New Britain herald., 1928-10-26
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 AS1OUNDS SMITH
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 Wtl Protect Local Industries
 In view of the dispute concern ing the stand of the republican and democratic parties on the tarin. Mayor Paonessa obtained Gov. Smiths signature to the following statement:
 You may tell your people in the city of New Britain and the state of Connecticut. If am elected pres!- dent of the United States. it will be my aim to protect the workingman to the fullest degree. and that I will do nothing to bring about tar if legislation which will so injure the industries of their cities as to reduce their earning powers one penny.
 "rhe products of New Britain are known tho world over. They are matters not only of local pride but also Of national pride. would not consider for a moment anything that would place their continued suceess in jeopardy and wish to reassure my friends in New Britain on that score"
 tsigned) ALFRED E. SMITH.
 The cheering hardly died down for . moment during the i've min- utes the train was at the Main street erossover. Had 1t been the governors intention to speak it would have been impossible for hir to be heard.
 Ovation For Mrs. Smith
 Mrs. Smith vas tendered . voei- ferrous ovation as she waved to the crowd and smiled. The cheers that went up as she threw . kiss at the multitude made the center of the city ring She was attired in a maroon silk gown with hat to match and wore a fur coat
 On the Smith train when it left Hartford. were Mayor and Mrs. Paonessa, Miss Constance Paonessa. Judge William F. ManGan. Mrs. Laura Mangan. Registrar Thomas J. Smith. Police Chief ", C. Hart and Constable Frank Clynes. At the Main street crossover here, Attor- ney Thomas F. McDonouSh and Councilman Samuel Sablotsky board cd the candidates special and the entire party went to Waterbury.
 Mrs. Mangan Lauds Mrs. smith
 Mrs Mangan. one of the leaders among the democratic women of this city. was charmed by Mrs. Smiths personality, She talked with the candidates wife during the trip between Hartford and Wa terbury, and was interested to learn Of a common bond. both having been school teachers before their marriage.
 Mrs. Smith radiated enthusiasm in her husbands campaign and shared his pleasure. at the reception given him in the Connecticut cities. including New Britain. Mrs. Mangan said today Mrs. Mangan described the candidates wife as . woman of culture and refinement, we'll inform ed in matters political and Intensely Noncerned in the affairs of her fam Ny. Although she has been travel- ing over railroads for a month and thas been in nearly every section Of the country. Mrs Smith did not ap pear fatigued, seeming to concern herself more about her distinguish ed husbands vell-heine than her own.
 Posses Derby Into Crowd
 Following hts custom. Governor Smith tossed one of his famous brown derbies from the train, and Rev. Walter J. Lyddy, assistant pas tor of st. Mary's church. caught it and retained the souvenir
 Among the papers handed to fhe eovernor by admirers was a letter of coneratulation and best wishes from the pupils Of St. Mary's Paro- chial eohcol
 Mrs Smith was presented with . bouquet of chrysanthemums from the democratic women of New Brit ain by Mrs Peter McCrann. Mary Alice Mangan. daughter of Judge and Mrs. Mangan, presented Mrs John ". Warner. Governor smiths daughter. with bouquet of roses,
 I'm completely astounded: I never dreamed of such a reception Tn the City of New Britain. and I am happy that our plans were changed to provide for a halt here" Cover nor Smith remarked to Attorney McDonough as he stood on the train platform and received the plaudits of the crowd,
 We're going to turn this town over to you" the attorney remarked enthusiastically. and the candidate replied: If you do. 1t will con- tribute greatly to a Connecticut vic tory. and certainly hope you do"
 During the ride to Waterbury. MT. McDonough discussed various phrases of the campaign with the governor. and on several occasions Smith digressed from the subject under discussion to remark on the crowd and the enthusiasm in New Britain, the impression left with the candidate evidently being very deep one.
 MT. McDonough also met Mrs. Smith and described her as a charming person.
 At 4:45 o'clock, the demonstration began when more than 400 boys and girls were received at democratic headquarters in United building and given banners with the photographs of Al Smith and of candidates on the AanAcrafic ticket for afafe 0ff3ce