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New Britain herald., 1928-09-25
|S0N.IN.LAW 0F
 | HADLEY MAY WIN
Stands Chance for Nomination to Congress
New Haven, Sept. .5 R-Outcome

New Haven, Sept. .5 R-Outcome 10 ra'm city convention last night which was that organiza- tIun utiesateS secured control by margin of the vote Of David J. Me Coy. town chairman. when the vote was deadlocked. at 47 for chairman is expected to mean nomination of Nicholas Moseley. son-in-law of President Emeritus Arthur T. Had ley of Yale, for congress From among several candidates the nom- ination had appeared to be between Moseley and Joseph Tone. former state senator and known for his ac- tivities as a labor union organizer. although he is now a railroad d freight booking agent. Tone is iden- titied with the faction which. headed by General Registrar T. F.. Cahill. has been opposing tormer Mayor David E, Fitzgerald and the city or ganization and through the latter the state organization, Spellacy. Walsh and others.
 Will Accept Nomination
 It is understood that Mir. Moseley is not adverse to taking the nomin- ation if it is offered 10 him, He will oppose Congressman Tilsop. Already he has taken the stump for the party ticket and Mrs. Moseley has made her first campaign speech.
 Those who are lined up with the Cahill faction today claimed that the Reorganization strength is growing both in the city and state. No forecast was made as to whether Tone would remain in the contest for the nomination but it was assumed by his friends that he would not as he had lost the New Haven delega ''r~ T'is will probably rne'n nom ination by exclamation for Mir. Nose ley.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-25
LOCATE SON IN TIME
 FOR MOTHERS FUNERAL
Frank Metty Traced to New Home in Meritlcn by Expscss Ship
 nlcnt Address.

After conducting search of Meridcn for Frank Metty whose mother, Mrs. Harriet Metty of 226 Grove street. died yesterday morning at the New Britain General hospital. the Meriden police located him and told him Of his mothers death to- day shortly before poon.
 For lime it was thought that he would not receive word in time to attend the funeral which is to be held tomorrow, but furniture sent to Meriden Nom Canada where he had been living until recently was addressed to his new home and through an express company he was located.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-25
HOPPE JURY GOES TO
 SCENE OF SHAVING
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evident during the selection of the jury yesterday.
 He wore the same grey suit today and his face was shaven
 The selection of the jury vas con- pleted late yesterday in the compara lively rapid time of three hour. Eight jurors were chosen by 1 D. m.. when an hours rece for lunch was declared. It took but one hour of the afternoon session to fill the quota.
 Sixty one of the panel Of 12s were examined. Many pleaded opposition to capital punishment as ground for exemption. Some were refused on peremptory c'',llenges, One gave illness as a ground. Most of those who gave capital punishment as reason answ wered in the affirmative to presiding Judge NJ. keating's inquiry a. to whether this prejudice would influence thei, decision.
 No resident of Quincy. the scene of the murder, or in Dedham. where Hoppe's recent attempt to esca pc from the county jail resulted in the death of two other prisoners. were accepted. But one resident of Brain- tree. Hopes home town, was select ed.
 The spectators were comparatively few. the routine and uninterestine | process of selecting jury having little appeal for the thrill seekers.
 Hoppe presented an aspect Of coolness and serious thinking. He was attired in stylish fashion with a light grey suit. polished black shoes and his jet black hair was combed back in pompadour from his re- ceding brow.
 | When a prospective juror was be- ing examined. he was alert, scrutin- izing the talesman carefully and then conferring with his attorney. James T. Cassidy, as to the eligibility of the candidate.
 He took keen interest in other incidents occurring in the court room, even those of least conse-
New Britain herald., 1928-09-25
FINGER AMPuTATE,D

John Eilksi. aged 4n. of 92 Rhodes street. was taken to New Britain General hospital late yesterday aft ernoon and the index finger of his left hand was amputated. having been crushed in d press at I.anders. Frary X Clark factory He was able to return to his home today.
 Alex Marko. aged SS. of 73 Wilcox forenoon for treatment for an injury to his right hand. which was crushed in the same manner at the same factory
New Britain herald., 1928-09-25
SAILORS WIVES GET
 ORDERS NOT TO BOB
Great Indignation Has Resulted in German Navy Following Receipt of This Order.

kiel. Sept. 25 Rl-Something like a mutiny is threatened in the Ger man navy because of an edict that has gone forth from the chief of the Keich's naval station here, that officers wives must not be shinsled.
 Great indignation therefore, among the ladies, who declare one and all that whatever the authori- ties may decree Tn matters of male hirsute appendages. they will not tolerate any official and officic us meddling with their own feminine coiffures.
 The rule in the Germany navy Is that officers shall be either clean shaven or else cultivate full pointed beard like their admiral Prince Henry of Prussia, the eN- kaiscr's brother. who has copied the style from King George of Eng land.
 Domestic peace is said to be en- dangered in many households. But perhaps the trouble will blow over automatically, now that "longer hair" is coming m again, according to reports.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-25
SHOW GIRL" AT STRAND

A new madcap, peppier than any fiapper, hits the screen in First Ma tional's Show Girl" now playing at the Strand theater today and Wed nesday. Alice White in her new vehi- ole has been simultaneously sue cessful everywhere the picture shows, even if she does make spec tators gasp a bit!
 Show Girl' is an ada ptation of the sensational best seller Of that title by G. J, McEvoy and was di- rected by Alfred Santell Charles Delaney plays opposite Miss White. and Gwen Lee is importantly cast at the head of a choice group of film comedians. including Lee Moran, Kate Price and James Finlayson.
 The vaudeville program offers five splendid acts with Marty and Macy in Say It With Dancing: The Three of Us in "Recollections" an excellent singing offering: Chase and La Tour in Around the Corner" novel comedy offering; Boyle and Della in songs: and Willie Prick and kath- lcen Pope Co. the worlds champion figure ice skaters, Special mention must be made of the little child of Marty and Macy who appears at the end of their ac. and offers singing and dances that are revelation for her size and age.
 On Thursday the bill changes and brings Richard Dix in Warming tp' q romance of baseball with a new vaudeville program.
 Beginning Sunday Clara Row will be offered in her new hit "The Fleets In" said to be her greatest photoplay hit to date. James Hall Is m her support as we'll as the army the navy and the fleet
New Britain herald., 1928-09-25

Quence such as the bai,iff' opening of the windows to air the room.
 Hoppe derived considerable amusement from the statement of some of the jury prospects that their abhorrence of capital punishment would influence their decision.
 His face Nus wreathed in smiles when some of the -talesmen express ed this sentiment.
 Hoppe spent the night in his cell in the county jail where he has been held in solitary confinement since his most recent attempt 10 escape from his cell. which was on the same tier as those occuried by Sacco and Nanzetti prior 10 their removal to Chariestown state prison.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-25
AT PALACE TOMORROW

Whats the first thing a man would notice on returning to civil ization after an absence of four years?
 John Gilbert suplies the answer in his new starring picture. -Four Walls.' which comes Wednesday to the Palace theater. Gilbert plays the role of an ox-convict who re- turns to the East Side of New York after four years in Sing Sing.
 On the day he is released. he hur- ries directly to his home in the Ghetto, where his mother (Vera Gordon) and Bertha Carmel My ers) are waiting for him. After greeting them Gilbert stands at the window of the apartment and looks down on the busy streets below him.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-25
THE UNITED STATES MARINE
 BAND

Coatrast in its most striking phase 10 the ompa rison between the mili- tary band of the Revolutionary war the life and drum and the United States Marine Band now in exist ence. There is contrast in num- bers, instruments and uniforms. but the greatest contrast exists in the personnel's knowledge of music. To- day the members of the Military Band are both students of music and trained musicians. Their opin- ions are sought and esteemed in the musical world. These audiences are at liberty to make requests for spe- cial numbers and through these the nations musical price is easily de- termined.
 The two great opponents of the jaSx movement mentioned by Cap tain Branson are Giraffe and Gersh- win. They have endeavored to ere ate . definite musical form in this particular field. The difficulties confronting them are apparent when you glance over the evolution of jasz music. The public has glid- cd to . variety of musical forms in the last decade or two. The two- step. and it in turn was succeeded by the gaby glide and fox trots. The tango has had its sway and the blues melodies are in . transitory state. It is readily seen then that jasS has not secure position in tn. musical world-it lacks the back bone of medolic form which makes for permanency.
 The United ates Marine Band will give | concert at the Capitol theater Sunday afternoon under tho auspices of the Y. M. T. A. & B. society.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-25
ID. OF |. PARADE FLOAT

The Daughters Of Isabella had a float entered in the dedication oversight. was not mentioned in yes terday's pap,r The float was very impressive and was a memorial to the soldier dead. It was trimmed in pale blue and white and represented d an angel standing at the gate of Heaven welcoming the souls of the departed soldiers. There was also a large wreath on the float.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-25
NEW AIR MAIL FIELD
Planes Will Land at Newark Instead Of lladlcy Field Saving 45 Min- utcs to New YoIk City

New England air mail will use the Newark airport beginning October 1, instead of Hadley Field. as at present, it was announced by the U. s. post office department today.
 The Newark airport is only l5 minutes by rail from New York. compared with an hour by rail from Hadley Field.
 The transcontinental air mail will also increase it's speed in the near future, it was announced. New planes will enable an increase of B miles an hour in speed, yielding an average of 145 miles an hour for the trip from coast to coast. This speed will lop off a day in the delivery ot mail. which will arrive in New York and San Francisco at the beginning of business day, instead of at right as at present.
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New Britain herald., 1928-09-25
BREAKS BONE IN FALL

William J. Humphreys aged 75. of 119 Straiford road, suffered a thigh bone fracture in a fall at his home this forenoon. and was taken to New Britain General hospital for treatment
New Britain herald., 1928-09-25
Data of Value Regarding
 The King of Kings"

THE total cost of producing c. c. De Miles great pic l ture, "The King of Kings, S2, 0O0 In point of expense for gigantic sets costumes properties and the salaries paid than 5000 players and extras appear ing in the various other picture produced is comparable to "The King of Kings"
 PLAYERS-1n addition to 530 actors of reputation ap bearing in the cast than 800 extras employed The task of providing this vast army of and with innumerabe accessories in addition to the costumes ranging from boards to money bags and from shaws to phylacteries, was tremendous
 for the production The largest was the Temple of Herod built at cost of S19000O. Pilates Hall of Judgment, magnificent creation cost $17O000 The set devoted to Gogoa cost $70000 In order to accommodate these big sets two extra stages 300 feet square and the other l55 by 22o feet, were constructed at heavy expense COSTUMES-Approximatel $10OOOO was expended for costumes, of which six hundred by the prnci pals and the remainder by the extra players Scores of women were employed in the wardrobe department for many months in the preparation of the costumes. PROPERTIES-The properties used in the production were prepared at cost of nearly S25O0OO The furniture shown in the various interior sets made in the Dc
 Mile studio from old period paintings at cost of s55OOo More than $20O0O worth of antique jewely weapons and the like were manufactured for the production
 The live stock utilized in the picture included zelas partners, cames leopards zebus cows bus sheep and other domestic animals the cost of maintenance of which was enormous The miniature of the Temple alone cost S5OO0 and approximately S5OO0O was spent for ore mnary drawings The lumber paint, plaster and other building material used in the various sets cost many thou sands, the Temple set alone costing s44OOO
New Britain herald., 1928-09-25

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New Britain herald., 1928-01-21
REPORTS P0l !Cc'NsN
 DRUNK G'! HIS BEAT
D0mbrOskas Found Stag gering With Mouth and
 Nose Cat

Officer Stanley Dombrowskas will be formally suspended by Chief w C. Hart this afternoon pending ac- ton by the discipline committee of the board of police commissioners, as result of report by Sergeant Thomas J. Feeney that the officer was under the influence of liquor on Pennington avenue. between Cabot and Concord streets at 3:20 o'clock this morning. The officer was taken off duty at once and sent home.
 Sergeant Feeney's report to Chief Hart states that Officer Dombrows- kas had been detailed to do duty at the fire at Swanson Brothers ice house at 1880 o'clock. and at that time he was in proper condition. The next time the sergeant saw him he was staggering and his nose and mouth were cut. He admitted to the sergeant that he had been drinking and had fallen down.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-21
AXEL EDMAN SUCCUIBS kT
 HIS FARM IN REMINGTON
Widely Known Milk DeAlce Had Lived in This Vicinity For
 S4 Years

Axel Edman. owner of Edman Milk Co. farm in Newinston which was being copsidered as site for New Britain's municipal air port. died at 4:l5 o'clock yesterday aft ernoon at his farm after an illness of several months. He was 5l years old.
 Mir. Edman had large milk route in the vicinity of New Britain and he was one of the best known milk men in this city. He conducted farm for the 12 years he had lived in Newington and for 22 years he lived in Plainville. Several months ago, a special common council com mittee secured an option on the Newington farm and sponsored movement to purchase the property with a view to make 1t an airport, but the plan failed to materialize and the option expired.
 MT. Edman was born in Sweden, June g. 1876. He came to Plain- vile, 34 years ago and conducted 0 farm in that place until be bought his present farm in Newington.
 Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Emma Caroline Edman; 8 daughter, Miss Margaret Edman: three sons, Ernest R.; Carl E., and George w. Edman; sister, Mrs. Carl Rubb; and three brothers, Joseph. Arvid and David.
 The funeral will probably be held Monday afternoon. Arrangements are being made by Erickson X Carl son Co.,, are incomplete today.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-21
Erebug Blamed for Destroying
 Lcehouse in Overlook District
High Wind Scatters Sparks at Spectacular Blaze Threatening Other Buildings in Neighborhood
 Three Alarms Sounded

While fire companies stood look ing on, powerless to do anything to check the blaze, the Swanson ice house in the Overlook district, was leveled shortly after midnight, not a single upright being left standing. Chief Noble today declared there is no question that the blaze is trace able to incendiarism.
 The frame building stands several hundred yards from any highway which made it impossible for the de- partment to get water onto the fire. As a matter of fact the structure re- sembled a torch when the depart ment arrived and nothing that could be done would have saved the build ing. The firemen devoted their en- ergies to the protection of other buildings in the neighborhood over which the strong wind sent a curtain of sparks flying. Timbers were blaz- ing and cracking for four hours aft CT the fire was discovered, and Ser geant Tn omas J. Feeney detailed po- licemen to patrol the district for possible outbreaks from sparks.
 Nearly every company in the city responded to three alarms with Dep uty Chief Michael T. Souney in
New Britain herald., 1928-01-21

ARMY WANTS PLANE 10
 BATTLE s NILES HIGH
Orders Fivo "Super Hawk'' Pjanos From Curtis Motne Company
 at Cost of saso, 900,

New York, Jan. Fl NEThe Her ald-Tribune today says that the Cur tis Aeroplane and Motor company has been commissioned by the army air corps to build . fighting plane capable of operating at an altitude of eight miles.
 This new super-hawk, as the plane will be named. would be capable of maneuvering at greater height than the present worlds altitude re- cord of sS,474 feet.
 Five planes of the new type are included in the S250.000 order plac- ed with the Curtis company. the Herald Tribune says.
 A supercharger, driven by the ex- haust will be used to give the motor the necessary oxygen at high alti- tudes. while oxygen bottles for the pilots use are to be included as part of the stock equipment of the planes.
 The fighting machines are a de- velopment of the Curtis hawk. the present pursuit plane of the army air corps. The supercharger and a stronger crankshaft are the only al- terations planned in the D-12 48O horsepower engine, stock equipment of the hawks.
 The value of the new planes. if they prove practicable, says the Her ald-Tribpne. is easily seen. as in all engagements between airplanes alti- tude is generally the determining factor. The pilot who can climb above his adversary and then dive on him has an unmeasurable advantage. Also, an outnumbered air force would be able to climb out of dan- ger If it did not care to risk the en- gagement.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-21
HICKMAN'S FATHER
 SEES SON IN JAIL
Slayer Does Not Rise From Couch to Greet
 Parent

Los Angeles. Calif., Jan. 21 (UP) The contrast between honesty and crime was drawn for Los Angeles today as Thomas Hickman came here to aid in keeping his son, Ed ward, from the gallows.
 The two met in Edwards cell last night, for the first time since the son was apprehended for the mur- der of Marion Parker.
 There was little said. Hickman greeted the boy with How are you, Edward?" The son did not think it necessary to rise from his reclining position on q bunk.
 Rugged, middle-aged and scared, the elder Hickman shows plainly the hard work which has been his lot. Until 6 month ago he was an ob- yard.
 Then, suddenly he found himself a national figure, because he had a son who sought to live by forgery, gunplay and murder.
 He doesn't think the boy is to blame. He believes Edward is a victim of hereditary insanity. In sup port of his contention he points out the period which his wife. Edwards 8 mother. served in an insane asylum.
 Until last night" he said, 'l hadn't seen Edward since 1926. At that time he seemed like normal boy, just bit unsettled. l think he must be insane now. He probably inherited the insanity from his mother.
 "I'll take the witness stand if they want me to. I'm here to do any thing l can to help Edward"
 But Edward shows little interest Yesterday when he was told his father probably would be in Los Angeles in few hours, he shout ed:
 II don't know whether I'll sec him. He's the cause of all my trou- ble.- I often thought I ought to go to Texas and bump the old man off,"
New Britain herald., 1928-01-21

charge of operations. A rumor spread about the city that the Polish orphanage was on fire brought scores of automobiles hurrying to the northwestern section of the city.
 Chief Souney investigated and found that vagrants have been seen about the icehouse for several weeks. He expressed firm conviction that a firebug had been operating and Sergeant Feeney expressed . similar belief.
 Last nights fire l. one of several in the northwestern section of the city which have not been explained but which bear strong traces of in- cendiarism. The Polish parochial school, the Bartlett school. the Pol ish printing plant. Polish barns and a barn on Mitchell street which was afire Thursday night are listed as suspicious.
 J. Motto. owner of the Mitchell street barn. has had four fires since 1924, two being on Hunter road. one on Clinton street and one on Mitch- ell street.
 The icehouse was built several years ago at cost of about $S.000. There will be no salvage Sa the building.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-21
COURT SAYS HUSBAND
 MUST AID FIRST WIFE
Divorce Declared Invalid, DOmbrowski Must
 Support No. 1

Having failed to find lone bit of law" bearing on the meaning of sus- pension of judgment in police court cases, Judge Henry P. Roche ad- vised that an appeal to superior court be taken in the case of Leo DombrOwski, aged 43, of 259 Grove street. this morning. He fixed the bond for appeal at $50 so as to fa- cilitate it. and Judge F. B. Hunger ford, representing Dombrowski, said he would take the necessary steps at once. Judge Roche said his per- sonal belief was that suspension of judgment meant that the court did not wish to make disposition of d case at the particular time of or dering the suspension. He made it clear, however. that this was only his own interpretation, and he felt that a higher court should make decision on the question.
 Dombrowski, whose first wife went to Europe several years ago. divorced her and married a second time. When his first wife returned to New Britain she brought an &C., tion to set aside the divorce on the ground that she had not been noti- fled of pendency of the action, and Judge Marvin in superior court de- cided in, her favor, thus nullifying Dombrowski's second marriage. Subsequently,. his first wife had him arrested for non support and he contested the charge in police court. with the result that Judge B. W. filling suspended judgment on June 30, 1927. :.
 Late in October. Dombrowski was arrested again on the charge of non- support and Judge F. E. Hungerford, representing him, conteEded that the charge was not properly brought be- cause 1t had been disposed of by judge filling. This contention brought about the dispute relative to the meaning of the suspension of judgment and decision was reserved in order that time might be allowed for inquiry into the legal aspects.
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New Britain herald., 1928-01-21
Holdups Cause Trial
 Of Five Day Week

Chicago. Jan. Fl WD = Payroll holdups within the past few months have led indirectly to . trial of the five day week in the Chicago build ing industry.
 Twelve of the city's largest plas- ter contractors have had their pay rolls taken in holdups. and have started to pay by check.
 Union rules provide payment must be in currency. The dispute over the method of payment led to . com- promise which called for trial of the five day week.
 Under the experiment the plas- terers will be paid at the same rate as at present-s15 . Aay.