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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1928-03-01
Convention of Drys of Southeastern
States Attracts National Atten-
ton; Newspapers Take Notice
VETS OF NORTH WORRIED
Not So Certain That South Will
Vote Party Ticket Blindly;
Southern Leaders Heard

The convention of drys of southeast
ern states held under the auspices of the
Anti-Saloon League in St. Petersburg,
Fla, March 4, 5, 6, 7, attracted unusual
national attention. Newspapers through
out the country gave liberal space to the
report of the addresses and to the reso-
lutions adopted. The action taken by tire
convention was also the subject Of ed
itorials by many of the metropolitan
newspapers.
The unusual interest is due to the fact
that the south is recognized as irrevo-
cably dry in sentiment, and its reaction
to the candidates. of certain presidential
aspirants of wet persuasion is naturally
causing certain party leaders grave con-
Germ.
The sentiment expressed by the speak
ers who appeared on the program,
southern church leaders, business men
and public officials, and the resolutions
adopted, offer small comfort to party
leaders who vainly imagine that party
loyalty of southern voters will outweigh
devotion to the prohibition policy and
loyalty 10 the constitution.
The keynote OF the convention was in
sistence upon candidates whose records
and pronouncenlents arc dry.
Resolutions Adopted
The resolutions unanimously adopted
by the representatives from these south
eastern states not only declared their de-
termination to oppose and vote against
candidates in all parties whose promise
is fair and dry, but whose official per-
Torrance is wet but declared that I'VE
cannot, we will not support any man for
the presidency whose only hope of cleo
ton is that he might carry enough wet
states in the north or east because of his
wet record, which added to the votes of
dry southern or western states would
give him the required majority"
The states participating in the conven-
ton were Florida, Alabama, Georgia,
Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina,
Tennessee and Virginia. Declaring that
political leaders of both major parties
would be held to be responsible for the
proper representation at the nominat-
ing conventions of the views of religious
and moral forces of our country the
resolutions said that the determination
OF the prohibition issue lies with the dry
citizenry, and added;
eff they speak unitedly, promptly and
positively, they can prevent the nominal
ton OF such men as Butler, Longwortf,
Wadsworth, Richie, Smith and Reed,
and can secure the nomination by both
parties of candidates who by their acts
and utterances are committed to the eff
fective enforcement of the Eighteenth
Amendment and statutory legislation per-
tanning thereto.
1--WE record our determination to op-
pose and vote against candidates in all
parties whose promise is fair and dry but
whose official performance is wet.
VIII Not Support Wet
owe declare in all sincerity that we
can not, that we will not support any
man for the presidency whose only hope
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1928-03-01

Vets fight for selfish purposes, wheth-
er it be for the qualification OF appetite
or the desire for profits.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1928-03-01

Only "a congressman and four United
States Senators have no aflliation with
the church.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
PARTY
 FULLY ORGANIZED
No Change Occurs in State
 Personnel

Hartford. May 10 (P-There will be no reorganization of the democ tic party in Connecticut at this time the meeting of the democratic state central committee, scheduled for th1s afternoon, being a cut and dried affair. so far as preliminary plans were concerned
 James J. Walsh Of Meriden will be reelected chairman and A. Sid hey Lynch Of West Haven, secretary, with Mrs. Alice ". Mooney of Wa terbury as Nice-c e-chairman. It IS doubtful if any other business of importance will be transacted by the committee at this time, the meeting being held today simply in accord ance with a vote of the state con- vention last week that the organiza- ton of the committee be deferred for a week that the committee mem bers might better be informed of what is expected Of them. It was the opinion of the convention, how ever, that the reason for the delay in organization was to give time to sound out the committee mem bers relative to a change in the commit tee officers.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
C0. IN STATE CHARGED
Conn. Bankers Assn. Hits at
 Bridgeport Institution

Hartford. May 10 P-The Con- necticut Bankers association, in q statement issued today by special committee, charges that the state legislature has foisted q super-trust company on the state of granting Security Trust company of Bridge port of which Arthur F. Connor. for mer postmaster of that city, is presi. dent.
 Firmly cntrenched behind its charter and behind a decree of the superior court, this company has created situation which bankers consider the most critical in the re- cent banking history Of the state and which may result in revision and recoditication of the general banking laws of Connecticut.
 Bank Commissioner Lester F.. Shippee, in fact. has requested an opinion from Attorney General Ben iamin w. Alling to determine whether the stock of the company is a legal investment for savings banks and trust funds.
 The attention of the state officials and of bankers throughout Connec- ticut was called to the company when it was learned that it had changed it's name from the Title X Guaranty Company of Bridgeport to the Bankers Security Trust Com pany by permission of the superior court of Fairfield county. The finan- cial integrity of the company is not questioned.
 Different interpretations of tho charter were given today by MT Connor and Senator Edward w. Goss chairman of the legislative in corporations committee which re- ported favorably on the bill. MT Connor sald his company's namc was changed in superior court and that "our charter gives us all the rights of any trust company in the state. Senator Goss on the other hand de nied that the charter gave the con- pany any more fiduciary powel than vas usnua.ly granted to a title and guaranty company
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
Deaths
HARRY J. SEDGWICk

Harry J. SedgWick, 60 years old, a poultryman at his farm on the Hartford road for the past 23 years, died of complications which follow ed pneumonia at his farm this morning at 11:30 o'clock. He was sick for about a week.
 Mr. Sedgwick was well known by people in all parts of New Britain and especially by those who lived in the northern outskirts. He was born in Southington but he came to this city mo3e than fl years ago and lived here since. A' first he was employed in grocery stores hut about GS years ago he entered the poultry business.
 Surviving him are his wife, Tlo- renee Qittlchales) Sedgwick: a daughter Mrs. Mildred Martin; two grandchildren, Buell. and Phillis Martin; brother, Henry R, Sedg- wick Of Hartford; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Roberts Of East Hartford, Mrs. Irving Mott Of New Britain. Mrs. F. lliderker of Hensonville, N. N., Mrs. !. A Van Wrinkle of East Orange, N. J. and Mrs B. w. Reynolds of Ocean Grove, N Y. Funeral arrangr mcnts, in charge Of E. c. Porter Sons. are incom- plete,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
Real Estate News

Deed undivided half interest 36 Lawlor street from Salvatore Larosa to Giovanni Guiliano.
 Mortgage deed, 36 Lawlor street from Giovanni Giuliand to Salvatore Larosa.
 The following were recorded with the city clerk today:
 Clinton H. Pasco to Hattie E. AL len, Roxbury road, mortgage of s4,- loo.
 Einar Sandine and Adolph Ander- son 10 Mechanics Savings bank. Monroe street, mortgage of s7.oOn.
 fmmanuel Richman to Einar Sandlne and Adolph Anderson. Mon- roe street, quitclaim deed.
 George LaRoque 10 Schultz and Costello. assignment Of mortgage on Hartford avenue property.
 Anna O. Hanson and Adolph Han son. RuSswin road to Savings Bank of New Britain, mortgage of S5,- 300.
 Giovanni Guillano to Salvatore La Rosa, S6 LaWlor street. mortgage deed for Sl,250, and warranty deed transferring the property from La Rosa 10 Guillano.
 A. F. Eichstaedt to D. C. Judd Co. Corhin avenue, Si.oo0 mortgage.
 stanley Lcikowski to NJ. H. and II. Y. Camp, Eddy Glover boulevard, mortgage of $1,6T0.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
TREASURY BALANCE Treasury Balance. $166,757,4o5.
Wall Street Briefs

Wall street statisticians calculate that the Delaware & Hudson made a profit Of S21,766,55S, less small car- rying charges, on its sale of Lehigh Valley and Wabash common stock to the Pennsylvania for s63, 100000. The D. & H. it Is figured, bought last year 4,53o shares of Lehigh Valley common at cost of $22,0S5,195. or an average of $7250 a share, and G6, 500 shares of Wabash common for s4.715,657. an average of s7o.91 a share, and 15o,700 of preferred A for s14,432.590. aA average of so5.77 share. The aggregate cost was s41.c33.442.
 Tanning plants in the United States are active, but output is not equalling the rising demand from leather consuming industries, says American Leather Producers, Inc.
 Reflectinc policies adopted since the management Of Park & Tilford passed 10 control of Schultc inter- ests, first quarter profit was S2cc,375. before federal taxes. against $40,?47 a year ago. an increase of more than 45 per cent in period ordinarily the poorest in the company's year.
 First quarter net profit of First n, interest and federal taxes.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
City Items

Co. No. of the fire department was called to Washington Place at 2:29 this afternoon. oil on the ground having taken fire. The company re- ported back at 2:S6 o'clock. ? The condition of Frederick Mon- fer Sr.. of l75 Maple street who is at New Britain General hospital is critical and fears are entertained for his recovery.
 Chief W. c. Hart today trans ferred supernumerary Officer Cyrus Schoonmaker from Walnut Hill Park 70 Willow Brook Park, and detailed Supernumerary Officer Charles Me Grath to Walnut Hill Park, for the summer months.
 Arthur R. Mason, Jr., of 35S Church street, 14 year old news boy who ran against the side of an automobile on Chestnut street last Friday afternoon. remains in a crit ical condition at New Britain General hospital, but it was said today that he did not appear to have lost ground in the last day or two. His injuries are so severe, however, that he may not recover.
 Michael J. Lynch, a clerk at the post office and one of the leading baseball umpires in the city, is con- fined to his home by illness.
 c. J. Boardman. assistant super intendent of the mails at the pos. office, is confined to his home by illness.
 Thomas Botticelli has resumed his duties at the post office after a l few days illness.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
WOMAN BACK IN CELL
Mrs. Grace Greilier Surrendered By Bondsman and May Re Taken to Jail This Afternoon.

Mrs. Grace Grcnier. aged 31, of SS Seymour street, who was released from police custody in $500 bonds yesterday afternoon after Attorney Harry NJ. Ginsburg had taken an ap- peal to superior court from the de cision of Judge M. D. SaXe, who inn posed a fine of $40 and 30 days in jail on Mrs. Grenier, was locked up this afternoon when Peter Jacobs, East Main street furniture dealer, decided to withdraw his bond and surrendered her to Captain Kelly.
 Mrs. Grenier must go to jail to- day unless she posts a bond, and Joseph DeMorrissette, who was also fined $40 and costs and sentenced to jail for 30 days, will accompany her, as he has been unable to obtain q bond. According to evidence Offer ed in police court, the couple mis- conducted themselves and harbored Mrs. Mae Ryan, New York di- vorcee, for immoral purposes.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
State D. A. R. Upholds
 National Assn. Black List

Derby, May 10 R-Miss Kath- erine Net'lcton, of this city. state regent of the D. A. R.. today mail- ed to the regents of all Connecti- cut chapters a letter of about 500 words reiterating her stand on the so-called "black list" controversy, upholding the attitude of the na- tional society as evinced at the re- cent continental congress in Wash ington and deploring the fact that several prominent members of the society have withdrawn because they are not in agreement with that attitude. Miss Nettleton repeats the claims she made in recent state ment to the press and makes addi- tional statements in the hope of clearing up what she characterizes as misunderstanding" concern ing the right of chapter regents to engage speakers for chapter meet ings.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
NORWICH WOMAN IS
 ID BE 3. U. '. HEAD
Mrs. Jennie NeWburry Honored
 by State Association

Hartford. May 10 tPl-Mrs Jennie New bury of Norwich was nominat- ed as president of the Department of Connecticut. Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, at the morning session of the 18th annual convention which opened here to- day.
 Mrs. August Ranney of Hartford. de partment president, is presiding. Mrs. Ranney is past department president of the Women's Relief Corps; secretary of Lizabeth Turner tent, Daughters of Union Veterans, and secretary of Robert o. Tyler Women's Relief Corps. Delegates are present from New London. Nor wich, Essex. Mystic, Bridgeport New Haven. Meriden, Glastonbury, South Manchester, Middletown, Willimantic, Southington, Bristol, Danielson and Hartford.
 Mayor Walter E. Patterson of Hartford was escorted in under the colors and delivered an address of welcome to- delegates throughout the state.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
GALL MONEY DROPS AND STOCKS to UP
lrresularity Develops During
 Early 7rading-Rails Lead
By STANLEY NJ. PRENOSIL Associated Press Financial


 New York, May 10 LP-Further irregularity developed in the early part of today's stock market but the general list swung upward in the aft ernoon when the call money rate was lowered form to 5 1-1 per cent. Rails again led the upturn but strong demand also was ap- parent for the airplane issues, and a humber Of specialties in which fav- orable developments are reported to be pending.
 Trading showed a further falling off i'll volume due to the restriction Of commitments by many traders pending the report on brokers loans and the action to be taken on the New York Federal Reserve discount rate after the close of the market. The monthly tonnage statement of the |. s. Steel corporation proved to he a disappointment as the de- crease Of 463,o7S tons in unified orders last month was about twice what had been generally expected. United States Steel common sagged about a point on the outbreak Of selling which followed the announce ment.
 Missouri Pacific issues led the ad- vance in the railroad shares on buying influenced by the inaugura- ton of dividends yesterday on Texas X Pacific common stock, approxi- mately 40 per cent of which 1t owns. Both the common and the preferred advanced about four points, the former touching 65 3-S and the latter 123, the highest since the road was reorganzed in 1916.
 Southern Paciic fell back about 2 points on speculative disappoint- ment over the failure of the di- rectors 10 increase the regular divi- dend, although such action was not expected in responsible banking. quarters. On the other hand, new high records for the year CT longer, were registered by New York Gen. tral. Reading, Louisville X Nashville, Northern Pacific, Gulf, Mobile and Northern, Rock Island and St. Louis Southwestern.
 Curtiss and Wright attained new peak prices at 137 and 169, respec- lively, although the former had sold down to 129a4 in the early selling movement. Strength of Bucyrus- Erie issues was based on expecta- tions of heavily increased business as a result of the Mississippi river flood prevention program. Mckees- port Tinplate, which was transferred from the curb to the "big board" today, ran up more than two points | on reports that the company's plants were operating at full capacity ChandlerCleveland issues aSain moved into new high ground in re- lection of expanding sales and earn. l
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
CROSSING REMOVAL
 HEARINGS CALLED.
Petition Filed in 1914 Coming
 Up at Last

Hartford, May 10 Rl-A petition originally filed with the public utilities commission by the city of Hartford on January F. 1914, has been re-opened and set for hearing before the commission on Tuesday at 2:S0 p. m. The petition calls for the elimination of the grade cress- ings at Avon, Canton. Windsor and Russell streets. When first pre- sented. the hearing on the petition was deferred because the New Ha- Ven road lacked the funds 10 under- take the work.
 It is estimated that between S1,- 00o,o00 and s2,000,00o will be need- ed to complete the work as the tracks will probably be lowered and the street built over should the bill go through. In presenting the bill before the commission, there is an understanding that. in accord with the statutes, the city will pay o5 per cent of the expenses.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
Trio Held on Meriden
 Store Burglary Charge

Meriden. May 10 R-Louis Roc co. 25, of PA Washington street: Frank Corvino. IS. of 5T9 East street, and Ralph Mele. 23, alias Frank Alfone of p Colds street. ali of New Haven, were bound over to the superior court by Judge T. J. Dunne in police court this afternoon on statutory burglary charges.
 The three are charged with having stolen a quantity of tobacco goods here Monday night. They are ap- prehended by an officer who stopped them to ask them about proper auto lights. Corvino. the youngest of the trio. told story on the witness stand in which he took full blame and ab- solved the other two of any part in or knowledge of the burglary. His story however. had little weight with the court.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
Mrs. Mailer DOCrner

Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Doerner, wife of Walter Doernor of ii Camp stret, will be held tomor- row afternoon at o'clock at the funeral parlors of Laraia X Sagarino Co. Burial will be in Hillside ceme- tery, Tcrryyille.
 She leaves besides her husband three sons Walter Henry Doerner, Robert Edward Doerner and George Harold Doerner, and a daughter, Dorothy Graham. all of this city; a brother, William Whitpeck; two sis ters, Mrs. Fred Robinson and Mrs John Steilman, and her mother, Mrs. Arthur Whitpeck Of Terryville.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
CLEANING UP DIAMONDS

Work was begun today on the re moval of gravel from baseball dia- monds in Walnut Hill park 10 make a more desirable playing surface. At the request of Mayor Paonessa. Supt, Ellingwood is also making plans for A flower bed at the north entrance to Stanley Quarter park. working our the name. New Britain" in flowers The triangle at Wells and Stanley street is also 10 be treated.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our most heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy at the time of the death of OUT beloved mother, Josephine B. EodcD.
 Mr. and Mrs. John Peter Roden. MT. and Mrs. Ernest Hemingway, Mir. and Mrs. Allen Avery,
 Axel Martin,
 Miss Jennie Roden.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
Miss Crabtree BetrOthed
 To Stanley w. Converse

MT. and Mrs. Walter P. Crabtree Of Lincoln street announce the en- Eagelnent Of their daughter, Miss Priscilla Crabtree to Stanley w. Converse. of Converse, $. C. Miss Crabtree. who is one Of the mem- hers of the towns younger set is a graduate of the Hartford Art school and Miss Traphoger's school of New York city. Mir. Converse is general verse cotton mills at Converse, $. C.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
Mobile Plans Three
 Trips Into the Arctic

Rome. May 10 R,-Under Gen. eral Mobiles will, which has been received here from stolp. his estate is divided into three equal parts for his wife, daughter and niece.
 The will reveales that outside of his share of the s31,500 blanket policy on the Italia's crew. an s11.- 900 life policy on himself and his government pension. the general has no property.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
SIGNS EyTRADITION

Hartford, May 10 R-Governor Trumbull today signed acquisition on the governor of New York state for the extradition of Ludlow H. kaeser. of West Hartford who is at present held in Buffalo. kaeser is wanted here on charge of non- support. George A. Murphy Of the West Hartford police has been de- tailed to bring Kaeser back.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
U. $. Seeks to Obtain
 Indictment of Stewart

Washington, May 10 Pp-Sceking indictment Of Robert W. Stewart, chairman of the board of 'he Stand ard Oil company of Indiana. District Attorney Rover today submitted to the federal grand jury the transcript of the oil mans testimony before the senate Teapot Dome committee on February and and on April 24.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
BOND MARKET IS FIRM AND ACTIVE Rails Are Somewhat Irregular;
 Some Go Up

New York, May 10 R-The bond' market was slightly more active to- day and prices were firm. Hesitancy continued pending action due this afternoon on the New York Federal Reserve bank rediscount rate. but casing of money rates was a source of encouragement.
 Rails were rather irregular, St. Paul adjustment 5s. New York Cen tral X Hudson River 5s and Sea board Air Line 5s again moving downward. Atlantic Coast Line 5s made a slight gain.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
Fire Destroys 7S Year
 Old Church in Shelburne

Shelburne Falls. Mass. May 10 tP) Fire destroyed the Congregational church here today with a loss esti- mated at S75,00o. The cause of the blaze was unknown.
 When discovered the fire was con- fined to the steeple but before fire nerNarrived the entire building was ablazc. The church was erected in 1850,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
Shelton Painters Hurt
 In Fall With Ladder

Shelton. May 10 P-Casimer and A. J. Bernal. house painters of this city Were injured this morning, just 100 Prospect avenue. The men were painting from ladder when it slipped and fell. throwing them 20 feet to the ground. Casimer sustain- ed a fractured wrist and Alexander had both legs broken just above the ankle. Both are patients at the Griffin hospital, Derby.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
Funerals
Harry I. Helm

Funeral services for Harry E Ijelm of Rhodes street were held this afternoon at o'clock at the home. Rev. C. l.. Fredecn, pastor of the Swedish Bethany church, otficiated. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
 The pail bearers were: Carl Sic borg, Harry Pierson, Carl Oskcr- bloom, Martin kallberg Oscar Lar son and August Anderson.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
LEAVES TROLLEY, HIT BY AUTO

FNanK CZcrWlnsKl, aged IF years, of 43 Orange street. stepped off the rear end of a Pennington avenue trolley car near the junction of Beaver and Washington streets shortly after noon today, and was struck by an automobile driven by Alexander Niedzwiecki of 2l3 Farm ington avenue, who was preceding in q southerly direction. The boy suffered a cut on the head and was attended by Dr. N. B. Jaffe. Czer- Wnski reported the accident to Cap- tain Kelly at police headquarters
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
Anthony IJeWanCjk

Anthony Lewancik. 1G years old. son ot Mir and Mrs. Boleslaw Lewancik of Newington. died last night at Mansfield hospital.
 He leaves four brothers, Stanley. Frank, John, and Charles. and four sisters, Bertha. Mary. Helen, and Agnes LeWancik all of Ncwngton.
 The family is prominent in the af- fairs of Holy Cross church.
 The funeral will be held at Holy Cross church Saturday morning at s o'clock. Burial will be ill Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
BOYS CAUGHT IN GARAGE

Two boys. apparently about z years of age, were caught in a garage in the rear of the Corbin Screw clubhouse at High and Laf- ayette streets today, and turned over to Detective Sergeant c. c. Ellinger. A little later. the police were noti- fled that articles which were taken out of cars short time ago were returned after the boys were sent home. It is believed the boys took the articles at various times.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-10
Mrs. Rose Ccnbura.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Cembura of 132 Beaver street were at Sacred Heart church. Rev. Alex ander KoWalczyk celebrated . re- quiem high mass.
 The pail bearers were Andrew and John Mysiwa, Anthony Sroka. An drew Murawski, Andrew WestoWin- ski, and Charles DorZynski Burial was in Sacred Heart
 / cemetery.