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New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
34,092 WORKERS HERE
 BASED ON NEW SURVEY
26,069 Males and S,O23 Females in Gainful
 Occupations
(By Richard Mather Archery

SlallStlCldn or fOpuldOOnS
 With the number of the employed and the unemployed now is of more than usual interest to the newspaper reader, 1928 estimates for cities of more than ten thousand population have been prepared. showing the number of males and females nor mally engaged in gainful occupa- tions. The estimates are based on the reports of the 1920 census and the Newspaper Feature Bureaus city population surveys for the pres- ent year.
 The figures are those of occupa- tions and not of present employ ment. Even at the time of greatest prosperity there is a degree of un- employment. such as that caused by physical disability or the workers inefficiency. In periods of busins ss depression. of course. the increased unemployment is of an entirely diff. ferent character.
 Often the reported number of the unemployed in a city is less alarm ing when analysed. Take New York City-the statement might be made that 50,0O0 persons were idle, but it would lose its sting upon con- parison being made with the 2.SS5.. BIO New Workers normally engaged in gainful occupations. In other words the 50,00O idle persons would represent only one and three-quar- ters per cent Of the gainfully en- (Continued on Page Six)
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
BANDITS KILL ONE MAN,
 WOUND ANOTHER, ESCAPE
Kansas City Robbers Hold Up 70 Men Playing Cards and Rob
 Them All.

Kansas City. May 1c R-After killing . doorkeeper and woundinK Walter Franklin. widely known Kansas City billiard player. bandits last night lined up 70 odd patrons of . mems card club here and es- capped with large amount of cash.
 The body of James F. Brown. 50. doorkeeper. was found at the en- trance. He was shot three times. Franklin was struck in the chest by one of about 30 bullets he estimated the bandits fired to intimidate the patronA Physicians said he would recover.
 Franklin said at least four ban dits entered the place. known as the Hub club. and started shooting at the ceiling. When several men dived under tables instead of lining up against . wall as directed. he said the bandits fired into the floor and kicked and beat those who were slow in obeying instructions.
 Accounts of how much money was obtained varied, but several witnesses agreed at least s1.oeo in bills was taken from one table. in addition to loot taken Ia . hasey search of 1AtfonA
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
CHINESE TROOPERS
 DRIVEN FROM CITY
Japanese Forces Hold Tsinan
 and Its Fighting Zone
GIVE WITHDRAWAL PLEDGE
Announce They Will Retire When Safety Of Japanese Nationals Is Assured - Nanking Govt, Appeal Is Before League of Nations,
By tho United Press.

By tho United Press.
 Japanese forces have occupied the fighting zone of Tsinan, China, and a territory ten miles about the city. Tho Chinese forces have evacuated. the city.
 Chief Of staff Of the Japanese army in Tokio ordered a cessation of military activities in Tsinan be- cause the situation seemed safe.
 The Ranking government - the Chinese Nationalist group-has ap- pealed to the League of Nations 10 intervene on the contention Chimes. territorial rights are being violated.
 Mrs. William T. Hobart, American Methodist missionary. killed by Chinese at Tsinan the American le- gation at Peking learned.
 Anu-Japanese sentiment reported increasing in China. Reports tell ot indignation affairs in Canton after slight outbreak in Shanghai. Orien- ,als in Rangoon also are riotine. Reports i'll London say Japannse war minister told cabinet that m.li- tary activities in China would cease when safety of Japanese nationals was assured.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12

Lindbergh left San Diego, Cal. in 1t about year ago until the famous machine was turned over to the Smithsonian Institution.
 The Independent companies also revealed that Alfred Loewenstein. Belgian capitalist who is making an air tour Of the United States in a 1o-passcnger Fokker. carries the largest aviation insurance policy ever issued by them. The plane is in- sured against fire. accidental dam- age, wind storm and theft for $45,- oo0 in each instance. The policy covers everything except personal liability to the passengers. In addi- ton Loewenstein holds a public liability policy. excluding passen- gers. for s100,0oo and property damage policy with $o5,0oO limit.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
Lindbergh Has $l00,000 Blanket
 Insurance Policy But Has Not
 Presented Any Damage Claims
Philadelphia Company Announces Famous Pilot Is Covered In Any Plane He Flies-Reveals Loewen- stein Has Big Aviation Protection Against
 Wind, Fire, Theft and Damage.

Philadelphia. May IF P-Al- though he carries a blanket public liability aviation insurance policy for $1Oo,ooo on any aircraft he may be flying. Col, Charles A. Lindbergh has not presented a single claim for damages in the thousands Of miles he has flown since he piloted the Spirit of St. Louis from New York to Paris.
 This was announced today by the Independent Fire and Independent Indemnity Insurance companies of this city, which issued the policy be- fore Iindbergh left on his good will" flight to Central and South America. The Spirit Of St. Louis also was insured by these con- panies for SlS,000 from the time
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
Mexican Bishop
 Dies in San Antonio

San Antonio. Tex. May 12 R}- The Rt. Rev. Ignacio Valdezpino, exiled bishop of Aguas Calientes, Mexico. who has been ill in a hos pital here. died today.
 The bishop who suffered from kid ney and heart trouble. was taken to the hospital three weeks ago upon his return from Havana with the Most Rev. Jose Mora y Del Rio. archbishop of Mexico. who died April 22.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
SAYS SHOOTING AT
 AUTOS MUST STOP Prohibition Agents Warned
 Against Plomiscuous Firing DORIAN STATEMENT OUT
Commissioner Dismisscs W. Va. Man Declaring I've Won't Put Up With Firing On Vehicles On High way.

Washington, May 12 R-Prohibi- ton enforcement agents throughout the country were under fresh and that shooting at suspected law viola tors must cease at once.
 The new warning went out from dry headquarters in the treasury simultaneously with the announce mcnt that Robert Taylor a West Virginia enforcement agent. had been dismissed for firing at an au- tomohile that failed to stop for in- spection.
 Although somewhat similar to the shooting of John D. Hanson. of Fort Mia gara. N. Y., by coast guardsmen. which is now causing row in con- gress. Commissioner Doran said the dismissal of Taylor and the issuance of the new orders to his men had no connection with that incident. He explained that the Hanson case was purely coast guard matter, even though this arm participates in the enforcement of the dry law.
 Firing Must Stop
 we are not going to put up with firing on vehicles on highways whe- ther they stop when commanded or rot" Doran said. We will certain ly not shield officers charged with this offense and We will aid states at any time within reasonable limits. Of course a particular case depends on the facts
 The commissioner said Taylor had fired on an automobile on the high way near Huntington. w. Va, in di- rect violation of orders issued by Administrator Pennington and spe- citic regulations of the prohibition not resort to firearms except in self defense or to prevent the commits sion Of a felony. Transporting Ai- quor. fleeing from an officer, or failing to stop when ordered. are not ! bureau providing that agents should , felonies, he explained.
 | The latest outburts over the Han son shooting occurred in the house yesterday when Representative Mead. democrat. New York. protest cd against the wounding of the Fort Niagara man and urged that "thugs and gunmen" be driven from the prohibition service. He said he had prepared a resolution calling for 6 congressional investigation of the in. cidcnt.
 Senator Copeland, democrat, New York, already had taken this step however. and Rear Admiral Bullard coast guard commandant. has beer ordered to appear before the sen. ate commerce committee next week to testify regarding the case.
 Assistant Secretary bowman. ir charge of prohibition activities ol the treasury. has expressed regret over the shooting of Hanson ant announced that the man responsible would be tried by the federal au thorities.,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
FitZ's Sam Browne Belt
 Stolen for Souvenir

Chicago. May 12 UP)-Their first Chicago visit has been a somewhat hectic one for Maj. James Fitzmau- rice, Bremen flier and his wife.
 First, someone stole 'Fitz's" Sam Browne belt for a souvenir. The thief left no clue. The belt was among his most treasured possess sions, the major said ruefully.
 Then Mrs. Fitzmaurice burned her hand on an electric curling iron.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
Says American Colleges
 Responsible for War

Chicago. May 12 UP)-American colleges are responsible for the pres ent strife in China. in the opinion of Chase S. Osborn. former governor of Michigan and ex-regent of Michigan University.
 The ideas and teachings of this country's educational institutions. he believes. has caused all the recent social revolution, including the up- risiuxs ID Russia ana Turkey.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
MARBLE CONTESTS ARE NOW ON
Lincoln, N0rthend and Vance Shooters Elimi-
 mated This Morning

The Lincoln, Northend and Vance schools were eliminated in the first Of the inter-school games in the Herald-Junior Achievement Marble Shooting tournament for the champ loinship of the city at Willow Brook Park this morning.
 The first game of the series was played between Lucian Plocharczyk, l3 years old of 121 Governor street representing the Putnam school, and Leonard Roulicr Of 226 Winthrop street, the Vance School champ" Plocharczyk disposed or Roulier with little effort
 In the second game Mike Cata- lima, apparently short sighted marvel, whose companions said he could not see across the ring, made short work of disposing Of William 1 Cormier. the Lincoln school title holder and later in the morning played an exhibition game with Cor don Ely proving himself an exccp tionally good player.
 The third game went to Casmira Coscina, who won the Camp schoo crown yesterday. He eliminated ! John Seravelli, who had cornered three migs, however before he was knocked out Of the game. Tho games were good for the first of the i nter-school contests, but bette, ones are expected next week. | Casimera Coscina. IA years old i Of 55 GriswoId street Is the cham pion marble shot Of the CamI school In the Herald-Juniol Achievement tournament for the second time. He had an easy time keeping his title in the games played Continued on Page 13)
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
Control Fighting Zone

Shanghai, May 12 UP)-Japau- csc expeditionary forces today We're in command of Tsinan and the ter ritory ten miles about the city. after a vigorous forty-eight hours o' fighting.
 All major engagements were re- ported at an end although there were said to be a few snipers still plaguing the foreign army. Most Of the Chinese nationalists troops were said to have evacuated the city.
 Chinese casualties were reported heavy.
 Japanese casualties were reported at only nine dead and 1l5 injured despite the small expeditionary band estimated at around 5000 men had been engaging in numelal1R counter battles as they mahnr1 intensive lrtNe oa the cit1
 Small Chinese detachments sur round tho walled city where the main part Of the southern national ist army had been entrenched. and attempted to halt the unceasing at- tack of the Japanese. These bands were not organized and could put up no real front. Many Chinese troopers were disarmed and cap- tured.
 Even though the Japanese today were in command of the situation the expeditionary force was weary after the strenuous week of fight ing and looking forward to relief. Reports here said the relief was coming rapidly.
 Division Is Ready In addition to the forces now said to be in southern China. the third division was prepared to leave today from Nagoya. The first part planned to leave Nagoya today and the full force of the division probably will be en-route to Shantung province by the latter part Of next week. Anti Japanese sentiment was re- ported increasing through China to- day. Passengers arriving in Hong Kong reported that there were open l manifestations at Canton. There had been displays Of anti-Japanese spir- it in Shanghai and from other dis l tricts the situation was reported tense.
 Observers said the entire Chinese situation was one of grave concern | Temporarily the march Of the Ma tionalist army-led by General Chi ang Kai Shek-towards Picking has been halted by the occupation o' Tsinan by the Japanese and tn. seizure of railways by the foreigl army. The railway was needed 10, the Nationalist advance on to PeIS ing.
 I The recent statement Of Genera. Chang Tso Lin that he would hold off his attack against the southern
 CTS gave some fear that the Chimes (Continued on Page 13.)
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
Four Bandits Hold Up
 Empty Freight Cars

Wayne. Pa, May F UP)- Four bandits held up train of empty freight cars near here to- day. They were believed to have been looking for shipment of silk valued at several thousand dollars which was scheduled to pass the scene of the holdup.
 The robbery took place on the Trention cut off of the Pennsyl- vania railroad at the bridge span ming Valley Forge near Canter- vile.
 The engineer reported the hold up to officers and proceeded on his way under guard.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
PARK FISHING AGE LIMIT

The age limit for youthful fisher men at Stanley Quarter park will be 16 years, instead of IA years as was first planned by the park de- partment. An ordinance to permit such use of the lake will be recom- mendcd to the common ciuncil We'd nesday night and if approved will be effective Thursday morning, at which time permits will be issued by the park department.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
Police Chief Shot in
 Hamburg, Pennsylvania

Reading. Pa, May 12 P-Chief of Police Lewis D. Lewars, Ham, burg. was shot in the abdomen, arm and leg. and Daniel E. Bailey, patrolman. was shot in the arm and face early today during pistol battle with three men who attempt cd to rob the Goodhart katterman silk mill. Hamburg.
 The robbers escaped. abandoning a truck. The wounded men were taken to St. Joseph's hospital.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
ME7HOD|STS WILL DEMAND DRY PLANK
Resolutions Ask for Temperance
 Presidential Candidates
JACK JOHNSON SPEAKS

Bishops, Declares He Wouldn't
 Use Present Day Liquor "To Put
 Out Fire"
 Kansas City, Mo, May 12 (uP)- A formal demand that the political parties of the United States in their national conventions nominate dry presidential candidates and adopt dry platform blanks will be made today by committee of the Metho- dist Episcopal church. The demand is included in resolu- tions adopted by the committee on i temperance. prohibition and public | morals at the general conference of the church here and which will be published today. Dr. Everett C. Wareing. chairman Of the commit | tee, said.
 : The conference will take action on the committees report either Mon- j day or Tuesday, he said. Plea for Enforcement A plea for dry law enforcement and suggestion that an investiga- ton be made of the country's en- 1 torcement record during the last 10 years are included in the resolu- tions
 The conference proper will be re. cessed over the weekend in favor of the mems council of the Metho. dist church. | Approximately 5000 men were ex. pected to attend the two-day session of the council. at which problems oi religious training of childhood Christianizing of home life and at- nosphere and abandonment of war as a method of settling international controversy will be discussed
 Jack Johnson. former heavy. weight champion. espoused the cause of prohibition before a grour of bishops at the conference here. Passing convention hall while g temperance program was in prog. ress, the negro boxer. who is here training for bout. was invited ir and asked to make a speech on the evils of strong drink.
 Johnson talked to the bishops fol 15 minutes. and included in hi. speech remark that he "wouldn't use the present bootleg liquor ever to put out fire"
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
TENNIS MATCHES

Lisbon. Portugal. May 12 Rl- Portugal and New Zealand each won q singles match today in the second round play in the European zone Davis cup eliminations.
 Ed Andrews of New Zealand de- featod Pinto Coehlo. Portugal, 6-3. G-4, and SO Jose Verda. Portugal. defeated Young. New Zealand, 6-2, e-2, and 6-3.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
Normal School Class of
 27 Years Ago Has Reunion

A meeting of considerable interest is taking place at the New Britain State Normal school today where the class which was graduated 27 years ago is having a reunion. Former Normalites who attended school here more than a quarter of 8 century ago and who have come from all parts Of the country to at- tend this reunion are present.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
Quarry Yields Nothing
 But Fools Gold"

Cambridge. Mass. May F UP) Mineral matter found in an old quarry at Pepperell and believed to be traces of gold is only fools gold" or iron pyrites, according to Professor Charles F. Locke of Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology.
 The expert on mining engineer ing put a crimp in Pepperell's "gold rush. after examining samples of minerals submitted to him.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
ARMY PLANES OFF TO GREENLY ISLE
Two Amphibians Will Aid in
 Bringing Out Bremen
GOING TO NEWFOUNDLAND
Hop from Miller Field and Plan to Stop at Portland, Me, Pictou, N. S., and St. George. Ncwfound-

New York, May 12 (P-An air ex- petition of two United States army amphibian planes today was on it's way to Greenly Island to aid in bringing out the transatlantic mono- plane Bremen.
 Taking off from Washington yes teriay afternoon the fliers spent the night at Miller field. Staten Island, where Fred Melchoir. chief me- chanic of the Junkers company. builders of the Bremen. joined them. They hope to reach Greenly Island Monday. making stops for fuel along the way at Portland, Me, Pictou' Nova Scotia, and St. George, New foundland.
 The two planes are in charge Of Major General James F. Fechet, chief of the army air corps. One plane is piloted by Lieut. Muir Fair child, with Major General Fechet as i passenger, and the other by Captain i Ira Baker.
 Germans Ask Aid The flight was undertaken at the request of the German ambassador and Miss Herta Junkers, who point ed out that unless the Bremen l' flown from her island prison within a few days the rapidly. softenins ground will make a takeotf lmpos sible.
 If landing by the two amphi bian planes at the island is found i'm possible, Melchoir plans to drop t' the island by parachute. The arm. planes then will turn back to thei fuel base at St. George.
 Melchoir will fly out the Ere men If a takeoff is possible.
 After dropping Melchoir a Greenly Island. the army tlier planned to wait 24 hours and if n' word is received from him in tha time to fly back to the island an' attempt a landing in open water Melchoir. if he has decided he cal do nothing with the Bremen. vii then fly back in one Of the plane to make further plans. If it 1
 found impossible to fly out tn
 Bremen, the plane will be left O.
 the island until steamer can ge through.
 Take Parachutes
 Two parachutes will be take
 along, and the army fliers plan t
 instruct Melchoir in their use. Tn
 nerve wracking drop through spac before the ring is pulled releasin
 the silk bag. is to be eliminated fo Melchoir's benefit.
 , Captain Baker plans to throttl
 down his motor while the Junke1 mechanic climbs out on the wing ( the plane where he will pull tn ripcord and let the opened para chute pull him off into the air fc the drop to earth. Ordinarily fife
 in making a parachute jump dive of into space and then counts thre before pulling the ring. The two army planes hoped frol Miller Field to Mitchell Field, l.. shortly after daybreak this morning t The f1iers had breakfast there, COT
 ferred with army officials an } scanned weather reports preparatoi ! to their hopoff for Portland, Me.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
PLIERS ARE FITTED
 BY ALL CHICAGO
Koel and Landis, Former
 Enemies, Shake Hands
BOTH EX.FLYING AGES
Crew of Transatlantic Monoplane Bremen Wins Heart of Middle Western City Which Call Them "1hrec Muskcteers."

Chicago, May 12 P1Greetings exchanged by two former enemies expressed the thought which Chi cago today attempted to typify in monster celebration for the heroes of the latest transatlantic flight.
 The enemies, Major Reed Landis of Chicago, and Captain Hermann Koehl, Of the transatlantic plane Bremen. 10 years ago were aces on opposite sides during the World war. As they shook hands yesterday. Baron Ehrenfried Gunther Non Huenefeld, leader of the Bremen crew. said:
 Unite Nations
 "We who were enemies during the war, now have the privilege and the obligation to unite our nations lasting friendship
 The flying trio, Baron Won Huene- field, Captain Koehl. and Major James Fitzmaurice. who flew into the hearts of Chicagoans Thursday. were joined yesterday by Mrs. Fitz- maurice, Frau Koehl. and Dr. Hugo Junkers builder of the Bremen.
 Every appearance of the party has been the signal for 8 spontane- ous rush Of thousands. Scores of police guards were kept in constant attendance.
 But the joyous bedlam with which they were harassed has served only to make the trio more gracious more iovial, and today's celebration is intended to make as naught all that has gone before.
 Three Musketeers
 Chicago is calling the fliers the Three Musketeers" and her streets have assumed the color of medieval pageantry. Mingled with the stars and stripes are the colors of Ger many and Ireland, everywhere in the city.
 This morning was one of rest for the city's guests. but the after moons program, starting at 1 o'clock, scarcely left time for breathing A long procession, down Michigan Boulevard and into Ssl- diers' field was to be the opening event.
 Tn the center of the arena Ger man and Irish societies planned . song festival to open a two hour program of entertainment and speeches, ampllfied by dozens oi loud speakers. A crowd of 100000 can be accommodated in the stadi- um.
 On the list of speakers were the three fliers, Mayor Thompson George H. Getz, director of the cele. bration; William r. McCracken. as. sistant secretary of commerce fr charge of aviation. and Judge Johr P. McGoorty.
 Tonight there will be a banque for 2,0o0 in the Stevens hall. ant tomorrow the flyers will hop off a 11:30 a. m., for Milwaukee.
 Yesterdays reception. while no designated official" as was to days. included q luncheon. laying o vreaths and two processions.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12
THE WEATHER

New Britain and vicinity: Fair, continued cool tonight. Sunday fair with rising tenn pcrature.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-12

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