the White House that the presidents chief desire Is 10 buiid up navy 10 the needs Of the nation and not 10 reduce ex- pendltur"s but 10 spend money ap- propriated in the most efficent way,
 lie was said to be without infor- nation as to whether the navy ac- tually is over offered but believes 1t well 10 have plenty of officers on hand, particularly in view of the r$nsth Of time required to train of tiCers.
 It was said that Mir Coolidge does not consider that maintenance of q large staff of officers in Washington is Of much consequence unless they have nothing to do
 As to the points raised by Admiral Magruder in his Saturday Evening Post article. the president was rcr- resented as believing some of the officers suggestions would be help ful In increasing the efficiency of the navy and that others were worthy of investigation.
 He also was said to he Of the opinion the article was written with sincere desire 10 improve condi- tions in the navy and he would be gratitied if good resulted from it's publication
 For a while. after Admiral Ma sruders article was published, il ap- p"ared that he might be disciplined for failure to submit it to Secre tafv Wilbur before hand, but yes t"rday 1t was announced at the navy department that there would be no action. At the same time it was stated that Mir. Wilbur desired Admiral Magruder to place before the department his plan for improving the navy.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
DR. JOHN I. DONNELLY
 LEAVES HEATH BOARD
Resigns to Study Surgery at Hospital in
 New York

Dr. John T. Donnelly g member Of the health board for the past year, has resigned as he plans 10 leave New Britain next week to continue his study Of surgery at the Hospital for the Ruptured and Crippled at New York city. Durins his absence from the city, which will cover a period Of more than q year, Dr. Stephen r. Donnclly will be in charge Of his brothers prac- ice. Dr. Donnclly was era duateI from New Britain High school be- fore pursuing the study of medi- cine and surgery at Fordham col lege. After completing his school ing, Dr. Donnelly was at St. Jo- seph's hospital. aPterson. x. J.: st. catherne's hospital in New York. and the Fordham College hospital.
 Mayor Weld today accepted the resignation of Commissioner Don nelly with regret. No successor has been selected.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
Defeating Sophomores,
 Costly for Freshmen

Middletown, Sept. q Rl-Defeat- ing their sophomore rivals in the an nual flag scrap" Saturday led to some little expense for the fresh. men at Wesleyan university, it be- came known today. After the strug- gle the victorious first year men pa raded down town, and in an effort to reach the balcony of the munich pal building forced locked doors, with some damage to the obstruc- tons.
 In chapel this morning the of lending class members were ad- dressed by President J. l.. McCon- aughy, and warned that they would be required to pay for the damage.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27

portation and expenses Of inyestl- gatlons and offices; s3,2&6.15 as re fund for support in state institu- tons; $60,475.S6 in payments to towns, and s1,004,o39.S7 deposited d in the state treasury, divided as fol- lows:
 Receipts for support Of inmates, s99S,192TS; receipts from state paupcrs. s1,910.54; receipts from commitment fee. s4,126.77, and mis- cellaneous, s9.69.
 Among the towns receiving paw ments were; Hartford, s25,G71.4O; Bridgeport. s11,951.35; Bristol, s6.- 6lo.39; New Britain, s6.27o5a; New Haven. s4,S51.17; Enfield. s4.515.53; Stamford. s3,50O.GS: Fairfield, so,- 921.32. Hartford county had 149 cases
 At the close of the last fiscal year there were sixty people receiving care under supervision Of the de- partment In aims houses: HIS were receiving outdoor relief; 639 were in hospitals for mental diseases; 4G were in institutions for feeble mind ed and epileptics, while 55 were in tuberculosis sanitoria.
 One hundred and thirty-six were in general hospitals and 59 in muhi- cipal hospitals. There were 65 ex- service men In state institutions at the expense Of the United States Veterans bureau at the close Of the year and 27 other cases for whose maintenance the Connecticut sol diers' hospital board is responsible.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
BOY OF TEN DECLARES
 HE SHOT LITTLE GIRL
Confesses Accidental Kill ing of New York Child
 With Shotgun

New York, Sept. 2 tpp-A start ling development in the inyestiga- ton of the murder of seven-year- old Angelina Constance developed in the arrest today Of William Sal tarclli, 10 years cid. who was said by police to have confessed killing t1r. girl with a shotgun.
 Biaggio Arsenic. 6o, arrested after Angelina's body had been discover cd, and was held in homicide court for d hearing, The police alleged that he killed tn" girl as the out come of a family feud, but he stout ly denied that he had shot her.
 Police said that Saltarelli Soll them that he had knocked over the shotgun while playing in the Con- stanzo apartment and that it was discharged while the muzzle pointed toward the girl
 The boy, q cousin of Angelina, told the police he got up at o'clock yesterday morning, had breakfast with his father and then read a newspaper until 6:45 o'clock. when mother, who was in his parents apartment, asked him to rouse Angelina for school
 While he was bringing the girls ,lothing to her bedside, he said, he against the shotgun and 1t was discharged as it fell, killing An Celina.
 Terror stricken, he said. he ran from the room and disappeared be- ore his mother and Mrs. Constance hurried in.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
MER!DEN YOUTH HELD
 ON SIX CRAVE CHARGES
Bound Over to Superior Court for Mansiaughter. Perjury. Eyading
 Responsibility Driving Rccklesslv.

Merid"n, Sept. 21 Pt-Theodort tolanski. 19. of 105 Broad street Was bound over to the euperio, court from the Meriden police court this morning on charges of man. slaughter. perjury, evading respon slhlll1y, reckless driving and driv- ing without having obtained a. li- ccnse. Judge Thomas r. Dunne pre- sided.
 Attorney Irving C. smith, report ing the accused waived the reading Of the complaint and examination and requested the binding over Bonds were sent at $l,000.
 Golanski was the driver of an ali tomobilo which on September 14 in f1lcted fatal injuries upon five year. old Louis Paszenski The police con- tend that the car the youth was driving was registered under a tic- tltlouS name.
 Coroner Eli Mix in finding is sued week ago held Golansli crim finally responsible for the Paszenski boys death.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
MATERIAL WITNESS IN DOCTOR MURDER
 DISAPPEARS TODAY
Three Ready to Aid in Identify. ing Him as One Seen Driving
 Car From Crime Scene
HURRIES FROM HOME
 BEFORE POLICE COME

Trio on Way to Railroad Job Said
 to Have Seen Auto Rushing From
 Vicinity of Fatal >hooting-Police
 Had Planned to Have Missing
 Man Re-Enact The Sight They
 Describe.
 Hammonton, x. J.. Sept. 27 Ri-- The three men who said they saw blue motor car dash out on the road near the scene where Dr. A, William Iillion1ahl was shot and fll'ed on September 15, were at the state police barracks here promptly at 10 a. m, today to try 10 identify the man they saw driving the car, Eut Willis Beach. whom they were to see. was not at tho barrac cks. con- trary to police plans.
 Beach, poultry raiser, under s3,0oo bail as material witness in ''iH NttfN', IFIl lit- lOlllf III SOlll II \ineland at G;5o q. m, according tc police information. He left in his blue coupe alone, and his son Ray, said his father went to Atlantic City on business.
 Had Given No Notice.
 Chief Of County Detectives liar rold said that the police had noF notified Beach that ho was 10 be at the barracks today and he may have gone from his homo without the knowledge that Inc would be summoned.
 The three men who saw the blue car on the day of the killing are James A. Grant, of Hamilton Square suburb of Trenton, \. J.. William, Driver, of SlackWoot near Trenton, and Paul E,ldridse. of Morlisville, Va, across the Delaware river from Trenton.
 Grant and Driver are contractors operating under the name of tho Grant-Driyer Contracting Company. Eldridge is employed. by the com pdIS ti'> Il llldtllllf ull' lbl dltl GjSn as chauffeur.
 The three were on their way to Cape May the day of the murder to look over a railroad job on which they expected to submit a.bid As they were travelling southwest on the road between AtsioD and Ham monton at good speed blue car suddenly came out of the under brush and almost struck their car. Eldridge sworvcd to one side to avoid q collision and the blue car shot ahead and was soon out of view around curve.
 Grant estimated that the SIC: where the car came out of the brush was about a half mil" from the spot where Dr. Lilli"ndahl was found dead.
 Beach Answers Description.
 The man who was driving the blue car was described by the men as having gray hair. Beach, who has figured prominently in inc case, has gray hair. When questioned by
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