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Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-03
.THAW RELEASES
GREAT BRITAIN
FROM SNOW, ICE.

LONDON, Jan. GA great thaw
which released Great Britain today
from its chains OF snow and ice had
produced flood conditions tonight in
many parts of England, where heavy
rains accompanied ''the big melt"
!. In the valley Of the Thames,
Severn and Trent, distressing con-
ditions already have been reported
and many streams nave burst their
banks under pressure OF the accumu-
lated waters.
Rain had been falling tonight for
almost "a hours in the London dis
trict and the snow, which for a week
had intereferred with traffic, had
Quickly disappeared as the tempera-
tllrea rose from 20 to 80 degrees.
The changed conditions brought
relief to number OF remote villages
which we're snowbound and without
supplies Villages along river banks
were distressed by overflows, and rain
which was general throughout Eng
land
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-03
MEX. DOCUMENT
PROCURER NOT
U. S. CITIZEN

WASHINGTON JAN 2 QP--Papers
purporting to show that Miguel Avlla,
procurer of the Mexican docrmentS
published in Hearst papers, claimed
Mexican citizenship, are in the hands
of Senator Norris, of Nebraska, repub7
lican.
Avila told the special senate COM
mittee investigating the Authenticity
of the Hearst documents that he was
an American citizen. He will be re-
called by the committee when it re-
assemblies to continue open hearings
wednesday. He was missing when last
summoned by the committee.
Senator Norris, who is one OF the
four senators named in one of the
Mexican documents as the supposed
beneficiaries Of a $1215,000 Mexican
fund, said today he had photostatlc
copy of an affidavit made by Avila to
the Mexican consul at Laredo, Texas,
attesting to his Mexican citizenship.
He is prepared to give it to the COM
mittee, ~
The Nebraskan and the other three
senators named in the document
Borah, >F1eflin and LaaFollette-have
been exonerated by the committee OF
any connection with the so-called
Mexican slush fund and Mr.. Hearst
has said he believed they were not ap-
preached in the matter
Norris called upon Hearst today to
open his correspondence files, as was
done by the Mexican officials, and
give to the committee all details of
events leading to the publishing of the
Mexican documents.
Moreover, he. suggested that the
committee summon officials of the
western Union and Postal Telegraph
companies to produce any and all tele-
grams passed between Hearst and
John page, Mexico City reporter who
sale! he employed Avila to procure the
documents for, Hearst and messages by
Page and Ayila.
Senator Norris also thinks that
Hearst should be called upon to make
public the name of the man who he
Said first informed him of the Mexican
doctiments.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-03
WEATHER HALTS
/ SALVACINC OF
SUBMARINE S-4

PROVINCETOWN, Mass, Jan. 2 (P
Rough seas and freezing tempera-
lures halted the work of salvaging the
sunken submarine S-4 today but the
crews of the salvage vessels were not
idlesr With the promise of better
weather conditions tomorrow officers
directing the work continued prepara-
tion of the necessary equipment and
the training of divers. Tonight, the
wind was dying down and the tenn
perature was rising slowly.
While the salvage fleet hugged
Provincetown harbor for shelter from
the bitter cold and inhoSpitable seas,
officials of the naval board of inquiry,
which will open at the Boston navy
yard on Wednesday came here to make
preliminary study. Lieut.. Com.
Leslie Bratton, who will act as, judge
advocate at the inquiry, and Lieut..
Com. c. H. Dunbar, his assistant, spent
four hours. on the submarine tender
Bushnell and the mine sweeper Fal-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-03
SIERRA LEONE
SLAVES FREED
ON JANUARY

FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE
Africa, Jan. 2 QP--All the negroes of
the Sierra Leone protectopate could
call their bodies their own today as
they began work with the opening OF
the new year. Nearly 25O,OO0 domestic
slaves were delivered from bondage
yesterday by decree and today we're or
a basis of political equality with Their
former masters.
Lady Simon, wife of Sir John Simon
the distinguished British liberal states
man, is given credit for disclosing tc
the outside world conditions existing
in the protectorate and making ar
aMlent plea which resulted in Tho
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-03
SENORITAS ACT AS
CHESS PIECES In
GAME In PARAGUAY

ASENCION, Paraguay, Jan 2, HJ-
A chess game with living pieces, the
first ever played in this country took
place here today in the presence OF
10000 persons including government
officials and diplomats.
The chess pieces were beautiful
young senoritas, moving on a chess
board 12 feet by IL. Theye were
dressed in rich costumes, appropriate
to their chess characters, and de-
signed to emphasize their beauty.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-03

The death-bed statement of j. O.
Stafford, motorman of a Chicago
South Shore and South Bend electric
train which crashed into two other
trains Sunday night, was introduced at
the inquest into his death. The state
ment quoted him as saying he saw
the two stalled trains ahead of him
when he was 1000 feet away, but that
his brakes failed to take hold. His
train, Gary express, plowed into the
rear end of a South Bend express,
which had been forced to stop by
local train disabled with frozen brakes.
The crash telescoped the South Bend
train, cars catching fire and steam
pipes bursting, terrorizing the pass
engers. A score were sent to hospitals,
but none is reported in a critical cons
dition.
Inquiry into the first triple crash
Saturday on the Chicago and Alton
line, in which two Tulsa, Okla, women
were killed, proceeded at the general
offices of the road in Bloomington. The
Alton crash also was caused by train
plowing into the rear of a stalled train
halted by third train ahead, all
Chicago bound. Fifty were hurt.
An engineer of a Louisville and
Nashville train was killed near Mt.
Vernon, Ill, today when his train was
unable to take a siding because of
frozen brakes and crashed head-on
into another train.
In each of the wrecks, the weather
largely was blamed, the sub-zero wave
interfering with the functioning of the
trains or hindering vision by swirling
snow and low-hanging steam.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-03

con, lining up those who will appear
as witnesses.
On order that the work of raising
the S-4 and recovering the bodies OF
the 40 officers and men who perished
with her may not be retarded, the
court will be moved to ProvincetoWr
from Boston next week to enable those
engaged in salvage work to testify
here. These witnesses will include the
naval officers who have been on the
scene since the S-4 was rammed and
sunk by the coast guard destroyer
Paulding on December II, divers and
possibly several civilians Commanders
Bratton and Dunbar returned to Bos-
ton tonight on the U. S. destroyer
Maury.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-03

clear intimidation charges, the con-
tempt case may not get under way
again until Thursday This would
carry the final phases Of the hearing
into the week of January 16, making
it necessary 10 delay the retrial.
Indications that it may be found
advisable TO postpone the new trial un-
til warmer weather because of the
condition of Albert B. Fall, one of the
defendants, were seen in a statement
issued by his physician in FL Paso, Sat-
urday. The trip to Washington at this
time, it was said, not only would en-
danger the former interior secretary's
health but possibly his life.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-03
emancipation Of the slaves.

emancipation of the slaves.
Many of the older freed men and
women won't live to know much Of the
fruits of freedom, but thousands of
Others young and just beginning life,
have new viStas opened to them.
Emancipation did not evoke any
demonstration. Just as in the case of
the American emancipation the neg
roeS' release is not yet fully UNDER
stood by many of these simple and
ignorant blacks. They are rather be-
wildered by the sudden change
Comparatively few Of the former
slaves have left their former masters
and it is probable that many of them
will never depart unless they are SUBJ
jected to cruelty, but will continue to
work as free men and women for those
who formerly claimed their labor with
out pay
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-03
WRECKS
DURING STORM
INVESTIGATED

CHICAGO, Jan. 2 R)-Inquiries into
the blame for the two triple train
wrecks in Chicago during the holiday
week -end, killing three persons and in
juring a. hundred others, were con-
tinued today pending the recovery of
witnesses.
The Washington times., 1928-02-28
D 9 IRE MAN IN
NRE ok DIES

The spread rails at Chester, Pa !,
which swept q locomotive and four
sleeping cars from the tracks early
yesterday claimed q second victim
today
g. =. BouhI. fireman Of the train.
who lived at 502 d ST., s. f., died
today ia ii Chester hospital.
Eugene Francis Kilroy. of 1901
columbia I'd. n. W., the engineer,
succumbed to burns caused by
BcaIdtng steam yesterday afternoon.
The train was an hour late when
&c left Washington at 1902 a. M,
yesterday. Kilroy was trying to
make up the lost time. The train,
going 70snniles an hour, reared into
the Marcus Hook sWitchYards at
Chester. There the tragedy oc-
ntrred. the engine topling over and
@caIding the two men.
Approximately 200 passengers
CONTINUED on Page 8, Column 81
The Washington times., 1928-02-28
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Define tired business man.
Editorial Page
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page b
What was JerFy's great prOblem5
(TyictiOn Page
Name two industrial dramas.
Theatrical Page)
Give voltage Of rays from Milky
Way.
. magazine Pagel
When was old Central High
School built?
Local Pagel
Who a "Red". ChristiaTlsOI1?
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What was Sen. Dupuy' p achieve
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editorial Page
What are picked fIOWers2"
lFictiOn Pagel
The Washington times., 1928-02-28
SUICIDE
IDENTIFIED
nal asewsrsei Photo

Positive identifi cation of the man
who rose from i seat in Keith's
Theater during the applause follow.
inr piano solo last night and
stabbed himself to death, was made
today.
sHe was John j. Hourahan, of
HendersonviIIe. N. g. The identifi-
cation was made by wv. G. Kendall,
921 Transportation Building Ken.
dali told Detective Lieut.. B. ].
Kelly that IIourahan had been enn-
ployed by q rubber company Of
WatertoWn, Mass, but that he had
been out Of work since December.
Hourahan's suicide, although spec
tacular, created little disturbances
in the crowded theater. As II car
Continued on Page 2, Column II
The Washington times., 1928-02-28
/ Us ANGELES IS
OFF FOR CUBA
sInen nr hoko
n 1nternationaI News .gervlce

FL. 4
COLON, PANAMA CANAL ZONE,
FEB. 28.After q stay of IL hours
in the Panana Canal Zone, the
United States Navy dirgibIe Los
Angeles left France Field at 1915
ii. nj. for Cuba.
IA big crowd which had been gath
ering at the flying field since shortly
after dawn eheered as the great air
craft was united from the special
mooring mast and moved away from
France Field under her own power.
The Los Angeles flew westward
over the Panama Canal, circling over
Panama before heading for Cuba.
Both the arrival and departure at
France Field were carried out with
out hitch.
"A large squad OF sailors was
pressed into service at the flying
Continued on Page 2. Column 3 !
The Washington times., 1928-02-28
~ KENNETH OLARK

Al new strike OF $4,000 union
miners IN 10 States II threatened On
April j, United Mine Workers Of.
ficlals reported today to the special
Senate coal committee.
After nearly 3 weeks investiga-
lion In Pennsylvania FIELDS, the
committed, headed by Senator Good
- Hs.) q Idaho. returned q vgasll.
The Washington times., 1928-02-28

ington today to prepare report
for the interstate Commerce Com
mittee.
$4,000 Already Out.
states which win be affected by
the threatened waikout include
Illinois Indiana, lows. Olslahuaaa.
Missouri Kansas, Wyoming. vael1-
m ton Montana Texas Ohio and
The Washington times., 1928-02-28
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The Washington times., 1928-02-28


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New Britain herald., 1928-03-19
FIRST SERVICE HELD
 AT HOLY CROSS CHURCH
Large ThrDngs Attend Masses in
 Holy Cross Parish House of Worship

Services Were held for the first time yesterday in the church of the Holy Cross on Pennington avenue.
 At all four masses the attendance was large. People from all parts of the city came by auto. trolley or cab to give. evidence of their sup port and everywhere could be heard remarks of approval of the new edilice.
 The 10 o'clock mass drew the largest number of people, and not only every seat was filled but all available standing room was taken Rev. Stephen Bartkowski. pastor of the new church, celebrated the mass and his assistant. Rev. Victor Pias- kowski. delivered the sermon in which he remarked that the day should be a day of rejoicing among the parishioners. one that should live in their memories.
 Love and honor each other and much can be done for the good of this parish and your community" he said. Your dream of a new church became reality and with good work and cooperation with your pastor
New Britain herald., 1928-03-19

lows: Morning class at 9:so o'clock: employed B class at p. III.
 Wednesday,: There will be a meet ing of the senior Hi-Y group at noon. The Mohawk tribe of the Friendly Indians will meet at 4:15 p. m. The Pioneers club will meet at : D. III. Gym classes as follows: Ju- nior A class at 415 p. m.; younger business men at 5:3o ?. m.; inter mediates at D. m.; church A class at 4:l5 p. m.: swimming at S:30 p. m.
 meeting of the Y. M. C. A. Bible class at 6:3o p. III. The educational class in traffic management will meet at 7:45 p. m. Gym program as follows: Junior R class at 4:15 D. m.: older business men at 5:30 p. m. i: employed B class at p. n.; senior leaders at p. m.
 Friday: There will be a meeting of the junior Hi-Y club at 1880 ?. m. Physical program as follows: Younger business men at 5:30 p. m.: morning class at s:3o o'clock; inter mediates at ?. m: wrestling class at S:15 ?. m.
 Saturday: The physical depart ment program will be as follows. Ju- nior leaders at 2 a. m.; junior E class at 9:3o a. m.; junior class swim at II a. m. The gym will be re- served for factory basketball prac- tice in the afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-19
BIBLE CLASS ENDS
 SESSION THURSDAY
Rev. s. B. Crosland Of Derby to
 Deliver Address

The Y. NJ. C. 4, Bible class will close its season Thursday evening with a supper at 6:30 o'clock and an an address by Rev. Stanley B. Cros- land of Derby. The class began it's season December l, 1927. Some of the outstanding speakers who have appeared during the season include Victor K. kwong. Chinese lecturer: Rev. G. H. schneck, former pastor Of the German Baptist church; Rabbi Gershon Hadas. F. B. Lenz of a Y. M. C. A. in China. Rev. Dr. Abel A |. Ahlquist, Samuel Jenkins. Negro secretary of the Hartford Y. M. c. A.. r, W. Barber, state director Of Junior Achievement, of Mddietown; i; Rev. Julius Augur of Meriden illus trated lecture on the Philippines; Rev. Edward F. Els, "The Cheer up Man." Rev. Samuel 4. Fiske and Herbert Knox Smith.
 McCauley and Falk, two come dlans of New Britain, will be the en- tertainers at the regular Friday eve ming social to be held in the lobby of the mems department this week. Refreshments will be served.
 4 ping pong tournament will get under way in the junior department ihls week, beginning Monday night The boys will be divided in two classes. Those under IA years of age will be in one class. Boys 14 and over will constitute the second class The winner of each class will get a prize.
 The following games will be play ed in the Dusty league at the Stanley Arena on Tuesday evening: r. X F. Corbin girls vs. New Britain Machine girls, playing off q game for first place position in the girls league. The men will mix 1t up as follows: Fafnir Bearing vs. Corbin Screw Corporation; Corbin Cabinet Lock ys. New Britain Machine, and Stanley Rule vs. Stanley Works.
 Monday: The educational class in aviation will meet at 7:45 D. m. The Junior Achievement Sign Painting class will meet at 1:3O p. m. Gym program as follows: Younger busi- ness men at 5:3o p. m.; beginners class in boxing and wrestling at S:15 D. m.
 Tuesday: The educational class in Aceountancy will meet at 1;45 D. m. The lroquols tribe of the Friendly Indians will meet at 4:l5 D. m. The Boy Scouts will meet at 7;3o D. m. Physical department program as fol
New Britain herald., 1928-03-19
TRADE SCHOOL EARNS
 WIN OVER T0RRINCT0N
New Britain Team Leads All the Way and Scores Easy Victory
 Over Visitors

The New Britain State Trade school basketball team scored an easy 45-11 victory over the Torring- ton State Trade school quintet at the local High school Saturday, lead ing from start 10 finish and holding the visitors to two field goals. The first period saw the locals move out to a 9-4 lead, while Cohen's work pushed them ahead to 22-5 in the second. Then Pond began to score and the count grew more and more lOp- p-sided. These two forwards shar-
New Britain herald., 1928-03-19
other buildings will soon appear on

other buildings will soon appear on these grounds"
 In the evening hundreds Of people went to T. A. E. hall. l.where the par ish dramatic society gave two relig- ious playes. entitled The Miracle of Lourdes' and Beneath the Statue. Both were we'll presented and there was some excellent lights and effects, which were devised by Rev. Father Piaskowski. The receipts went towards the paying for the church pews. which the dramatic circle had purchased for the new church.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-19
Through fife Static

conditions were extremely poor on i Saturday night. Static was heavy and volume suffered as a result. Western stations We're out of it en- Ifeiy. WTlC, WBZ. WIZ. WEAT, Nok and WSAI came through in taIrlr good shape but otherwise the night was failure. Last night was 0Nsctlent, except for the presence Of plenty of huzzing and the absence of any distance 10 speak of. Therr vas very little, static
 Grantlana Rice. famous sports au- thorlty. was heard over WJZ-Ml3L last evening, in company with John r.. Kennedy, The Editor, Uncle Hen l'y and others. He expressed the opinion that Rickari should give her ileeney or Risko q chance al Iunneys crown, il being his belief that either Of those men could put Up better battle against Tunney than could Dempsey. He also eN- pressed the belief that Tunney has been und"reStimatcI as drawing card. He stated that Risko and lieeney should fight it out in April and that the winner should fight Tunney in June. In addition 10 the talk by Rice there wore several dramatizations of short stories and there were the usual discussions be tween The Editor and Uncle Henry. A smattering Of music added to tn" program. Ne were listening to the program through W2Z and there Were times when hn work of the bloopcrs rendered listening almost impossible. some night we are ao- ing to sneak out in the backyard and across the hedges and we are going 10 be equipped with q pair Of sheep shears and we arc going to do awful things 10 some of those aer- iAls--maybe.
 Many New Britain listeners were dlsa ppointtd when the announce Inpnt was made over WEAF' that Mm". Schumann-IIeink, the ia nous singer, was unable to be pres rnt because of illness. However, Reinald. Werrenrath, baritone, filled the bill in excellent style. making up, to a large extent, for the absence of tho scheduled singer. We heard part of the program from WGN, Schencf- tady which came through loud and clear, except when bloopers got un- easy.
 
 W~ heard the announcement WET, Charlotte, North Carolina, and q few other words and then another station came in and WET went out. We tried to bring in that broad easter several times later on in the evening, but with no success.
 WBAI, Baltimore, came through fairly well, although fading was no- ticed. Nalda Albert. contralto rsll- dered an operatic selection, the title 2f which was lost to us.
 The Capitol show WAS excellent as usual, over Nf.AI'- WTIC. Outside of that there wasn't much of interest last night. Among the stations heard were WpCH, WABC, WCI., WEBER, WI.WI., New York; WE.AN WJAK. Providence: WTAM. Clovrland WHEEL. Syracuse; WEEI, Boston.
 
 That's all for today, thanks,