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New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
LAND TAXED AT $6,OoO, FARMER SEEKS $2I,00O But City Will Condemn Property on Burling-
 ton Brook
(Special to the Herald)

Hartford, Feb. 17-Hearing on the application of William Schwartz mann for repeal of legislative actions giving New Britain water rights about his Burlington farm came to an abrupt ending this afternoon when Acting Chairman Joseph F.. Lamb of the water board informed the judiciary committee he feels it is fair course for the city to insti- ute condemnation proceedings.
 Attorney General B. w. filling had been on the witness stand and he said that New Britain has at all times the alternative of condemna- tion proceedings to insure its rights, and he was followed by MT. Lamb.
 When the meeting adjourned, MT. Lamb announced that condemnation proceedings would be brought with out delay.
 Witnesses summoned before the legislative committee today in SUD- port of the bill, declared that town would prefer to have the city of Hartford control the rights than con- tlnue as at present..
 Schwartzmann is the. owner of g. farm through which Burlington brook courses. He has been offered $10,oO0 for the property by the city of New Britain, but is holding out for $21,000. Representative Eturges, a member of the commit tee, asked him what he is assess . ed for, and he replied the as scssors' valuation is s6,000. The farm owner declared New Britain has done nothing to work up its service at this point and that the brook is causing him property damage.
 Attorney Noble F. Pierce of Bristol is counsel for Schwartz mann and other residents of Bur lington. Corporation Counsel John H. Kirkham was present to pro- tect New Britain's legal rights. Other New Britainites in attend- ance were City Engineer Joseph D. Williams, Acting Chairman Joseph F. Lamb of the water board. Clerk r. J. O'Brien of the board, eX- Chairman William B. Rossberg, Senator E. r. Hall. Representative William H. Judd and Fred o. Radcliffe and A. P. Marsh.
 W. B. Rossberg of New Britain ex- pressed the opinion that perhaps the New Britain board of finance and taxation would not allow enough money to buy the farm.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Eeeced in Night Club, Wealthy
 Young Man, Seeking Revenge;
 Made DryAgent; Starts Cleanup
Texas Gunans 300 Club With About 125 Patrons First Place Raided-Hostess Sings Prisoners Song As Paddock Squad Enters-Round Up of Other Resorts Ordered.

the bolted door after some difficulty with the doorman, and the agents jumped from an automobile and ran up the stairs.
 Sings "Prisoners Song"
 Texas, with an ermine cloak thrown over her and her headdress still on, was still singing "The Pris- oners Song" when she arrived at the station. There was so much com- motion that the detectives and po- licemen who sleep at the station house were awakened.
 Miss Guinan evidently thought it was all a lark. She had plenty of cash and legal talent to get her out.
 orders General Cleanup.
 Acting Mayor Mckee seems bent on making the most of the power that has temporarily been placed into his hands. He has ordered general cleanup of night clubs, dance halls and other places of amusement.
 Three hundred men and two wom- en were herded into the Richmond Hill station early today. They had been taken from the Woodhaven Moose hall in Queens, where the men were being entertained by the two slightly clad women.
 New York, Feb. 17 (UP)-A 19- months old indictment was dug up today by the district attorneys Of flee to be used as a club to prevent, if possible, Horace B. Liveright, the publisher, from putting the play, The Captive" back on Broadway.
 The indictment was returned in June of 1925 against Liveright, Max well Bodenheim, author, and Thomas R. Smith, connected with the pub fishing firm, for the publication of Bodenheim's novel, "Replenishing Jessica." The case was never prose- cuted.
 Today, James Garrett Wallace, as- sistant district attorney. issued a statement saying the book published two years ago by the Liveright firm was indecent, obscene, lewd, filthy, and lascivious." and if Liveright per sists in his determination to produce The Captive' he will be getting himself into all sorts of trouble.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
ARRESTED FOR PERJURY
Bridgeporter In Trouble as Result of Testimony He Gave In Action for Divorce.

Bridgeport, Feb. Y tPl-Alleged to have offered false testimony before Judge Alfred c. Baldwin ill the su- perior court here in December dur ing a suit for divorce which he had brought against his wife. charging assertion, Adam L. Smith. of Bridge port and Stamford was arrested in Stamford early today on bench warrant issued by States Attorney charging perjury. Smith is being brought to Bridgeport today to face the charge.
 During the divorce action Smith testified that he did not know of the whereabouts of his wife, Florence. While the case was still being heard, Judge Baldwin received a letter from q friend of Mrs. Smith in which it was stated that the wife was confined in Il state institution for the insane in New York state and that her hus- band had caused her to be placed there.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
FACTORY PAY PROGRAM
 CHANGES BANK SCHEDULE
At Least Two Local Banks to Re- main Open Longer Than Noon
 Saturdays, Beginning This Week.

At least two local banks will re- main open until l or 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoons from now on, according to announcements made today. The New Britain Trust Co. will remain open until 1:30 o'clock instead of closing at noon, and the City National bank will remain open until 1 o'clock. Other banks may fol- low suit.
 The change in policy is due to the fact that the Fafnir Bearing Co. will start Saturday paying its employees by check instead of in cash as has been customary heretofore.
 This will be the first plant in the city to take this step, but 1t is ex- pected others will follow if the ex- pertinent proves a success at the Fafnir factory. Practically all of the paymasters in the city are inter- ested in the plan and have discussed it at several meetings, some of them considering it seriously.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
ADMITS CHANCE IN
 AARONSON'S ROUTE
Newport News Policeman Switches Plans Going Home
TRAVELLED VIA NEW YORK
Chief McPherson Confirms Informa- tion in Swindler's Letter Explain ing Strategy Prompted Ignoring Local Authorities Advice.

Officers Williams and Collins of the Newport News. Va, police de- partment. who returned Arthur Aaronson, bank swindler, to that city after his arrest in this city on information furnished by President John c. Loomis of the Commercial Trust Co.,, did not go by way of Binghamton, N. Y, and Pennsyl- vania, but Aaronson had nothing to do with their decision to go through New York city. it is stated by Officer Williams. in letter to Chief w. c. Hart of the local de- partment.
 It is recalled that the Newport News policemen, wth> Aaronson, were taken to Springfield by De- tective Sergeant McCuc and Officer Feeney, and the local officers be- lieved the roundabout route was taken to Virginia but letter from Aaronson to his counsel, Attorney Thomas F. McDonough. disclosed that the party went through New York city. When the letter was published, Chief Hart directed Ser geant McCue to query the Newport News department as to the truth of the statements it contained.
 Bolght Tickets for Binghamton
 The clipping from the Herald, containing the letter, was enclosed to Chief A. A. McPherson, and the letter accompanying 1t stated, in part: T am enclosing herewith a
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New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
BUDDIES IN WAR, THREE
 ARE BUDDIES IN DEATH
Denver Boys Gassed Together, in Hospital Together and Buried
 Together

Denver. Col, Feb. IT (UP)- Three war veterans, companions in the late World War. today were companions in death- All died on the same day.
 The three buddies were from Denver. They fell gassed in the Argonne forest. After long fights for health, side by side, they are united In death at Fitzsimmons hos pital within a space of eight hours.
 They are Robert c. Leet, 29; John J. Miller, 32, and Arnold A. An drews, 29. The three were buried while a firing squad, raising three rifles In an arch over three graves, fired the death salute three times.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
YOUTHFUL BURGLARS
Two Boys, Aged 12 and IS Years, Admit Attempt 10 Break Open Safe in Store in DanbuTy.

Danbury, Feb. r Pl-Two boys, one F and the other 13, confessed today. the local police state, that they broke into the Helm Music store in the business section early last evening, and were attempting to open the safe when the arrival of enc of the proprietors of the store surprised them and caused them to flee. Nothing of value was taken from the store and the safe was damaged, but little.
 The police are withholding the names of the boys, whose ages bring them under the Jurisdiction of the Juvenile court act of this state.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Rev. Dr. o. s. Davis Will
 Speak at Dedication

Hartford, Feb. IT tP) - The new buildings of the Hartford seminary foundation will be dedicated on May ,17 and IS, and the speakers will in .clude Rev. Dr. Ozora S. Davis, pres ident of Chicago Theological semin- ary; Prof. T. G. Soares, of Chicago university; Rev. s. Parkes Cadman, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Bishop Francis U. Mcconnell, of Pittsburgh; Rt. Rev. .C. B. Ere yster, of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Connecticut; President Henry Sloane Coffin, of Union Theological seminary; Rev. Dr. William Horace Day of Bridge port and Governor John H. Trum- bull.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
OLD MAN STILL MISSING

Stamford. Feb. IT P-No trace of Fred Wiedner who disappeared Tuesday after leaving the home of his son to visit friends here, has yet been found Wiedner who was 67 years of age had come here Sun day 10 live with his son in the coun- try just outside Stamford and it is feared he had lost his way in the unfamiliar territory.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Ludwig Huck Having
 S8th Birthday Party

Ludwig Huck, a resident of New Britain for 50 years, is celebrating his SSth birthday anniversary today at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Water- man Lyon, 249 Jerome street. A family reunion is being held, and upwards of S5 members of the family and relatives are in attendance.
 MT. Huck enjoys good health considering his advanced years and looks forward with pleasant anticipation to tho family gath erings that attend his birthday anniversaries.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Gov. Trumbul Refuses to Allow
 Haf-Mast Flags for Gilpatric
Argument Over Cards
 Grounds for Divorce

Pittsburgh, Feb. 1T (UP)- Because he threw cards in her face, Mrs. Fannie Solomon today secured divorce from Joseph Solomon. They were married in 1907.
 Mrs. Solomon testified that during game at their home she told her husband you are not playing well tonight" where upon he flung the cards at her.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
EYE DISEASE MAY KEEP
 GIRL FROM HER MOTHER
Rubina Gurdgian, Who Has Just Located Parent in Conn.,,
 Held at Ellis Island.

New Haven. Feb. 17.-lP(-Tra- choma. the feared eye-disease of the cast, is expected to bar permanently the entry into this country of Rubina Gurdgian, 1G-year old Armenian girl who has been held at Ellis ls- land for 10 days after having gotten that far toward rejoining in West Haven the mother from whom she was separated Il years ago, at Urfa, Turkey, following the massacres and plague among her countrymen.
 Reports here today indicate that immigration doctors have found the disease and that the girl will be barred.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
S5Oo,OOO FOR POPE
Bridgeport Priest Going to Rome to Present Kaceys' Gift to His Holiness.

Bridgeport, Feb. IT tP) - Rt. Rev. Monsignor Patrick J. MeGiv- ney, pastor of St. Charles Roman Catholic church here and supreme chaplain of the k. of C., will sail on Monday for Rome on an official visit to Pope Plus XI, it was an nounced here today. Monsignor McGivney will take with him a check for S5OO,Oo0 which he will present to his holiness in the name of the Knights of Columbus of the United States for the Mexican re- lief fund.
 The check will represent dona- tions of members of the order from councils throughout the country.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
STEAMER IN DISTRESS

San Francisco, Feb. 17 (CP)- Battling a storm which has harassed Pacific shipping for week. the United States Shipping Board freighter Elkton is in distress 200 miles off lilo. Hawaii, radio advices to the marine department of the Chamber of Commerce said to- day. .,..,-
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
LIGHTNING CAUSES DAMAGE

South Norwalk, Feb. 17 Pl-The first lightning of the season struck the Rowayton public library last night, frightening a number of chill dren who were in the building and tearing a hole about 12 feet square in the roof,
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
INQUIRY ORDERED
 ON NEW FIREMEN Council to Investigate Two Ap-
 pointmentS by Commission BOTH PAST S5TH BIRTHDAYS
Building Boards Recommendation
 For Increased Salaries For Flee trical and Plumbing Inspectors Also Criticized-25H Mil Tax

Thrusts made at the fire boards policy in placing men in the regu- lar ranks who have passed the age of 35 years, and at the building commissions recommendation for s3,000 salaries for the plumbing and electrical inspectors, at last nights meeting of the common council, gave indication of impending fights in the governing body of the city.
 Alderman John F. Maerz of the sixth ward sponsored the resolution under which a committee of three members will be named to inyesti- gate the appointment of Victor F. Davis and John Fay, each said to be 35 years of age. The alderman spoke of the case of Joseph F. Ryan applicant for a regular appointment two years ago, whom the fire board wished to name but could not be- cause Ryan was 35 years old. The Ryan case will play an important role in the investigation.
 Wants Kirkham To Explain
 After Alderman Maerz had con- cluded his explanatory remarks, Ald- erman J. Gustav Johnson said: T would like to ask the corporation counsel. Judge Kirkham, why he changed his ruling on the age limit for appointment to the fire depart ment."
 Alderman William 1T. Judd, pre- siding officer of the council, ruled Johnson's question out of order.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
One Sleuth Had Been Act ing as His Chauffeur Dr. Osborn Reports Numerous Complaints About Mans Activities.
PATIENT COMPLAINS.
 SHE THEN RECANTS

Hartford, Feb. 1T R,-Dr. Henry Edward Moriarity who is said to nave secured about 80 people in Hartford county as his patients on the claims he has a cure for cancer. was arrested at his room in tb. burrltt Hotel in New Britain at 2 o'clock this morning by two state policemen, one of whom had heen actlng as the doctors chauffeur since last Saturday as a means of investigating his activities.
 Arraigned in Hartford.
 Seven hours later Moriaritv v.. presented before Judge Nathan A. schatz in the Hartford police court o nthe technical charge of practic. Ing medicine in the state of Connec- ucut without a state license ri. case was continued to next Thurs day.
 Still Has Faith,
 Mrs. Elsa Malmquist of 2s Char. ter Oak Place, this city, is named aa the complainant in the comploint oHered the court this morning bv Frosecutor John L. Bonee. although Tn a statement given out by her to- uay she asserted that Moriaritv's treatments have helped her and that she stlll has faith in him.
 Scope of Activities.
 It IS believed that Dr. Moriarity.s activities in this state have been confined largely to Hartford. New Britain and Meriden, and Dr. Stan Icy II. Osborn, state commissioner of health. revealed today that he has had numerous complaints of Dr, Moriarity's activities from health officers in various towns throughout the state as well as from patients who had come to the conclusion that Moriarity was simply after their money"
 Senator Joseph Griffin of this city represented Moriarity in court this morning. The defendant was held uhder ponds of S1,500, which up to noon had not been furnished.
 Dr. Moriarity has had consider able to practice in this city, it was learned today. and relatives of some of his patients are alarmed at con- ditions discovered since his arrest. This afternoon, two men called on Captain George J. Kelly at police headquarters and asked to see pr. Moriarity, as members of their fami. lies are badly in need of attention. they said. They were advised by the captain to consult the state police.
 Dr. Moriarity told local acquaint- ances he came to this city from Grand Rapids, Mich. He has been at the Burritt hotel for the past week or two. it was said there to. day.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
TWO MORE STUDENTS
 TAKE SUICIDE ROUTE
College Girl One-High School Boy Other-Third
 Makes Attempt

Elmira, N. Y, Feb. 17 Pl-An- other name was added today to he list of youthful students who have died by their own hands.
 The latest victim is Edith M. Stewart, 23 year old Elmira College senior whose home was in Tuxedo Park, N. Y. Fearing q reprimand because of a minor infraction of col lege rules, the girl swallowed poison and died within an hour.
 Friends said Miss Stewart. who was an assistant to Dr. Caroline Lawrence of the faculty, recently received permission to spend a weekend with a chum, but instead went to Ithaca, N. Y, where Cornell is located The girls told her she might be suspended for a year and they said she feared to face her mother.
 The girls mother declined to com ment on the suicide but explained that her father intended to press an inquiry.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17

Elizabeth, N. J., Feb. IT (UP)- l Clark Kesslcr. 17-year-old high school student, today was found | dead, apparently the victim of Paris Green poisoning, in All Souls Epis- copal church here.
 The youth was believed to have committed suicide. 1 Police had been searching for Clark since 1S0 a. m, when the father, Frank D. Kessler, notified | them that his son had not returned home since he left the high school yesterday afternoon. Young kessler apparently had been dead 10 to 15 hours when the i body was found at a. m. today. It lay among campstools lined up along one side of the All Saints church and it was thought the youth had been sitting on stool. Nearby were three small paste board boxes, in each of which was some Paris Green.
 The youths father declined to answer questions.
 This tragedy has left me In no condition to talk" he said. Clark had left behind no note, the elder Kessler told police.
 At the high school, where the boy was a junior, it was learned that he quite one of his classes yesterday before the afternoon session was over.
 He was an average student. Dr. P. W. Averill, principal of the school said.
 Instructors hazarded the theory that Clark's mind had been swayed by breeding over other recent sui- cides of high school and college stu dents.
 New York, Feb. r Pl--Because the fact that she was a Jewess had become known to the girls with whom she worked, Ida Jankow, 19 years old. sought death today in u 30 foot leap from the Bronx side of the Willis avenue bridge into the Harlem river. She was rescued by the crew of tugboat and taken to a hospital, where it was said she will recover.
 The girl grasped a rope thrown her by a deckhand on the tugboat and held on until pulled into row. boat.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17

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New Britain herald., 1927-02-17

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Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-06

Fresh killed local chickens. Car stems Packing Company.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-06
ALASKA FLAG TO PRESIDENT
 POSTPONED ID 1928

Benny Benson will not make his Washington trip to present the first official Alaska flag to President Cool |idge until early next summer, it was announced by Gov. George A. Parks in the Juneau Empire. The un- certainty as to the date of the Presi- dents return to the National capitol together with the fact that Benny is now busily engaged in his school work at the Seward Mission, caused the postponement of the trip which was scheduled to be made at this time. Telegrams received by the Cover nor from Washington said no definite date has been set for the Presidents arrival. Original plans called for the presentation of the flag when the Alaska American Legion delegation reached Washington, the delegation to aact as Benson's escort. Under these circumstances, Superintendent Hatten, of the Mission school, who is the lads guardian, said he preferred to lay the matter over until next sum- mer
 But the flag will take an even long, CT journey for the Alaska American Legion has been authorized to carry 1t with them on their journey to the Paris convention. The delegation has also been given several hundred small, souvenir flags made of printed muslin material to distribute enroute.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-06
ALASKA FLAG |S NOW
 ENR0UTE ID FRANCE

H. J. Thompson of Juneau has left on his way to France as head of the French convention department from Alaska, taking with him the recently adopted flag of Alaska. He will meet his wife in New York where she has been visiting for the last month, and she will accompany him to Paris.
 MT. Thompson arranged the book ings and transportation of the 31 per sons who are going to the convention from Alaska and will have official charge of the party until it reaches Paris.
 With the departure of MT. Thomp- son and Mrs. Robert Simpson the Empire states practically all the five delegates, two alternates, and others who are taking this opportunity of making a trip to France with the American Legion from Alaska, have left. Most of the delegates intend to visit in the States before leaving for Europe and many of them will stay one or two months, or more, in Europe.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-06

Strictly fresh candies. Schallerer's lerer's Alaska Shop.
The Washington times., 1927-04-29
NOuD 60 On With The Story

swagger topcoat over his tuxedo
and white linen. On his breath,
as he spoke, was q faint alcoholic
pungency.
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like that! ] treated you right
and this Is the thanks ! get!"
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down the street seeking vainly q
taxicab that would Immediately
carry her away; half a block
away, opposite the Sea She'll a
closed car had started In their
direction, was creeping over to.
ward them. But she saw, re.
gretfully, that it was a private
machine.
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over the evening dress In which
she had been singing, her dark
eyes flashing. 81 walked out be-
cause / couldn't stand 1t any
longerr"
He took hold Of her arm.
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middle Of show, anyway. Come
on back and wen talk it over
after you've finished your per.
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She moved to shake him loose,
but his fingers were upon her
elbow like iron bands. The closed
car was there across the street,
easing up near them, and the in.
stinctive dread Of a public scene
caused her to submit temporarily
to the grip on her arm.
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Her Refusal
''Come on back, and we'll talk
this thing over" he urged her.
growing persuasive. ''Here am
doing everything on earth for you
and you pun a temperamental fit
on me-"
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Jacqueline and Lupino became
aware suddenly that the closed
car had stopped directly in front
OF them; that its engine was still
running, with a driver at the
wheel. Three hard-faced men
piled out surrounded
them.
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two Of the men had pistols held
close to their bodies and leveled
directly at her and Lupino.
And you. tool" the speaker
added In swift, low voice, with
a glare at her. The third man
was holding open the door of
the machine. "Get in that car,
both of you, before we have to
give you the works.
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cited; the eyes burning. And q
sensation of terror stiffened JAG
queline's legs, her whole body.
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