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New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
FEARS BLACKJACK.
 BEATS UP AGENT
Okula Tells Police PSski De-
 mandM Drink of Liquor

Joseph Pesski. police agent" who was beaten in Adam Okula's store at PAS Broad street yesterday aft ernoon. was unable to leave New Britain General hospital on account of his injuries. and the case of okula, aged 29, of 90 Albany avenue. charged with assault, was continued until next Thursday by Judge H. P. Roche in police court today. Okula, who was arrested about o'clock yesterday afternoon at his store by Officers Daniel Cosgrove and Will liam Grabeck, pleaded not guilty and was represented by Attorney Harry M. Ginsburg. He is at liberty in $500 bonds.
 When arrested, Okula offered no resistance and told the police he was in his store when Pesski entered and asked for liquor. He was re- fused but continued to demand it, according to Okula, saying he knew il could be bought in the store as friends of his had been accommodat- ed He was so persistent that Okula finally lost his temper and punched him in the face, telling him to get out and stay out. Pesski then drew d blackjack, according to Okula, and the latter, fearing he was to be at- tackled. punched him several times. According to Okula. Pesski was not held by the arms and pummeled.
 Although he had not been sent out to obtain evidence of liquor law violations, according to the police. Pessh had telephoned to Captain Kelly several times and Okula says he had heard him using the tele- phone in his store to call headquar- ters prior to the time of the assault pesski, it is said. refers to himself as .the Polish detective.' He has been carrying a blackjack. accord ing to information gleaned today.
 At New Britain General hospital today it was said that Pesski's nose was broken and his face painfully injured. Apparently. Okula, who IS an unusually powerful person, punched him about the face several times, inflicting numerous con,u- sions. Pesski will be unable to leave tho hospital for several days. it was said.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
NOTED ACTOR MARRIES
Wilton Lackaye Takes Nurse Who Cared For Him in Recent Illness As His Bride.

New York, March 24 R1Wilton Lackaye. 64, well known character actor. and Miss Katherine Alberta Riley, 37. who nursed him through a serious illness a year ago, were married on St. Patrick's day, it has just been learned.
 The wedding was performed by the Rev. Edward Leonard who a year ago administered the last sacra- ments to the actor. when he was thought to be dying. The marriage took place in the rectory of St. Malachy's church in 18th street.
 Since August, 1883. when he made his first appearance in New York as Lucentio in Francesca Da Rimini" Lackaye has played many famous parts but is probably best known for his portrayal of Svengali in "Trilby."
 MT. Lackaye was born in Loudon County. Virginia. and educated at Ottawa college, Ottawa, Ont, and Georgetown university. He holds a masters degree-in arts from the lat ter school.
 A son, Wilton, Jr., recently ap- pears in the London production of Crime"
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
NO MORE DRAWS IN
 BOUTS IN STATE
Referees Notified One Boxer
 Must Win Fight

New London, March o4 PEBox- ing referees in Connecticut today should receive through the mails notification that henceforth every bout must end in 8 decision for one Of the boxers. This was the an- nouncement made today by Con- missioner Thomas E. Donohue of this city who declared that he has decided to discontinue the rule whereby a referee may call a contest q draw.
 Letters containing the new order were mailed yesterday 10 six Con- necticut referees. In them the com missioner merely stated that here after a referee must give his deci- sion in favor of one of the con- testants.
 The new order, Commissioner Donohue said was prompted by the fact that three main bouts in a row were declared drawn in New Haven. They were the Joe Currie -Georgie Day bout, refereed by Pete Dunn; the Bobby Mays-Kid kaplan en- counter. refereed by Henry J. (Young McAuliffe) Gerrity: and the Ceorgie Day-Phil McGraw battle, refereed by Dr. David Sloman. All Of these the commissioner declared, aroused a storm of criticism.
 The Mays-kaplan bout. which Young McAuliffe called a draw, re- suited in the changing of the deci- sion. giving the victory to kaplan on points following recheck of the score card in which an error of addi- tion had been made.
 ''The drawn bout is B dangerous thing to fool around with" Commits sioner Donohue said. "A competent referee should be able to scale the points down fine enough 10 deter mine which boxer has the advantage even in the closest bout. under the score system used in Connecticut"
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
CIVIL SUITS RECORDED Ttl FA114xr;v,~ oi,-;1


 brought today:
 Helen Nadolna against Thomas Zocco. for $500 damages. through her attorney B. J. Monkiewicz. For the sum of S150 in the action of s. Ostrowski against M. Bichon. Stanley Traceski represents the plaintiff.
 J. Bogdanski and Rose Zelers against John and Helen Grzegorzek Of Newington. for s900. M. Y. Stcmpien represents the plaintiff. Peter Twardus ct al against John and Helen Grzegorzek. for s35o. Nj. r. Stempien is attorney for the plaintiff.
 Deputy Sheriff Matthew Papciak served the papers in all the above cases.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
BOXER STILL VERY ILL
Mcridcn Amateur However. Shows some Slight Improvement in His Condition,

Bridgeport, March 24 Pt-While Horace Aliff Ferguson, 17, Meriden amateur boxer, is still on the danger list at St. Nincent's hospital, attend ing physicians believe there is some chance for his recovery. He showed slight improvement during the night, peared to be brighter this morning than at any time since he was brought to that institution Wednes- day night. His entire right side is paralyZed.
 Mrs. Edna Bowen of Meriden. the lads mother, came to his bedside last night arriving here from Snuff fertoWn, w. Va.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
PLANS FOR T. \. E. BALL

Plans for the annual ball of the Y. NJ. T. \. x F. society ito be held May 1 will be made at meet Chairman Thomas J. pcNine at the club rooms on Main street tomor- row morning at 1G:15 o'clock. Ar rangcments for the event have all committee appointed a' q recent meeting Of the society and sub committee will be chosen tomorrow,
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
RECORD IN MAKING VOTERS
Selcctmcn Put Through 100 in J5 Minutes and More Than 200 in First Two Hours of Session.

A new record for making voters was established today when 100 elcc- tors were admitted in the first 55 minutes of the selectmens session at city hall. In the first two hours, the number ran higher than 200,
 The sclectmen will continue in session until o'clock this evening. On Monday the board will meet rom , a. m. to D. m.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
ESTATE APPRAISED AT sc s..

The estate of the late James F. Van oppcn is valued at S2.222.59, according to an inventory filed in probate court today by the admin istrator, William II. Van Oppen. The following items were included: de- posit, New Britain National bank. sll2.S1: deposit Burritt Mutual SaN- ings bank. Sl4972. automobile. Sl.- 400; lo shares Stanley Works stock. at S56-s560.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
MIAMl'S POLICE
 CHIEF ARRESTED
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was found police declared they knew nothing of how he was slaln'
 Quigg is charged with compllc1v in covering up the manner Of the slaying, which witnesses told the grand jury came at the hahds o' Nazworth, on 6 deserted country road. where the three officers had taken the negro to work on him. Tibbitts is said 10 have been wound cd when Nazworth's first shot al the negro went wild. Caudell was named as a member of the party
 Not Entered on Biottcr
 The chief was said to have order- ed Kier held without entry on the police blotter when he was arrested and later to have conspired "ith his three subordinates in keeping tbe circumstances a secret.
 Wood. indicted for second degree murder, is said to have shot victor w. Parnell. white carpenter to death in November. 1926. Parnel'' according 10 States Attorney N. Vernon Hawthorne. who made the details of the indictment puolic' was walking along road with companion when a police automo- bile sped by. barely missing the pedestrians. The car stopped. ac. cordinR to the quoted records and Wood jumped out. firing four shots, killing Parnell. At the time Wood explained the incident by saying he stopped to question the carpenter and fired in self defense when Parnell gestured toward his pistol.
 Another Murder Charge
 Patrolmen Ward and Glisson are charged with the murder of John Mabry, a negro prisoner. and have been in jail week.
 The circumstances of Mabry death have not been divulged.
 The grand jury further charged that an aged white man. whose name was not given. had died with in the past week from injuries re- ceived at the police station.
 X negro reported to have hanged himself in jail. 1t was contended, did not take his own life, but came to hts death as a result of police cruelty.
 The grand jury was hopeful. when its investigation of police af- fairs started. the report said. that such practices were unusual and not sponsored by anyone in au- thority.
 But 10 our amaZement," it went on. ''it developed beyond all doubt that the persons in charge of this not only condoned and ratified such violences on the part of their subordinates but in num- ber of instances have themselves led the assaults and become the f chief executioners."
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
LASKER GAVE sS5,ooo
This Contribution to 1920 Political Campaign Had Not Been Preyi. ously Listed.

Washington. March A P'-A $25.O00 contribution to the repub- lican party ill the 1920 presidential which had not been listed was found today by the senate Tea pot Dome committee to have been given by Albert D. Lasker of Chi cago. who became chairman of the shipping board in 1921 after Warren G. Harding had become president.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
Hahn's Suite to Be Played
 From WTIC Tomorrow

To Child" a suite for orchestra. written by George Hahn of this city. which made it's radio debut over NIlC last year. will again be played from the Hartford station during the musical program to be broad cast tomorrow afternoon, beginning at ] o'clock and lasting for an hour. The Travellers Symphonic Ensemble, Dana s. Merrman conducting, will give the music.
 The suite is in five short move ments, with the titles, "Merry Dawn beams from the Sky The Kiss" Frolic in the Garden" "Mama's Prayer and "The Riddles Parade"
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
IiIN TIN TIN FAILS

Los Angeles. March 2f tIp-As a police dog. Rim Tin Tin, canine hero Of the screen. is q good movie actor. Police learned today that while the famous villain chasing dog snoozed burglars entered the home of hls mistress. Mrs. Lc Duncan. ransacked the ice box and made their getaway.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
BISHOP TO VISIT THIS CITY

In the list of official appoint ments for the bishops of the Hart ford Catholic diocese published in the Catholic Transcript. are two for New Britain next month. On Satur- day. May 26, confirmation will be held at St. Mary's church while on Wednesday. May 30, the blessing of the new Sacred Heart school will take place.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
Eviction Orders Given
 Against Coal EmpIOyes

Columbus. Ohio, March 4 Pl- Eviction orders were granted by Federal Judge Benson Hough today to flVe coal companies seeking to oust union miners occupying com Eany owned houses in the Eastern Ohio coal district
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
WIFE CALLED POLICE

New Haven, March 24 (Cp)-Go get me a box of cigarettes" Robert NdNiield ordered his wife.
 Mrs. MaAtield. who claims Ahe has supported her husband for four years, got the police iastead.
 Maxheld got 10 days h jail fes drunkenness and disorderly conduct after hearing here today.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
TO PLAY IN NEW HAVEN

The First Lutheran church bas- ketball team will play the Swedish Lutheran team of New Haven at St. Paul's parish house. New Haven. Monday night. A bus will leave the church at ' o'clock for the accom- the game.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
BRIDGE FOR MISS COSGROVE

Mrs. Martin Moore entertained the members of the staff of the visiting nurses at a luncheon bridge Thursday evening at her home in honor of Miss Ruth Cosgrove. A color scheme of peach and blue was carried out in the decorations. Prizes were awarded to Miss Tait, Miss Keevers and Miss O'Connell. Later in the evening Miss Cosgrove was rendered a pantry and kitchen shower by those present and she received a large number of gifts. She will become the bride of Ar- thur Volz early in April.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
FIRST THUNDER STORM

st. Albans. Nt.. March a4 LP,- The first thunder storm Of the sea- : l awoke St. Albans' citizens this morning with sharp flashes Of light ming and loud peals of thunder. The storm was accompanied by rain and hail and lasted about half an hour
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
WRECKAGE POSSIBLY IS
 FROM REDFERN'S PLANE
Pieces of Aircraft Picked Up Near Horns Island, on Coast of
 Alabama.

Mobile, Ala, March 24 (UP)-Ef. forts were made today to trace own- ership of an airplane wheel and tire which was brought into Mobile by . fishing smack captain.
 The wheel and tire had been washed on the beach near Horns island and it was thought possible they might have belonged to the airplane in which Paul Redfern at tempted a flight from the United States to Brazil. The spokes of the wheel had fallen apart and the rim and casing were badly eaten by salt water.
 The numbers on the airplane tire -a popular American make-were distinguishable and Paul Warner. chairman of the Redfern flight committee. was asked to look at them.
 T am unwilling to say of hand what size the tires on Redferns plane were" Warner said after ex- amining the find. "1 am mighty glad to get this information. how- ever. and I'll check them when l re- turn to Brunswick tomorrow.
 Redfern started from Brunswick, Ga. on a non stop flight to Brazil last August. He was last seen over the Caribbean sea.
 Detroit. Mich, March o4 UP)--- Officials at the Stinson Aircraft Corp. manufacturers of the airplane in while Paul Redfern attempted . South American flight. were of the opinion that the wheel and tire found off Mobile were not from the Redtern plane.
 They told the United Press their planes used larger tire than the one described in dispatches from Mobile. However the tire was of the same make as those used on Stinson planes.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
LEGION MEMBERS BOWL

Eddy-Glover Post bowling team defeated the Cnionville Post team by four to one last night at the Fra tcinity alleys.
 The following was the score:
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24

A whist party will be held at the Grange Hall Monday evening under the auspices of the local Grange. MT. and Mrs. Everet w. Jones will have charge of the affair.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24

A whist party and food sale were held by the Woman's club of Maple Hill yesterday at the homes of Mrs. tn. The whist party was in charge Of Mrs. Harris J. Cook. Mrs. II. F. Anderson and Mrs. A. $, Grant. Mrs. Seth Goodale had charge of the food sale.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24

Grand Juror Harold G. Lucas is confined to his home at the Center by illness.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24

Mrs, Dwight w. Stret is ill at her home in Elm Hill
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24

town committee last evening at the home of Mrs. Edith M. Elliott at the Center, Harry A. Webster was elected chairman. Mr. Webster is d prominent member of the Newing- ton Congregational church. a grand juror and q member of the Grange
 Mrs. Charlotte R. Eddy was re- elected vice chairman. The other officers are Mrs. Leila Sherwood, secretary. and Charles l.. Luce, treasurer.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
TAX IN NEWINGTON
 WILL BE 2O MILLS
Board Of Finance Sets Rate in
 Effect Last Year

Newington, March 24 - tax rate of 20 mills for the year 1928 was set last night by the board or finance at its meeting held at the home of Town Clerk Thomas A. Francis This is the same rate as was set last year but with the in creased grand list, the members oI the board felt that the same rate was sufficient. This rate will leave q small surplus as the budget now stands. The cost of the new school building at the Center will be taken care of by the increased assess mentS.
 Members of the board also dis cussed what disposition should be made of the funds received from the state highway department when it took over the west end of Rob bins avenue this winter. No deci- sion was made at last nights meeting.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
New Britain

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New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-09-24

get viewpoint of the people who doubt
the integrity of baseball We have asked of them what the In
that would throw would
of that would stand
The that question of is that the individuals
thereby banished
pleasant pasme which high dividends for
honesty and efficiency
Suppose possible to buy off team Do know how
would hundreds of thousands
dollars winning world series these days divides
between $1000 100000 $4,000 player allowing
split other
attaches How would it take buy the chances Of
the players participating that cut? Well that depends the
stupidity of the sellers.
thinking crook would want much his world
share would be- plus big fat to keep him luxury for the
of his life discovered thrown of baseball
buy crooks cheapy and others their price
But 1T to syndicate that going out to
world would have have capitalization of half Million
for after had bought the players it would need something
with which to bet you happen have idle half million
laying around might be interesting experiment out and
try to baseball S nots straight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-09-24
SPQRTuR|AL
BY Kirk Miller

who distruul base
the got back in 1919 must be
the
the strata Of baseball the last SIX
weeks. !. v.
they be of the adamant
there the world strong enough to undermine the
gambling cque the golden opportunity has been
leagues Baseball has certainly
been exposed to the of ndous organism which may
to exists hasn't been
able make it's presence felt.
do not believe which involves many in
baseball be inherently crooked Irregularities
indeed the
business baseball far above rproach than
other industries which do not travel under the guse OF sport
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-09-24
Some People Always Distrustful

will folks who smell foul odor but whose
nost not attuned to altar of The fact the
had slowed
AS giving them nightmare during the
last month of the quite suspicious to No few
dparagng remarks have been concerning such situation
1t hard make people believe that it less OF
the Of speed the Yankees had April must come to the
end of their string later They must slow down
TO the average baseball critic the wonder is the Yankees ddn
earlier Their working holding
mediocre pitching staff When the bamen's became
dmmed and the pitchers couldn't hold the team together
and bad times the Yank Seems quite normal result
look the matter squarey STILL plenty of scurrous critic
OF baseball banded because of the less favor
position the Yankees find themselves September
compared to their outlook in midsummer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-09-24
OUTLOOK AIR
At BUSINESS
Times staff Photo
BY George A. Simpson


Upon returning from Europa,
Lynn Woodworth, athletic director
at Business High, discovered tna.
MS football prospects were brighter
than he had anticipated. At least,
Coach W00Gworth thinks so ard
credit must be heaped upon him
for admitting that the outlook IL
hopeful.
woodward states that the mate
rial is fair. although most OF the
candidates are inexperienced. How
ever, he is pleased with what ne
has to work with, for the players
show promise of developing. The
have shown a disposition TO heed
advice.
As usual. Business Is without
training field, and It appears that
the Stenographers will have to
journey down to the Tidal Basin
grounds for their daily exercises.
Tech High is also confronted by q
similar situation, as the Manual
Trainers are unable to use their
new field.
Woodw0rth will have the adj
vantage of six Iettermen. These
are Capt. Jake Lewis. who will
play at fuIIback: Robert Marks.
Eddie Duryee, halfback: Joe
Brown, guard, and Morris Den
niberg, guard. All have class
and should cavort well for the
Orange-clad eleven this fall.
Woodwork has some desirable
1927 substitutes upon whom he can
draw for retrenchments. Some OF
these reserves did not earn letters
last year, but they were used IN
many games.
Foremost contestants for the ends
are Bernie Phillips and Pete LOTUS
1927 reserves. Linwood Jones is
making a strong battle for a tackle
position and Lester Jones is trying
to gain entry into the regular back.
field.
Most prospective OF the new.
Corners are Bill Duryee, transfer
from Western High, who seeks
line station; Kengla, another
transfer from Western. who as
pireS to a line place; Leonard. .
tackle; Ebert Miller, tackle,
and Langford, n backfield cam
didate.
Miller was on the squad last year
but broke his shoulder during the
early part and was on the shelf for
the rest of the campaign.
Erection of a line is Woodworth's
task as there are several backfield
veterans available. The loss OF
Charlie May, Revelle Jones. Bernie
Jones, Galotta, Silverman and Ear
ley was a heavy blow, but Wood
worth goes about his labors in his
usual quiet and unassuming' way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-09-24

ged themselves over to Jack Moran .,
across the street, Immediately after
the game, for some necessary nour'
ishment. If they had failed, the hos.
pitfalls would have been notified.
Yep! 1t was sure cold.
Shires, the kid first jsacker,
pOked what should have been q
single to left i'm the third. Cos
lin tried for circus catch,
missed IL and then chased the
ball to the wall. Shires raced
around the paths for a home
run and, as he tried to put on
the brake after crossing the
plate, wrenched his left knee.
He is now out of the series.
Before being hurt Shires got a
double and a. homer. Bud Clancy,
succeeding him, bagged single and
a triple, which made a fine total for
the first baseman on the home team.
Bucky Harris has named Barnes,
Reeves, Tate, and Kenna as the de-
tail to break a path through the ice
and snow today to the taxis SO that
the Griffs may start for the ball
park. Bool, Jones and Marberry are
to hold themselves in readiness to
go to the assistance of any of the
lads who may fall. from exhaustion.
Yep! it's sure cold out here, make no
mistake about that.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-09-24
Washington Red SOx
Split With Silver Spring

Bill jenkins Washington Red
Sox split a dual bill with Brooke
Grubbs Silver Spring kensington
nine. yesterday, losing the first
game, 2-1, and winning the night.
cap 10.
Mickey O'Connor, pitching ace OF
the Sox. performed in great style.
in the last game, allowing only four
bingles. He also drove in the win.
ming run in the eighth frame.
Spencer Usilton's hitting was the
feature of both games.