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New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
Nn Trace of Plane

Buffalo, Aug 2S R,-No word has been received from the Curtiss Falcon plane, carrying Edwin M. Rome, manaegr of the Buffalo air port and M. NJ. Merrill. manager of the Curtiss flying service. since it took oft at four o'clock yesterday for New York, it was announced here today.
 C. Roy Keys. vice president and general manager of the Curtiss air plane and Motor Company said al the company's plant here this morn ing that he had sent wires to a number of points between Buffalo and New York asking for reports or the plane, but that he had as ye received no replies.
 Under ordinary flying conditions it was said at the airport here tha l the plane should have reached lev York by 6:30 D. m. Weather con ditons along the Hudson, it wa said, were not satisfactory.
 Was Lintly's Plane The plane hau been llo"n U. Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh. l was brought here for minor adjust ments.
 Edwin Rome is a flyer of nor ! than ten years experience. He Wa a first lieutenant in the army flyini corps during the war. acting as al | instructor at different fields and do i irg experimental work. He has beul i in charge of the Buffalo airpor since it was opened two years ago
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
BRISTOL CHILD LOSES
 LIFE IN NEW HAVEN
Albert Peters, Aged 5, Drowned shortly After 1 o'clock This
 Aftcrnon

New Haven. Aug. 2S lP'-Albert Peters. five. son of Mir. and Mrs. Pas auale Peters of Bristol. was drown ed shortly before 1 p. m today in the waters of the sound al the foot of Campbell avenue.
 West Haven physicians and poice worked for more than an hour with a pulmotor in an effort to save the child's life.
 Albert was visiting his aunt. Mrs. D. A Peters at 426 Beach street. He had been permitted 10 play on the beach under the care of Peter Kerr who lives nearby.
 II turned to talk to a friend and Albert disappeared" Peter IS said 10 have told police. Fifteen min- utes later the body of the child was ! found floating face downward in the water several feet from shore.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
AIRPLANE IS FORCED
 DOWN IN PLA|NV|LLE
Makes Landing in Thick Fog At Governors Pri-
 vate Field

Plainville. Aug. 2S R-Finding navigation in the thick fog overhead too hazardous Pilot Darlington of lumber 5670 carrying airmail for the Colonial air lines. brought his plane down on Gov. Trumbulls private landing field at l2:45 this noon,
 The plane left New York at 9:30.
 The pilot said he found the fog very thick and when over here he saw landing field and decided to drop on it rather than continue tc Hartford. He did not know then that it was the governors field.
 The plane left for Hartford a, 1:3O as conditions overhead seemed to have improved.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
STEAMER HITS
 AND SINKS TUG BOAT OFF
 D|TMARS' COVE, HELL GATE
DEMOCRATS SPEED UP DRIVE FOR GOV. SMITH
 "-- ~f 21 Will Car
 'uuo0 'ploJ,IsH ,- P, am, "ldsU '1ApV 'l '1e4s 'a'3osuuo)

Definite steps for an active cam paign to make new voters will be taken at a meeting of the Alfred E. Smith for President club tomorrow evening at Democratic headquarters. a committee of T. men and 17 wo men who are to work among the to-be-m made voters will begin it's work after tomorrow night.
 Many of the democrats have ex- pressed dissatisfaction with pro- eress being made in the campaign it is said and it is expected that the committee will be urged to begin work immediately.
 It is probable that other plans in the coming campaign will be dis cussed. President Cyril J. Curtin will preside
 Women workers appointed today Mrs. Nellie McCrann. Aldona Poli- l tis, Jewel Grove, Margaret Curran Mrs Annie Egan, Mrs. William Llambt. Elsie Gourson. Mrs. Kath, leen Crowley Solomon, Mrs. William | F. Mangan, Mrs. M. Valentine, Mrs T. J. Smith, Mrs. Romjecko. Mary ! Sinoczynslli, Mrs. stephen Myerjack Mrs. John Meskill Mrs. Thomas r Sullivan and Helen Peterson.
 Men workers include William Dor sey. Eugene Faselli. Samuel Green berg. Darius Benjamin, Dr. Nose kupelian, John Kelly. John l., Sul livan. Martin Kelly. Paul Magnifico Elmer Peterson. Joseph Dumin Fred Holfelder. Carlton Torellc Bernard ]. Lynhc, Frank Riley Harry Wilson. Anthony Cont ois.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
Three Dead, Two Dying
 As Toronto Home Burns

Toronto, Aug. 2S P-Three per sons lost their lives in a fire in their home early today and two were SO badly injured that little hope is held out for their recovery. The dead are Joseph klaiman. his wife, Sarah and his son. Sidney, aged three. Sadie, 14, and Morris. s, two other children are in criti- cal condition while Henny. 6. es- caped with less serious injuries.
 The Klaiman family lived on the third floor of building in which the fire started in the store on the ground floor. The bodies Of MT. ana Mrs. Klaiman and their young son were found in 9 room at the front while the other children were taken from a room at the rear.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28

Curtiss Field, N Y, Aug 2j The Long Island flying centeI alarmed today at the non "sAq!! ance of M NJ. Merrill. many B. the Curtiss Flying Service. who was reported 10 have left Buffalo yester- day ard who was expected to arrive early last evening.
 Merrill. whose career in conner cial flying has taken him to most parts of the country, went to Buffalo to bring back the plane of Colonel Charles A. Lindhersh. which had been left at Buffalo for minor ad- justments.
 At the field here it was said that Merrill always took pains to notify his headquarters whenever he was delayed or changed his plans. He is known as a most cautious flier al- though he has had several minor ac- cidents. one of which left him with a weakened left leg.
 Casey" Jones. president of the Curtiss flying service, announced that all Curtiss pilots had been called to the field and all planes 1 fueled in readiness for a statewide search if Merrill was not heard from soon. Officials at Mitchcl Field, the army airport close by Curtiss Field, offered several other planes to join ;n the search.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
GOVERNOR SORL|E OF
 N. DAKOTA DIES TODAY
End Follows Three Days Illness With Heart
 Trouble

Bismarck. N. D.. Aug. 2s R-A. c. Sorlie governor of North Da- kota, died here this morning.
 Death was caused by heart disease from which the governor had been critically i'll for the past three days
 Arthur Gustave Sorlie was born April o6. 1874. near Alderta Lea Minn. His parents were IVer and Mary Sorlie. natives of Norway When he was 19 years old ht came to North Dakota where he worked Tn bank. operated a general store and later became a travelling sales man.
 In 1907 he entered the fuel. seed and feed business at Grand Forks a! A. G. Sorlie and company. The en terprise was successful and was thu basis for considerable fortune which he later accumulated in othel business endeavors.
 Despite his extensive interests. thu it's standard bearer in 1924 and h. won the gubernatorial election afte a hard fight with R. A. Nestos. tn republican incumbent. He was re elected in 1926. but did not seek re nomination this year. saying that h desired to retire to private life a the end Of his term.
 Tn 1900 Gov Sorlie married Mis- Jennie Oderard who died 1atev [ l 1919 he married Miss Grace Hillebo 1 at Grand Forks.
 The first important act Of of i flee came to Gov Sorlie when in hi first term he appointed Gerald r Nye. to the United States senate [ succeed Senator E. F. Ladd who die | in office.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
BULLET WOUND FATAL
 TO BOY SHOT BY PAL
Bristol Lad, Aged ', Sue. cumbs to Injury to
 Head
fspecial to tho HerAldl

Bristol. Aug. 2s.-Walter Ableski, [. son of Mir. and Mrs. Anton Able. ski of lS Dwight street. died at the Bristol hospital at o'clock this morning from bullet wound in his head. accidentally inflicted by q companion at Brige's Pond late Monday afternon.
 According to information furnish cd the police, young Ableski. with Joseph Pirog. another boy. securing two .22 calihre rifles from Gordon Gladding. another youngster. went to the north end of Brge's pond with a supply of blank cartridges. These they placed in the rifles and started to discharge.
 Hearing the firing. Michael Able ski, brother of the accident victim. and Theodore Czarnecki. aged IS, who were bathing in the lower end of the pond. donned their clothes and started to investigate. Finding the two boys with rifles. Theodore Czarnecki. who had fifteen .22 cali i bre cartridges in his pockets. bor- rowed one of the guns and loaded 1t with the bullets. Pointing toward the 1 lake. he discharged all but the last 1 cartridge. which damned in the chamber In attempting to release | it. be brought the rife from his i shoulder unconscious of the direc- ton in which it was pointing. While
 working on the mechanism. it was suddenly discharged.
 Walter Ableski.; who was a short
 distance down the bank. dropped to the ground. the bullet striking him
 in the top of the head and glancing
 downward toward the base of the
 s' Ill His companions. panic strick-
 en. ran 10 his assistance and Car
 necki rushed to a neighbours and
 Dr. Michael A. Gore was summoned.
 He removed the boy to the Bristol
 Of Hartford was summoned. Follow
 ing an examination he announced ; that an operation would be useless. The boy remained unconscious until the end
 The parents of the dead boy were prostrated when informed of the ac-
 cident. as was also young Czarneckl who was using the rife at the time, He IS the son of MT. and Mrs, Frank Czarnecki of 30 Pardee street. The ) father. who conducts meat market at the address mentioned. stated that l he would not permit his children te
 own any weapons of any naturs and
 hofb he and Mrs tNzarnArki vert
 visibly affected by the occurrence. : Word of the accident was brought a to the police department h The svs' ] ming by Mir. and Mrs. Ab!esk' Om l cers John Mclaughlin and Motor r cycle Policeman James Burrs inves s tisated and reported it as aecidsntal No arrest vAs made.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28

St. Louis, Aug 2s R-John J. Raskob, chairman of the democratic national committee. today took up the campaign problems of eight mlddlewestern states, four of which he characterized in an election fore cast IS fighting ground" and four as states certain to cast their elec- toral votes for Governor Smith. Democratic leaders of Missouri. llli- nois, Kentucky, Kansas. Oklaho Nebraska, Tennessee and Iowa were prepared to lay their problems be- fore the chairman in separate state conferences today and tomorrow, which will end in a general session Wednesday.
 Raskob and many other democrats will depart Wednesday night for Hot Springs. Ark, to attend the notifica, ton ceremonies for Senator Joe T Robinson. vice presidential nominee
 Claims 3O8 Votes Now
 In formal statement. Raskot claimed Gov. Smith would receive
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
GRIM TRAGEDY STALKS
 IN NEW HAVEN FAMILY
Wife Dies, Son Drowns and Now Mans Little Daugh-
 ter is Badly Hurt

New Haven. Aug. 2S Pl-Stark tragedy stalked today for the third time in less than d year Tn the home of Stefano Inzero. factory em- ployee, living at 197 Hamilton street.
 Death last October claimed his wife. Mary. and left him to mother their brood of three. Stella. Ferdl- nando and Lucy. Two weeks ago Ferdlnando. swimming in Mill river was caught in the strong current Of the stream and drowned before aid could reach him.
 Yesterday, Stella. 10 years old eldest of the little family, was struck by an automobile as she was cross ing a street near her home and to- day lies at the point of death in New Haven hospital where doubt has been expressed as to her chances foi recovery.
 Deputy Coroner James J. Corrlgar began his probe into the accident to- day by calling G~briel Palmierl. 25 of a1 Saltonstall avenue, operator o1 tHe lHdcHlilt WHICH SUI utk tile tHllu Stella was with her little sister Lucy when she was struck. Palmieri says that she suddenl, darted in front of hls machine ant was hit before he could avoid the accident Some witnesses corrobor
 ated him. Palmleri swerved his ma chine to the right to prevent thu
 collision the front left fender strik ina Stella. Both children were strucl
 but Lucy was not injured sufficient
 ly to make her admission to th'
 nal injuries and scalp wound whicl hides fracture of the skull com prise the injuries which may prov fatal to Stella.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
JOHN AS ENTERTAINER
CoolitlCc's Son Enters Orchestra Pit At Wisconsin Resort and Plays . Mean Saxophone.

Superior. Wis. Aug 25-Meet John Coolidge. saxophone player and good one.
 The son of the president unex- pectedly demonstrated his musical ability as an instrumentalist and a singer while at public dance in Solon Springs. near here. Instead of dancing he entered the orchestra pit. relieved the saxophone player, and played the instrument most of the evening He also sang several songs for the entertainment of the crowd
 Up to that time no one present had suspected John Coolidge's abil- ity to play the sax nor to sing. He explained he took to 1t naturally having bent toward music which he evidently 'got from his mother. who is staunch music fan. There were no blue notes from the sax while John played it.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
CURTIS TAKES FIGHT INTO SMITHS STATE
Speaking At Syracuse He Traces c. 0. P. Activi.
 ties to Aid Farmers

Syracuse, N. Y. Aug. 2s P - | Republican efforts on behalf Of agriculture in the party's seven years of postwar administration were detailed today by Senator Cur tis. the republican vice presidential nominee. and compared with the position of democrats in congress, particularly on the tariff.
 Speaking at the invitation of the American Farm Bureau to New York state fair assemblage, the Kansas senator confined his pre- pared remarks principally to the agricultural situation. He cited the passage of the emergency tariff act. the extension of farm credits through the intermediate farm credit act of 1923 and through the war finance corporation. and the enactment of legislation authorizing organization of cooperative associa- tions as among the accomplish ments of the republican ad.lnis- tration,
 The nominee also praised the Kellogg treaty for the remuneration of war which was signed yesterday in Paris, predicting it's general ap. proval in this country and ad- herence to it by "every nation iu the world" As republican leader ol the senate. Senator Curtis will be called upon next session to ask for. mai ratification of the pact.
 The peoples of the world arc happy today MT. Curtis said, "be. cause upon yesterday the represent atives of Is nations approved th' Kellogg plan and signed a treat, renouncing war. It is a splendid treaty for it creates no burdens anc involves no entanglements It i
 based upon and supported by pub lie opinion.
 The peoples of the world art anxious 10 stop wars and l feel sur'
 that within a short time every na
 ten Tn the world will adhere to tn treaty. With the great powers re nouncing war the smaller nation
 will be willing to keep out of wars Tt will be generally approved il F this country because from tn f earliest days in our history ou , government has favored the em
 ployment Of arbitration for the set
 tlement of international disputes z Taking up the record on farn
 legislation back in 1918 when tn republicans won control of con Y gress. the senator described tn c condition of agriculture then a r acute and requiring quick re
 lief" He recalled passage of tn , emergency tariff act and its veto b : President Wilson. He told of th j. act extending farm credits throug f the war finance corporation and ( l. the veto of it by President Wilson . When President Harding cam
 into office on March 4, 1921, he an V the members of the cabinet and re q publican members of congres e realized that early action on legi:
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
Raskob Asserts Smith Is Certain
 of W9 Electoral Votes and Even
 Chance of Winning B Additional
This Would Be S1 More Than Majority-Puts Mass. In Democratic Column and Expresses Little Doubt
 That Connecticut Also Will Turn Over-Pre. diets Greatest Popular Vote for Party.

So9 of thes53l electoral votes with at least an even chance of carrying states having a total of 3s additional votes. This would run the Smith total to 347, or S1 more than q ma iority.
 Tt is difficult accurately to fore cast the result of an election" Ras- kob's statement said. T am very sure, however, that with the infor- nation at hand any reasonably pru- dent business man would at this time classify the following states, having 3O9 electoral votes, in the Smith R Johnson column. namely: Alabama 12; Arizona 3; Arkan- sas 9: Colorado 6: Florida s: Geor- gia IA; Kentucky IS: Louisiana 10: Maryland 5; Massachusetts IS; Min nesota l2; Mississippi 10; Missouri IS; Montana 4; Nebraska s; New Jersey 14; New Mexico 3: New York 45; Nevada 3; North Carolina 12; (Continued on Page 1S)
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
INJURED IN NEW HAVEN
Is Pound Piece of Steel Falling From Staging Hits Construction Company Worker.

New Haven, Aug. 2S (P1Injured when a l5 pound piece of steel fell from a staging at the new addition to the Grand avenue power house of the United Illuminating company to- day. Gene Reilly, 35, of Derby. was taken to New Haven hospital where examination revealed that he was suffering from fracture of the foot and fractured rib. According to information given by eye witnesses. Reilly was walking be- meath the staging when the heavy piece of metal hurtled through the air. struck him first on the chest and then on the right foot. He was taken 10 the hospital in an l ambulance.
 Reilly. employed by the Dwight Construction company, was said bI hospital authorities to have beer previously injured in an accident 1T Derby.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
Organization Gets Under Way Today at Meeting and Lunch
 con in Burritt Hotel
MRS. B. B. BASSETTE IS
 SLATED FOR PRESIDENCY
Mrs. Arthur l.. Liyermore of New York and Miss Catherine Byrne. National Committeewoman from Connecticut, Speakers Club Rooms Opened for Series of Fall Social Events.

Officers were to be elected and plans were to be formulated for the formation of the Women's Republi- can club of New Britain at a meet ing of approximately 70 women at luncheon at the Burritt hotel this afternoon. The association has all ready procured club rooms which will be used as Headquarters. The location is the house which was for merly occupied by pr. Clifton Coo ley on West Main street.
 Mrs. Arthur l.. Livermore of New York, honorary national president of the Republicap Women's club, who was to speak, arrived long after the hour at which she was ex- pected. She became confused in coming from New York and went direct to Hartford instead of coming to New Britain. Miss Catherine Byrne. national committeewomar from Connecticut, was also schedul. ed to speak. Mrs. Ruth B. Walthers presided at the luncheon.
 Slate of Officers
 He Sldlt Ul OlllNtIS NOttl upoH the meeting this noon was: Presi dent, Mrs. Buell. B. Bassette of 2 Emmons place; vice presidents, Mrs Morris D. Sake, first ward: Mrs John Buckley, second ward: Mrs J H. Robinson, third ward; Mrs. Nor man Bertini, fourth ward; Mrs. J M. Oswiak, fifth ward: Mrs, Clar | ence Derrick, sixth ward: Mrs. liar old Parsons, secretary; Mrs. w. E Parker, treasurer, and the six vic chairmen of the republican tow committee, Mrs. Mae Stone, VIC president of the town committed and Mrs. Ruth B. Walthers. stat central committeewoman. advisor committee.
 After the luncheon the wome were to go to their new headquar ters There are several rooms o the lower floor which are to be use as offices. lounging rooms, and fo social events, and three floors, up
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New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
FOUR MEN KILLED
 IN SHAVING ORGY
Sacramento Man Arrested,
 Claims He Had Confederate
WAS INSANELY JEALOUS
Alleged Slayer, Ex-Con,ict, Said to Have Shot Because of Jealous Fury Over Affections of Estranged Wife and Daughter.

Sacramento. Cal. Aug. oS LP,-- Clarence Muncy. S5, shot here last night by Percy Barnes. 35, in kill ing orgy in which three other per- sons met death and a fifth was wounded. died early today at the Sacramento hospital.
 Barnes. who was captured at Stockton last night. when questioned this morning by officers, named an alleged accomplice. L. R. Coburn. 26, a fellow employe in the Southern Pacific shops here. as responsible for the shooting of three.
 Alleged Confession
 Barnes. according to the officer. claimed Coburn joined him at a local eating house where they de- cided to go to the home of Barnes wife. The visit was made and Mum cy was said to have been there. In the argument which followed, Barnes said Muncy ordered him to ltdNt, dlltI W dIu StllhlHS 1illl' l then shot him." Barnes said Upon leaving the house. Barnes continued Cohurn said: Well we're in bad now. Let's get a few more"
 We then drove to Charles Cur ; tis' home and I shot Curtis." said Barnes. Then we went to Ter Gearharts and Charles klein's 1 houses and both men were invited out and shot by Coburn. Coburr shot M. H. Larkin when he attempt ed to aid Klein who approached hi. car badly wounded. and asked fol help.
 Police said that they attached lit tie Credence to the confession. The two men are said to be enemie and records of the sheriff's offic' show that Coburn called up tn sheriff's office at the time of th murders and asked for protection as Barnes was on a rampage"
 Police believe that enmity be tween Barnes and Coburn as we'll a jealousy of Barnes towards MunCy who was said to have held the af factions of Barnes estranged wife was responsible for the killings. ] is also believed that when Barne was unable to find Coburn. he saw chance to even up by attempting t place the blame for part of the mur ders on him.
 The orgy of murder was ascribe by police to the insane jealousy c Barnes over the affections of his es tranged wife and the custody of hi : little daughter.
 , Barnes calmly surrendered and as serted his innocence when surround ed by a. posse of officers at Stock ton, south of here late last nigh after they had followed the trail ( [ murder for several hours in that d , rection.
 , Heavily armed. Barnes denied l.
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New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
Man Scalded to Death
 in GeySer At Yellowstone

Casper. Wyo. Aug 2S tF-George Brown of Lampasas. Tex. was scalded to death in a Yellowstone park geyser last Friday. 1t was learned with the return to Casper today of a physician who gave the victim first aid treatment.
 Mir. Brown was leaning over the edge of a boiling pool. seveo miles north of "Old Faithful" when he fell into the water. Two sons. who pulled their father out. suffered Dad scalds on the arms. The father died shortly afterward.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
Seen Over Ithaca

Ithaca. N. Y.. Aug. 2S F}-An airplane, flying from the northwest, appeared over this city at dusk last night and circled the city several times, apparently seeking landing place The plane was flying at an altitude of about 5000 feet and due 10 the semi darkness. it's character istics could not be distinguished. A check was being made here at noon to determine if it was the plane | flown by M M Merrill who left ! Buffalo for Curtiss Field yesterday.
 The ship. after circllng the city. ! began nosing down and disappeared l into the northwest.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
Carnival ''Woman of Many Colors"
 Files Marriage Intentions Here
Sadie Anderson Speaks 27 Languages But Fred Carno
 Will Be Happy When She Says T Do" In One.

One of the most unusual events to occur in the otherwise uneventful office of City Clerk Alfred L. Thomp- son happened today when two per formers in a carnival which is play ing in this city called and filed mo- tice of marriage intentions.
 The young woman. Sadie Ander- son of New York is billed as a woman of many colors." The pros a vaudeville performer with the car lival. The woman speaks 27 lan- guages.
 They will be married in this city by . justice of the peace