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The Washington times., 1928-05-16

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jury ia the tune Of 81, 100000.
The Washington times., 1928-05-16
WAR VETS 70 MEET

/ The United States War Veterans
Association will meet at the Grand
Army Hall, 14I2 Pennsylvania Ave-.
tomorrow at p. m.
The Washington times., 1928-05-16

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The Washington times., 1928-05-16
Dodge Victory Skies
Given Bremen Fliers

NEW York, May H. Tributes
to the victorious Bremen fliers In
this city were climaxed last week
with the presentation OF three
Dodge Brothers Victory SIX cars
BY the mayors committee.
The aerial heroes Of the western
Transatlantic hop were be enthua-
iastic with their cars that they
made Immediate arrangement to
have them transported to their
native lands.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
TRUCK DRIVER SAYS
 FLYER ATTACKED HIM
Tells New Jersey Police Aviator Clipped Top of
 His Machine

Newark. N. J.. July 20 R- Frank H. krousc. a truck driver, ap- peared in Sixth Police Precinct sta tion with a story of having been at- tackled by an aviator who swooped down from the skies and clipped the top off his truck. The vehicle waa driven to a fire house and parked there in proof of the charge.
 A warrant charging violation oi the city's flying ordinance was is- sued for the arrest of Kenneth Col lins. the aviator. Collins. an in- structor ata local flying field, wal believed to be heading for his home in Louisiana in an automobile.
 The truck plane joust was caused acording to Arouse. by the anger of Ceilings over mud splashed on his plane by the truck. Krouse waa employed in the construction of . new road.
 Ceilings took to the air. Krouse told police. and after frightening la. borers by flying close 10 the ground and forcing them to fall flat to avoid being struck. darted at his truck and tore off the top of the cab by striking 1t with the undercarriage of the plane.
 The flier descended and leaped into his automobile. Krouse pur- sued in another car. he said, and apprehended him in Hillside, but po- lice there refused to arrest the avi- ator because the alleged offense was committed in another county.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
MEMBER 0F LEVIATHAN
 CREW FACING CHARGES
Is Arrested for Alleged Theft of Registered Mail
 Last Month

New York, July 20 tT-Archibald Chapman. assistant linen keeper in the stewards department, was charged today with the theft of reg istered mail from the United States liner Leviathan between June 16 and June 22 while the vessel was on the high seas.
 Chapman was held in $7,5o0 bail for hearing on August when ar raigned before a federal commits sioner. He is 32 and comes from London.
 The Ieviathan docked here yester- day. Commodore Cunningham. her master, said that it had been learn- ed that the loss from the mails would not exceed &S.ooO. but a posta inspector placed the loss 5000 higher. At that time both denied that an arrest had been made.
 A detective had made the round trip on the Leviathan to investigate the robbery. It was sometime after the robbery had been discovered be- fore the loss could be determined because it was necessary to check with the senders of the mail.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20

Undoubtedly you will want 10 get In touch with the assessors and possibly the corporation counsel 10 get their views of the matter and I would appreciate being advised of any developments.
 Yours verly truly.
 WILLIAM H. DAY"
 Mir. Days explains the situation by stating that in 1925 the legislature passed an act whereby the state col lected from the bus owners three per cent of their gross income, the money to be assigned 10 the state highway department for road main- tenance. From that amount the bus owners could deduct the amount of tax paid to the city.
 In 1927 because Of the fact that many buses run on city streets only, the act was changed. The state still income, but in cases where buses run only on city streets the state pays back to the city one cent mile for each bus mile travelled.
 The approximate total miles in this case means 10 New Britain about s5,7000 based on an approxi- mate total of 570.O0 miles.
 In addition to this amount, the city has levied the usual equipment tax amounting to between $1.20O and sl,400, which Mir. Day claims is Illegal and uncolIectible due tc that clause ''in lieu of all other taxes"
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
WHISKEY CARGO HELD
 BY CUSTOMS AGENTS
Believed to Be Worth a Million DOlIars-Labeled
 Herring"

New York. July 20 R-A cargo of alleged pre-war Thy whiskey. es- timated to be worth &1.0O0.O0o at retail. was seized today by customs agents on the Red Cross liner Ner- issa. The contraband was in kegs under pickled herring which had been brought in large barrels from Halifax. N. s.
 An agent of the appraisers stores was checking the cargo to be de- livered to truckmen late last night when he found . ten gallon keg of whiskey at the bottom of the first barrel of herring he examined. A hurried search showed that a similar keg was apparently at the bottom of the sol fish barrels.
 Edward Gusronie. a truckman for the Arbuckle Trucking company Jersey City. was detained when he called for the first load of herring. He was later released on bail as material witness. Smith and Ander- son. Manhattan fish dealers, were the consignees of the fish and said they received shipments regularly from Halifax.
 Only 100 barrels had been opened this morning but each contained . liquor cask. Customs men based their estimate of the value on the quality of liquor. which they said bootlcEsers would have been able to "cut" four times before retailing.
 The Nerissa plies between New York. Halifax and St. Johns, N. F.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
DUCK BORN IN PLAINVILLE Freak of Nature Is Not Expected to Live
 Long
Especial to the Herald)


 Plainville. July 20-A thrce-legged duckling Is Plainville's latest contri- button to the field of biological mon- strosities, but 1t is considered un- likely that the animal will live.
 The duckling was one of a brood matched Wednesday night in the poultry yard of James Hedderman of Gubbins' grove. The others in the brood were normal. but this one had third leg. perfectly formed, growing out of its side. Apparently healthy at first, the ''triped" gave promise of living and induced it's owner to remain silent in order that he might flash a full-grown threc- legged duck upon an unbelieving world. but yesterday 1t grew weaker and today 1t was scarcely able to move.
 Mir. Hedderman Is employed at the Stanley hotel and arena in New Britain. He said today that when he was living in Texas he had frequent ly seen such freaks and even had them occur on his farm. but this $ the first monstrosity he has encoun- tered since coming to Plainville.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
Day Claims City Cannot Collect
 Property Tax Against Bus Lines;
 Advises Owners Not to Pay Levy
Auditor Informs Collector Looms That State Law Ex. cuses Transportation Interests From Contributing to Municipal Treasury Under Excise
 Imposed by State

Tax Collector Bernadotte Loomis has been advised by William H. Day. auditor for the bus lines in the city, that between $l.20O and $l,4OO in taxes levied by the city. is not col lectable and that he has advised the bus owners to refuse to pay the tax.
 The letter from Mir. Day Is as fol- lows:
 Bernadotte Loomis. tax collector. My Dear MT. Loomis:
 After our conversation of this afternoon. July l6) l called upon Joseph P. Egan of the tax commits sioner's office in Hartford and he informed me that my contention was correct, that is, that the bus owners were not compelled to pay any tax on equipment used in the transportation business. MT. Egan said that the assessors should never have levied the tax, as section 6. chapter 26S of the public acts of 1927 specifically states The excise imposed by the provisions of this act shall be in lieu of all other taxes, upon all property owned by such company and used exclusively in the business of carrying passengers for hire in common carrier motor vehi- cles.'
 Tn accordance with the provi- sions of this act. just quoted. l am writing to each operator advising him not to pay the tax.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
Former Defeat, CasEni 6-l, 6-l, 60 While Latter Wins From Baron De Morpurgo GA, 7-5, 6-2-U. 5. Needs But One More Game to Get Into Finals.
DOUBLES MATCH IS
 SET FOR TOMORROW

Auteuii, France, July 20. -lR- Americas Davis Cup tennis players, minus Tilden. produced a great sur prise today by winning the first two singles matches of the inter-zone final contest with Italy. both in straight sets.
 After Francis T. Hunter had de- feated Plaicido Gaslini. in the first match by scores of 6-l. 6-l, 70, John Hcnnesscy downcd the Italian ace. Baron Humbert De Morpurgo. 6-4, 7-5. 6-2.
 sensational Playing
 Tennis drama of the highest sort was packed into the Hcnncssey- Morpurgo match as the young American. after poor start. fought his way up from behind in both the first and the second sets to win them and then swept the third and deciding set at top speed.
 The overwhelming victory Of Hunter in the first match exceeded the hopes of American supporters. but it remained for Hennessey to provide the real upset of the day by downing De Morpurgo. who was heavily favored to win both his singles matches.
 Hunters victory was assured after the first half dozen games as he was clearly the Italians superior in speed or driving and control.
 It was a different story in the Hennessey- Morpurgo struggle which found two fine players arrayed against each other in q thrilling battle in which every variety ,f ten- his weapon was brought into play.
 Plays Tricky Game
 Cour4geous forcing tactics and tricky Jobs which fell inside the lines when the Italian thought they were certain outs were what en- abled the young American star to fight his way up from behind in each of the two first sets after 1t seemed impossible for him to over come the baron's big lead.
 Hennessey played his hardest when behind and his brave refusal to consider the possibility of defeat and his magnificent rallies from be- hind in the earlier sets broke down the resistance of the Italian in the third set and 1t proved easy.
 Thus the Americans took a two- nothing leading in matches and need to win only one of the three remainins-two in singles and one in doubles-to qualify for the right to play the French in the challenge round here . week hence for cus- tody of the cup. If they can win the doubles tomorrow the challenge round goal will be achieved.
 Hunters Great Play
 Hunter won the first of the
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New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
STORM TAKES BIG TOLL
Does Terrific Damage in Chicago and Northeastern nlinois-Gale Reaches 64 Miles an Hour,

Chicago, July 20 R-An electri- cal storm. characterized by severity and brevity. and accompanied by a 64 mile an hour gale. centered upon Chicago and northeastern Illinois yesterday afternoon. causing the deaths Of nine persons and property damage which early today was es- timated at many thousands of dol lars.
 Numerous homes and buildings were struck by lightning. grain was destroyed. streets and basements were flooded and electrical power lines short circuited.
 Mrs. Frederick E. Hovey. 3S, was killed by lightning on an Oak Park golf course. and Herman Struebig. 30. met similar death on a golf links near Hammond. Ind. Robert Frontszak. 13. caddy for Mrs. No- vey. was seriously injured and two companions of Struebig. Raymond Hickey and Fred Hunt, were knock cd unconsciouA
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
LANDS THE
 BEST FISH OF SEASON
Enthuses Over Newfound- land Salmon on Return
 But Bans Politics

Hartford, July 20 LP-J. Henry Roraback, chairman of the republi- can state central committee and na- tional committeeman from Connec- ticut was uncommunicative today relative to politics.
 MT. Roraback returned last night from salmon fishing trip to New foundland. and was early at his desk in the office of the Connecticut Liz 1t Power Co. He was enthusiastic over the results of his personal ef- forts as fisherman. having landed the largest salmon of the season.
 Will you tell me if you plan to be candidate for the republican nomination for the United States senate?" MT. Roraback was asked.
 T landed salmon which weigh ed 22 pounds and which was the largest fish caught this season." MT. Rorabac answered.
 Let's stick to politics just a few minutes longer" pleaded the re- porter. Will you permit me to say you will not accept a nomination for the United States senate?"
 You really should have scee that fish," was MT. Roraback's reply. '"The record fish of the season had been one of 21 pounds. and after landing my fish dropped a card to the former holder telling him he was not so much after all"
 What will you say of the chances of William H. Blodgett, Senator Frederic c. Walcott or Motor Vehi- cle Commissioner Robbins B. Stoeck- el, for the senatorial nomination?" was the next question.
 You know, even though it is so hot down here and has been for several days, according to the in- formation l received while I was away I noticed several mountains the tops of which were covered with snow." was the reply.
 MT. Roraback announced that un- less New Haven makes a determined effort to have the republican state convention held in that city in Sep tember. it undoubtedly will be held in Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
Police Dog and Pawn
 Are Pals in Winsted

Winsted, July 20 R-Pal, a German police dog about two and 8 half years old. and a few weeks old fawn have formed friendship at the place of Frank s. Humphrey in North Colebrook. The fawn sleeps with the dog and until it broke its leg a few days ago. romped. and played with Pal.
 Dr. C. A. Burnett reduced the fracture and the lawn with its leg in splints is able to be about.
 Mir. Humphrey found the dog and fawn together one day in the woods near the house. He brought the fawn home in his arms followed by the dog. The lawn is being brought up on bottled milk.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
HELD FOR ATTACHING
 BOMB TO SELP.STARTER
Radio Expert Blown Up When Auto- mobile Explodes-Dies in Thirty
 Minutes

Rockford. H., July 20 R-A bomb. an electrical current and an automobile combined to dissolve . domestic triangle through the death of the husband. but found the wife and her alleged suitor in jail today held in connection with staying.
 Vernon Plaser. 32. Rockford ra- dio expert. was the victim of . bomb wired in his automo obiie 70 as to ex- plode when he stepped on the start CT yesterday. He died within 90 minutes Paul Reed did it," he whispered on his death bed.
 Reed. 70, . draftsman. surrender ed at Oregon. H.. late last night. maintaining his innocence.
 Mrs. Plager. 27. mother of a i've year old daughter. also held by po- lice. supported her husbands accu- sation against Reed.
 Last year. police said, Mrs. Plag- CT and Reed ran away to a southern Illinois city. where they were arrest- ed and returned. In police court they were lined and . reconciliation followed between husband and wife for the sake of their child.
 Last Wednesday. the widow told police. Reed again asked her to elope with him. II can't live with out you" she quoted him as saying. Every time see you with your husband 1t makes me furious"
 The widow said she ordered Reed 10 leave her and never return.
 Reed. questioned for houra early today. attempted te establish an alibi. He told police he had been at the home Of his sister. Mrx. (. Garrison. at Mount Morris, Ill.,. about l0 miles from here.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
HUNTER AND HEMNESSEYN SMASHING VICTORIES OVER
 ITALIAN DAVIS CUP STARS
2L0S7 AS PATROL BOAT IS RAMMED Coast Guardsmen Drowned
 When Ship Sinks in Crash CRAFT IS CUT IN HALF

Five Members of Ship Saved After
 Steamer Culberson Smashes Into
 Her in Dense Fog on Delaware
 Capes
 Cape May. N. J.. July 20 R-Two coast guardsmen were drowned and five rescued today when the steam ship Culberson sank coast guard patrol boat No. 11s In thick fog off the Delaware Capes.
 The dead are:
 H. F. Haines. motor machinist's mate, first class, Pleasantville, N. J.
 D. T. Hale. motor machinist's g mate, second class, Atlanta. Ga.
 The rescued:
 E. r. Becker, chief boatswain's s mate, in command.
 Cecil Boggs. chief machinist' s mate.
 w. R. Wright, boatswain's mate.
 J. Dahbler. seaman.
 T. Rcddick cook.
 The Culberson. bound from Buenos Aires and Santos. Brazil, for Boston by way of Philadelphia, cut the patrol boat in half. Haines and Hale were in the engine room when the collision occurred and had no chance for escape. It is believed they were killed in the collision.
 Searches Nearby Sea
 The Culberson stood by and searched the sea for members of the patrol boats crew. The steam pilot boat Philadelphia, which was near by. launched small boat and res and the five men who were swlm- ming over the spot where their boat had gone down. They were trans ferred to patrol boat No. 226 which brought them to the coast guard base here.
 Patrol Boat 1l3 had been assigned to stand outside the capes near the Overfalls lightship to watch for rum runners, and the collision occurred when it approached the Culberson to identify her. Officers of the Gull person said they were proceeding at fair speed and did not see the patrol boat until the steamship was upon her.
 The Culberson. commanded by Captain Wood, was not damaged and proceeded to Philadelphia.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
VETERANS OF WORLD WAR
 ESCAPE U. s. HOSPITAL
Donald Moxcey Of Portland, Me, Leaves Institution anL Gets Job In Hayfield.

Leaves bnSt1tutFOn en'l OetS 0OD In
 HayReld.
 Donald Moxcey of Portland. Me. who ran away from the United States Veterans hospital in North hampton. Mass. Monday night. was taken into police custody yesterday afternoon on complaint of Justice C. <. Barrows of Newington. and will be sent back 10 the hospital today.
 Moxcey told Detective Sergeant w. P. McCue that he made his way from Northampton to Newington where he was given employment in hay field by Justice Barrows. He was at work Wednesday but short time. however. when he became suspicious that Justice Barrows was about to call the police and decided to leave at once. He was given a ride as far as New Haven and yesterday he made his way to New Britain.
 Justice Barrows saw Moxcey on the street yesterday afternoon and recalling his sudden disappearance Wednesday, notified Officer Thomas Storey, who brought him to the pp- lice station for questioning. Moxccy showed Sergeant McCue a letter from his wife to prove his identity. and a physician at the hospital Tn Northampton. on being reached by telephone, told Sergeant McCue of Moxceys escape and promised to send someone to bring him back. Moxcey, who served in the army during the World War. was undcr- going treatment for nervous ail- ment when he ran away.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
Automobiles Collide
 On Road to Waterbury

Automobiles driven by Attorney Cyril F. Gaffney of ~ Vine street and Wayne C. Smith of Meriden, collided shortly after midnight on detour near the Waterbury Noun. tain road operations. Attorney Gan. ney reported no damage to his car and damage of about $iO to the fender of Mir. Smiths machine. Prosecutor H. c. Camp of Southing. ton said today he has received no formal complaint against either driver from Policeman n. H. Doug. lass who investigated the accident,
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
FOUR KILLED IN WRECK
Two Engineers and Two Bremen Lose Lives in Freight Smash of DOuble-Hcadcr Wabash Train.

Omaha, July 20 RHTwo engi- neers and two fircmen were killed
 about 2 a. m. today when a double
 header Wabash freight train plunged
 into . rain-swollen dry creek. near
 Mineolo. Iowa. 14 miles east of Council Bluffs. The rains of the night had filled the creek. washing
 out the central spans of the wood trestle. Six cars of the 54-car train piled into the creek following the Locomotives. The dead: D. D. Tucker. A.. engineer. George Wilson. 43. engineer. Jesse Davis. 22. fireman. John Butts, 23. fireman. All of the victims lived at Stan berry, Missouri.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-20
Russian Priest Taken
 To Wethersfield Today

New Haven. July 20 R)-The Very Rev. John Dudicoff. arch priest of the Russian Orthodox Catholic church. recently sentenced to state prison for obtaining money under false pretenses. was taken to Weth- crsfield today. It Is believed that he is the first priest of ritualistic church or denomination to be sent to this prison.