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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-03

Real Worry Is Missing Engine.
From the Anaconda. Mont. Standard.
The sheriff says there isn't thief In
the county Jail. No wonder there are
so many automobiles missing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-03

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-03
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-03
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
new YORK GETS SOME
RELIEF FROM THE HEAT
Severe Electrical Storm Does Con.
siderable Damage But Brings
Temperature Down.

New York. Aug. II (UP)-New
York and nearby points on the east
ern seaboard found some relief from
the heat today after a severe cleo
trical storm which caused three
deaths and considerable property
damage.
The storm was preceded by a day
of fog and intense humidity which
hampered shipping and caused nu-
merous prostrations.
The three deaths we're due to
lightning. Alfred 3, Marsh, Jr., II.
was killed when a bolt struck the
water near where he and some COM
panions were swimming. The others
were uninJured.
J. +. Mcguire, 80, of Queens, was
struck by lightning and killed in the
street during the storm. Mrs. Rena
Drucker, 20. the Bronx. fell to death
from window when lightning
| struck nearby.
Thousands of homes were flooded
in Brooklyn and the lights were out
for an hour during the storm. Troi-
ley service was impaired and auto
mobiles marooned. Several buildings
| were hit by lightning.
No serious accidents occurred to
shipping, although all classes of
boats We're delayed. Nineteen ocean
vessels were due to sail from here
today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
$500 LAWSUIT

Damage in the sum OF $500 is
sought in property damage action
of Nelson T. Marion against David
Waskowi,z. according to a writ filed
today in city court by Prosecuting
Attorney Joseph G. Woods, counsel
for the plaintiff. In the action the
plaintiff claims that on April "a at
about 1:S0 in the afternoon while
he was driving his car In a south
erly direction on High street. the
defendant, driving a machine on
Lake street, collided with him at
the intersection of the two streets.
causing serious damage to his car.
The plaintiff further cites careless :
ness and a rate Of speed far create:
than reasonable as the causes of the
accident and alleges that the defen-
dant failed to reduce the speed OF
his car when approaching the in
tersection, which is blind cross
ing. As result of the accident the
plaintiff was obliged to eXpend the
sum of $50 for repairs, 1t is said.
Constable Fred Wrinkle served the
papers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
STOCK PRICES GO
down Low TODAY
Early Selling Sees Popular
Issues Drop OH

New York, Aug, II R 49, Stock
prices drifted lower at the opening
of today's market. Chrysler. which
scared nearly 10 points yesterday to
new high record at ~ 50. open
cd with block Of 1000 shares at
the split price" of 81 IL to 81
lc, an extreme drop of IA points.
Radio fell back l IA and General
Motors and Cerro De Pasco yielded
fractionally. Packard. Union Car
bide and Gillette opened fractional
ly higher.
Early selling carried about 4
score popular issues down point
or more. Dodge Bros. preferred re-
acted IA points, and Warner
Bros. A. Radio and Wright extended
their losses to points and General
Motors. U. $. Steel common. Eaton
Axle, American Smelling and Gem
eral Electric were among the stocks
10 decline a point or more.
Excellent buying support soon
| appeared for Chrysler which rallied
10 % rs before the end OF the
first half hour, and started recov.
cry in the general list. Brooklyn
Edison certificates and Houston ran
up points above yesterdays final
quotations and Motor Products and
Purity Baking about a point each.
Losses In the other active issues
were cut down but trading slowed
up on the rally.
Foreign exchanges opened steady
with sterling cables quoted slightly
lower at $4.S5 7-l6.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
PATRONS CAUSE ARREST
OF DYEING FIRM OWNER
New Britainite, With Office In Bris-
toll, Compelled to Settle
All Claims
Special to the Heraldl

Too much business was given by
Ralph Follow of 4o2 Ellis street.
New Britain. as the reason for his
failure to return suits. dresses and
other garments entrusted to him for
dyeing and cleaning by Bristol per-
sons. On last Monday a number Of
people appeared before Prosecuting
Attorney James L. Mather complain
ing that all efforts on their part to
prevail on Follow to return their
clothing had been fruitless. These
garments were given to Follow three
and four weeks ago after he had
opened a branch Office in this city.
Follow in turn took them to Hart
ford and according TO his statement
to the police. turned them over to
a dyeing concern.
An investigation developed that
Follow maintained a place of bust
ness at ~ Albany avenue. Hartford.
and police in that city were asked
to notify him to appear before the
local prosecutor last Tuesday. Fol-
low complied with the request and
at that time he was instructed by
Mr.. Mather to see that all wearing
appare, belonging to Bristol per-
sons was returned the same day
Follow failed to do this. and Friday
10 Narraut MAS issued f6v his arrest
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
Assail Use of Name
Of Woodrow Wilson

Raleigh. n. c.. Aug. II tP>-The
use of Woodrow Wilson's name by
Smith, the democratic presidential
nominee, was assaled yesterday by
the Rev. A. j. Barton, Atlanta, Ga,
Baptist minister. at an organization
meeting of North Carolina anti
Smith democrats.
Woodrow Wilson's name has
been traduced," Dir, Barton declared.
"by being invoked in the interest Of
the nefarious liquor traffic. There
the name Of any great American"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
Anthony r. Mtglizzi

Funeral services for Anthony +.
Mielizzi Of S5 Lee street were held
this morning at 3 O'Clock at st.
Mary's church. A solmen high mass
of requiem was celebrated by Rev.
Thomas Lawlor assisted by Rev.
Walter A. McCrann as deacon; and
Rev. Matthew J. Traynor as sub
deacon.
At the offertory of the mass, Miss
Fanny DE Franco sang Bailey's
Ave Maria and during the mass
she assisted Mrs. Mary T. Cream.
At the conclusion of the mass. Mrs.
Cream sang Nearer My God to
Thee"
The pail bearers were Larry Tas-
cano and Thomas Tascano of Hart
ford: Frank Tascano of Bristol
Michael Ezzo, Thomas Merdizzo
Vito Da Franco. of New Britain
The flower bearers were John Ras,
cano and Carl Rich of this city
Members of st. Rocco's society
formed an escort and attended the
funeral in a body.
Father McCrann conducted the
committal services. Burial was In
st. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
MUST STAND TRIAL
Winsted Man Who Shot His Wife
and Tried Suicide to BE Arraigned
In New Hartford Today.

Winsted. Aug, II R,-Elmer Berg
who recently shot his wife and HIM
self was taken from Litchfield
county hospital by state officer
last night and lodged in the Canaan
barracks This morning he was taken
to New Hartford for arrangement.
Berg left Winsted on the evening
OF July 20 and went to his wife's
mothers home in New Hartford.
Finding her washing dishes, he
sat down and talked with her about
returning to him. Then he jumped
up. Though apparently there had
been no argument he drew a gun
which he used, wounding Mrs. Berg.
He went outside the house and shot
himself but was able to walk to the
road and ask to be taken to the hos
pital. Mrs. Berg is recovering from
her wounds although for a time her
condition was critical.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
|D0G AND Slipper
| CAUSE RUMPUS
Rob Roy Steals Mrs. Coolidee's
Footwear

Superior. Wis. Aug ii P-A
dainty red slipper by Mrs. Cooiidge's
bed and an elderly dog which had
not outgrown his liking for chewing
such footwear. set the summer white
house In turmoil two nights ago.
1t was movie night at Cedar Island
lodge and President and Mrs. Coll
idge and their son John were on the
large porch off the dining room.
watching the projections on the
screen. Over a little foot bridge
across an arm of the Brule and on a
little island the sleeping quarters Of
the lodge were dark and apparently
deserted
Rob Roy, snow white Collie and
special pet of the Coolidge house
hold, was, however. not with his
masters. He had been by chance
shut in the sleeping quarters and
vas prevented by screen doors from
leaving them. He therefore examined
carefully all the rooms and eventu-
ally came to Mrs. Coolidge's room,
where pair Of bright red leather
Shippers were lSlllS ny HeI Dtu. ltUtJ
Roy gave way to temptation and
crawled under the bed with the slip
per in his mouth.
Caught Red-Handed
All went we'll until the movies
were over. Then Mrs. Coolidge insti-
tuted search for the missing slip
per. Rob Roy trapped under the bed
with the remnant of the once beau
tiful footwear between his paws, had
no chance of escape. He was caught
red handed.
Punishment was immediate and
apt. The remaining slipper was used
to administer 1t. but Rob Roy cir,
cled SO pitifully at his mistress feet
and SO telling was the absolute 81.
lence he maintained when chastiseo
that Mrs. Cooldge's heart got the
better of her resentment and the dog
got away almost petted.
Mrs. Coolidge spent all the mex
morning in Superior under a sur
| that dragged the temperature vel
up in the nineties looking for a pail
of slippers to replace her former
ones.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
entered the stand the ceremonie 5

entered the stand the ceremonies
will get under way.
Hoover's notification comes on the
second day of his seth year. his
birthday having been celsbra ted
yesterday with series of confer
ences with party leaders and fam
lily gathering at home after he had
been an honor guest at a dinner
given by the newspaper correspon-
dents and photographers who ac-
companied him from Washington
last month,
After his notification the republi,
can nominee will remain here only
Ave days, leaving next Thursday
night for Washington, from which
city he will personally supervise the
conduct OF the campaign.
En- route he will stop at Los An
geles for homecoming celebration,
and also at Santa Barbara. Pasadena
and Long Beach.
From California he will go ia
Iowa to speak at his West Branch
birthplace, and expects to arrive in
the national capital on August IS.
After attending meeting Of the
trustees of Stanford university III
San Francisco next Monday, the
nominee hopes TO be able to make
a motor journey into Yosemite Ma.
tional park, He also desires to take
those who will make the trip with
him back across the continent into
the Grand Canyon of Arizona.
Save for the speech at West
Branch in which he will give parti-
cular attention to farm relief, Hoov-
er probably will wait at least two
weeks before making another set ad
dress, thus deferring until early Sep
TENDER the real beginning Of the
campaign.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
Truck Kept Going and
So Did Girls Dress

Cleveland. o., Aug. il UP)-
What the young girl is not wearing
these August days was revealed to
an interested crowd at one of Cleve-
lands busiest intersections through
the medium of careless truck
driver.
She was wearing one of those
"drap-around" dresses. As she
stepped from the curb, truck bore
down. The bumper caught on the
dress. The truck kept going. So
did the dress.
A chivalrous doorman from a
nearby shop stripped off his gold
braided coat and stepped to the
rescue. Wrapped in the welcome
folds of the coat, the young woman
was hurried into the shop while po-
lice proceeded to disentangle traffic.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11

formally charging him with embex-
element and he was brought back
to this city last night and later re-
leased under a cash bond Of $50.
In an effort to straighten out the
tangle he brought back Z number Of
suits and dresses some Of which the
owners refused to accept contsnding
that they had been ruined BY the
dyeing process.
Follow was brought before Assist
ant Prosecuting Attorney Robert J.
Stack this morning. settled all
claims for damaged clothing ana the
charge against him was nolled on
| payment Of costs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
U. 5. SWIMMERS IN
Another VICTORY
Continued from First Pase)
Italy finished seventh and was 10
meters behind.

Italy finished seventh and was 100
meters behind.
Worcester Girl Wins
Miss Albina OsipoWich OF Worces-
ter Mass, won the first heat of the
semi-finals for the women's 100 me-
ter free style title in thu Olympic
swimming.
Miss Osipowich's time was one
minute, - LIS seconds. a new Olym-
pic record.
Miss Susan Laird OF Homestead,
Pa. was second and Miss Cooper Of
Great Britain. third. All three quail
fed for the finals this afternoon.
Miss Osipowich was the Olympic
holder. however. for just five min
utes. In the next and final heat,
Miss Agnes Geraghty of New York
clipped As of second from the
New England girls time. covering
the distance in Ill rs and win
ming her heat.
Miss Mcdowell of Great Britato
finished second and Miss Lehman
OF Germany third In the second heat
qualifying with Miss Geraghty for
the finals.
Miss Osipowich in winning her
heat took the lead from the start
and was one meter ahead at the
turn. She increased the lead by two
more meters on the swim home.
Miss Tanner and Miss Cooper of
Great Britain who had been press
ing the Worcester girl for the first
IS meters faltered and permitted
Miss Laird to finish second, while
Miss Cooper finished third.
The women's 100 meter back
stroke swimming championship was
won by Miss NJ Braun. the sensa-
tional Dutch performer.
Miss Braun won in one minute 80
seconds and all three of the Amer
can hopes trailed. taking fourth,
fifth and sixth places. Miss Kina
and Miss Cooper Of Britain we're
second and third with Marion Gilt.
man. Alameda. Cal. fourth; Eleanor
Holm and Lisa Lindstrom, L. s.,
| fifth and sixth.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
ASKS FOR INJUNCTION

An injunction restraining the de-
PENDANT from collecting rents is
sought in q foreclosure action
brought today by Samuel W. Menus
against Gaetano Cassarino through
Attorney Irving l. Rachlin. In the
writ served by Constable Fred
Wrinkle. the plaintiff claims non
payment of promissory note for
$3.50 issued by the defendant on
March 8. 1927. Property on Hartford
avenue Is involved and the plain
tilt asks the appointment of q re-
sion of the mortgaged premises.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
GAME is PROTESTED

A protest on the action of I'M
pire Mike Lynch in the Stanley
Works Landers game last night in
FORGETTING the contest to Stanley
Works because the Landers' players
We're delaying the game, has been
filed with Secretary Bryce Long by
Manager William Forsythe OF the
Landers team. The protest is based
on Rule 26, Section 5, which states
on forfeited games. IF. after warn
ing by the umpire, any one of the
rules Of the game be willfully and
persistently violated" The protest
will be acted upon at a meeting
either Monday or Wednesday night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
Real Estate News

John and Emma Prohulis have
sold to Elisha Isaac. property on
Linden street, and have taken a ST.
200 mortgage on the realty.
Through ".ttlement of the estate
OF John A. LOOMS, property at Ill
Market street, End nine lots in Bron-
son Heights. have been transferred
to son of the deceased, John A..
LOOMS, Jr.
Mary Lawlor Doernor has trans
ferred to Jennie krupp, property
on Barrett street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
HOOVER TO GIVE
ADDRESS TODAY
CONTINUED from First Page)

In this speech the nominee was
expected to outline his views on
what he regards as the major issues
OF the campaign, and interpret the
chief planks OF the party-those
dealing with prohibition enforce
ment and farm relief.
Besides the thousands who will
race the nominee and hear his voice
through a system of loud speakers
installed over the special platform at
the east end OF the stadium, untold
other thousands will listen in on the
radio.
Radio Hookup
The speech will be carried from
coast to coast and border to border
through a chain of more than one
hundred stations.
In addition to the notification
committee, officials of the republican
national committee. including DR..
Hubert Work. the chairman, will be
gathered on the speakers platform,
while other party leaders will be
seated in places especially reserved
in nearby section of the Athletic
bowl.
Surrounded by members of his
family from this and other states,
and house guests. the nominee
spent the morning quietly, awaiting
tho hour when he and Mrs. Hoover
would leave home for the stadium,
q mile or more across the campus.
Anticipating an almost record
crowd, university officials ordered
the stadium gates opened at noon,
nearly four hours before the be-
ginning OF the speaking.
a somewhat elaborate prosra m
had been arranged for the enter
tainment of the early arrivals. with
dare devil stunts by pilots of pri-
waite anrplanes which began arriving
here yesterday from various parts
Of the state.
Planes to Soar
The planes we're allotted two
hours from noon for their appear
ance over the stadium. but after
that and with the beginning of q
daylight fireworks display, they
were under orders to keep outside a
radius of two miles so that there
would be no possibility of the
droning of their propellers to inter-
fere with the speeches.
Police planes were on hand to SET
that this regulation was obeyed.
California; will be played by the
massed bands as the Secretary anG
Mrs. Hoover enter the bowl in ar
automobile. accompanied by Gov
and Mrs. Young, and Senator and
Mrs. Moses. AS soon as they have
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
Families Removed as
Waters Continue Rise

Spartanburg. s. c.. Aug. II ~
Several scores Of families were re-
moved from homes in the suburban
mill village Of Beaumont by police
squads and firement early today rs
the waters Of Chinquepin creek IN
undated about half the settlement
Of 5000 persons.
Rainfall of the past several days
had swollen the stream and when
the drenching downpour Of last
night, accompanied by wind. conttn-
ued today, the creek became mere
than 100 yards wide.
Another village. on the side Of
Spartanburg. Arcadia, also suffered.
Two houses were washed away 80
others inundated. All Affected wers
believed warned in time u reach
safety here,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
Cooling Breezes Bring
Relief to Chicago

Chicago, Aug. II UP)-Cooling
breezes from the Canadian Plains
early today had relieved the lake re-
gions, which have been held in a
heat wave, to which 20 deaths were
attributed during the past three
days,
Twelve deaths in and near Chica-
go and fifteen in the northwest
Horned the heaviest toll reported.
Lincoln, Neb., reported one death
with a temperature of 81. Dallas
Tex, where the murcury reached 96,
listed one death and two prostra-
tions.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
TO MOVE MILLS

Lowell. Mass. Aug. II (UP)-The
Amoskeag mills division of the Pep
rerell Manufacturing Company OF
this city will be moved to Biddeford,
Me-, within the next few months. ac-
cording to an announcement made
by Treasurer Russell H. Leonard.
More than 100 employees will be
affected by the change which will be
made gradually over a period of sew.
eral months.
With the removal Of this mill only
two Of the eight cotton textile
corporations formerly doing business
IN the city now remain. They arr
the Boot and Merrimack mills. boil
Of which are operating full time
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
BURGLARS ACTIVE

Howard Sherman, president of the
Sherman Sand Co., reported to the
police department this morning that
his office at 612 West Main street
had been entered last night and a
wrist watch stolen. An automobile
outside also was ransacked.
Sebasten Catolor of 76 North
street reported to the police that his
store was entered during the night.
Joe Colacrino of % Lafayette street
also reported that his store had been
entered. No report Of articles MISS
ing was made In either cas-.
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Plane Pilot Dies
From Burns of Crash

Rutland, Vt. Aug. II LP,-Sidney
Lowell of Gardner, Mass, airplane
pilot who was burned when his
plane crashed in this city Thursday.
died at the Rutland hospital today.
Lowell was plotting a plane own
ed by Frederick Il. Barstow of Chit
tenden and had two passengers with
him when the plane suddenly drop
ped 800 feet to the ground. The pas
sengers were unhurt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
REQCISTTION ASKED

Hartford. Aug. II P-A requisi-
ton on the governor of Massachu-
sets was signed today by Governor
Trumbull for the extradition of
Howard w. Pheland. now held in
New Bedford. Mass. and wanted by
the Hartford police on charge Of
non support.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
Mrs. Natalie NJ. Peterson

Funeral service for MrE. Natalie
NJ. Peterson of Kelsey street will
he held at the home this afternoon
at I 80 o'clock and at the Swedish
Bethany church at 2 O'Clock. Rev. c.
j. Fredeen, pastor. will officiate. Blu
rial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
Mrs. Agnes Henderson

Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes
Henderson Of Park street will be
held privately at he>home this af-
ternoon. Burial will be In Fairview
cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
Funerals
Walter CzuIatM

Funeral services for Walter Czul-
alta of IS Broad street will be held
Monday morning at o'clock at st.
Andrews church. Burial will be in
st. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11

Consolidated Textile corporation
reports loss of sol2,sso for the first
half of 1928, in contrast to profit of
$214.90S in the first half Of 1927.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11
Wall Street Briefs

A sharp rise IN commercial fail
ures in the United States the last
week is reported by r. G. Dun &;
Co. 40 against 424 the week before
and 500 a year ago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-11

A topographic map Of the United
States, started Is years ago, viii -
completed In 20 moro ysasA