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New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
NO DISORDERS IN
RUMAN|A LIKELY
Counselor at Washington EX-
poets Nothing Viii Happen

Washington, July 20 (UP)-No
imperial or outward" complications
are expected to result in Rumania
from King Ferdinand's death, Prince
Mihail r. Sturdza, counselor of the
Rumanian legation here, said today.
The legation was first informed of
the kings death by the United Press.
y period of mourning, with the
flag at half-mast and all employees
IN mourning garb, for so days or
more, will be ordered by the minis
ter, George Cretziano, who is now
at Newport, Il. l.
There are no socialists or COM
munists anywhere in Rumania,"
Prince Sturdza said. LAS to Prince
Carol, everybody believes him TO be
too good Rumanian to make any
trouble for his country. But even
if he wanted to he would fail, as
the present regency is firmly i'm
planted"
The prince explained that the re-
gency would govern the nation for
II years. at the end of which Crown
Prince Michael now the boy king"
will attain his eighteenth year and
the reins of government, under the
constitution.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
PAID $50 A SHOT
in MURDER PLAN
Birger's Aides Testify in Illinois
Trial

Benton, H., July 20 (UP)-With
its evidence against Charley Birger,
Art Newman and Ray Hyland, al
most complete, the state prepared to
rest its case today in the Mayor Joe
Adams murder trial.
Only few witnesses were sched-
uled to be called by the prosecution
before the three notorious gangsters
were to be given an opportunity to
deny completely in the murder.
Harry Thomasson. a wan youth
now serving life sentence for the
murder of Adams, related on the
stand yesterday the part he and his
brother, Elmo, played in the shoot
ing of the West City major. Elmo
died in a fire at SHADY Rest the
Birger roadhouse some time after
the murder.
Thomasson said he and his broth
er went to the Burger stronghold
looking for work. There, he said,
the three defendants plotted the
murder Of Joe Adams because he
was friendly to the Shelton gang,
Birger's enemies.
I'VE We're to be given $50 for
every shot fired in Adams body"
Thomasson continued, land Berger
said that the law and militia of the
state never would be allowed to
reach us"
He then described the actual
Sh ootipp tho asrope with the trio on
trial and his subsequent arrest.
No amount of questioning by de-
Tense attorneys was able to shake
boys story.
Observers believed the trial would
be completed some time this week.
Few defense witnesses were to be
called although it, was understood
Burger would take the stand in his
own behalf.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20

serious. From then on he was al
ternately reported to be improving
and was again in critical condi-
ton"
In April of this year he became
seriously i'll with grippe and fears
were entertained when his daugh-
ter, Queen Marie of Jugoslavia, was
summoned to his bedside. After
some days, during which the entire
country prayed for his recovery, his
condition was announced as i'm
proved.
Since that time, although there
have been uncontirmed reports that
his illness had taken a dangerous
turn, he participated to some extent
in governmental affairs. II being re-
ported last month that he had asked
for the resignation of Premier Aver
escu and requested Prince Barbu
Stirbey administrator of the royal
domains, to form national union
minister. Prince Stirbey, is 4 trust
ed friend of Queen Marie.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
Boston Boy Injured in
Auto Crash in Penn.

Allentown, Pa, July 20 N-A ~
year old Boston boy was among
those injured yesterday when d troll
ley car and automobile col1ided on
a grade crossing ten miles north OF
this city.
The lad, Manuel F. Cambria, who
lives at IA Union Pike, Boston. Ii In
hospital here suffering from lacer-
atoms OF the face and head. His
injuries are not believed to be sefi-
Gus. Warren HOLDEN, q young 'farm-
er of Lronton, near here. was badly
hurt.
The Cabmria boy had been work
ing in Holben's farm to earn honey
TO pay his fare home. HOLDEN was
taking him to Slatington where be
was to catch a train for New York
city when the accident occurred.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
AGED MAN ADMITS
He wrote BOOKS
Seeks to AbsolYe king Benz
From All Blame

ST. Joseph, Mich, July 20 (UP)--
NJ. S. Tyler, 81, today assumed all
responsibility for the two books
THE Key to the House Of David"
and For War Purposes Only"
which the state in the cults dissolu-
ton hearing contends taught the
practice OF perjury to the disciples.
II wrote them both" Tyler, oldest
living member Of the colony, testi-
fed for the defense. King Ben had
nothing to do with them"
Tyler said he understood the books
were collected and destroyed be-
cause Of typographical error. He
vigorously denied the assertion Of
the states attorney that the books
were instructions in case Of inves-
tigation.
Tyler followed William Wright,
81, who said King" Ben had never
been surrounded by young girls in
Shiloh.
"All the girls working in Shiloh
were over 80 years of age" Wright
said.
On cross examination, however.
Wright admitted that some of the
girls were young and beautiful"
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
5000 900 SUIT WITHDRAWN

Wheeling, W. Va, July 20 Up
Counsel for Mrs. Lillian Toothman,
young Divorce and mother of four
children, has announced that her
100000 breach of promise suit
against James Hawley, so year cid
wealthy real estate operator, had
been withdrawn from court. No
reason for the withdrawal was given
Mrs. Toothuan, in her original
petition alleged that Hawley was re-
sponsible for her obtaining a di-
vorce from Alexander Toothman of
Moundsville. w, Va, and that Haw-
ley had furnished funds to finance
the action.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
HADDON GRAY TO
VISIT OLD CHUM
Plans to See Henry Gray at
Sing Sing

ossining. n. r. July 2o.-Had-
edon Gray. who, 1t was brought out
IN the trial of Judd Gray. was used
by the latter as an unwilling tool in
an effort to establish an alibi for
. the murder of Albert Snyder, will be
admitted to the death house at Sing
Sing to visit the convicted murderer.
Samuel L. Miller, counsel for Judd
Gray, obtained an order for the visit.
Judd Gray and Haddon Gray were
friends before the murder. Judd got
Haddon to mail letter for him
from Syracuse, Haddon's home. on
the night Of the murder and to dis
arrange his bed in a hotel to make
it appear that 1t had been occupied
After the murder he hurried to Had
don Gray's home to await develop
mentS JThey have been in cor
respohdence since The murder: and
recently Haddon said he wanted to
see Judd.
Copies of the trial record, now a
fortnight overdue, are expected to
be delivered this week. whereupon
counsel for Gray and Mrs. Ruth
Snyder. who also is In the death
house, wili.sprepare for the argu-
ment. Of the case before the court
Of appeals in the fall.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
Washington Woman Will
Head Overseas League

Denver, Colo, July 20 (P-Miss
Lena Hitchcock of Washington, d..
c.. has been named president OF
the National Womans Overseas
league in session here.
She was authorized to appoint
her own executives who are: Miss
Ellen Kinney Of Philadelphia, re-
cording secretary; Miss Elsie Gallo
way Of Washington, d. c., CORE
spending secretary; Miss Fostine
Dennis of Washington, D. c., treas
urer.
Corps area vice presidents in
clude: Sophie f. Arnold Poole Of
Philadelphia, Martha Blakeslee Of
New Haven Jane Doyle, Pauline
Brown of Toledo and Ruth Rose
holt OF Minneapolis.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
Accused of Being Rum
Runner But Not Guilty

Bridgeport, July ee.-tRe-Dennis
Mckenna Of 81 Putnam street, New
, Haven, was discharged when
brought before L. s. Commissioner
Hugh ]. Lavery yesterday on a
charge of possession Of liquor with
intent to sell. He was arrested July
s by prohibition officers and was al
legged to have had bottle of liquor
in his possession.
The discharge was made by Com
missioner I.avery because the search
warrant which the federal agents
used to enter the premises was
made out on the. basis Of evidence
obtained en- the premises when they
were occupied by John Grady of
New Haven. After the warrant had
been made out, Mckenna moved
into the place and the agents raided
it. using the search warrant secured
before NEcKenna occupied the place.
Attorney William. Haddon Of New
Haven defended Mckenna.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
MYSTERY OF SEA
MAY BE GOSSIP
Officials Doubt Weird Tale About
Schooner "KingsWay"

New York, July 90 P-Edger
Filter. an official OF the African and
Eastern Trading Co., owner of the
four-master mystery" schooner,
kingsway, said today that he be-
lieves the vessel to be in tow of d
tug which put out yesterday when
she was reported becalmed of
Barnegat Light.
Mr.. Filter said that he believed
the schooner's arrival and official
report of the skipper will show the
craft to be far less mysterious than
advance rumors have suggested The
company official doubted if the ship
can show any mystery.
Stories based on fragmentary mes
sages from the kingsway have told
of cook numbering a woman on the
high seas, a cry for assistance in
which the prisoner was described as
desperate man, and the absence Of
irons with which to secure him.
One of the mysteries connected
with the ship has been the number
vi messages hum NtSStl IOJ SI vi J.
ped with wireless.
Filter said that stories that the
mate had died and the original mas
ter of the ship forced to give up his
post on account OF sickness were
true. 1t was also true he said that
the cook had slain his wife while
the vessel was off the coast of Afri-
ca. That was as far as the COM
pany e 7, al, would agree with the
rumors.
He had heard, he said that the
cook had continued at his job after
killing his wife.
The vessel left New York last au-
tumn for a trading trip to Africa. At
San Juan in December the captain,
who was sick, was taken ashore and
replaced by Captain Trawly, the
present master The original cook
deserted in Porto Rico and was re-
placed by another, a negro who in
sisted upon his wife accompanying
him.
Filter said that word received
from the captain said the woman
was killed by her husband. the
cook off the gold coast this spring,
and the kingsway put into Monro-
via to surrender him. The Ameri-
can consul insisted that four of the
crew remain as witnesses, said Fit
ter, but with a crew of eight, four
men could not be spared and it was
decided to return to the United
States, permitting the cook to con-
tinue at his duties.
The mate died during the voyage
and his body was taken ashore at
Barbados and new mate shipped,
according to Filter.
In the meantime two assistant
United States attorneys, George l..
Montzer and Kenneth L. Simpson,
were waiting to go down the bay
on coast guard cutter as soon as
the kingsway is sighted. They did
not know the Whereabouts of the
schooner. A cutter put out this
morning but reported that the ''mys-
terry ship" reported under tow and
moving slowly, had not put in an
appearance.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
king FERDINAND
DIES IN ROUMAN|A
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ings and goings at the French CAPT
tai. To all appeara noes he is quite
content with things as they are.
Opposed to Carol.
The Bratianos and their party
candidates won an overwhelming
victory in the recent elections to
parliament and the Bratianos, now
strongly entrenched in power. are
solidly opposed TO Carol as is Prince
Stirbey, who with them form a lit
tie group of the richest and most
powerful, mon in Rumania politically
and economically.
Prince Michael the six-year- old
come king when he comes Of age,
has not been particularly healthy
child. Twice this year his mother
Helen has taken him to the sea-
shore, presumably to play in the
sand, but actually, it is said here, to
strengthen his constitution.
Princess Helen Disnified.
Princess Helen. Carols wife, who
has conducted herself with great
calm and dignity since Carol aban-
doned her, is popular figure in
Bucharest, where apparently all
classes sympathize with her She
takes no part in the social side of
court life or that of Rumanian So
ciety, her public appearances being
confined to bazaars, fetes, teas and
ether functions given for charity.
What Queen Marie, who for years
has been better known to the world
than her more retiring husband,
VIII do In European politics now
that she is retired from the throne,
is a question which already is being
thought Of Whether she will be as
influential in international affairs
with the regency ruling as she was
sharing the throne with Ferdinand
is the problem.
Had Been Ill Long
Several times in the last year King
Ferdinand had been reported on the
verge of death and rumors We're cir
culated once or twice that he had
died. His health began causing
serious concern more than two years
ago. In January, 1925. he underwent
an operation for what was an
nounced to be intestinal trouble,
and reports were soon circulated
that he was suffering from cancer
The reports gained strength when
his condition became critical the
next year.
In December, 1926, there were two
more operations, only two days
apart the physicians announcing
they were for intestinal trouble
Had Radium Treatments
Early this year, DR.. Sluys, Bel
gian radium specialist, went to
Bucharest and gave the monarch
course of radium treatments. Upon
leaving at the end of February, Dr.
Sluys said the treatments had been
successfully completed. Then came
rumors that the king would take
trip to some Mediterranean resort TO
recuperate. but 1t soon became
known that his condition was again
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
CIVIL SUITS RECORDED

p Claiming damages as the result OF
an automobile accident at the cor
ner of Winter and Spring streets on
July 18th. Samuel Levine of this
city has brought suit for $3.50
against S. Leone of New York city
who he claimed drove his car neg
ligently. The writ was filed in city
court this morning.
Greenberg and Levitt represent
the plaintiff and Deputy Sheriff Mar
tin Horwitz served the papers.
Suit for $3.50 has been brought
against sam Millstein of New Britain
by The Gibbs Piano Co. according
10 papers filed in city court today.
William J. Burke of Hartford is the
plaintiffs attorney and Martin H.
Horwitz served the papers,
Frank G. WEIGH OF Southington
was made defendant in an action for
$3.50 brought by Rackliffe Bros. Co..
inc, through Edward A. Mag. Geo.
II. Miller deputy sheriff of South
,ngton, made service.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
Injured Man Refuses
To. Discuss Himself

New Haven. July 20.-tP-Re-
. fusing to disclose his identity or
what had caused deep cut on his
chin, a man appearing to be some
what over 35 years old. is in New
Haven hospital, conscious but not
communicative.
The man came to West Haven
last evening on boat from Light
house Point On 1.-THE way over, 1t
was said, he appeared "groggy." and
when the boat locked he was laid
on the pier and police called. He
was at arst believed to be intoSi-
icated. but doctor called in said
that a dilation o, the eye pupils
suggests that his Inconsistencies
might be due to accident, which was
borne out by the chin wound.
There were no papers or Identify
ing marks on his person. but his
suit coat had the label of a Gin
cinnati tailor. Regaining conscious
ness. he refused to tell anything
about himself
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
FORMER HUSBAND OF
MATCHMAKER ARRESTED
F1yod Glotzback Is Accused OF Hav-
ing Forged Name to Check
In West

San Francisco. July 20 (UP)-
Floyd Glotzback, the chauffeur who
gained prominence Ave years ago by
his marriage to Nine. Marguerite
Matzenauer. grand opera star, was
in Jail here today in default OF $5,-
coo bail on charges Of forgery.
Glotzback was arrested on the re-
quest Of Portland, Ore. police. Mrs.
r. D. 1nman, portland widow, COM
planned that he signed her name to
a check for $4,000 and cashed it at
San Francisco bank Ave months
ago.
Il didn't think she would 60 that
far" Glotzback said. Its an old
case and I thought it had been set
tied some months ago."
Mrs. Inman had employed Glotz-
back as chauffeur after making a
transcontinental trip, Glotzback left
his job with Mrs. 1nman and came
to San Francisco where he has
lived since February -.
GlotZback first became the sub
ject Of newspaper headlines in 1921
when as Nine. Matzenauer's chauf-
feur he was married to her in Carls-
bad. Germany. after a courtship at
Del Monte. Cal.
After the wedding Nine. Matte
nauer declared Glotzback was the
perfect man."
Later, however. Glotzback re-
turned to the United States with the
announcement that he was "disil-
lusioned."
Glotzbac charged he had to be a
''lady's maid" to the singer.
I'VE Just didn't match up" he
said. She was an orchid and I'm
wild mustard"
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
BOSTON Billie GETS
VIOLENT IN HIS CELL


and brought it to the sheriff. He
Immediately ordered Boston Billy's
removal to solitary confinement.
AS the keepers placed their hands
on Williams and told him he was to
be placed, in another cell, he started
to curse them, the sheriff and
everyone in general the sheriff said.
He tried to kick the keepers away.
but finally was dragged along the
corridor while the other Jail in
mates clamored and shouted at the
diversion.
Nineola, N. Y, July 90 Pl-Trial
of James Francis Monahan, alias
Boston Billy Williams, was post
poned until tomorrow when it was
called today in Nassau county court.
The postponement was granted, with
the consent of the district attorney
at the request of Alexander I. Rorke,
defense counsel who was at Albany
today to present plea to Governor
Smith for clemency for another
client.
Monahan faces indictments charg-
ing number of robberies, includ-
ing the theft of 100000 in jewelry
from the home Of Jesse L. Liver
more.
Arthur Barry, confessed confeder-
ate of Boston Billy is expected to
testify against him.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
West Virginia Town in
ThrOes of a Gold Rush

Parsons, W, Va. July 20 LP-This
little town of 1000 was teeming
today with the excitement of first
gold rush in the history of the
state.
hundreds of woud-be prospectors
have filled to over flowing tho farm
houses that line Glover Fork of
Cheat river. near here, here gold
quartz in paying quantities was dis
covered last week.
During the day a party of New
York engineers arrived here While
eastern capitalists continued nego-
tiations with representatives of
realty owners along Glover Fork.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
CAROL NOT EXPECTED
TO GO TO BUCHAREST
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Funeral Friday or Saturday

Bucharest, Rumania. July 20 Up
No bells tolled and no extra edi-
tons of the newspapers were sold in
the streets early this morning to an
nounce the passing of King Ferdi-
nand.
The fact was kept a secret closely
within the inner circles of the court
and government until the official an
nouncement was printed hours after
his death. TIL ecouncil of ministers
already was sitting at 1880 o'clock
this morning to discuss the situation
created by the kings death and to
arrange for his funeral.
The funeral probably will be held
Friday or Saturday with the burial
at Curta de Argos. about 40 miles
east of Sinaia. Curtea is the seat
of monastery and cathedral
which because of its antiquity and
great beauty is known as The Pearl
Of Rumania."
The kings condition, which the
public had known TO be growing
worse took a critical turn yesterday
evening. At midnight he received
the last sacrament
At his bedside when he died We're
Queen Marie, Queen Marie of Jugo-
slavia, the former king and Queen OF
Greece, the hereditary Prince
Michael, Prince Nicolas and the
Princess Ileana, The king was con-
scious to the end and expired with
out any sign of suffering.
Bucharest newspapers appeared
today with columns lined in black
and flags We're at half staff on all
public buildings. Perfect calm exist
ed throughout the capital and
throughout the country.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
Valuable Jewelry Is
Stolen in New Haven

New Haven, July 20.-lP-The
ment ring and diamond set earrings,
valued in all at $500 was reported
last night by Mrs. Edna d. Sherry
of this city, who told the police She
had not looked for them for three
weeks until last night, when she
found them missing from the drawer
in which they Were kept
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
Explosions in Engines
Being INVESTIGATED

State College, Pa, July 20 Up
Scientific investigation with the
spcctroscope may reveal the nature
Of the explosion in automobile en-
slnes matter which has long been
far from clear to automotive en-
Sineers. DR.. Emma p. Carr, OF Mt
Holyoke college, said in an address
before the institute of chemistry
here today. These Investigations
may also explain increased efticien-
cies realized through the use of such
preventative of knock as tetra ethyl
lead in the fuel, she said.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
Blames Mechanism for
Descent of Elevator

An examination having been made
Of the mechanism of the freight ele-
vator which plunged from the fourth
floor to the pit of the shaft in
Building so of the P. & f. Corbin
plant yesterday morning, w. J. Sor-
row, factory manager. said today
there was no question that the ac-
cident was caused by mechanical
defect.
The three men who were injured
in the accident We're reported rest
ing comfortably at New Britain Cen
eral hospital today and their recov-
cry is anticipated.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
London to London Fliers
Are Chosen in Canada

London, ont, July 90 P-Cap-
tain w. Roy Maxwell, director Of
the Ontario government air service,
and Captain Terry FULLY, chief pilot
Of the nothern Ontario government
forest fire patrol. have been chosen
as the two aviators to attempt a
nonstop flight from London, Ont,
to London, Eng. "a distance of ap-
proNimately 5000 miles. Charles
Burns of this city has donated a
prize of $4,000 for the venture,
which will be undertaken within
four weeks.
Maxwell is a native Of Toronto,
Ont, while FULLY halls from Cara
castle, County Mayo. Ireland. They
will make the attempt in Stinson-
Wright monoplane.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
Standardized Auto
Legislation Needed

New Haven, July 2o.I(P-1f
!, Connecticut cities would show the
'Sway by stal.dardizing automobile
regulations in the state, all New
England might follow, State Police
9 Commissioner Robert f. Hurley told
the automobile club of New Haven
county last night at the annual din
!, ner given to police officials and traf-
y1ic squads of the country.
" Captain II. p. Clark of the New
. Haven traffic squad suggested the
barring of siN-wheeled trucks from
busy sections as an aid to relieving
congestion.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
Odor of Liquor Might
Have Been Medicine

Barnstable, Mass, July 20 Up
Alton H. Blossom, Osterville, who
was arrested for drunken driving
after his sedan crashed into tele-
phone pole in that town, was freed
by Special Justice Heman A. Hard
ing yesterday after Blossoms physi-
clan testified that the odor on the
drivers breath might have arisen
from medicine and not liquor. as
policemen charged. DR.. John Fl.
Andrews said he was treating Bios
som for nervous ailment and pre-
scribed phosphate mixture which
contained II per cent alcohol.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
Widow, Six Children,
Destitute for Clothes

A widow and six children are des-
titute for clothes, shoes and stock
ings. Partly worn garments will
help during vacation time. Three
boys, aged 5, 10 and II, and three
little girls. aged 5. and /, are all
in need. Notify the Welfare asso-
citation or send packages to 50 Cen
ter street
New Britain herald., 1927-07-20
CAPT.. COURTNEY Held
UP Until TOMORROW


Chamberlin or Byrd. He merely
wished to prove that a round trip
between England and New York
within four or five days was a prac-
teal commercial proposition and
actually would be realized in the
near future.
He reckoned that II the weather
was favorable, he would make New
York in SO hours actual flying time
He proposed to halt for five or six
hours at Newfoundland before go
ing on to New York.
Calshot, England, July 20 R}-
Captain F. T. Courtney announced
this afternoon that he intends to
take off at seven o'clock tomorrow
morning for Valentia. Ireland, base
of his proposed Transatlantic fight
10 New York.
His scheduled dearture this morn
ing was postponed because of trou-
Bile with the wireless apparatus OF
his plane.