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New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
OFF ON NONSTOP TRIP
FROM CANADA TO CUBA
Leonard Flo, 20 Years Old Air Mail
Pilot Making His Second
Attempt

Walkerville, Ont. Nov. 27 P--
Leonard Flo OF Ann Arbor. Mica.
26 year old former army and air
mail pilot. today was making his
second attempt at q nonstop solo
flight from Canada to Cuba.
He took off from the Walkerville
airport here at 1907 last night in a
Spartan biplane and hoped to reach
Havana in Is or 20 hours. 1t is ap-
proximately 1900 miles to the Gu
ban capital.
He laid out his route over Dayton
and Cincinnati. Ohio, Atlanta, Ga.
Tampa and Key West, Fla. then
across the 90 miles Of water to Camp
Columbia. Havana He must arrive
there before dark tonight to insure
a safe landing as the field Is not
equipped with guide lights. marker.
or searchlights. He hoped to arrive
Just before dusk.
His plane carried 225 gallons Of
gasoline, enough to give him -
hour cruising range at a speed Of
100 miles an hour. He said he was
financing the undertaking himself.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
Duke Of York Informs
Advertising Assoc;a-
ton Slight Improve
ment IN Condition Of
Father Prince Of
Wales Not to Return.
Rumors That Heir to
Throne on Hunting Trip
in South Africa Sum.
moned Home Denied by
ST, James Palace.

London, Nov. ~ R1The Duke Of
York. speaking at q meeting OF the
British Poster Advertising Associa-
ton today said:
Slight improvement
II am glad to be ablc to tell you
there is a slight Improvement In
the kings condition this morning"
Some Of you will know what
pleurisy is and how depressing II
can be-" continued the kings second
son. There are two things to be
remembered, from the nature Of the
illness, progress must be slow ana
there must be ups and downs, but
progress has been made"
Cheer Announcement
The announcement was received
with prolonged cheering.
The dukes welcome announce
ment was echoed by Sir William
Joynson-H Hicks, secretary for home
affairs, when he spoke at . meeting
at Dartford. He aroused much en-
thusiasrn by saying:
II saw the Duke Of York few
minutes before ] left London, and ne
told me that his father was distinct
ly better"
Wales Not To Return
The Press Association states that
it was officially informed at 1t.
James palace today that the Prince
of Wales has not been recalled to
England az had been reported.
It was stated that the prince, was
due to arrive this afternoon at Do
donna, Taneanyika. in accordance
with plans made some time ago. AT
this point he will be on the tele-
graph line and on railway. and
probably will stay there . few days
Still Anxious
Anxiety over King Georges illness
was not greatly relieved this morn
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New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
RECKLESS DRIVING IS
CHARGE AGAINST PRIEST
Rev. Michael G0aOb's Case Continued
In Bridgeport Court - Hit
Policeman.

Bridgeport, Nov. ~ (UP) - Ar
raigned on charges Of reckless driv-
ing. passing halted trolley car and
operating an automobil with faulty
brakes. Rev. Michael J. Golob, pas
tor Of Holy Cross Slovenian Roman
Catholic church. was granted a con-
tinuance in city court here today.
The priest was released on his own
recognizance for appearance Dec. Is.
Rev. Golob was arrested last night
after his automobile struck and seri-
ously injured Policeman Frederick
Rosenpenny. II. The policeman had
just alighted from street car when
he was knocked down and dragged
more than 50 feet.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
Col Lindbergh Hops
of for Memphis

Memphis. Tenn, Nov. 27 R-
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh after
a short delay because Of unfavorable
weather conditions. hoped of from
an airport here at s:47 a. M. today
and headed in a northeast direction.
After circling the field. Colonel
Lindbergh disappeared from view.
continuing his flight which 1t was
said yesterday would take him to
New York.
Lindbergh arrived here yesterday
afternoon from San Antonio, Texas.
en- route from Mexico. He was non
committal as to his present flight
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
Committee to Discuss
Revision of Charter

Mayor Paonessa has called a
meeting OF the charter revision
committee to be held at his Office
Tuesday night at s o'clock. when
the committee is to organize. 1t is
expected that Senator Edward F.
Hall will be named as chairman.
The mayor requested today that
the name Of George v. Hamlin be
published as a member Of the COM
mittee. explaining that Mr.. Hamlin
Is one of those originally chosen
whose name was inadvertently left
of the list in copying.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27

During the course Of his stay at the
hospital an uncle. three small broth
ers and two cousins all gave their
skin in six operations In an effort
to help him.
The grating operations were en-
tirely successful and 1t was not long
before Neddie was on the road to
recovery. He left the hospital and
then for seven months was at home
convalescing and allowing the graft
ed skin to heal.
Now he has again entered the
hospital to undergo another Sc
rtes Of skin grating. A cousin from
Danbury. Francis Capellero. age II
years. II listed at the hospital ~
the one who ID to give his skin.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
Little Boy Goes Back to Hospital
For New Series Of Skin Grating;
II Year Old Cousin Is Volunteer
Neddie Zegler, 4, Who Has Recovered From Burn.
Sustained IA Months Ago, to Undergo Further
Treatment After Spending Seven Months at
Home On Hillcrest Avenue.

Four year old Neddie ziegler. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry J. Ziegler
Of 53 Hillcrest avenue. u . patient
at New Britain General hospital
again undergoing another operation
for skin grating.
Fourteen months ago he was bad
ly burned while playing with
matches. At the time he was Z pa
tient at the hospital for Z period
OF seven months.
He was scared 20 badly that ho
was near death. Through the un-
selfish sacrifice of two firemen. Leo
Forsyth and Jack Egan. and HIS
father. blood transfusions gave him
enough vitality to bear his wounds.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
VES1RIS' OFFICER
tells Of Threat
Forcibly Frustrated in Attempt
10 Rescue Passengers
I0NLY FIFTEEN IN BOAT
Would Have Held Fifty, Thomas
Edwards Says, But Declares One
OF Fremen Threatened to Hit
Him Over Head With an Oar,

New York, Nov. 81 R-A first
class bedroom steward testified to-
day that he got away from the
sinking steamer 'Vestris in q lifebost
less than one-third filled and that
when he suggested rescuing some
passengers was threatened with be-
ing struck over the head with an
oar.
Only Is In Lfeboat
There were is men In the life-
boat. which had a capacity Of be-
tween so and so, he said, all OF
them, but him. negro flremen.
Il suggested we cruise around
and pick up some passengers" sail
Thomas Edwards, the steward. but
one of the firemen told me If you
don't shut up I'll crack you over
the head with an oar"
Edwards testified at the invest.
cation of the disaster being conduct.
ed by the United States steamboat
inspection service.
All Against Him
You. didn't make any effort tt
pick up passengers them" he was
asked by Dickerson Hoover. super
vising inspector general Of the in.
spection service who is presiding al
the hearing.
NO." said the steward. "Wha,
could do? They were all agains,
me-"
Needed No Help
Testimony that Captain Carey told
a ship an hour after his sos. that
he did not need help was on the
record Of the federal inquiry into the
disaster today.
The radio log Of the 8. s. Cedric
showed that at 1888 on the morning
the Vestris sank. the Cedric receiv-
ed the message: Thanks, don't need
your help. Proceed. Carey" II
was an answer to her own message
that she was $50 miles away and
would come to the aid Of the Vestris
II needed.
No testimony was introduced ia
show why this was done, but the
supposition was that Captain Carey
expected to receive aid from nearer
ships. Several nearer ships did atd
IN the rescue, but the s. 8. Berlin
and the U. 8. S. Wyoming. both oi
which were father away than the
Cedric. saved the lives of 81 persons
Log Of Another
The log Of another ship, the Ket-
wick Hall. showed that Captain
Carey gave the first intimation of
his serious plight at S:37 on the fate
full Monday morning. At that time
he sent out message to all ships
saying: please stand by. We may
need your assistance" The sos.
followed at 9:5S.
Further conflicting testimony as to
the actions of the negro stokers on
the Vestris during the time she was
sinking was given yesterday.
Stolcrs Mutinied
Two engineering officers backed
up the testimony of their chief that
the stokers mutinied leaving their
posts and Ernest Smith, second re-
1rigeration engineer, contradicted
previous testimony and reports of
passengers that Lionel Licoris''. ne
gro quartermaster. was the he.o of
the sinking.
Denies Negro Was Hero
Smith said he was in che 70 of
loat II. which Licorish was created
(Cnnf}nuad m Pare oAN
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
Appears Jaunty

Paris. Nov. 27 tCP)-Henry NJ.
Blackmer. jaunty and smiling, ap-
peared today before the accusation
court for hearing on the demand
of the United States government for
his extradition.
It was the elimination Of months
Of effort by the American govern
ment to get the missing Teapot
Dome witness back to that country.
Blackmer is accused by the
United States government Of making
false statements In his income tax
returns. The court fight will be
over whether that constitutes an ex-
traditable offence under French law.
French Lawyer
Blackmere was represented by .
French lawyer. NJ. Aubepin. Advo-
cate-General Philippon represented
the government. combining the du-
ties Of Judge and prosecuting attor-
ney.
Philippon summarized the princi-
pies OF jurisprudence bearing on ex-
tradition proceedings involving
France and the United States, tndi-
eating q belief that there is little
hope for expecting the request to be
granted"
Not Arrested
Blackmer, who has been treated
with exceptional courtesy. has not
been Under arrest. Police merely
called at hts hotel and requested him
to appear In court and present his
defense.
Philippon pointed out that the ex-
tradition convention between France
and the United States made In 1908
refers only to false oaths made In
court and not to perjury generally.
Furthermore, he said. the French
law governing false oaths was pass
ed in 1926, whereas the extradition
convention OF 1909 antedated It.
Philippon added that the French
perjury law gave a suspected or
guilty person immunity three years
after his offcnse. Blackmer's Of
fense. he said. was six years old.
Politics Stressed
Aubepin. Blackmer's lawyer reit-
Grated Philippons assertions more
strongly, stressing the role which he
said politics had played In the de-
mand for Blackmer's extfadition.
Aubepin said the demand for ex-
tradition was impelled by the "clam-
or Of the Hearst press and Senator
Walsh's saying. Lets bring Black
mer back. no matter what the rea-
son."
Aubepin said Blackmer was want
ed because of the importance Of his
testimony In the Teapot Dome case
II was all question Of international
politics, not Of justice. he contended
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27

DR.. PULLEN'S STATEMENT
Nearnoss to Home Would Attract
Patients But Cost Per Individual
Would BE Higher Than In Larger
Institutions, He Says

Figures furnished by hospital ex-
perts place the probable cost of
maintaining q tuberculosis hospital
in the town farm annex at $4,000
a year. and the cost for recondition-
ing the building at about $4,000,
DR.. Richard W. Pullen. superintend-
ent OF health said today in discuss
ing the proposal advanced to Mayor
Paonessa by Commissioner Samuel
Greenberg yesterday.
DIR. Pullen and his board are in
favor OF such an institution because
OF the fact that patients are having
difficulty In gaining admission to the
already overcrowded state institu-
tions. Ten patients on the waiting
list have died In this city since 1926.
their death coming before they had
the opportunity Of institutional care.
it u said.
DR.. Pullen's Statement
DR.. M. 6. Dunn. q member OF the
board Of health. also interested In
the hospital plan. requested Of DR..
Pullen a statement regarding the tu-
berculosis situation and the hospital
ization plan. and today received the
following:
"At the present time there are
eight cases on tho waiting list ready
to enter state tuberculosis sanatoria
AZ soon as there 10 a vacancy. The
average time that patient has had
to wait has been two months. Since
January. 1925, ten patients have died
while waiting for admission to q
sanatorium. The decision ~ to
whether or not more patients would
20 into sanator.a II there IL room is,
Of course. slightly = matter OF con-
lecture. but 1t IL the feeling Of the
tuberculosis nurses that Ii there were
a sanatorium readily available. and
particularly II there were one stu
ated locally. all patients would
take advantage Of it.
Proximity An Advantage
"There are certain facts in the
handling of cases which make It
difficult to estimate Just exactly what
would happen II conditions were
changed. However. this fact Is un-
deniable: namely. If an institution
tor treatment of tuberculosis were
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New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
Disastrous Fires Occur
During Past "a Hours

Hartford. Nov. - CUP Fires
have caused loss estimated at
nearly quarter OF q million dollars
IL Connecticut during the last ~
hours. The principal fires I'D es-
don, Coast Guard B,se. 100000;
New Haven. Atlas Manufacturing
Co. 800: New Haven. home Of Hen
ry w. Hedges. $4,000 Derby. New
England leo Co.. $4,000: Middle.
town. w. 8. Miller Box factory, }5.-
oOo.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
COOLIDGE APPOINTMENT

Washington. Nov. u (CP)-Presi-
dent Coolidge today appointed Wal
lace McCamant Of Oregon TO be 4
member Of the U. 8. commission for
the celebration OF the c00th ami
versary of the birth Of George WASH
ington In place of Edgar B. Piper
who recently died. McCamant nom-
mated President Coolidge for vice
president In 1890.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
LINER is LATE

New York. Nov. ~ R-The liner
Franconia arrived today from
Europe. two days late because Of
continuous gales that at times forced
her to reduce her speed to four and
n . knots Captain e. 7. Britten said
the voyage was about a. bad a. any
he had made u 4anR
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
M'MANUS HELD FOR
SUSPECTED MURDER
Pleads Not Guilty m Rothstein
Case Today
GIVES UP TO POLICE
Man Whose Ovcrcoat Was Found
IN Room Where Gambler Was
Slain Surrenders to Authorities
Won't Answer Questions.

New York. Nov. ~ R-George
McManus was held without bail q,
noon today when he was ,Arraignet
on . short AFFIDAVIT charging sus
picion OF first degree murder in con
nection with the Staying Of Arnol,
Rothstein. hts gambler friend. Nc
Manus. whose overcoat was foun.
in the room where Rothstein wa
shot on Nov. I. surrendered to po
lice this morning. but refused to an
swer questions.
Hearing Friday
Hearing was set for Friday aftel
McManus pleaded not guilty. TIL,
affidavit was sworn to by Detective
Cordes. to whom McManus sur
rendered In the Bronx.
James Murray. who appeared q.
counsel for McManus and advised
him to answer no questions. said he
had been retained yesterday ana
that this morning he met his client
and went to the Bronx street corner
where McManus surrendered to the
detective. After the arraignmen,
Murray Issued the following state.
ment:
Not . Fugitive
George McManus In no sense a,
any time was . fugitive. After tbs
disclosure OF Rothstein's pistol she,
wound. he would have surrendered
at once had he not been conscious
Of his innocence in the act. He be.
lieved Rothstein would divulge the
circumstances Of the shooting to a,
least one Of his visitors In the hos.
pital. We still hope Rothstein ha,
done so. II he had done SO and il
Rothstein's statement was com
to the authorities. George
McManus knows there would have
been no necessity Tor his apprehen.
sion because he felt Rothstein would
have exonerated him OF any com
plicity in the act.
"McManus' appearance before the
district attorney this morning waf
on his own initiative. He requires
the services of no lawyer and my
only function in this case is to see
that an innocent man has his legal
rights safeguarded. George Nc.
Manus Is ready to face any accuse
ton or any accusers II such there
can be-"
The first announcement that Nc.
Manus was in custody indicated that
had picked him up in q
Bronx street, but 1t developed that
McManus had arranged the meeting
and was accompanied by his lawyer
He was taken to the district at.
torney's Office where he was ques-
toned by District Attorney Banton'
On the advice of his counsel. James
Murray. he refused to answer ques-
tions. Banton then announced that
he would arraign him before Gen.
eral Sessions Judge Mancuso on the
charge.
Shot November
Rothstein was shot in a room al
the Park Central hotel to which he
went on November I after receiving
a telephone invitation from soms
one who said he was McManus. Mo.
Manus had long been an intimate
Of the gambler and the first police
theory was that he had invited
Rothstein to the hotel room in the
role Of peacemaker in an effort to
settle differences arising out of a
card game at which Rothstein gave
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New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
POLICE ON STRIKE

Vera Cruz, Mexico. Nov. ~ (UP)
Tho city was without police pro-
lection last night when the force re-
fused to 30 on night duty until paid
back salaries owing for two months.
The mayor told them that the city
treasury did not contain Z cent.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
|EX1RADI1I0N Of
bLACkMER REFUSED
France Won't ALLOW United
States to Take Him
IMMEDIATELY LIBERATED
Government Attorney Advocates Re-
fusal OF U. S. Plea on Grounds
That OH Mans O6ense Was Pd-
marily Political
IMMEDIATELY LIBERATED

Paris, Nov. 81 R-France, on the
advice of the court of indictment
today. decided not to honor the ex-
tradition request of the United States
for H. NJ. Blackmer, missing Tea
pot Dome witness. His delivery to
American officers was sought on an
indictment charging him with max
ing false income tax returns at Den
yer. Colorado.
Second Hearing
The second hearing in the case
was had today and the courts opin-
ion was then sent to the ministry Of
foreign affairs. Mr.. Blackmer was
Immediately ordered liberated.
Ne French government attorney
advocated refusal Of the extradition
on the ground that the offense was
primarily political.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
BUCkLAND POSSIBLY
PEARSON'S SUCCESSOR
Vice President Mentioned
as New President of
New Haven Road

New York, Nov. ~ N1- There
was speculation on railroad and
financial circles today as to who
would be chosen the next president
Of the New York. New Haven e.
Hartford railroad.
E. ]. Pearson. president Of the
road. resigned yesterday because Of
i'll health. The resignation was ac-
cepted by the directors meeting here
but no action was taken on the
choice Of Q successor. The resigna-
ton 10 effective December Is.
The Boston Herald today said 1t
has learned that Edward G. Buck
land, vice president Of the road. had
been mentioned as the probable sue
cessor. Mr.. Pearson. the Herald said.
has been q patient at the Johns
Hopkins hospital In Baltimore for
several weeks.
Mr.. Pearson came to the New
Haven road in 1916 as Vice presi-
dent, succeeding to the presidency
a year later. He is IS years old. u
native of Rockville. Ill.
After graduating from Cornell
he served with various western
roads. his last place before coming
east In 1916 being with the Texas
Pacific as vice president. He de-
yeloped the first hump" freight
yard on the Pacific coast and one of
his achievements since coming to
the New Haven road was the build
in, Of the big classification yards at
Cedar Hill.
While no official announcement
was made concerning the election Of
q president to succeed Mr.. Pearson.
it was understood the matter would
be considered at the next directors
meeting on December Is.
New York, Nov. 27 R,-A COM
mittee of New York. New Haven
and Hartford railroad directors has
been appointed to nominate a pew
president and report to the board
at its January meeting. 1t was learn
ed today. The committee was ap-
pointed after the acceptance of the
resignation Of Edward F. Pearson,
who sought relief from his duties
because of Ill health.
Wall street hears that E. G.. Buck
land, vice president in charge Of
finance. is favored for the presiden-
cy by several directors because Of
tho part he has played in building
Up the road in recent years. Neither
the names OF the members Of the
nominating committee, nor the
names Of those they have under
consideration, could be learned.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27
THE WEATHER

New Bfitain and vicinity:
Fair tonight. Wednesday tn
crcasing cloutliness with ris-
ing temperature, followed by
rain Wednesday night and
Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-27

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-08
COUNCIL TURNS DOWN PROPOSAL F 0 R LIGHTING
Rejects Proposal to Install l000-Watt Lights In
 Business District

An offer from Alaska Electric Light X Power Company to augu- ment the present lighting system in the business section of town with % 1000-watt lights was re- jected last night by the City Coun- cil. The company's offer called for a fiye-year contract at $250 per month and the Council decided that the City treasury was not in position to assume this additional expense.
 In a general discussion of City lighting, members of the Council agreed that three is greater need for extension of the system in some of the residential districts than to change over the downtown lights. It is probable that some additions will be made in the resi- dential sections in the near fu- ture.
 Reports for the month were re- ceived from the City Librarian and for August and September from the City Wharfinger The usual monthly bills were paid.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-08
FIRE RAVAGES CABIN
 ON NINTH ST. FLATS

Fire early last night destroyed virtually all of the contents of a one-room cabin, and damaged con- siderably the interior of the cabin itself. on West Ninth street, in the tide flats section. It was owned by Pete Madsen.
 The flames started from an oil lamp. it was said. while the occu- pant was absent. All of the bed ding and other personal belong ings were destroyed, the only ar ticle saved being a revolver
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-08
AT ST. ANN's HOSPITAL

Mrs. Jack Davis was admitted to the hospital yesterday 10 receive medical treatment. She Is suffer- ing from a bad cold.
 Mrs. Dewey Frankforter is con- fined to the hospital for a few days with a light case of flu.
 Mrs. Al Lundgren was received at St. Ann's suffering from a se= we're cold. Her physician reported her condition this morning as being favorable and stated she was doing well.
 Julius Johansen= was received this morning to undergo treatment for rheumatism
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-08
BABY GIRL IS BORN TO
 MR. AND MRS. TREVOR DlVIS

An S12 pound baby girl was born to Mrs. Trevor Davis at St. Ann's Hospita at , o'clock yesterday afternoon. The mother and infant are doing well.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-08
FORGET-ME-N0T TEA ROOM
 NOTICE

Hereafter all cakes will be baked in our kitchen as Mrs. Herman is not doing our baking.
 alu
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-08

Sydney Laurenc. reproductions in Christmas cards, original, diff ferent, Alaskan, 25 cents each at the Nugget Shop. --adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-08
Misses Dress aud Sport Coats

GROUP Were $11o5 to $l3.75-Reduced to $ 895
 GROUP 2-Were o.75 to 1O.75-Reduced to 695 GROUP 3-Were 625 to 7.5O-Reduced to AIS