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Evening star., 1928-05-10
MOVES |NDEC|S|VE
. ON CURB EXCHANGE
American Gas & Electric Has
Sharp Upturn--Trading
Somewhat Slower.
BY WILLIAM r. HEFFERNAN.
uatch 10 The Star.

Speciai Dispatch to The star.
NEW YORK. May l0.--Prices moved
with good deal of indecision on the
Curb Exchange today. There were sew
eral instances where sharp gains and
losses were intermingled, but these in
dividual moves failed to have any ef-
feet on the main body Of stocks. Trad
ing was somewhat slower. although the
volume was again heavy.
One of the outstanding incidents was
the sharp upturn to new high. prices In
American Gas g. Electric. After open-
ing at l6434. as compared with the pre-
vious closing of 1874, the price moved
forward rapidly to 1747a before the de-
mand subsidized. 1t was significant that
at the same time Electric Bond 81 Share.
the holding company, was pressed for
sale, dropping below 100 for loss Of
more than points No explanation
was Forthcoming for the sudden demand
for the former, but 1t was evident that
some special reason was accountable for
the buyinp
Evening star., 1928-05-10
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received BY Private wirs Direct 10 The Stsr omes

Following is list OF stocks and
bonds traded In on the New York Curb
Market today: t .ts
Evening star., 1928-05-10
BONDS.
PUBLIC UTILITY
MISCELLANEOUS

ges.;aa Mi, SssS SESss Inv IcS ssS; ,Ss 'aes
EhNty ChaaR Club hMs INIA
Z g. PapAr Mis- Is ID ~
ep' 9o;Ss ss,s s's.s Lsad N b. tSs -, =.
MASH cons Ttls H. -, 80. ice ida'
waFdman Park Hotel Ans a7n 100
Evening star., 1928-05-10
MAJOR TRADE CYCLE.

REV YORK, May 10 HJs~~Tfe
country IL IN . new major business;
ceele, characterized ny frequent mod
crate corrections " particular aspecsA
of business, aS coB9ssteG W 0sc~faSEaion~
ID swings. which carried ali business
10 ~ down, says the American Bank
eTs' Association journal
Evening star., 1928-05-10
Mohawk Valley Rises.

Mohawk Valley again moved forward
into high ground, influenced by ru-
mors that one OF the larger railroad
systems. already large holder OF the
stock, was seeking to acquire complete
control.
In the mining group Bahia preferred
reached new top following announce
ment of declaration of the regular semi
annual preferred dividend of 87i@ cents
share. 1t was added that this divi-
dend was payable out of earnings of one
OF the company's subsidiaries Shattuck
Denn was discounting the largest san
guine report concerning discoveries at
the property,
There was nothing not already known
about the earnings situation with Niles
Bement-Pond to account for the sharp
upturn to new peak prices In that issue.
Around 10 the price compared with
Wednesdays final of 53A. The most
logical explanation for such q sharp
run was that the floating supply, as a
result Of recent accumulation, had be-
come limited.
Evening star., 1928-05-10

rENN-DIXIE CEMENT. -- A meet
ing of stockholders Of Penn-Dixie
Cement Corporation to act on the pro-
posed merger with North American Ce-
ment Corporation has been postponed
two, weeks. - .
Evening star., 1928-05-10
Penn-Mex Fuel Drops.

A difficult movement to explain was
chat which occurred In Penn-Mex Fuel
after reaching 50 at the outset the price
dropped suddenly TO SO on limited trans
actions and compared with the previous
final of 60ia. This was all the more
noteworthy because Of the fact that
directors had announced thu declara-
tion of $l.26 dividend on the capital
stock, This compared with the initial
distribution of so cents share declared
in May 1925, the last payment. Reports
of salt water intrusion necessitatinR
curtailment Of 80 per cent In produc-
tion might have been the basis for the
selling.
De Forest Radio issues sold at new
highs for the year and General Baking
common reached Its best. Aside from
Pcnn-Mex Fuel the oils were featured
by new highs In Gulf Oil and Darby
Petroleum, burt most of the Standard
issues had to absorb further selling.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
Rheumatic FeUer Called
 Challenge to Physicians

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., June II --Rheumatic fever, peculiarly a disease of youth, challenges the child specialists of the country pr. Tugh McCulioch of St. Louis told the children's diseases sec. ton of the American Medical as sociation today.
 The child who has growing pains frequent colds and sore throat and who is in poor general health may be suffering from the fever, Dr. McCulloch asserted Rheumatic heart disease, the third most prevalent form of heart com plaint, has run it's course by the end of the adolescent period. he pointed out, but meanwhile one third of the sufferers have died third have recovered and the remainder have been more or less inexperienced for life.
 | "The cause of rheumatic fever
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
DEMOCRATS IN KENTUCKY ARE
 HAVING STRIFE
State Conve n | ion Opens With Two Factions
 Seeking Control

LEXINGTON, Ky, June H. A bitter fight for control of the party organization is expected as the Democratic State Convention opened here this morning.
 One faction. backed by former Gov. Fields, is opposed by a group headed by the leaders of the cam paign of last fall when J. w. Beckman was defeated for Gov ernor by Elem Swanson, Repub- lican, all other Democratic State candidates. however, being elect ed AS Beckman was running on an anti-racing platform, his de- feat is regarded as having been caused by a party split on the thoroughbred issue.
 It is believed Gov A. E. Smith will have strong support for the Presidential race.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
COL. STEWART IS ACQUITTED
 BY JURY OF. r
Cleared of Charges of NoI Answering Questions
 at Oil Hearing

WASHINGTON, June 14.-Col. Robert w. Stewart, Chairman of the Board of the Indiana Stand ard Oil Company, has been ac- quilted of charges of refusing to answer questions of the Senate Oil Committee concerning bond and oil profits of the Continental Trading Company.
 Col. Stewart was charged with a misdemeanor, the alleged yio- lation of the criminal code which provides punishment for a regu- larly summoned witness to re- fuse to answer pertinent ques- tions asked by a Congressional committee.
 Col. Stewart maintained the questions were not pertinent.
 The jury of 12 was given the case at 1:05 o'clock yesterday afternoon and when no verdict was returned at 11:35 o'clock last night, were locked up for the night and returned the verdict today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
PLATFORM COMPLETED

KANSAS CITY, June 14.-Ig- noring any mention of the con- troverted equalization fee in the McNary-Hauge Farm Relief. bill, but pledging every assistance in the reorganization of the farmers marketing machinery, the Repub- lican National Platform, upon which the Republican Presiden- tial candidate will stand, was presented to the convention for approval this morning.
 Drafted by Committee
 After protracted fight, the Resolutions Committee of the Republican National Convention last night completed the plat form.
 The platform also includes Senator William E. Borah's Pro hibition plank declaring for specific enforcement of the Eigh- teenth Amendment.
 The Farm Relief plank was ap- proved in the committee by 35 to 15. It declares that agricul- ture is facing a serious condition and that the trouble lies chiefly in the disposition of the croI surpluses sand marketing. The plank pledges the Republican Party to devise ways and means of remedying the situation. The plank advocates the creation oi Federal Farm Board.
 The minority report was draft ed for submission to the conven. tion and the dry plank was adopted viva voce.
 Platform High Spots
 The high spots of the platform as completed and introduced ts the convention are:
 AGRICULTURE = Reorganiza- tion of the marketing system or sounder and more economical lines; creation of Farm Board with power to set up farmer owned and controlled corpora tions and to prevent control oi surpluses through orderly distri button.
 ALASKA = Indorsed present administration. Favored contin uance of constructive develop ment in Territory.
 PROHIBITION-Observance o vigorous enforcement of Eigh teenth Amendment.
 FOREIGN Maintenance o1 Coolidge's policies in Latin-Am
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
U. s. Marshal Warns Against Speed LasU Intractions

A warning against reckless driving was issued today by U. s. Marshal Albert White in which he called attention to a Territorial statute estab- fishing speed limits on high ways in the Territory. This law, the marshal said, will be enforced by his office.
 The maximum speed on straightaways Is fixed by it at 25 miles per hour, and 12 miles is the greatest speed permitted on curves. Numer- ous infractions have been re- ported, Marshal White de- clared.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14

is as yet unknown Dr. McCul- loch said Many cases uadoubt- edly occur without being recog- nized, and many children who complain of painful extremiries or joints are never seen by phy- sician. Therefore the most that can be done is to try to prevent the disease through general hy- gienic measures, especially by ade- quate nutrition and prevention of colds and contagious diseases.
 For children whose hearts are already damaged, careful super vision is necessary to prevent further attacks of rheumatic fe- yer, increased strain or injury to the heart. One of the common est difficulties in the convales cent care of these children is in allowing them to get out of bed too early. Their activities must be carefully supervised if re- slapses are to be avoided"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14

KAN NSAS CITY, June H. Early this afternoon. during the fight made on the platform, lead CTS in the Republican National Convention planned to start bal loting on the Presidential nom- nation late this afternoon, then adjourn until tomorrow to allow of discussion for a candidate for the Vice-Presidency.
 Four Presidential candidates opposing Hoover, calling them selves Allies" decided after a conference to have their names placed in nomination in the face of almost certain defeat. Some of the candidates favored with drawing nominating speeches and retiring from the race before bal loting started but early today Watson, Golf, Curtis and Lowden agreed 10 20 forward with their original plan of having their names placed before the conven- ton
 One Real Kick Determined to eet at ieast one kick out Of the convention with the Presidential race virtually settled, the Republican delegates are making the most of the .op- portunity to wrangel over the Vice-Presidential candidate. Dawes, Moses and Deneen seemed to be uppermost in dis cussion.
 Almost every State banner car ried the flag cf I Vice President candidate and some of the States were worried with two or more on their hands.
 Hoover remained neutral on the e-Presidential nomination.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
FARM RELIEF,
 PROHIBITION,
 IN PLATFORM
Agricultural Issue Is Pre- sented Minus Equaliza-
 ton Fee Mention
BORAH'S ENFORCEMENT IDEAS INCORPORATED
Platform Is Challenged by Anti-Coolidge and
 Farm Leaders

KANSAS CIT, June 14-The McNary-Haug,-n farm bloc fought and lost .he long projected plat form fight with the forces sup porting Horwer and the Coolidge administration.
 Standing firm against the fiery sweep of the opposition oratory and demonstrations, the conven- tion rejected by roll call the plank endorsing the principal of the equalization fee and accepted instead the declaration framed by the resolutions committee, prom ising farm relief but making no mention of either the equalization fee or the McNary-Haugen bill.
 The vote was 817 to 267
 Borah's Ringing Speech
 In a speech ringing with tri- bute to President Coolidge for the stand against the bill, Sena- tor William E. Borah closed the debate for the administration plan. He argued the farm solu' tion was constitutional and i'm practicable.
 Senator Borah got the delegates and spectators to their feet cheer ing when he declared disbelief that Coolidge's veto of the Me Nary-Haugen bill had lost him friends in the west.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
s60,Oo0 LOOT 1; IS SECURED IN
 DAYLIGHT PLOT
Sensational Rob b cry Is Pulled Off, Officers,
 Woman Are Shot
CROWDED STREETS
 ALLOW OF ESCAPE
Tear Gas Bombs Are Hurl- ed by Bank Employees
 Fumes Heavy

KANSAS CITY, June 14.-Six or seven bandits held-up the Home Trust Company, in the downtown district, and escaped with approximately $60.000.
 They shot two policemen and a woman bystander as they fled from the bank.
 One of the policemen is in a critical condition.
 Walnut Street was crowded with delegates and others on their way to the Republican Ma tional Convention hall. six blocks away.
 The damned downtown streets aided the robbers to sbake on pursuit.
 J. B. Smith, Traffic Officer, was shot in the neck and shoulder His condition is serious.
 Patrolman Wiggins was shot in the leg.
 An unidentified woman, stand ing block away, was wounded in the leg.
 The bandits fired their shot guns in the race from the bank. There was no shooting in the bank.
 After the robbers scooped up the money in the cages of the tellers, several employees hurled tear gas bombs and the bandits retreated through the overpower ing fumes. Gas was so heavy il the bank that it was 30 minutes after the hold-up before the bank officials found it possible to enter and make an accurate cieck of the loss.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
STOCKS BOUND BACK QUICKLY
Remarkable Comeback Is Staged on New York
 Stock Exchange

NEW YORK, June 1.-The stock market staged a remarkable comeback yesterday quickly ab- sorbing forced liquidation of the weakened marginal accounts re- sulting from Tuesdays spectacu- lar break and the market headed upward continuing at the close Recoyeries ranged from $5 to $15 a share and industrial and rail road averages exceeded Tuesdays declines.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
Mobile Suffers Injuries When Halia Wrecked


 ROME, June 14-Further advices received from the lltalia's radio said Com. mander Umberto Mobile is among the injured when the Italia was wrecked. Both his right and left legs were hurt but he Is now practically re- covered.
 Dr. Finn Malogren, Swe dish meteorologist, suffered bad bruises on the arm and Chief Technician Cecioni suffered a fracture of the right leg.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
Senator Reed Gets Away ,Cith NOueL Stunt

KANSAS CITY, June 14- United States Senator James A. Reed walked about the Re- publican National convention hall yesterday afternoon, greeting friends and got away with it. He said he particularly enjoyed Senator George H. Moses challenge to the Democrats to bring on their redorbtable candidate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
Vatican Denies Report
 Pope Is Dangerously IT

ROME, June 14.-The Vatican authorizes an emphatic denial Of the statement published here that Pope Plus is suffering bad att tack of arterio sclerosis which is worrying his entourage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
WLitehorse Reported Deserted; Stampede Is
 Nude to Sqlla,U Greek

PRINCE RUPERT, B. C.. June 14-It is reported here that Whitehorse is virtually deserted following a stampede to a sup posed rich placer gold strike about three days travel iron Whitehorse, on Squaw Creek Three Indians arrived at White horse last Saturday with 5 ounces of coarse heavy gold.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
Point BmrOw Radio Station Sends First
 Message to Outside

SEATTLE, June 14-America' s northernmost radio station, at Point Barrow, sent the first mes sage at 4:17 o'clock yesterday af- ternoon. 54 hours after the equip ment left Seward. Richard Hey ser is in charge. Matt Niemien flew with the equipment from Anchorage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
FRIENDSHIP TO HOP TOMORROW

TRESPASSTY, Newfoundland, June 14.-Jubilant at the suc- cessful outcome of the first test flight, the crew of the plane Friendship set tomorrow morn- ing as the time for the take-ofr for Europe by way of the Azores.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
COLUMBIA DELAYED

Unfayorable weather halted the flight of the monoplane Columbia on the take-oiI on the second leg of the proposed flight across the Atlantic.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION

HAVANA = Establishment of industrial schools throughout Cuba is urged by Secretary of Educa- ton Aleman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
Watson, Golf, Curtis and Lowden May Oppose Commerce Secretary
BIG KICK MAY COME
 | IN VOTING TOMORROW
Plan to Nominate Second Choice Will Furnish
 Spirited Contest

BULLETIN - KANSAS CITY, June 14.-Following disposal of the Farm Relief plank in the platform. the Republican National Conven- tion adjourned late this aft ernoon to 2 o'clock tonight when nominating speeches will begin and nominations are expected to be voted on late tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
BELIEVED SAFE

ROME, June 1i@Command- CT Mobile and five men in his party are believed to be vir- tually safe now. The radio operator reported they felt safety was in sight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
WILKINS KNIGHTEn

LON DON. June 14. King George today knighted Capt. George H. Wilkins at Bucking- ham Palace.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
Cavalry Charges
 Strikers in Greece

ATHENS, June A. - Six per- sons were killed and 40 wounded at Zanthi in disorders of the tobacco workers strike. The cav airy charged the strikers. The Government has decided to adopt a firm attitude believing the trouble is caused by Commun- ists in the ranks of the tobacco workers of the American Tobacco Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14
A. ;. QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, June 14--Alaska Juneau mine stock is quoted to- day at 3h.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-14

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New Britain herald., 1928-04-11
YALE'S BASEBALL SEASON DAY AWAY
Pres. Aneel Will Toss Out First
 Ball Tomorrow

New Haven. April II R-Antici. pating that the weather will be warmer tomorrow and that the opening baseball game in Yale's schedule will be played President Ansell Of the university is expected to throw the first ball tv open the new baseball field.
 Iale's diamond with the new structural steel stands and concrete buildings represents an outlay ot about half million dollars. The stands will seat 1o,00O persons which is often the size of the com mencement game with Harvard in June.
 The diamond itself is the old field around portion Of which the new stands were built in replacement of the wooden structure which served its purpose for many years. From the center of the main stand a good view may be had of the freshman field and spectators may often have opportunity Of watching two games at one time.
 1al" will play the New Haven Eastern league team at p. m. to- morrow and Mayor J. E. Tower and city officers and many others have been invited to attend as represen- tatives of the city. Coach Joe Wood hopes for Blue victory to christen the field and Manager Gene Martin Of the Profs is equally anxious to start his boys off to q victory as an augury of a championship season.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-11
Weddings
yOLZ-NSGROvE

The wedding Of Miss Ruth Cos- grove. daughter of Michael Cosgroye of Chapman court, and Arthur Volz of Lower Lane, Berlin. took place yesterday morning at g o'clock at the church of St. John the Evange- list. Rev. Thomas J. Laden Der formed the ceremony and also was the celebrant of a solemn high mass.
 He was assisted by Rev. Walter Lyddy of St. Mary's church as dea- con and Rev. J. J. keane of St. Jo- seph's church as sub deacon. Dur ing the mass Mrs. Kathleen Crowley Solomon sang T Love You Truly" Miss Anna O'Connell was maid of honor and the best man was Frank 1 Volz. brother of the groom.
 The bride was attired in a gown of new blue georgette trimmed with Chantilly lace and hat to match. She carried a shower bouquet of yell low roses and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor wore peach georgette with a black picture hat. Her bouquet was of butterfly roses.
 After the ceremony a reception for immediate families was held at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. Joseph Stagis of Chapman court.
 Mir. and Mrs. Volz left on a motor trip to Washington. D. C.. and upon their return will reside on Pleasant street extension. Mir. Nolz is en- ployed as a draughtsman by the Stanley Rule and Level Co. Mrs. Nolz is graduate of St. Francis Hos pital Training School for Nurses and is connected with the staff of the New Britain Visiting Nurse asso- ciaticn.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-11
ONE AUTOMOBILE FOR EVERY FIVE
Nearly All Families Own One,
 on the Average

Washington. April II UP)- Nearly every family in the United states owns an automobile, accord Ing to the l.. s. Bureau of Public roads.
 There was one motor vehicle for every b.1S persons on January |, 1928. statistics made public by the bureau today showed.
 The use of motor vehicles in America is increasing about per cent annually. Last year there were eo,2So,429 pleasure cars registered for licenses and ".S9G,SS6 trucks.
 States collected S3ol, ,O6l,l3. from registration and license fees during 1927. New York. with nearly 2,OOo,- oo0 cars. led all other states in the number Of machines operated.
 Registration by states for 1927 in- Cluded:
New Britain herald., 1928-04-11
JAMES SCANL0N, 83,
 CALLED ID REWARD
Resident for 65 Years, L. F.&C.
 Worker for 5S

One of the oldest and most re- spected Irish residents of this city passed away last evening when death came to close the active career of James Scanlon of 157 Smalley street. He was in his S3rd year and had nc lived to October 4 of this year, he would have been S4 years of age. Up to six weeks ago. he had been en- loving good health and had been as active as usual about his home. Ill., hess overlook him and he failed to rally from it's effects.
 MT. Scanlon was born in Ennis, County Clare. Ireland. on October 4, 1S44. He emigrated to this coun- try as q youth and shortly after his arrival he settled in this city. He spent approximately G5 years here.
 He took employment at the Lam ders Trary X Clark's plant, then in its infancy and only the beginning or the large manufacturing concern which exists today, and for 53 years, he remained in the company's em- ploy Seven years ago. with his fel- low workers, officials of the company and a host of friends gathered around him, he was pensioned off as one of tho best and most faithful employees in the history of the con- cern.
 He was married in Collinsville in 1871 and his wife died in June, 1910. His family is grief stricken over his loss because he has always been known as a devoted father.
 He is survived by one son, Peter J. Scanlon of this city; seven daugh- ters. Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald of New Britain. Mrs. Otto Bower of Reading Center. N. Y.: Mrs. Frank Kenney and Mrs. Joseph Coffey of this city. Mrs. Peter Kelley of Astoria, L. l.; Mrs. Landry DeMars and Miss Lucy Scanlon of this city. Besides these he leaves 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
 He was a member of the Landers, Frary & Clark Mutual Aid society.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at o'clock at the church of St. John the Evangelist. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-11
CONFERENCE OPENS
Methodist Church Assembly Gets lndcrWay Today At New Ro- Chclle, New York.

New Rochelle. N. Y., April II R The New York East annual con- ference of the Methodist Episcopal church opened today in "t. Johns M. l.. church and will continue to Monday when appoint will be '; nncuncet. Biah p Win ,m r. Nc. Dowell of Washington. D. C., presid : cd because O the illness of Bishop Luther Wilson.
 The conference embraces nracti : cally all of Connecticut west of the Connecticut river. all of Long Is- land. eastern West Chester county and part of Manhattan and the Bronx. About o75 members were present today.
 Organization of the body follow | the administration of the sacrament Of the Lords supper by the bishop an, district superintendent.
 ~ X memorial service for six retired members who died during the past year was also held this morning. These were Charles F. Rarto of Ncw Haven, Edwin A. Blake Of Cam bridge. Mass. Duane N. Griffin O. Cranby, Conn.,, Albert s. Hagarty Of Bristol. Conn. William V. Kelly Of Brooklyn and Charles A. knesal of Nineland. N. J.