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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31
Conlings, Goings,
OF Local People

Mr.. and Mrs. T. Z. kennerly left
Sunday evening for their home in
Houston after spending several days
with Mrs. Kennerly's parents, Judge
and Mrs. o. c. Dancy. Oscar Dancy
alto returned TO Orange Sunday
evening having spent the holidays
here with his parents. Wendell Dan
g, who was horne during the holt
days, left for Bay City on Wednes-
day.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Bascom Cox are in
Austin, visiting Mrs. Cox's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. olene Finger. They
are expected home some time this
week.
Miss Taey Boory Is to leave to-
night for school. after spending the
vacation with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. J.. A. Boory, here. Miss Boory
10 a freshman at the University Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31
SUMMARY

Barometric pressure has risen and
was rather hiehA over ne far North
west this morning, ghile at the same
time a trough-like depression ex-
tended from the Lower Rio Grande
Valley to the upper Great Lakes.
Considerable cloudiness prevailed
practically throughou. the country at
the morning observation. Scattered
showers occurred in Texas and
Louisiana within the la; "a hours,
and general precipitation practically
throughout the far northwestern
states. II was considerably colder IN
the far Northw est this morning sith
sub-zero weather in North Dakota,
but elsewhere in the country TEN
peratures were near the seasonal
average.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31
Parker Gilbef
On Way to U!N

PARIS. Dee. 31.-H1-ScymouS
Parker Gilbert, agent general for
reparations, was en- route TO the
United States today and presumably
he will discuss the forthcoming TO
vision Of the Dawes plan while In
America
Although IL was announced his
trip was primarily personal and that
he would remain two OK three weeks,
IL was generally assumed that he
would meet Herbert Hoover and in
form him of the latest developments.
Mr.. Gilbert also might be consulted
by the American state department
but IL has been said that he has reso-
lutely refused 10 suggest the names
Of American experts for the rep
arations revision committee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31
Holiday Party For
Business Women

The Business and Professional
Ncmen's club had their annual hoI-
iday party Saturday evening az the
II Jzrdin hotel The entertainment
took the form Of a dinner, covers be-
lnS iaid for twenty-seven members
and five guests. After the dinner,
. program Of music, rccitations and
contests vas presented. Roy Garcia
rendered several violin numbers. The
program had been arranged by the
entertainment committee, of which
MISS Stella Dickinson is chairman.
Christmas gifts we're also exchanged
By the club members.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31

Even after pyorrhea has affected
your stomach. kidneys and your
general health. Leto's Pyorrhea
Remedy. used as directed. can save
you. Dentists recommend II. Drug
Sists return money If IL fails. Eagle
Pharmacy. Inc.-Adv. (6)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31

NEW YORK.-Belated revelations
as to the Dc Vos-Hadkins fight last
week say that Tony Biddle arranged
for nillionaires to usher socially
prominent persons to ringside seats
in Madison Square Garden. Women
on arriving we're handed baby blue
slips. Typical mes: "Mrs. Reginald
Vanderbilt will be escorted By Mrs.
William Rhinelander Stewart. Jr.''
will W. Malcolm McEcham kindly
accompany Princess Francesca Ros-
pigslivsi?r
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31
TEA DANCE

Parties are the order Of the week,
among the young folks. celebrating
the holiday vacation. On Thursday
afternoon Evelyn Joyner entertained
n number of her young friends with
a tea dance at the home Of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. N. Joyner, on
Taynor avenue. The Beautiful home
was attractively decorated with
Christmas candles, greens f~estoons.
The young people spent the after
noon dancing. Tea was served at the
close of the afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31

HOLLYWOOD. Calif.-John Barry
rore and Dolores Costello are 70
Lave a deferred honeymoon in the
South Seas on his yacht.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31
FAR-INGEN
GUILD ELECTS

GUILD ELELTb
At q meeting Of st. Adams Guild,
called by the president, Mrs. L. B.
Holmes, on Thursday afternoon in
addition to a business session the
election OF officers took place ana
resulted in the following members
elected fer the year 1929, Mrs. VIM.
r. Csrmcsn, PRESIDENT; Mrs. a. Tam,
vice president; Mrs. ,. 4. Webb,
secretary; Mrs. ). 5 Speed, treasurer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31
PIrIIFTrr

First figure lowest. temperature
last night; second, highcst terpera-
ture yesterday; third. wind velocity
al 8 a. M; fourth, X. FIJI pest "a
hnuru
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31
Flashes OF Life
(By The Associated Press)


LONDON.-As q thank offering for
bis escape in a motor car accident,
Lord Beaverbrook, newspaper mag
nate. will distribute q 300 pounds to
worthy causes. He was cut by glass
when his automobile and truck col
lided,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31
CHILDREN's PICNIC

Tuesday morning MeSdames r.. G..
Jackson, Eb. Whitaker and Ralph
Jackson, gathered their cars full Of
their " and n~eighbors' children
and drove 70 the Boy Scouts camp
and enjoyed the day out doors, in the
last week Of December; no wraps
were necessary. At noon they had a
camp fire G.id roasted weinies and
ate the good things they provided.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31

SYLVANTA, Ga.-After IS years in
public service, the Rev. II. j. Arnett,
50, Baptist. is retiring as county
commissioner Of public schools. He
will continue 70 preach to four
churches. once a month in each.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31
Valley Society
Phone z
Phone z

oklahoma, and q pledge Of ri Beta
Phi.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Reil and daugh-
tiers were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.
Hemza in Weslaco Sunday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31
bus Roosevelt, Franklin's great-great-
great-grandfather.

NEW YoRK.-Betty Wilson. SWIM
ming instructor, who won $500 by
talking 81 hours, says she knows no
easier way to make that amount Of
money. She shared first prize with
n Howard Williams in an endur-
ance gabfest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31
LIVE

who can
and ieavd
who's alwa
always haFI
her hand
Fred tr:ecl
come and lii
told him shi
and was gold
had an interc,
ing % make
Little Byrd
laughed Fred. N
business Of all
keeping their ey
bet"
Tiny's eyes 81
After the yhi
goodbye to Maj
car. turning Il I
room;ng house.
Tiny's words
mind.
ITO BE
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31

NEW YORK.-Adolph Lewisohn.
copper magnate and philanthropist,
disagress with Henry ord. lie f.els
saving Is just as ~im-ortant a part
Of success a. spending for self-in-
nrovement. lie has ten points for
young men who would rise: Work
and earn: make a budget: record ex-
perditures; have a bank account;
carry life insurance; own your own
home; make 4 will; invest in safe
securities; ray bills promptly; share
with others.
HYDE PARK. N. Y.-Franklin d.
Roosevelt iz ID take the oath of Of
flee rs governor at Albany tomorrow
on a family Bible more than 237
years old. The first entry on the fly
leaf notes the birth in 1851 Of Jaco-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-31
CHRISTMAS DANCE

Nancy Jennings was hostess at the
home of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
S. r. Jennings on East Van Buren,
ave, on Thursday evening. Christ
mas was in evidence in the tasteful
decorations. The guests were near
friends Of the hostess and enjoyed
the evening dancing. Punch and
cakes were served 10 her guests whr
were Bessie Baker, Virginia Abbott.
Frances Kaufman. Annie Orr Haught-
ton, Neal Du Boise, William wate,.
nina, Mace Brindley. Phillip Thor D.
son, and Nancy Jennings.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
BOY, 4, ASKS $4,000
IN SUIT AGAINST AUNT
Alleges She Drove Reck.
lessly, Causing Auto
mobile Crash

Francis Mcnamara. aged 1 wears
has brought an action for 10000
against his aunt, Julia Ackerstrom.
alleging that her "heedlessness and
her recklessness in disregarding the
right Of others was the cause OF a
collision between her automobile
and Z parked car in front of 7s4
Lonsmeadow street. Longmeadow.
Mass. on May s.
The boy. who Ii suing through
his father. Frank Mcnamara. was
thrown against the dash board Of
the car. sustaining a severe lacera-
ton Of the forehead 81 inches long
that penetrated as far as the skull,
leaving . permanent scar on the
forehead. according to the allega-
tion. Such permanent scar on the
forehead has caused disfiguration
and the plaintiff will suffer great
humiliation" 10 alleged. He was .
passenger In his aunt's car and was
at all times In the exercise Of due
care. taking into consideration his
age. while the defendant according
to the allegation. was driving reck-
lessiy and failed to have the car un-
der proper control.
Attorney william E. Hagearty Is
sued the writ. which 10 returnable
IN the superior court the first Tues.
day Of November. Ccnsta BILE Fran
els Clynes served the papers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
Borah to Speak Over
WEAF From Charlotte

New YORK. Oct. II Wt-PoutlCai
speakers on the radio tonight in
clude:
Republican
Senator William e. Borah from
Charlotte. N. c.. over WIZ network
at 1880 p. m.
John L. Lewis. president Of the
United Mine Workers. and r. v.
O'Connor, chairman Of the United
States shipping board. ut $50 p. m.
over WOR and Columbia network.
Democratic
Former Senator Thomas ?. Gore
OF Oklahoma At 1880 p. m.. from
Chicago over WGN. wEAF and Ma
tional Broadcastine chain.
District Attorney Jeab n Danton
Of New York evsf wEAF and New
York state network af { ,. q.
(Tims givea y sastssn.)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
Automobiles Send Six to Hospital;
Girl May Die Of Skull Fracture;
Two Under Arrest After Crash
Helen Robinson, "a Maple Street, Seriously Injured
When Sedan Is Hurled Up On Sidewalk By Col.
ision With Truck Sister and Man Also
Bowled Over.

One man and two girls were in
Jured while on their way to work
i this morning at the intersection OF
Myrtle and Washington streets, one
young man and . young woman
we're injured last night on East
street. and one woman was injured
late yesterday afternoon on North
street. the three accidents involving
automobiles. All were taken to New
Britain General hospital for treat
ment and the drivers OF two of the
automobiles were arrested.
Helen Robinson. 81 years old
daughter Of Mrs. Marion Robinson
OF ~ Maple street. and her sister,
Nellie, aged Is. were on their way 70
work at Duffy Goodwin. Inc. curtain
manufacturing plant at :17 High
street about 6:45 this morning when
they were struck by sedan owned
and operated by Joseph Zaleski,
aged IS. of %1s East street. They
were on the sidewalk near the south
west corner Of Washington and
Myrtle streets and Howard Wilcox,
aged 60. Of 81 Woodruff court, was
near them on his way to the Rus
sell & Erwin factory. where he Is
employed. The sedan was going
west on Myrtle street when 1t col
llded with a garbarze collecting
truck driven by Louis Frey. aged Is.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
BOSTON CHINESE HELD
FOR TONG WAR DEATH
Police Arrest Two Orientals On
Charge Of First Degree Murder
OF Lee Wey KIN

Boston. Oct. III R-Police this
morning arrested two Chinese and
charged them with first degree mur-
der for the killing OF Lee Wey Kin.
- year old South End laundryman,
this city's first victim in the Tong
war which previously this week had
claimed seven lives in the larger
cities Of the country.
Lee was shot down at his ironing
board when he told strange
Chinese in answer to query that he
belonged to neither the Hip Sings
nor the On Leonss. the rival Tongs.
A cousin. Lee Soon. witnessed the
Staying. He told police that a sec
ond man stood on guard at the laun-
dry doorway. The men arrested in
the Roxbury district not far from
the scene Of crime gave their names
as Harry Lambr, 2s. and Ung
Yen. IS.
The revolver used In the killing
was found discarded 4 short distance
from the laundry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
Hickman Is Removed
To the Death Cell

San Quentin, Cal. Oct. II R-
William Edward Hickman. sentenced
to hang Friday for the kidnapping
and slaping Of Marian Parker last
December. is to be transferred to-
night from his cell in condemned
row to the death chamber adjacent
the room in which he will be execut-
ed. The move Is in accordance with
prison routine
1t was said at the prison last night
that Warden James B. Holohan had
declined to convoke a board Of
Marion county physicians to pass on
the youths sanity.
Governor c. c. Young In denying
appeals Of Hickman's attorney and
father yesterday told them that
Warden Holohan's decision would
constitute Hickman's last chance Of
escaping the moose.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
'B0SSY' G|LL|S
MOST OPTIMISTIC
Newburyport's Incarctrated
Mayor Says Town Backs Him
GRANTS An INTERVIEW
COnfides He viii lie Elected Cover
nor OF Massachusetts, some Day
BY American Legion and Women )
Notc-Likcs Laundry Work

Salem, Mass. Oct. II UP)-
"Bossy" Glllis, confirmed optimist
that he is, can see the silver lining
OF every cloud-eveu that which
hangs over Cell 20 at Salem jail,
where he is serving two months
term.
A reporter visited the incarcerat-
ed mayor of Newburyport today. ex-
pecting to find u penitent and paci-
fic prisoner in place of the rough
and-ready. fiery-tempered ex-sailor
who became a municipal power and
a national figure almost overnight.
But even Is days behind the bars
have failed to shake his logged de-
termination, or destroy his supreme
self-confidence, or muffie his vitriol-
ic voice. And the 'Bossy" Of today
is the same dynamic red head who
astounded his friends and confound-
ed his enemies few months ago by
ascending the mayoral dais of
Massachusetts, second smallest city.
Town With Him
The bright spot which his honor
can see in his present predicament
is his home towns reaction to the
Jail sentence that was imposed upon
him for peddling petrol without a.
permit. More and more, Newbury-
ports citizens are regarding their
missing mayor as sort Of martyr to
the cause OF gasoline, and the rising
tide Of "Bossys" popularity is rapid
ly approaching flood stage
1T amt surprising that the whole
towns with me-" said his honor.
They all know l didn't do no harm
and they're beginning to get it
through their beans that | got sort
OF a raw deal
IF Id robbed somebody or sold
rotten booze or gone in for boot
Logging or hi -jacking-well, in that
case it mighta been all right to put
ME IN the coop. But for the few
people that harmed l benefited a
whole lot more
In Jail Clothes
The mayor. with arms akimbo
sat pensively in his little sparsely-
furnished celia strangely unoNi-
figure in a faded China
blue smoking jacket, mattress.
cover" shirt. and heavy grey Jail
pants.
he grinned broadly and his pale
blue eyes twinkled wheS the report
Continued on Page Nine)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
BOQ7LEGGER AGAIN
ESCAPES policemen
Chased Into Newington
With Pal, Leaving Pur.
suers Behind

Late yesterday afternoon. for the
second time within a few hours. an
alleged bootlegger whose name Is
withheld for the present. escaped
arrest after a chase by the police.
but 1t is expected that he will be
arraigned in court shortly as he was
in communication with Attorney
Monroe S, Gordon last night. ac-
cordinK to a statement made in po-
lice court today by Prosecuting At
torney Joseph G Woods.
About l o'clock yesterday after
noon. the man was in a car driven
by Michael kopscz of IS Smalley
street and Motorcycle Officer David
Doty arrested Kopscz hiding in a
hayloft in a Glen street barn after
a chase from Rockwell avenue and
Bassett street. He is alleged to have
left the car about the time Kopscz
took to his heels. and Officer Doty
was unable to find him. but a few
hours later. Officers John NJ. Lieb-
Ter, E. B Kelly and Officer Doty
were in Officer Liebler's car on East
Main street when they saw . sedan
in which their quarry was riding
with another man whose name has
frequently been linked with the H.
iicit liquor business in New Britain
and vicinity.
The occupants Of the two cars
apparently sighted one another at
about the same time and the chase
was on. with the alleged bootleggers
having a head start by which they
profited as they sped through New
ington avenue from East street. As
their sedan passed under the trolley
tracks. ii seemed to drop entirely
out of sight and the police could not
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17

OF Allentown road. Bristol, south on
Washington street, and was thrown
onto the sidewalk, cracking the base
OF Russell & Erwin fire hydra Mt
and striking the trio.
Helen Robinson is the most seri-
ousiy injured. her skull being frac-
tured. She is on the critical list at
the hospital and fears are enter
tanned for her recovery Her mother
was notified by the police and Rev.
John J. keane, assistant pastor of
st. Joseph's church. administered
the last rites of the Catholic
church. Nellie Robinson sustained
severe lacerat ations on the forehead
and face. four stitches being re-
qulred. and she also is suffering
from numerous contusions. Her re-
covery is expected. Wilcox was in
jurcd about the face and nose, less
seriously than the girls.
Sergeant T. J. Feeney and Officer
Peter c. Cabelus investigated the
accident and arrested Frey on
charges Of operating an automobile
without having certificate of regis
tratfon and an operators license. He
was arraigned in police court before
Judge NJ. n. SAKE and the case was
continued until Monday in 800
Continued on Page ls.)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
divorce PROBLEMS
NOT IN THE CHURCH
Eplscopahans Say Those Al
feCtd Are Without Pale
REMEDIES ARE PROPOSED
Commission OF House OF Btshors
Suggests Closer Study BE Given
Human Relationship BY Colleges
and Normal Schools

Washington, Oct. II R-The di
'7orce Hroblem is chiefly confined I,
those who are outside the pale ant
direct influence OF the church" thu
house Of bishops Of the Episcora
church was told today in a repor,
prepared by a special church COM
mission which has been studying the
subject for the past three years
The survey. read by the Right
Rev. Herman Page. bishop OF Mich
lgan and chairman OF the commits
sion. requested no change in the
laws of the church which prohibits
remarriage Of persons divorced ex-
cept innocent parties In divorces OBJ
tanned on statutory grounds
Three Recommendations
Three recommendations looking
toward solution Of the problem were
offered as follows:
That our normal schools. COL
leges. universities and seminaries be
asked to offer more instruction on
the subject Of human relationship,
especially on the subject OF mar
riaga.
That the clergy Of this church be
urged to give training for marriage
a conspicuous place In their pro-
grams.
That social service commissions
be asked to give special attention
10 the whole problem of marriage
and divorce
The commission, appointed at the
New Orleans convention of the
church in 1925. asked that it be con-
tinued with the understanding that
it cooperate with other agencies to
secure scientific study Of the whole
subject OF marriage and divorce. in
the study Of the moral and
CONTINUED on Page 16)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
SOUTH St. UNDERPASS
SURVEY IS complete
Plans for $15O,000 Project
Ready for State
Commissioner

Maps sketches and layouts for a
proposed underpass to avoid cross
ing the railroad tracks at South
street at grade. have been completed
by the engineering staff of the board
of public works and are ready for
submission to John A. Macdonald,
state highway commissioner, City
Engineer Philip A. Merriam said this
afternoon.
This JOB will probably cost about
sl5o,ooo and it is expected that the
state Of Connecticut. the City of
New Britain. and the New Haven
railroad will share the cost of the
work which will proba bly, be COM
menced in the spring of 1929
Elimination Of this crossover was
advocated by Mayor Paonessa. who
called the attention Of the common
council to the fact that scores of ac-
CONTINUED on Page 1s)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
BL|MP ARRIVES At
HANGARS CRUSHED
RS-1 Battles Line SQUALLS
for Three Hours Over
Mississippi River

Scott Field. Illinois. Oct. II ~
Its nose crushed and envelope rip.
ped. the RS-l. United States arm,
semi-rigid dirisible limped to Its
. hangar here last night at lo:40
o'clock after a battle with line
squalls on the Mississippi river in
the vicinity OF Memphis. Tenn.
Returning from a 1000 mile flikht
to San Antonio. Texas. where il
made exhibition flights in connec-
tion with the American Legion con-
vention. the RS-1 ran full into a
nest Of line squalls. which 1t fought
for more than three hours" Cap
tain w. E. Kepner winner Of this
years Gordon Bennett balloon Gun
race. was in charge OF the ship with
four commissioned officers and nine
enlisted men.
1t was the most violent weather
l have ever seen from the air." Cap
tain Kepner said. 1T seems almost
miraculous that our ship should
have come through. At times the
sas bag appeared to be crushed alb
solutely nat: at other times It was
puffed out. We were k1cxed around
by the winds az II the ship had
been a football.
THE first heavy squall that hit
VI ripped the envelope near the
nose and crushed the nose braces,
Lieutenant Fogelsander was up in
the nose at the time. 1t looked very
serious for him. He managed to
drop down. With 4 crushed nose
our ship became difficult to steer,
thought it was all up several
times.
Our four Liberty motors kept
working all the time and it was our
power that finally pulled US out Of
the squalls after three hours night
ing. II the ship had been all rigid
like the Graf Zeppelin or the Los
Angeles. don't think We would
have come out. Several times our
ship was bent like 4 horse shoe"
The RS-1. the largest semi-rigid
dirigible In the United States, left
Brooks fseld at San Antonio, about
II a. m. Monday. The ship meas
ures 80 feet in length.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
GOV. SMITHS SPECIAL TO
VISIT CITY OCTOBER %
Candidate's Speaking Representa-.
tfves WIN Conduct Rally On Re-
turning from Portland, Me.

Governor Smiths New ENGLAND
campaign special will visit New Bri-
tain on October 23rd. The special Ia
leaving New York on October 16, CO.
ing straight to Portland, Maine, for
its first speaking stop. and will stop
in New Britain on its way back. The
speakers party. sponsored by the
governor and the national democra-
tic committee. and under the direc-
ton Of Hon. Arthur G. Solomon.
consists of Senator J. B. Westall,
Congressman Sol Bloom. Corporation
Counsel Irving L. Levey. OF New
York; Elk Senator Ed. B. McGuin-
ness, Judge Sylevester B. Strong Of
the Supreme Court, Peter A. Shea.
prominent attorney Of New York.
and Mr.. Solomon, who is well known
to many New Britain residents. as
a former resident OF Waterbury. He
Is the youngest presidential cam
paign chairman, and is a prominent
New York attorney. The arrange
ment committee OF the N. D. c. will
be In New Britain on October 18th
to discuss plans for the rally with
local democratic chairmen.