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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26

Miss Phyllis Stewart, 22, teacher of a rural school near WaIthill. Neb.. quieted her 26 pupils when a tornado approached so suddenly they did not have time to escape. She played popular songs on the piano to calm them. The twister lifted the frame building and in- jured all of the occupants, one of the children dying.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
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K. Casperson; A. Bbelson: Ar thur J. Ella, Ketchikan; Jerry Wor. tas,. Speel River; w. Fromholz; Carl Christensen; George Thomas,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
RAYON TESTS AND BLOOMERS

A new assortment in flesh peach, coral and Nile green-both shorties and regular bloomer styles. Vests as low as $1.25 and Boomers $1.35.
 All, THESE AT
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
i. ". TRAUT'S ESTATE
 APPRAISED AT S52,533
Inventory Filed Today in Probate Court by
 Bank

ri" ostsr, of tue late George w TTaut is appraised at $a..5$S.g5 aC- cordinc "a au inventory filed today lu proht'c court b> Tho Nov Britain Trust Co. administrator.
 Items included in the inventor, are as follows. IHNi in New Britain and FainNlIr sG5ono. h shares American SupcrpoNe er Corp, Sl.elo: 43 shares Eohu Aluminium N Brass Corp. Si.i-4&<. 2o shares Colts Fire ArH~. >5S", shares tnhu Burri'f Ho',i Corr, SEQ. le shares Fa'ur Bearing Co. Sil.o. .a shares Great Western sugar Co. S9lS.Gp. Ga shares Hampdon Mig. Co sS.poe: ID shares ianders l'rary X Clark. SSu': shares Masonic Temple Corp, slHa. {, shares National Public Service Corp. sioe5o. ie shares New Britain National Bank. s..ooh. l@h shares North A Judd Mfg Co. t,5no. "i shares shuttle Meadow Club. Se1o, co shares Commercial Casualty Co, s1.SSo: ce shares Northern Explorers syndicate. value unknown: balance due on mort gag with interest; S",i5s.25. deposit Savings Bank of New Britain. si.- 7>6.Ie: New Britain Trust, sll.ns. New Britain National Bank, sl4ai6: automobile. s5oo: furniture. si.to..
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
MANY DOUBT B|G
 MONEY WAS MADE
Believe Stock Speculation
 Stories Ale Exaggerated
MILLIONAIRES CREATED
Ccorgr Briggs Says 300 Wc<tcrner>
 Are. Now In That CIaS>-IIain,s
 They Rode With Market While

New York. March % (p-Tales ot tremendous winnings and losinss in the unprecedented stock speculation O. the last few weeks aroused some doubts today.
 The New York Times saiI: "A fow Of these stories are true. Big winnings have been made and big losses too, but most ot them arc exaggerated with the reteiline.'
 The New York Herald Tribune quoted George Briggs Buchanan. a member ot the New York Stock Ey- change since 1905. as expressing tn belief that 800 new nillonai-es had been made in the west during the record breaking trading.
 seasoned M1n Quit
 Many Of the seasoned cpera' ors have nos made money in the present market" said Mr. Buchanan, be cause it was beyond their ideas tha; any market could go so far. Men like Eeploglo and Durant are still
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New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
POSTMASTER HELD F0R
 SHAVING OF WOMAN
Arrested by \. '. State Troopers After Dogs
 Pick Up Trail

NoNburSh, x Y. March @9 nps--- Harry McHuSh. postmaster at Wall Kill. who Is wanted for killing Marie Terwiliiger on Tuesday, was captured in q lumber yard in Waikiki today by two state troopers. McHugh tried to kill himself with revolver as 'hc officers seized him. but ihe wound he inflicted upon himself was rot dangerous
 Since the tragedy McHuch had been hiding in the lumber yard with ln few hundred feet of the scene Of the crime. He had watched every movement Of the officers who were searching the village for him and were dragging the river in the belief hat he had killed himself after slay- ing Miss TerwllliCer.
 Late last night McHugh appeared a' the home Of Mrs. Sarah Lawson. Ii" told her that she need not be afraid Of him. He also said, accord ing 10 Mrs Lawson, that he did not know why he had shot Miss Terwil- ligsr and that he was sorry he had done il. He then asked for some thing to cat and for coat.
 Mrs. Lawson refused to feed him or let him have coat, and he left ihe housa. Imme ediately afterwards. Mrs. Lawson notified the state troop CTS that McHugh had been al her home. The officers took dogs 70 the house. where fhe animals picked uy McHugh's scent and trailed him to the lumber yard where he vas found soon after o'clock this mornin~-
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
SUBKOFf TOLD HE IS
 UNWANTED IN BELGIUM
Brother-in-Law of ex. kaiser Ordered to Leave
 Country by April 4th

RrIss lis, Belgium, March s9 rf Princess Victoria Schaunhere- Lippe, sister O 'he former Kaiser. who has been living III Belgium ever since h. was ord cred out Of Ger u,anN after 2 series Of oscarades. has aGiIu hs B told 10 move on.
 The young Russian refugee has 1ycu officially informed that the Bel sian government objects 10 his re- u'liUips r belgium and that he Will have 10 leave the country by April (. tIe ias, date allowed him by the polIcJ. r. lie remains after thu. date he will be subject 10 election.
 l. has developed that Suhkon is travelling on swedish passport winch never received a Belgian visa and he had no rlght to enter the country. Tho Belgian authorities consider that they have been very leri'p' in allowing him 10 stay co ,cng
 'iia lad already been asked to leave thp country" said Belgian official today. .bu. was III at the tune and consequently was allowed tn say uutt April l. The object ct ris visit to Brussels was tc have his passport ,isaed for the Belgian Con- go. but inc colonial department not iuving Nis2ed II. SunkoN had no fur ttor excuse for remaining and viii have to submit 'o common lAw."
 F. IS understood that he intenAs going temporarily either te LuSesr- bourS or Switzerland. The princess Is s'iu n Germany.
 SuhkoH lef, today fee sseh~r luNemhurS or Sa !,seriand
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
Travel From Maple Hill

Mss Hr-psr n4U enter a serrers-- lal schoo. in this city raN- year.
 Travel From Maple Hill
 Nr. and Mrs Waldemsr Massu,ann $50 ha}s 3 perfect at'endance rec o"d despite the .ac; that they are forced 70 commute or the trolley cars rom their homo at 4 JohN- son stree Maple Hill
 Mir Mas>mann came 70 this coun- try rom Germany :u December. r9s6. and or Angus. =. lag7. Ms. Nassn'arn .o,nei him. Less than $ month later they decided to seek educa'ion and citizenship SO they en- rolled in the first year class of eve hing school MT. Massmanr has al ready taken ou, his first citizenship 3apers.
 Mrs. Massmann observed q doubla event last night when shc completed her first year ot education in ,his anniversary. Her husband is 4s years old.
 President r, r. King oc tho school board publicly laudai the couple when they were awarded the n. X. E. pins. Teachers who have them in classes describe them as 8 like atrle, ambitious couple and they en- Joy popularity with fellow pupils.
 Miss Margaret Collins speaks highly Of Mr. MaSsmann as stu dent who has an ability 70 grasp things quickly. Miss Elsie Haus. man. who has Mrs Nassnlann in her yla.>s, finds her q very cooperative pupil. During the day Mir. Mass mann works ir Bolercrs green house in Maple Hill.
 Graduation ENcri~t.> Tonight
 Rev. William II. Ald.rson. pastor of the Trinity Methods. church, will
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New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
ENDS LIFE WITH RAZOR,
 SLASH|NG HIS THROAT
High Street Man Sends Woman From House
 Before Dying

Obtaining privacy in the house by ruse, Mike koboria. asea g.. com r3itted suicide by cutting his throat aith a S'raisl. cdg, rs lor at lis roAm,re place. coS High street. this morning
 kohorda sem Mrs Annie Sahol h2l"Wcz, wife of Joseph Saho1NtiewcZ with whom +" roomed. our of inc Nous" on the DreteN' of desiring T package ot cigarettes. Shr went -o near by stoc" on -ho erraud and on returning. heard noisa in ko- porda B room. Sh' inyrsiIEat,l and .o'nd hum lying in q pool Of blood with his 'h-oa- ru' on thr 'ett siio. Tho 1uSular vein and an artery had t"cn severed by the sharp hlade. sh" notified the policc. Thc remains Wgrs viewed hy pr. Wa'crmaN Lyon. medical examiner, who cav, Frank Erodz'k. undertaken. permission 10 prepare 'hc body for burial
 No reason for kohorla's au. IS hnown- He was employed hy I.anders. Frary X Clark. For the past few days Ne had remained 4t home. complaining of sickness. nr. Lyon expressed the belief that he Nad been suffering from an acute mania.
 kohorda was ~idc~cr. LIS wifi. having died in Europe. He came 10 this country about sl2 years ago.
 Captain George ]. Kelly vas mott f"d by telephone about 9.%o o'clock and detailed Officers Patrick Nee han and Herbert C. Lyon 'o in,cstt- gate, Tn" m"ssar. was uo' clear and the captain did not learn a suicide was involved un'il Officer Lyon notified him shor' time after reaching th. house. The po- lie. found two post cards written in Polish and addressed to Joseph oS- troNskt of Ss Eas, Sh street N h'estonc. Long Island x. !. and 'ohn S,ynoWski. @ Summer street. Portland. Me. They were m en- Nelopes, properly stamped and ap- reared 70 have been recently writ 'Cn. The, were Easter greetings.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
Terrible Weather Con- ditions Prevailing in Ireland Prohibit Baron and Companions From Taking 0f on Atlantic Flight.
Lindbergh Hopping From Lexington. Kentucky. Arrives in Cincinnati But Leaves in a Few Minutes for st. Louis.

Baldonnsl Airdrone Dublin. Mar. 9 tp-The Junkers monoplsne Bremen, dashed to the earth with ropes and is wheels blocked by enlp'y gasoline cans. rocked in au Irish salN today,
 Weather conditions iera were al most IS bad as 1hose reported iron, ,he middle Of tho Atlantic and the America coast. Baron EhrenfrieI Gnnther Nor Huenefald. hacksr Of tho transatlantic tlighr had hoped ;o set of at dawn. His pilots Cap tain Herman Koch, and Arthur Splndler, were against any attempt 70 take of and tho Irish Free State air force authorities said it would be suicide 10 attempt start under such conditions with even worse prospects as the flight progressed The flight was then postponed until tomorrow morning at the earliest.
 t'sr steam Roller
 A steam roller numbered up and down the long stretch of ground be Nand the wooden runway ironing or. the sogsy sround so the five ton burden would not sink Into the turf lt the star, Of it's venture.
 The flyers had break;as, 8, four with the German consul general and other members oi the Dublin Ger nan community and made the eight mile trip to the airdrome despite the weather.
 Irish weather experts consider that the Atlantic weather reports are likely to delay The flight for several days at least unless, Baron von Huenefeld insists on starting.
 The machine stood at Baldonnnl ardrome ready 10 take off on 'ho shortest notice. The flyers. despite 'hair eaSerness, have not weakened on their decision 10 wait until they believe the hop to New York can be made with every asonable chance ot success.
 Pat~rS Ground
 Baron Ehrenfried Guuther Non Hueneteld. packer ot the flight, paced nervously back and forth be- tween tho hangar and the runway with monocle screwed in his right eye. He wore navy blue yachting suit which he said he did not intend 10 take eff until he reaches Mitchel field. x. Y. As sl-
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New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
AGAINST
 INDUSTRIAL BANK
Commercial and Fidelity Object
 10 Proposed Citizens
HEARING THIS AFTERNOON
stat, ur, nt> by President Loomi> and President Cheinoft Claim There is No Need Of New Institution In This City.
(SIec.al 10 The tlerald)

Hartford, March .H - Al q hear rs before Banking Commissioner l. <. Shippee al the state capitol thls afternoon. the Commercial Trust 'to.. and inc Fidelity Industrial bank of Now Britain protested against -rSntlns charter 10 the proposed Citizens Industrial bank. an irsti'u- jlon backed by New Britain ci'izens ot Italian nativity or descent.
 Judge B. r. Gaffnev of New Brit .am and JudSo Alexander w. Gre Jon ot this city appeared as counsel for th" protesting banks. Harry J. Bat 'is'oni has been elected prs sident ot the new bank. Attorney Casale is secretary.
 A statem'n, prepared by President John t. Loomis of the Commercial Trust Co, was rad to the banking commissioner. r. said that there is hC need of a. new industrial bank in New Britain because lo or '. com panies are now carrying on that type rt business
 The statement outlined industrial loans and deposits Of the commercial Trust O.. for several years. The year ending March q. 1926. the loans amounted 10 sSo7,0oo with S,l6 .oo0 made avallabl9 by deposits. The fig ur's for the year ending March q. fE-1 were: loans. s,.l. .poa, deposits, >inl6,"p": for the year ending March @1. 1898: loans, s6s4,ooo: de- posiis, sl,oS1.00o. According to the statement, the decline in loans is tracoahle 10 the increase in the number of com panies doing this kind of business
 Banks are public service corpora tonS and deserve protection against inexperienced and ambitious com- pC'ltors.' the statement continued The proposed new bank could not bring any business 10 New Britain and is an attempt 10 proselyto. bus lucss of existing companies, Loomis' statement added. IL protested against granting the charter on th. grounds that it would be an economic mis- take.
 A statement; prepared by Pre- resident Joseph M. Chernoff of the Fidelity Industrial bank. was ot similar tenor. 1. said that the Commercial Trust and Fidelity now have all equipment necessary 10 carry on business in New Britain and a third would re suit in duplication of loans and con- sequent losses. Italian business can |" handled by the Italian personnel of tho banks. the statement said.
 Stanley J. Traeeski was present as counsel for the petitioners.
 Frank F. Nihher's president Of the New Britain Trust Co. said he was acquainta] with the incorpora- tors of the new bank and knew them as sound and reliable citizens.
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New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
Eddie Stin,on and George Haheman Have Crui.ed in Air Over Jacksonville, Florida, Since Early Yesterday Morning.
Must Fly Until .Approxi. mately , O'Clock Tomor. row Afternoon to Wrest Title Now Held by Two German Aviators.

Jacksonville. Beach. Fla. Msrch - 'pl-l heir hucc black and orange n"noplane sailing easily back and 'orth along its appointed g mile >"rip o' seashore. Eddie S,insor ard Captain George Hsldsman today en- tered well into the second day of their attempt to set new world record for sustained flight At Il o'clock the plane had been n the air moro than ,. hour.
 Flying Higher
 The morning sun revealed the uonoplane at a greater altitude thua that maintained throuShou, yesser- odN and aNiators explained that west winds durins the night had forced the craft 10 the neigh, of $500 feet. The engine was func,icning snooth- ly and as the burden Of Easoltne 'lshtened. the planes performance indicated success. it weather condi- tons continue good
 High flying clouds al sunrise were taken as an i'll omen. bu, by soc o'clock the skies cleared and sprtne like weather prevailed along the coast. There was little breeze en the ground.
 Since taking of yesterday morning al 1:si o'clock. only one mnsAss has been dropped by tho Niers. IAh note picked out Of an empty eaSe- line can tossed overheard late yoe- to-day assured ground watcAsrs that | "all is wen" Drgnes Stcafltly } The stea dy drone of the monoplane hep; inhabitants Of the beach colony awake throughout most of the nieht but it gave constant assurance Of | tho welfare ot the nters and their craft Plans were made to send up planes today to take weather fore casts ana other information for the aviators.
 Stinsou and Haideman must stay in the air for. $ hours and :s nain- u'"s 10 shatter the present world record. They have set out to Ay 65 hours and SauSed their fuel and oil accordingly.
 Pilots and mechanics who went up yesterday 10 ny alongside the Halde- nan-Siinson plane and observe It's hf lavior stated that it seemed tn perfect fettle. that the motor was humming smoothly and that no diff culties were apparent Notes drop ped by the pilots confirmed these observations and last word from them last night was highly ortimis- tic.
 Four whole fried chickens were taken aioft by the pair 70 provide ritces dc resistance Tor meals in the air. Other eiihles included siS lemons. slA oranges. dozen sand viCkes for casual munching and . thermos bottle of soup. coffee, water and three quarts Of milk were tho portable rations
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
NORWICH MERCHANT
 KILLED IN GAR WRECK
Lloyd C. Hall Meets Death When Automobile
 Overturns

Norwich. March c9 P-Ttoyd G. fill. Nlce-president ot the Joseph Hall and Son. Inc. wool merchants Was killed early today then q ma chine was overturned III which he and several others were going 10 th, Submarine Base at New London.
 Those injured were: Lieut.. pvi.tl. Day. Of the S-lN at the base: Jo- seNh II. Hall. Jr.. a brother and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert ferguson. of Broadway. who had entertained Lieut.. Day and were taking him 10 his station in their car. Lieut. Day was taken 10 the base hospital wllerc "n N-ray was to be used 70 deter mine his exact injuries which 3D. neared 10 be only superficial ones on head and chest Joseph Hall is in w. W. Backus hospital with collar bone broken and possible internal injuries. Mir. and Mrs. Ferguson were taken home.
 Lloyd Hall was born in Norwich July O. ss9. the son Of Joseph II. and Grace Smith Hall. After grad nation from the Norwich Free Academy he went 10 Yale and was graduated in 1917.
 His father and brother rhilip are in san Francisco and were notified by telephone Of his death and they were 10 return home al once.
 The accident occurred on the highway about 500 feet north Of the State hospital. Mrs Ferguson vas driving. The Halls and Lieut.. Day had been guests of the Fergusons durln" the evening.
 There was no warning Of the ac- cideni. it is stated. The machine suddenly swerved 10 the left and ran into the embankmen, on that side of the highway. returned to the road and toppled over. The occupants wer" thrown clear but Lloyd Hall landed heavily and died from the force of the impact. The car was an open one which ac- counted for The fact that none or those in i' was pinned underneath.
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New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
|. s. OFFICERS TAKE
 ALLEGED BOO7LEGGER
Joseph Wisk Will Be Given Trial in Federal
 Court

'"oling that ii would be inlpos- local police court ou charEcN or sell ing liquor or having liquor with in .tr nt 70 s"ll, Prosecuting Attorney .'. q. Woods told JlIdE" M. p SuAc in police court today that he had ar raugcl with Tinted States District Attorney Cohen of Hartford 10 turn over Joseph Wisk. acrl "N. of li% Grove street. tor trial in flr | nit"d states court on tn charG,. uf ill. gal possession of about 23 gallons O. al lagel alcohol in a gasoline station at -9l Lafayette street. The charges teainst Wisk and his brother. Wal tar, aged 20, Of It& Grove street were nolled by Mir Wools and im- W"1lat"y after adiourmul, nt Of eolrt. ]. W. Morrill, and F.. l.. Chap man, federal agents. took Jos ph NiSk In custody and later released him in the custody of Jmdc" W. F. MaH-an. Wisk will he given a hear ing lt later datsi
 On March t7. Sergeant r. j. t. Mara and Officers William Gra- t'ck and Daniel co~crovc went 10 th" gasoline station. having had in- tormation that 2 supply ol liqIor Ma.s kopt on hand Trr place was in r1ar-" of T young mGn who said Walter Nlsk was at supp r. and 'b" roli"e. having q scar h 0.rrInt To-
 
 ln 4 room on the door ot which there was paddock. Walter Wisk had been summoned by his omploye. and witnessed the search. The police used 9 screw driver 10 remove the llasp from the door. and s.izei fhe cans. in which they found alleged al cohoi prepared for drinking. and some not prepared. They also found coloring matter and a liquid said 70 he intended 70 transmit q gin flavor.
 Waiter WIsl, was placed under ar rest and his c1s. Was continued in court twice. Meanwhiles warrant aas issued for the arrest of Joseph Nisk. and last night 1t was served by Officer Anthony Nilowski. Through the nollo Walter Wisk is 'rc"I. as th" gasoline permit records are said 10 show that his brot her conducts the gasoline station.
 T want justice don" and I realiz- "d I could moi obtain q conviction with no evidence of q sale ana no evidence of reputation. so l report cd thr facts 70 the United States Al torncy." Mir Woods said after court vhoa auaried about the cases
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
GUEST LAW GAN GO ID HIGH COURT Will Then Get Interpretation of
 Auto Statute VERDICT IS DIRECTED
.'uu2 simpson Orders Finding For Husband Sued Ry Wife Tor Sia.- hou bamage> Alter Auto Nts,i- d,ut--biffi,ult ta.N 10 Tr,.

New H. e0 March ea f!p4-"Tne cu. ,l' section o, ihy au'onrohil. law can tr carried 70 rhc supreme rourt of 'ouncoticut for interpretation lu,ieA Ernest r. simpson vest r,iay having ordered a Jlrec-eG verdict for the defendant husband in surt brought by h,s wife to recover dam 4a~ from him Tor injuries received hy her ln an au'oWohli. accident.
 The wife. Mrs. Mae Silver of Haludru, had asked her husband 10 pay s9,one for tactal injuries due to contact With tho windshield when Silycr.s machine Was in an aecidcnt lu Woodmont last September.
 T. was jn this case yesterday that several talesmen refused 10 :. ry> because of their objection 70 a wife suing her husband for damages nn- der the automobile law. They also protested that tho prov ,>ion under which such suits were brought Was unfair"
 Tho case got to trial Tn the after noon and Jldge Simpson in the end directed that the jury find for the defendant because he was unable 10 see how it could come 70 conclu- sion. that the actions oi tho defend ant at the time ot the accident were as described by the statute The provision ot the law says that a guest" in an automobile cannot col letc damages against 'hc driver in event of accident unless 1t Is proven that the driver in.entiously or heed lessly disreSards the rights Of others | counsel for the husband had set up that ''Eeediossly' as defined in the statute did not mean "necl- ssaca' as defined in previous wording of the law and ,h. court, after consideration of the point took the aame view as did the attorney.
 Counsel fer Mrs. Silver protested the interpretation ot the court and the directed verdict and a motion was filed as preliminary 70 carrying tho matter to the highest court.
 In the course of his testimony Sll- Yer replied 10 questions Of his own attorney that he wished to have q verdict given agains, hin, and in ef- feet the insurance company which had risk on his machine.
 Silver said that he was busy look ing elsewhere and did not see tho car ahead stop, He hii i'.
 Another witness who was 2 cars ahead said her car was struck hy tho next car behind and then three ears piled up behind her
 The Silver case had attracted some attention here because it is claimed that the number of suits against machine owners hy guests" who have been hurt in mshaps. has been on the increase, many guests have been family members and ,ar- diets returned and paid hy the it- hility insurance company have brought money into the family pock thook.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
AW ARD CONTRACT FOR D0RM|TORY AT NORMAL
GenOvese X Rich of Stam- ford to Erect
 Building

Hartford. March cn tF-The con tracts for building and equipp'nr the new dormitory at the New Brit ain State Normal school. totallir. >2'". N36. were awarded at the weekly meeting Of the executive committee Of the state board O. tnanr" and control this morning at the state capitol. The contract for general construction was awarded to GonoNese and Rich Of Stamford for i2l6.>Se.
 The appropriation for the building Is S$5o. .onp.
 The board also granted the town of Rocky Hill scle toward its rail road indebtedness