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New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
LOCAL 7ROLLEYMEN
 OPPOSE STRIKING
Express Opinion Walkout Will Not Take
 Place

Despite the fact that the vote of Connecticut Co. employees was re ported Saturday by the joint con ference board as being overwhelm- ingly in favor of strike, New Brit ain trolleymen are almost unani mously opposed to any such action, it was said today.
 Not only is the general sentiment here opposed to a strike, but the men as individuals do not hesitate to express their opinion that there will be no strike.
 "There is nothing to be gained by striking now. and anyhow it would be the wrong time to strike. said one man today.
 The decision to strike is said tC have been brought about by the re- fusal of the company to arbitrate the question of standard working day.
 Local trolleymen are members Of the Hartford local. there being nc separate organization in this city No official report Of the action ot the men as reported by the joint conference board has been received here and none will be received After the vote has been ratified bS national headquarters. or rejected Hartford will be notified. A meet. ing of the members of the Hartford L and subsequent action announced This may not occur for severa weeks.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
BASEBALL WIDOW
 ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Husband Goes to Ball Game, She
 Turns on Gas
FOUND SENSELESS ON FLOOR
Mrs. Anna RObrOwski Tries to Take Own Life at Home, 91 Silver Street, in Preference to Remaining Alone.

Because her husband left her alone while he went to a baseball game vest @rday afternoon, Mrs. An na Bohrowski, 80 or S5 years of age. attempted suicide at her home, 91 Silver street, leaving a note in which she expressed her intention of dying in preference to continuing to live under existing circumstances.
 Wadislaw Czarzasty, boarder, found Mrs. Bobrowski on the kitch- cn floor and four jets of a gas stove wide open. She was uncon- scious and might have died within short time but for the boarder's arrival. Dr, John NJ. Purney was called and the fire department no- tlfied the police department. word having come to fire headquarters first.
 The woman's husband, Stanislaw BobroWski, had reached home be- fore the police arrived Mrs. Bo- browski was gradually recovering from the effects of the gas, which filled the kitchen, the windows and the doors having been closed tight ly. Her husband told Detective Ser geant Ellinger that she has been suffering from a nervous ailment for some time and constantly nags him. She COmpIainS when he leaves hpr even for a short time, he aid.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
State Delegation Re- turns From Kansas City Convention and Leader Partially Ex- plains Peculiar Stand on Nomination.
Other Members Also Ex- press Ast0nishment That Their Sticking Out for Coolidge Should Occa- sion Any Criticism.
BINGHAM DENIES
 REPORTS OF FEUD

Hartford, June IS [P-The ma 'ority of Connecticut's delegation to the republican national convention arrived here at s;55 this morning, reluctant to discuss Its part in the political maneuvers at Kansas City which left this states delegates among the last to climb aboard the Hoover band wagon.
 Few Welcome Delegates
 The special train brought in ap- proximately twenty delegates, alter mates and guests. There were few people on hand to welcome the re- turning group.
 National Committeeman J. Henry Roraback. head Of the delegation, went directly to his home, but not before he explained partially at least, tne determined stand of his group 10 obtain the renomination Of Presi- dent Coolidge. He said the Connec- ticut delegation held out for Cool idge as long as it could and when line and voted for Hoover as soon as any other delegation.
 Surprised At Criticism
 Mir Roraback expressed surprise when 'ie was told there was much criticism thrl ,'hout the state re- garding the delegations attitude, es- pecially because of it's possible ef- feet on the candidacy of Congress- man John Q. Tilson for the vice presidency. Mr. Roraback said the delegation supported Mir. Tilson and received an expression of appreci- alton from Mir. Tison for this SUD- port.
 Other members Of the delegation also expressed surprise to learn that their part in the convention had not received approval.
 Members Are silent
 The general attitude of the dele gates upon their return was to re-
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New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
FOUR GENERATIONS
 AT BIRTHDAY PARTY
Mrs. John StrObel, S2 To- morrow, Entertains
 Descendants

Tomorrow will mark the S2nd birthday anniversary of Mrs. John Strobel of 429 Church street, one Of the oldest residents Of New Britain, and member of st. Johns German Lutheran church since shortly after that congregation was formed.
 Four generations gathered at her home yesterday to tender her q sur- prise reception in celebration Of the event. Included in the party was Mrs StroberS daughter, Mrs. Albert Heinzmann; Mrs. Herman Wollman. Miss Emma Il"inZmann. Albert and George Heinznann, Fred and John Strobel and Mrs Fred Roth. grand children; Myra and Robert Roth, great grandchildren
 Mrs. Strobel was born in Witten- berg. Germany. She came to tho United States when a young girl. and took up her residence in this city She is the widow Of John Strobcl who for many years was ill business htr,
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
MRS. ELIZABETH HOOKER
 DIES IN FLORIDA AT 90
Former Resident of This City Re- moved to Florida City Seven
 Years Ago.

Mrs. Elizabeth Hooker. go years old, a resident o1 this city for nearly q half century. died last night at St. Augustine, Fla. where she had resd = ed for the past seven years since the death of her husband, George A. Hooker.
 She spent the greatest part of her life in this city, but shortly after the death of her husband she and her daughter, Miss Georgetta Hooker. went to Florida where Miss Hooker IS conducting a tea room. She made her home on Camp street when she lived in this city.
 Surviving h" besides her daugh- ter are several relatives in Plants vile and Southington.
 Funeral arrangements, in charge of B. C. Porter Sons. undertakers, are incomplete. pending the arrival of the remains from Florida.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
SMITH LIEUTENANT HERE
PictU Diana. President of New Haven Club, First in state, Con fers With Democratic Leaders.

Pietro Diana. president Of the Alfred F. smith for President club. Of New Haven, was a visitor at the office of Mayor Paonessa today. He also conferred with several leaders Of the Smith movement in this city.
 Mir. Diana's club is the first Smith organization formed in Connecticut, and he has been instrumen; in having the movement taken up else where. Under his direction the New Haven organization is conducting a membership drive which in space Of less than two weeks has increased the membership from less than foo to more than 1.10n with assurance Of roster of more than 1.5o0 by the time the drive closes tomorrow. he ! believes.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
Flies From Newfound. land in 20 Hours and 4 Minutes Plane Forced Down Due to Fuel Shortage.
Crew in Best of Spirits; Have Long, Hard Battle With Elements - Rain and Fog Most of Flight.

London, June IS LP,-The trans atlantic monoplane Friendship. car- rylng the first woman ever to span the Atlantic by air. landed at Bury Port, Wales, at 1o:40 D. m. today. just % hours and 49 minutes after taking off from Trepassey, New foundland
 Sighted on Ireland.
 The plane, which had been sight ed 15 miles west of Ireland by the steamship America, landed in Bury inlet because of a shortage of fuel, Wilner Stultz. the pilot bringing his ship down without difficult close to shore.
 Miss Amelia Earhart, Boston so- | cial worker and co-pilot of the ! plane. landed with her companions in a motor boat which set out im- mediately from the coastguard sta- ton there.
 | The crew of the Friendship, which included Louis Gordon. mechanic, was in the best Of spirits and looked none the worse for their 2thour flight across the almost D. 900 mile stretch between Newfound- land and Great Britain. l Spectators Gather.
 Although the plane settled down off a swampy region some distance from the little town of Burry Port which had never dreamed Of its ar rival, it was not long before hun l dreds Of spectators were on the scene.
 Crowds of people on foot and by motor rushed tO the port and the nearby city of Llanelly and gave the aviators great reception.
 Wrong Report. In the confusion of news from Bury Port, reports were received in London that four passengers were on the plane. including Lincoln Ellsworth, the American explorer. These reports could not be confirm- ed immediately because Of difficulty in communication. Adyices from New York definitely stated that Ellsworth was in that city
 
 they landed. Stultz told the As- sociated Press that the plane had been forced to land because of shortage of fuel. He said that bad weather and a heavy mist accom- panied the ship the greater part of the journey while rain was almost | incessant.
 To Obtain Gas.
 Stultz immediately made prepara- tions to obtain fresh supplies of gasoline to proceed to Bristol as soon as possible.
 The London newspapers this aft- ernoon were still publishing reports that four persons were aboard the plane including Ellsworth. but this
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New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
NEGRO KILLS SELF
 AFTER SHAVING GIRL
Lures Prospective Servant to Doctors Office;
 Latter Away

Philadelphia, June IS LP-Re- swer to her advertisement for po- sition as maid. Mary McGinty, 23, was cho'-ed to death in a physi- clans office here by the doctors negro chauffeur-b butler, who was alone in the house. In the kitchen of the home the negro. Clarence Tull, 20, was found dead from H. iuminating gass. At his side lay a revolver and a razor.
 The tragedy was discovered today by the son of Dr. Willard B. c. Ter ry in West Philadelphia. who had returned home from his fathers farm near Pemberton, N. J., where the family had spent the weekend.
 Near the negro also was found a note addressed to his Good mother and sister" in which he stated that he had nothing to live for and asked that his body be burned.
 Miss McGinty boarded with her three sisters at the home of Mrs. Roseanne Mitchell in West Phladel- phia. About s o'clock last night she received q telephone message to call at the office of the physician it be- ing represented he was in need of d maid. Eighteen dollars a week was promised. The young woman im- mediately left for the doctors home and was not heard from again.
 Willard Terry. IT,. was on his way to the West Philadelphia high school when he entered his home and found the body of the young wom- an. The furniture in his fathers office was disarranged and the young woman's clothing was torn, indicating a struggle. The boy smelled gas and Investigating found the body of the negro in the kitchen.
 Investigation by the police soon revealed how the young woman came 10 be in the doctors office and the note found with the negro s body gave the police the clue that the negro had killed the girl and then ended his own life.
 Miss McGinty had been in this country about two years. coming here from Scotland. She had work ed at various places and few days ago gave up a job as cook and sought other work.
 Dr. Terry said that the negro had worked for him for about seven months. He had also employed him several years ago.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
REED'S SUPPORTERS
 ARRIVE IN HOUSTON
Set Up Headquarters for Senator's Presidential
 Nominee Campaign

Houston, Tex. June IS UP)-A trainload of Senator James A. Reeds supporters from Missouri moved into town today and Set up Reed-for President headquarters in the Rice hotel.
 Samuel R. Fordyce, manager for Reed, began issuing statements i'm. mediately, claiming the nomination for his candidate.
 This was the first sign of conven- tion activity noted by the townspeo- pie here preparing for Jesse Jones own show. the democratic national convention of 1928.
 Friends of Gov. Alfred F. Smith say his headquarters will be set ur tomorrow by George R. Van Nance bis pre-convention campaign man ager. The early arriving delegates found no flags, banner or political advertisements.
 Newspaper editors here who arc supposed to register the opinions ot the populace. say everything is over but the shouting They have joined with the towns people to see that every delegate has a good time.
 There will be no anti-Smith dem onstrations, they say. The people are merely interested in showing the 2,200 delegates and alternates what southern hospitality really means.
 The hall that Jesse Jones built was completed about ten days ago It will be dedicated Sunday 10 the democratic party with Mrs. Wood. row Wilson officiating.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

nounced today the list of graduates. the program in connection with graduation. and the names Of pupils who won honors during their three years al the school.
 Honor Pupils
 Eighteen pupils won honors in all major subjects, 10 won honors in four major subjects, and 11 were rewarded for general efficiency and for valuable contribution to the school" The lists follows:
 All major subjects: Marion Rita Gaudctto. Stella Gontarski. Estelle Ruth Gould. Richard Wood Hube. Isabel Anna Jenkelunas. Marion Bertha Johnson, Robert Boiling Kelly, Vincent Stephen Lech. James
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New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
Praises Miss Earhart

New York, June IS R-Georpe Palmer Putnam. the publisher in charge of the arrangements for the flight of the Friendship told the As soc'ated Press today that the success of the flight was due to the "indom- ltable courage and will of Miss Earhart.'
 II do not mean to take any credit from Stultz. he is a wonderful pilo, and his technical skill undoubtedly pulled them through" MT. Putnam said, but I am convinced the flight never would have gone through if it had not been for the determination of Miss Earhart.
 "I am convinced that she does not mean to capitalize her great feat in a sensational way She may write q book which I will be glad to pub- fish if it is acceptable and perhaps she may make a lecture tour later on, but she will not go into the nov les or on the stage.
 Won't Go on Stage
 While We were in Boston I asked her specifically If she would accept s",oOo a week for appearance on the stage. Thirty thousand wouldn't be enough she said, and laughed.
 Her heart is all wrapped up in aviation. She loves flying and she made the flight for no other reason. 1 picked that girl for the flight and I'm proud right now that I did it."
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

RORAbACk SURPRISED THAT CONN. REPUBLICANS SHOULD
 QUESTION HIS ACTIVITIES
Hunters Reach Alaska
 From Kodiak Islands

After several weeks spent in the wilderness of the Kodiak Islands, a party of hunters which includes two New Britain men, have reached civilization again. The party is composed of William J. Pape. publisher of the Waterbury Republican,; Joseph F. Lamb, vice president Of Landers, Frary X Clark; Johnstone Vance, managing editor of the New Britain Herald, and William Topom of Boston. The expedition was in search of Kodiak bears. Whether their quest was successful is not known. A telegram has been re- ceived stating that they are now in Seward, Alaska.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
ANOTHER DELAY LIKELY
 IN MRS. WATKINS TRIAL
Neither She Nor the Tre~sIav Broth. CTS Are to Be Tried at June
 Term of Court.

Hartford. Jnne IS P>-Mrs. Mar garet F. Watkins and her two broth h. CTS. Maynard Trcsslar and Guy TresSlar held at the Hartford coun- ty jail in bonds of $160. .00o each on charges of being accessories to an cmbezzlcmont of $lG7,ooo by Roger w. Watkins. former Hartford brok- CT in all probability will not be tried at the June term of the superior criminal court. now in recess.
 II is expected by Mrs. Watkins that before the present term of the su- perior criminal court adjourns her bond will be materially reduced so she may obtain her liberty.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
TO MOVE BODY

Vicenzi. June IS tUP)-The body of the poet and patriot Giacomo Zanella will be transferred from the local cemetery to the church of San Lorenzo. the ministry of educa . tion announced today. Undersecre- tary of Education Bordrero will de- liver an address when the body is removed.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
Body of Bridgeport Man
 Aged 72 Found in Water

Bridgeport, June IS Rl-The body of Anthony Grigas, 72. was found lying in the mud off Fayerweather Island at 8 o'clock this morning by a fisherman who was searching for his boat. He had been missing from his home since Sunday morning. Po- lice and Medical Examiner H. R. De Luca said death was due to acci- dental drowning.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
MABEL BOIL OFFERS
 HER CONGRATULATIONS
Believes Fast Time of Friendship Showed Incor-
 rect Weather Reports

St. Johns, x. F., June IS UP)- Il congratulate them heartily and | take real pleasure in tht ir success" said Miss Mabel Boil when informed by telephone from here today that the airplane Friendship was flying over British waters. its transatlantic flight completed.
 Miss Boil was called 10 the tele- phone by the pilot of her airplane Columbia. Oliver C. Lc Boutiller. at Trepassey.
 Bravo" Le BoutilIicr had said on being told the News. "G'hey deserve the highest praise. They started in face of unfavorable eaIher reports and they have achieved a splendid triumph In surmounting all ob- stacles."
 ! Le Boutillier said he thought. from the fast time the plane made either that weather reports as to conditions over the Eastern Atlantic were wrong or Miss Earhart and her com panions must have had more &C., curate reports than did the Colum- hia crew.
 Le Boutillier said it had not been decided whether the Columbia would start across the sea today. but that q consultation would be held later.
 II appeared, as If the Friendships success might have some bearing on the decision to be reached.
 The weather here was fine today. and the westerly wind was fayora ble for the Columbia's start Harbor Grace. N. F.. June IS N1 In face of continued adverse ! Neafher cnnditinna over the Ireat
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
CENTRAL JR. H. 5.
 HAS RECORD CLASS
Diplomas to Be Presented to
 259 Next Thursday
HONOR PUPILS ANNOUNCED
Special Recognition For IS in Ma jor Subjects. 10 in Four Major Subjects, t7 for General Efficiency and Helping school.

Diplomas will be presented to 259 members Of the Central Junior high in the school auditorium Thursday afternoon, The program will begin at 2 o'clock and will be featured by an address by Judge Morris D. Saxe, member of the school committee, who will present the diplomas.
 This is the largest class ever to be graduated from the school.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
TABLET TO P(NEDO

Milan. June IS UP)-The Uman- itaria Association has awarded Mar quis De Pinedo and Maj. Del Croix the Niani prize. consisting of gold tablets artistically carved and en- graved. granted to those who serve well their country and mankind"
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Southampton. Eng. June lS.-fP Mrs. Frederick Guest, sponsor of tn" Friendships flight, was not a bit dieappointcd" because Miss Ear hart and her follow voyagers did not reach Southampton.
 'Th" only feeling I have" Mrs. Guest told an interviewer at Wool ston. lis one of absolute rejoicing that they should have landed safe ly on this side. l felt sure that Miss Earhart would get here safe and sound"
 Mrs. Guest added that she had never met the young aNiatrix and that she would be very glad of the opportunity Of shaking hands with her as soon as possible. My original intention was to make the flight myself" she said But as circumstances didn't permit that left word before I came from the states that hoped some woman would be able to make the flight instead
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
TIRED BUT HAPPY AT
 CROSSING OF OCEAN
Miss Earhart Too Weary to Talk Much-Sponsor
 Also Rejoices

Bury Port, Wales. June 1S.-lP- T am very glad we have done it and very happy we've landed" said Miss Amelia Earhart to a correspondent of the Associated Press as she step ped ashore from the monoplane Friendship.
 T am too tired to say more"
 Miss Earhart. whose bobbed hair was bound in d colored bandeau. later added a few words to this brief statement. despite the fact that, as she said. We are all tired and hungry"
 Asked if any untoward incident had occurred on the long hop she said:
 We could get no wireless con- munication on the way. but we saw a steamer this morning and thought she would let somebody know We had crossed"
 When asked what Miss Mabel Boil, who had hoped to be the first wom- an to fly the Atlantic, would think now that the Boston social worker had made the trip. Miss Earhar, said;
 "Oh, there was no race on be. tween us across the Atlantic. That was faked by the American news. paper
 She was reluctant to discuss hel experiences but was radiantly happy and indicated that 1t seemed good tc be on land again.
 Asked ii she did not feel proud O. being the first Of her sex to make tht aerial crossing, Miss Earhart replied
 Well, at any rate I've realized n, greatest ambition. I always felt sur, the Friendship could do it. and I wa. right. Conditions weren't very favor able. but l can honestly say I neve felt the slightest anxiety.
 ''The plane behaved beautiful, and there was never sign of en zine trouble. The only real difficult, was that of steering the course" With smile. she added:
 Send my greetings to all m, friends in America. For their sake l am proud and happy
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
Calm and Determined

New York. June IS UP)-The personality of Miss Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly across the At lantie ocean, combines the calm and determined daring Of Lindbergh with the charm, beauty and inde- pendence Of the modern American college girl.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
F ather Disapproves Miss Earhart's Flying But is Proud of Her Nerve and Daring Girl is Wealthy.
Relatives of Transatlantic Pliers in Widely Sepa- rated Parts of U. s. Glad Journey Across Is Ended

Los Angeles, June IS tPt-A pie turc Of his daughter as a slight but determined girl, who didn't let pa- rental disapproval stand in the way Of her learning 10 fly, was drawn here today by Edwin s. Earhart father Of Amelia Earhart.
 Earhart, a Los Angeles attorney although he disapprovcd of his daughters flying, could not conceal his pride as he told of her air and scholastic exploits and spoke of her courage and unwavering nerve,
 Miss Earhart came to Los Angeles after her graduation from Colum bia university. One of the first things she did was to buy an airplane and learn to operate it. All this was without the knowledge of her father
 Is Wealthy Girl
 You sec" said Earhart. "she is wealthy in her own right, so there was nothing to prevent her buying two or three planes if she wanted them. When I first discovered that she was flying I told her that I was strongly against it. but that was about all I could do about if under the circumstances. She was then about 19 or 20 years of age Since then, I understand from Com. mander Byrd, she has spent fully 900 hours in the air. and durine that time she never has had an ac. cident."
 After she finished her elementar, schooling she was sent to q girls school in Philadelphia. Earhar characterized her progress as "phe. nomenal," and said she graduated in two years.
 Well Educated. Too
 Miss Earhart speaks five Ian. suaees. and her pilots license is. sued her by thc National Aeronau- JIG association is written in all five of them.
 At Columbia university she did outstanding work in both experi. mental and calculative chemistry She has a remarkably analvtica mlnd, her father declared.
 tarhart has not seen his dangh- ter for five years, and the last time he heard from her was in January At that tune she told him he would near from her in June.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
Under 30

She is still on the under side of 30. tall. slender and wears her light curly hair bobbed close to her head, Since leaving school she has SUD- ported herself as a paid social serv-
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Harbor Grace. N. F.. June IS O5 In face Of continued adverse weather conditions over the great circle course. the monoplane Colum-
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