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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-14
BUILDING CONTRACTS IN
MAY TOTAL $14,995,o00
City Report Shows Decrease Under
April 1928 and May 1927.

Contracts closed for new building
and engineering work in Indiana
last month amounted to $14995,00O
according to F.. w. Dodge Corpora
ton of New York. This figure was
! per cent under April and IL per
cent under May, 1927.
May contracts brought the total
amount of new construction work
started in Indiana since the first of
this year up to $55,057 800, as COM
pared with $58,968,600 for the CORE
spending period year ago, the de-
crease being per cent.
Mays contract total included:
S., 138, 800, or "a per cent of all con-
struction for residential buildings;
Saba, 800, or 80 per cent, for public
works and utilities; $2,372,70 or Is
per cent, for commercial buildings;
and $1,150,0O0, or 8 per cent, for
educational buildings.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-14
l. U. Opens Summer Session

By times Special
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, June IA
Enrolment of 1900 is expected to-
day as registration for the summer
session of Indiana University,
classes in which will begin Friday.
Glasses will be taught here, at In
dianapolis and Winona Lake.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-14
DECLARES WHOLE IDEA
OF LIFE is CHANGING
De PAW Faculty Member Discusses
Speed of Modern Existence.

Speed of Modern Existence.
By United Press
GREENCASTLE, Ind, June IA
Science rapidly is changing the
whole thought about life by chang
ing conditions, Prof. Francis G. TIL
den, member of the faculty of De
Paw University, is convinced.
"By rapid transportation, rapid
communication, and raising prob
lens that have never existed, science
is changing our whole thought
about life, bringing us closer to for
eign peoples" Prof. Tilden says.
Science is changing our attitude
toward truth. Now we require OBJ
jective proof. We used to take au-
thority and tradition. Now we are
rewriting our history, changing our
ideas about what was good and what
was bad, by going back to the
sources instead of tradition or au-
thoritative statements about his
tory"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-14
CRAWFISH RING up
Fifteen in Cash Register Taken
From Greek at Wabash.
BIZ Times Special

BIZ Times Special
WABASH, Ind, June IA cash
register was found by Lorrie Plough
in the waters Of Paw Paw Greek
while he was fishing. A line be-
came caught and Plough waded in
to his waist, discovering a hook
caught on the register.
Fifteen large crawfish and pieces
of paper were found in the money
receptacle which Plough turned
over to police, who are seeking to
trace it. They believe the crawfish
crawled into the register when
small, then grew to a size so they
could not escape. There is May,
1907, date on one of the pieces of
paper.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-14
RABBIS WILL MEET

City Hebrew Leader to Attend
Chicago Conclave.
Rabbi Morris M. Feuerlicht of
the Indianapolis Hebrew congrega-
ton will attend the sessions of the
Central Conference of American
Rabbis to be held at the Shorthand
Hotel, Chicago, from June q to July
2.
The session will be attended by
reformed rabbis from over the
country. The conferences founder
was the late Isaac M. Wise.
The Social Justice Commissions
report, embodying the results of an
investigation of industrial questions,
is one of the outstanding reports to
be heard.
The Ely miner., 1928-08-31

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A handsome bench to match
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playing, also sheet music
partment.
The Ely miner., 1928-08-31

A wonderful selection of
demonstration rolls. Latest
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Trots, Sacred, old time num-
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New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
PARSONS-HARTFORD

Theatergoers will have an oppor- unity to secure tickets for New Iork'S greatest musical comedy hit. Good News" when seats are placed cn sale at the box office of Parsons today. The engagement is for next Thursday. Friday and Saturday. The tuneful score of Good News" is all ready familiar to millions through tue tremendous sale ot the popular through the radio. But besides the music, play goers of this city will sec the peppiest. fastest funniest music Il comedy ever produced. New York has taken "Good News to its bos- om. SO much so, that 1t looks as though the show will stay for an- other year. In order to allow Bos- ton to see the show as soon as pos- sible, Schwab and Mandel have du- plcatcd the original cast and chorus, and this production will stop off here On its way to tho Hub. Audiences will see William Wayne, Marie Calla- han, Thelma White, Frank McCor- mack, Don Lanning, Mildred Costel- Ia. Marion Chambers. Maurice Darcy
 Danny O'Donnell and other favorites. George Olsen's orchestra will be one of the features. The chorus, trained by Bobby Connolly, will have 60 singing and dancing boys and girls. Altogether, Good News" will be the towns greatest treat in some time.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
AT THE CAPITOL

Capitol patrons were thrilled last evening as never before with Lon Clancy in his new picture "The Big City" which opened a four day run last evening.
 It is q smashing drama of the un- derworld. it's ways, it's peoples, its loves, it's hates.
 Lon Clancy is cast as Chuck Col lins. proprietor of the Black Bottom Cabaret and his characterization goes down in film annals as one of his very best,
 He is ably supported by Betty Compson, who plays with him tho first time since appearing together in The Miracle Man" Marceline Day and James Murray.
 Other films include Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in The Battle of the Century" a great comedy sub- 1ect: Aesop's Fables and the Capital News. Beginning Thursday a dou- ble feature program will be offered presenting Reginald Denny in Fast and Furious and "The Secret Hour with Jean Hersholt.
 Beginning Sunday night Richard Barthclmess in ''The Pate-t Ieath- CT kid' will be the big attraction
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
EYE CHISELED OFF ANGEL OVER GRAVE.
Girl "Medium'' Gives Dead Woman's Son Startling News

Southington. Feb. 27-"Go to the cemetery and you will find that the angel on the monument at your mothers grave has only one eye Thus were directions given by Mary Cucci. IS year old daughter of Pas ouale Cucci of Water street whose purported ability to communicate with the dead has attracted hun dreds to her home. to neighbor for whom she had sent. A visit to the cemetery disclosed one eye on the angel on the statue. chiseled off. but he work was app arently that of hu- man hands rather than the labor ot a spirit from the next world.
 Mary is the oldest child in family of eight and after m investigation of the case by doctors and officials Of the town. 1t has been decided to have her sent to a state institution for observation as to her sanity.
 First selectman William T. Foley stated today that papers were made ou. last Friday and they had been turned over to the nurses at the Public Health Center. Taking the ad- vice of the medical men who have observed the child following the visit of an officer of the Mansfield Train ing school to tho home, the select man decided to have the child placed where she can be observed closely.
 Some years ago. she was subject to epileptic fits but she was not thought then to be insane. Now. however, 1t is the unanimous opinion Of the doctors that her mind is af- fected.
 Mss Minnie Buckley. supervisor of of the health center. stated that me- cessary steps were being taken to have the girl ca@ed for.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
Edict Barring Girls
 Drinking Is Enforced

Buffalo. N. Y., Feb. 27 R-En- forcement of the edict against girls drinking and dancing in cabarets was carried out by Mayor F. x. Schwab in person early today, when he visited two all-night places, elected the patrons and tore down tho licenses from the walls The mayor accompanied by police broke down the doors when refused ad- mtttance. stopped the orchestras and drove out all attaches. He then questioned girls found in the places before permitting them to leave. Samples of beverages found behind tho bars were taken.
 The mayor announced his action was the outgrowth of several letters which he recently received com- blaming that morals of young girls were being jeopardized in several of Buffalo's cabarets.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27

AT THE LYCECM

Today and Tuesday marks the showing of two very good photo plays. The main attraction offers Jetta Goudal in The Forbidden Woman" with Victor Varconi and Joseph Schildkraut. There is very little doubt but that every one will like this picture as 1t is one of the finest dramas seen hereabouts in a long time. Jetta Goudal plays her female part as she never played be- fore with such excellence and won. cerful acting. Jetta Goudal can easily claim this picture as her best. The companion feature offers the only real Hoot Gibson starring in Painted Ponies." a merry-so- round of thrills and heroism. The 1th epi- sode of the "Collegians" round out the we'll balanced program.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
AT THE STRAND

"Sorrell and Son" was acclaimed yesterday by audiences that attend cd the opening performances of the remarkable picture. adapted from the popular novel of Warwick Deep ing. The picture will be shown again today. Tuesday and Wednesday with vaudeville. Shows will be continu- ous during the remaining three days of "Sorrell and Son" in order to &C., commodate many as possible into the spacious Strand theater. The public unanimously agreed that the picture exceeded their fondest ex- pectations. Those who saw or will yet see 'sorrell and Son" will retain an everlasting impression of the re- markable characterization of Sor. rell. Sr.. as portrayed by H. B. War ner. Others in the cast include Alice Joyce. Carmel Myers, Anna Q. Nilsson and Nils Asther. The vaudeville for the first half of the week beginning today includes Cafe De Parrea. a mammoth cxtravagan- "a with the six Royal Argentjnes: Francis Renault, the peacock Of fashion; O'Neill and Vernon: Mason and Blynne and Rah Rah Girls.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
Now at the Strand with Vaudeville and Continuous Shows

opened the door. Now which Is it ?" Judge Mangan asked.
 ITO the best of my knowledge, she opened the door to reach the money" Officer Grabeck replied.
 Moves For Discharge
 Judge Mangan moved for the dis charge of Waldo on the ground that there was no evidence connecting him with the alleged violation. Mr. Woods said Waldo had a conversa- tion with Officer Cossrove and begged 10 be excused, but Judge SaNe said he felt the man was en- titled to a discharge.
 Mrs. Waldo. in her own defense, denied that she sold wine to Can- ming or anyone else. Canning had called at her homo some time ago to interest her in an automobile, and she gave Him wine in a spirit Of sociability.
 Canning, she said, did not hand her the money but threw it on the table. She did not want the money as she has not attempted to do a wine business.
 Judge SaSe said he was convinced that Mrs. Waldo had sold wine to Canning on the day in question but he was equally convinced that she was not the type of woman who or dinarily violated the liquor law. II was unusual he said, for Q case of this kind to come before the court without any evidence Of reputation. T don't know how good an idea it is for the police to have a man paid for evidence obtained. It might be better to have q system of paying for services rendero d." he said.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27

act concerning prostitution. The, 1.-Two at 14 Willow street. where the following arrests wsrs made Satur- day night: Mrs. Mamie Whitfield, aged ?7, of +S Kennedy street, Hart ford and Mrs. Margaret Sharpe. aged q. of 741 Abbott avenue, Water bury. both charged with being tn- mates Of the house.
 George W. Jackson. aged e. of 14 Willow street; Joseph Recywicz. aged s5. of sS Sexton street; Charles Telky. aged 44. of s8 Belder, street: Henry McGowan. aged 3c, of II. Willow street: Albert Behnke, aged 4:. of 4ss Main street, charged with frequenting. Behnke. Telky and Recywicz are white and all the others are colored. All pleaded not guilty and MT. and Mrs. McGowan were represented by Attorney Thom- as r. McDonough. The others had no counsel.
 Detective Sergeant w. P. McCue testified that he and Detective Ser eeant G. c. Ellinger. Sergeants O'Mara and Feeney. and Officer William Grabeck and Daniel Cos grove raided the Willow street place about o'clock Saturday evening and Mrs. Sharpe gave them . state ment at police headquarters that the house has been resorted to for im- moral purposes. At that time Mrs. McGowan had not been arrested but she was brought to police head. quarters and at once denied the &C., cusation of MrA Sharpe.
 It developed during the trial that Sergeants O'Mara. Stadler. Ellinger. and Feeney raided the place Satur- day afternoon but found no liquor. Later. a new search warrant was ob- taincd and the second raid staged. The door was locked but Sergeant Feeney called out the name of a colored man who frequents the place. and at once the door was un- locked. There was strong odor of liquor about the sink and the faucet was running, from which the police
 
 and was being washed away.
 Relative to the reputation of the place, evidence was introduced that white and colored men frequent it at all hours of the night Taxi driv- CTS have been seen waiting for pas sensers outside the house late at night and men of drinking habits have been seen going in and out.
 Sergeant McCue testified that Lambert Canning. police agent" reported that he bought liquor there Saturday afternoon and drank 1t on the premises, also that one of the colored women had solicited him.
 He told her he would be there at night as he did not have enough money just then.
 It was testified that Behnke told the police he had bought liquor in the place for e5 cents a drink. He was at a table with one of the color. ed women when the police entered. Mrs. Whitfield would not admit any thing. the police testified. and Mrs. McGowan berated Mra Sharpe for causing trouble for her. Mrs. Sharpe IS said to have replied that she would not have been in trouble had she stayed away from the McGowan home.
 According to Mrs Sharpe's state.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
TONGUE LASHING
 IS GIVEN AGENT
Attorney ". E. Mangan Scores Man Who Got Liquor Evidence

Lambert Canning, who has been in the employ of the police department as an agent" in obtaining evidence i'll liquor cases. was severely arraign- cd by Judge William r. Mangan. counsel for Paul Waldo. aged 42, and his wife, Mary Waldo. aged 40, of l15 Beaver street. in police court today. the charge being that of vio- lation of the liquor law. Judge Mangan called Canning "a sneak and accused him of lying on the wit ness stand under oath. and charged him with being too lazy to work at anything but the duties of a police agent"
 Calls Him a Sneak "He has all the appearances of q man who is inherently sneak" Judge Mangan said. II would not believe him under any circumstances. He is too lazy to work. He is just hungry for that S1o. Your Honor has his word against that of this little woman who goes out to work every day to help her husband put their boy through school or some- thing of the sort. Of all the men l have ever seen who has all the ap- pearances of a sneak. he's the prize package. Your Honor saw him on the witness stand. Look at him now sitting there like the sneak he is.'' Doesn't Blame Police Continuing, he said he would not blame the police department for us- ing an agent to obtain evidence in a real bad place when complaints have been received.' In this case. however. not an iota of evidence to prove that the Waldo tenement is re- sorted to for drinking or used for the sale of liquor has been offered. Judge Mangan declared, despite the presence in court of Chief Hart, Ser geants O'Mara, McCue. Stadler and Feeney.
 This man (Canning) did not have a cent in his pockets when he was said.
 What has he done with all the ten dollars he has received from the police? Spent them for gin and booze in all probability. but he would not tell on the real places"
 Taking up Canning's testimony piece by piece, Judge Mangan ac
 cused him of being untruthful on the witness stand. "He is a cagey fellow. Just like fox. with that sneaky caginess,' he said, Judge Mangan made the claim that it is the custom in Italian homes to off, fer wine to visitors. He has often been given wine under those cir cumstances. even though he does rot drink.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27

count of selling wine he imposed a fine of Slo0 and costs payment sus- pended, because of the circumstances surrounding the case. Her husband HGs discharged for lack of evidence. Five Motorists .Arrai.ncd. Five motorists were fined S2 with out costs each for violation of the statute pertaining to lights. Judge S.lXr remarked that hc felt some of the violGtors were not intentional nevertheless they were technical. Chokcd Ms Wife. Peter Baron, aged g., of 99 Hart fcrd avenue. pleaded not guilty to the charge Of breach of The peace and guilt" to the charge Of drunken ress. Officer Thomas C. Dolan tes- titicd that he made the arrest about 10 a. m. Saturday on complaint Of Baron's wife.
 Testimony was offered that Baron accused his wife of unfaithfulness and seized her by the throat and threatened to kill her.
 one or thelr four children scream cd for help and Mrs. Baron's mother came to her rescue.
 Baron had nothing to say except that he was intoxicated. Judge Saxe imposed a fine of S10 and costs and suspended payment. placing Baron in charge of the probation officer with q warning 10 go to work and stop drinking.
 lG.;I on Willow Street.
 Ccphur Nct1owan, aged 35, and his wife, Mrs. Kate McGowan. aged 30, pleadel not guilty to the charge of keering a house of i'll fame, and Mrs McGoTan made the same plea to the. charge of violation Of the
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
Hughes Returns With
 Optimistic VieWDOint

New York. Feb. 27 (uP)-Charles Evans Hughes. chairman of the United States delegation to the Pan- American conference, has returned from Havana with an optimistic viewpoint toward the future course l0f Pan-Americanism.
 Hughes, arriving here with his wife aboard the United Fruit liner .Ilua, would not discuss the confer cnce save 10 say that he believed fnter-American relations had been tlarifed.
 Pleading that he was not well in- Formed. Hughes likewise declined to liscuss Secretary Hoover's candi-
 lacy or other political develop
 nents.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
Malfeasance Charge
 Faces Attorney Reyes

Los Angeles. Feb. 27 (CP)-Mal- feasance will be charged against Dis trict Attorney Asa Reyes and his rchief deputy, Harold Davis. in a sworn statement to be presented to the county efficiency bureau today.
 The affidavit, which alleged three counts of misconduct in the hand ling of an asserted $50.oOo embezzle- ment. was signed by Dr. E. B. Zebb.
 Specifically the physician charges the officials with attempting to fix" q case instead of taking legal action and thereby permitting the alleged embezzler to escape from the United States. -.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27

ment to the police. she gave Mrs. McGowan 3I and kept [: received from male visitors. McGowan could give no reason for having the door locked. the police said. He claimed the place is restaurant and there were signs of pigs knuckies and pigs ears having been served.
 At ll:65 o'clock, court recessed until ::S0 this afternoon and 1t was indicated that the defense would occupy the greater part of the after noon.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
Man and Sister.in-Law
 File Wedding Intentions

stephen Sergent, A foreman in the Corbin Screw corporation plant and his housekeeper and sister.in. Jaw. Miss Sarah Haynes, of 3S Camp street. have filed marriage intentions at the office of Town Clerk A. L. Thompson. Miss Haynes deceased sister was Mn, Sergent's first wife. Since the death of Mrs. Sergent Miss Haynes has been housekeeper for Mr. Sergent. They did not make an- nouncement as to the time and place Of their marriage.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
CENTRAL sR HA xo1x

The ninth grade students q the Central Junior High school as- sembled in their home rooms this afternoon for their weekly Civic league meetings.
 The eighth grade met in the audj. tortum this afternoon for the regu- lar weekly meeting. Albert Loomis spoke to the pupils on his trip to Denmark.
 The clubs will meet in their re- spective rooms tomorrow afternoon. The work of the clubs will be con. tinued at these meetingA
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
STANLEY WORKS DIVIDENDS

|Diyidcnds on both common and deferred stock were declared Sat |day afternoon at meeting of the bckholders of the Stanley Works ek per cent payment on the com- bns stock will be made April 2. to Ickholders of record on March IT, 1 + per cent dividend will be Id on the preferred stock. May 15.
 Stockholders of record on May 3.
 directors and officers were re- eted.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
New Haven Road Shows Big Reduction in Deficit

New Haven, Feb. 27 CUP)-A re- uction of more than $10o.O00 In the eficit for January 1928 as con- ared with the corresponding month (st year was shown in the financial eport Of the New York. New Ha- En and Hartford railroad.
 A deficit of $19i.5S0 was reported, |hile last years figure was s299.536.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27

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