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Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-30
PARTY LEADERS
UNDISTURBED BY
SMITHS POSITION
Bone Drys Chagrinned at
Frank Statement Made
By Candidate.
By CARL D. GROAT
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent

'
HOUSTON, Texas, June 30.-Thc
Democratic convention legions were
under way to their homes today
while drys modified to act against
the party's presidential nominee,
Governor Alfred E. Smith of New
York.
Bishop James Cannon Jr, of
Richmond, Va, and Arthur j. Bar
ton, prominent dry leaders, an
nounced the summoning of a dry
conference at Asheville, n. c., be
tween July II and II, to consider
the dry s course toward Smith.
Smith s frank espousal of dry
law modification andf temperance
in his message to the convention
yesterday hurled Il tremendous sur
prise into the convention situation.
Friends of Smith and "wets'
said the governor, in promising
strict enforcement of all laws If
elected president, coupled with his
view that there should be funda-
: mental changes in the present pro
visions for national prohibition
merely reiterated his previously
known position.
Drys like former Secretary of the
Navy Daniels held Smith had made
n gratuitous pronouncement which
merely complicated the drys prob
lens, especially in the south.
| Professional dry leaders condemn
ed the Democratic convention course
in nominating Smith whom they
characterized as q foe of prohibi-
! tion.
Barton and Cannon, for example
praised the party's dry plank, but
said they deeply regretted "that
the pro-liquor wing of the party
/ led by Tammany Hall disregarded
all warnings and has challenged,
indeed defied, the dry democracy
of the south by the nomination OF
Smith,
Robinson Makes Statement
On the other hand prominent De
mocrats favorable to Smith said
they did not believe the Smith state
ment would affect the campaign
from a Democratic standpoint. Fol
instance, Senator Robinson of Ar
kansas the convention s choice fol-
vice presidential nominee, told the
, United Press:
."The governor s telegram reveals
| his sincere and comprehensive gasI
Of public questions. His statement
touching on prohibition is repeti
ton of views often expressed here
tofore. L am very happy over the
fact that the convention agreed or
a plank for the platform on this sub
iect on which all Democrats may
stand.
Meantime Chairman Key Pittmar
of the platform committee reveal
ed that lie had said in effect, dur
ing the dry debate in the platform
committee, that the party's dry law
enforcement plank did not mean
wet could not run on it and strive
for amendment of the dry law mol
that a dry could not do likewise and
strive for a stronger dry law.
Moody Silent
In other words, Pittman argu
ment was that Smith as modifica
zionist, could uphold the law, but
still attempt to point the way to 1t:
alteration.
Governor Dan Moody of Texa:
was silent but was represented a'
feeling Smith S message did not al
ter the general political situation
since his position has been knowr
nreYiouslY.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-30
ICity Library
To Be Closed

To permit needed repairs be-,
ing made, the city library will
be closed all day Monday and
Tuesday of next week, Miss
Agnes Ferris, city librarian, an
nonced today. Wednesday being
a legal holiday, the library will
also be closed. It will reopen for
the convenience of the pubncI
Thursday. Patrons of the library
are asked to keep the closing,
dates in mind.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-30
ACES Hoo OFF

CURTGsS FIELD. l.. T., June 30.--
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh aud
Captain Emilio Carranza, Mexican
good win flier left here today for
Detroit at los p. m. They were in
separate planes. Carranza flew
Lindbergh's Ryan monoplane and
Lindbergh flew u Curtiss Falcon
mail plane.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-30
Airmail Aviator
Is Long Overdue
by United Press Leased Wire

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 30,-A
combined dirigible and airplane
hunt for Leslie II, Smith, missing
air mail flier, was organized here
today to search the territory be
tween Little Rock, Ark and St
Louis
Smith was more than SO hours
overdue at Lambert St. Louis air
port on flight from Little Rock,
where he hoped off Thursday night
with Democratic convention pictures
after a flight from Houston.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-30

G. NJ. Drumm, of the college of
agriculture, Davis, has returned from
Wisconsin with four carloads of
dairy cattle he bought while in that
state.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-30
This Seaplane Took Aid to Mobile

a
o imte eap he Graf
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-30

Lodi, San Joaquin county, has
made a marked and unusual finan-
cial success of municipality owned
public utilities.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
HARDWARE COMPANY SUES

Lehrers Hardware Co.,, brought suit today against Guiseppina Bom- baci and others for $500 through At- torney Monroe $. Gordon. The writ states that the plaintiff and the de- fendant agreed jointly whereby the plaintiff was to furnish material and render service in the construction of a building for which the defendant was to pay s271.74 upon the com pletion of the work.
 The plaintiff claims that in due time after the work was done the bill was presented to the defendant but she refused and still refuses to pay.
 The plaintiff claims foreclosure of lien which was lodged in the office of the town clerk and $500 damages. Papers were served today by Constable John $. Recor. The writ is returnable in city court on the fourth Monday in June.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
DEPRESSION IS OVER
Federal Farm Loan Board Declares Bottom Has Been Reached-An- nual Report Ready.

Washington, June $ RAThe bot tom of depression in farm values has passed, the federal farm loan board declared today in its annual report.
 Indications are seen of a turn in the tide and farm values are gradu- ally improving" the report said.
 While admitting that some of the farm banks had been mismanaged with the result that three of them were thrown into the hands of re- ceivers during the last year, the board said that the farm loan sys- tenn had demonstrated its soundness and usefulness.
 ''The mistakes of the past must serve as lessons for the future" the report added.
 Declaring that the farm bank had nearly $c,500, 100000 in loans out standing on December 31, the board declared that under the improved management of Eugene Meyer, farm loan commissioner, the system was expected to become more useful to the farming communities
 The entire bureau virtually has been reorganized, the report said, and special steps have been taken to reflect actual conditions in the reports of the banks to the board and public.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06

would be too horrible!"
 I'd better have another talk with Miss Evans," she thought and
 gathered the newspapers for the wastepaper basket. Tomorrow when go down to see Oliver"
 She was wondering what to do
 with the rest of the afternoon. too
 restless to lie down or read, and at loss to know where to turn next
 to search for position. when she
 was startled by knock on her door. No one had been announced and she did not think the maid
 would have occasion to come in after her work in the room was done.
 Virginia opened the door cau- tiously. Her experience in the
 hotel she had left had filled her
 with nervous dread Of further un- pleasant encounters even here. A bellboy stood there, bearing a flor lst's box. Virginia took it and tipped him generously.
 For moment after she had closed the door she held the un- opened box in her arms and let her.
 self speculate over the possible sender. The box was small. riolets
 from Mel perhaps. Who else would know her address? She had not
 given it to Oliver.
 Her heart warmed at the thought of her lovers devotion and she
 quickly stripped the ribbon away and pulled off the lid. It looked
 like a terribly expensive shop for
 Mel to be going to for a love offer ing. But how dear of him. She lifted the green paper inside
 very tenderly and then uttered a
 gasp of delight. Orchids! Thfee
 of them! Their sheer beauty clutched at Nirginia's $ heart with instant fascination. She picked them up with a thrill of pleasure
 before she thought of looking at the
 card which accompanied them. She took 1t up, expecting to find a charming line from Mel but she read instead name and message that sent an icy shiver over her from head to toe
 (TO BE CONTINUED
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
St Francis Hospital
 Graduates 56 Nurses

Miss Catherine Mary Burns of this city was awarded second prize of excellence at the graduation texer- cises of the class of 1928 of St. Francis hospital Training School for Nurses. Hartford. held yesterday afternoon at the institution. She is the daughter of Mrs. Catherine F. Burns of 63 Vine street and sister of the late William F. Burns, rated as the greatest athlete ever to attend theNew Britain High school and after whom the Burns memorial trophy was named.
 Another sister, Bernadette F.. Burns, was also a member of the graduating class There were 56 young women in the class and all were awarded their diplomas by Bishop John J. Milan yesterday.
 Others from New Britain who were members of the class were: Anna A. Conley and Gladys F. Post. Southington was represented by Miss Frances w. Gill while Plainville's representative among the graduates was Miss Anna Murphy.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
City Advertisement

Sealed bids will be received by this Commission for the laying of a wooden floor. putting castings around windows and doors, hanging doors. building stairs, installing hardware, and miscellaneous carpenter work in our No. Fire Station situated at the corner of Myrtle and Curtis streets.
 We would request all bidders to see Chief William J. Noble for full details and specifications. All bids to be considered shall be in the hands of Chief William J. Noble on or before 5:oo p. m, D. S T.. Monday June II, 1928.
 Bidder shall include certified check or bond in the amount of 10 per cent of their bid with each pro- posal
 This Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BOARD OF
 FIRE COMMISSIONERS,
 J. J. Keogh, Clerk
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
City Items

Unity Rebekah lodge will enter tain members and friends Friday evening after the regular meeting. which will open al 7;3o o'clock.
 Mrs. Catherine Grace is ill at the home Of her son, A. J. Grace, of Main street.
 The police received notice today of the return of the operators H. cense of Thomas Negrelli of 239 Brook street.
 Miss Elizabeth Purney. daughter of Dr. John PUrney and Mrs. Pur- ney of Black Rock avenue has re- turned home from Drew seminary to spend the summer vacation with her parents.
 Edward D. O'Brien has returned from Catholic University for a sum mer vacation in this city.
 William McCue is home from Georgetown University for the sum- mer.
 Thomas McCabe and Jack Con- lin are expected home from Catholic University soon.
 Thomas Conway, Jr. son of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Conway of Beaver street, will return home Saturday after completing the final term of his first year at Bentley School of Accounting. Boston.
 Sam Netrano of West Main street is home from Notre Dame on a visit with his parents.
 Property of Concettina Butera To- cated on South Main street was at- tached for s75o by Constable Fred Wlnkle today in a suit brought by J. Gross and J. yacobinas through Attorney Harry H. Mlkowitz.
 Attorney B. J. Monkiewicz left to- day for Washington, D. c. on bus mess trip.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
INQUIRY IS STARTED
Scotland Yard Men Are Accused Of Using Brutal Methods in Attempt ing to Convict Girl.

London, June (P--The inquiry into the circumstances of the police interrogation last month of Miss Irene Savidge. after her acuuittal with Sir Leo Money. on the charge of improper conduct in Hyde park, opened in the law courts here today.
 Sir Patrick Hastings, counsel for Miss Savidge, who is a pretty girl of 22. told the tribunal in outlining the case that she had been interro- gated for 5 hours at Scotland Yard by police officers. They put various sorts of questions to her, said coun- sel, inquired about her clothes and made her stand up to take measure ments.
 Miss Savidge, as the first witness, testified that Inspector Collins be- gan the Scotland Yard examination by saying: Look here. Miss Saw idge. We have you here to tell the truth. and if you don't both you and Sir Leo will suffer dearly"
 The witness said the inspector s attitude was very threatening.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
S7M,ooo SUIT FILED
ONneFs of Vees1 Sunk by President GarAeid Take Legal Action Against Steamship Company.

- GarAeid Take Legal Act1ou
 Against Steamship Company.
 Boston. June 6 (UP)-A libel suit demanding S750.0oo for the sinking of the steamer Kershaw by the steamship President Garfield oi the Dollar Line was filed in federal court yesterday by the Merchants and Miners Transportation company.
 The suit charges that the Gar field was not in charge of a con- petent person. that she failed to keep a proper lookout, failed to keep on the right side of the chan. mel and failed to comply with sig nals.
 The collision took place on the night of May 31, the Kershaw being sunk with the loss of seven of her crew.
 The Kershaw sounded two blasts of her siren, the liberal asserts, which were unanswered. She sound ed another double blast to which there was again no response, and as the ships approached each other the Garfield shifted her course to- ward the kershaw. finally colliding with the other boat, it was charged.
 Bond has been given by the Dol lar Line pending a hearing.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
MISS ISLANDER SHOWERED

A kitchen shower was tendered Miss Esther Selander at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Dewey Selander of g. Chapman court last night. The home was decorated in a color scheme of blue and white. An entertainment was provided and buffet lunch was served.
 Miss Selander will become the bride of John Kukish of Sexton street on June 2c.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
Quay Granted Divorce
 On DesertiOn Complaint

John F. Quay of this city was granted divorce in superior court yesterday from Helen w. Gordon Quay fo Mont Clare, Pa, on a com plaint of desertion since Decent Der, 1915. The plaintiff has agreed to pay s25 a month for the support of their child, Anna, until she reaches the age of IT. The child is 14 and will remain i'll custody of the mother. The Quays were married in Balti- more on September 27. 1913. Judge Morris D. Sake represented the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
NEW DREYFUS CASE COMING ID FRONT
Conan Doyle Aids Oscar Sdtel
 in Plea for QindiCation

Edlnburgh, Scotland June s - Sherlock Holmes hopes to win . fa- nous case in the Scottish court of Criminal Appeal soon.
 It's the case of Oscar Slater, who was convicted of murder, sentenced to be hanged, finally sent to prison for life. and released after serving Is and a half years.
 The Court of Criminal Appeals is to determine whether the original conviction was mistake. If it finds Slater innocent, Sherlock Holmes that is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will get much of the credit.
 Jewels We're Stolen
 In 1905 all Glasgow was shocked by the brutal murder of Miss Mar ion Gilchrist, elderly spinster, who lived alone in fiat with one maid servant. One evening, while the servant was out. she was beaten to death and her jewelry stolen.
 About three weeks later Oscar Slater was arrested in New York. He had left Scotland shortly after the murder. Certain witnesses iden- tified him as the man they had seen leaving the Gilchrist neighborhood.
 He had pawned a brooch in Scot land, but proved it was not the property of Miss Gilchrist. None of the dead woman's possessions ever was traced to him.
 Slater waived extradition pro- ceedings and went back to Scotland. In 1909 a jury convicted him. The death sentence was commuted to life Imprisonment and Slater was carted off to Peterhead. That seemed the end of Slater.
 But Sir Arthur Conan Doyle raised his voice. The creator of Sherlock Holmes, using some of tbe logic he attributed to his famous de- tective character, analysed the evil dence and stoutly maintained that a grave miscarriage of justice had been committed. Something like a governmental review of the case was thereupon undertaken, and Skaters euilt was reaffirmcd.
 Years passed. The man still lay in prison. Ordinarily in Great Brit ain a lfer is released on parole after doing stretch of Is years, but Slater was kept beyond that period Then a Scotch journalist wrote a book on the Slater case in which he fayed the conduct of the case. Con- ..Y1 1nyIr to ct 1 it.
 Another Review
 Skaters release followed. But Conan Doyle and other would not let it rest at that. Questions were asked in parliament. The secretary for Scotland finally agreed to refer the whole case to the courts. If they now reaffirm the verdict, Scotch justice is vindicated. If they find Slater was wrongfully convicted, monetary compensation for him will be sought.
 Craigie Aitchison, one of the greatest of Scotch lawyers. has been retained by Slater's friends to rep resent him. The crown will be rep resented by William Watson. lord advocate of Scotland Lord Clyde, lord justice general of Scotland, probably will preside.
 Contention will be made that identification of Slater as the man seen leaving Miss Gilchrist's apart ment was erroneous, that the trial judge erred in instructing the jury a bad character" for Slater had been proved, and that therefore he had not the presumption of inno- cence in his favor that new evidence will show. Slater was not at the scene of the crime
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
Special Notice

Isabella Circle, No. F. National Daughters Of Isabella, will hold a card and supper party, Monday eve ming, June II, in Red Mems hall, Main street. Members wishing res ervaticns will notify committee not later than Friday, June g. Call 3355W or 205eW. Supper served at z o'clock, Mrs. kronholm catering -advt
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
Florists

CANVAS. 2 for 25c: nice Geranium plants, loc each; Coleus, fol a5c; Hello trope. SC each. Verbglas 5c each
 Petunias, for 25c; Sweet Alyssum, DC each; Dusty Miller, 5c each; Caleu- dula plants. JOc doz. Marigolds, e5c doz Fresh cut flowers: Carnations, Sl
 doz.; Roses, S1 and Sl l.o0; Snapdra gons
 Sl and sl.5o doz.; Calen iulas, soc doz i; Sweat Peas soc bunch. Sandellis Greenhouse, 21S Oak St. Phone 2lSl-3 CANTERBUR bells, delphiniunl. painted daisies, variety of other hardy plants. Geo. Hume. 1896 Stanley St. Tel. 10S4-W. PERENNIAL plants a speciality. Long Spurred Counbine, Delphiniums, Lu- pines, German Iris, New Japanese Iris choice named,. Also cut flowers, Han sens Perennial Garden. Church St, Elm Hill. Tel. 1791e2. Visitors welcome.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
Fourteen Sentences
 Imposed in Hartford

Hartford, June 6 (UP)-Fourteen sentences were imposed by Judge Isaac Wolfe in the first days session of the June term of criminal super for court here. None of the cases was important.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
Burial Lots, Monuments

NEW BRITAIN MONUMENTAL WORKS. 123 Oak St. Monuments of all sizes and descriptions. Reasonable. Phone 26S.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

ROOMS FOR RENT-Hot and cold water. Over Seward Trading Go.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
 SEWARD GIRLS V|CT0Rs OVER VARSITY SQUAD FIRST CAME SATURDAY

The game between the College girls and the Seward High School girls on Saturday night more than made up for the game which followed, the Col lege and the Army. The Seward girls won due to inaccuracy of the Varsi- kets and the inaccuracy of the Varsi- ty. The team work of both was about on par and the entire contest was marked by the do or die spirit which was clearly manifest. Both sides gave all they had. The fans thought it was great and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. Final score: 16 to Ii.
 Highlights in the game were;a clev- erly executed field shot by Jean Mer- ritt in the first quarter; the intercep- ted throw Cecil Leslie plucked out the air and turning, it into a basket; the 
 astounding number of close shots the visitors from the North missed; the continued coaching from the sidelines of Coach Abell, and the stellar play ing of Mcconnell and Parker Every. one of the locals played wonderfully.
 Baskets: Mcintosh 6, Jean s, Les lie 2, Larson 2.
 Mcconnell s, Parker ?, Franklin 2, Mcdonald l.
 Fouls: Franklin 2, Carter, l, Rath- iens 1, O'Connell 1, techical 1.
 Merritt 2, Mcintosh 2, Leslie 1.
 Referee, E. J. Bath.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
ALASKA WEATHER ls
 COMPARABLE ID ISLANDS

It is said that with the arrival of B. B. Berryhouse, new radio operator in Seward Saturday from the South, local sheiks are more or less looking at him with suspicion and green-eyed envy. The reason, remarks The Gateway s informant, is because the young man is not only single but is fine, hand some and likeable chap. Berryhouse is recently from the Islands and says he has not yet noticed the difference in temperatures; in fact he went so far to say the climate of Seward is comparable to that in the Islands.
 Say, we're going to like this fellow!
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
COLLEGE DEFEATS ARMY WITH EASE SATURDAY
 HARD FIGHT USELESS

The least said about the College Army game of basketball on Saturday night when the Varsity held mopping up exercises, winning from the local team by the staggering score of 49-11. is perhaps the best politely to pursue in an attempt to describe the one-sided massacre.
 Pep Harris was here. there and everywhere urging on his playmates but it was absolutely useless against the superb work of the Collegians fresh from a triumphal tour and clean up in Southeastern Alaska, The Varsi- ty played ring around rosy with them.
 Loftus and Smith appeared to be the outstanding stars with Boswell a close second For the Army honors go ito Clancy and Lenhart One of the enjoyments of the game was the fine refereeing of Professor Bath.
 Points: Eoftus 21, Smith II, Bos- we'll 10, Romig 6, Mcdonald 1.
 Lenhart 4, Clancy 3, Baker ?, Har- ris 1, Stevenson 1.
 Fouls: Mover 4, Loftus 3, Connors 1, Romig 1.
 Baker 2, Harris ?, Stevenson 2, Len- hart 1, Galloway 1, Clancy, personal.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23

WANTED-TWO OR THREE BOARD FRS FOR EVENING MEAL. Reas- onable rates. Enquire Mrs. Louise Manthey.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
SEWARD GIRL IS MOTHER

Cards were received in the last mail announcing the arrival Of Q 10 pound boy to MT. and Mrs. L. C. Smith Mrs Smith was for'lerly Miss Thelma Tellufsen, popular local girl wbo left here in 1924 for Tennessee. She married in Tennessee about one year ago.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
scHRENGERs LEAVE

MT. and Mrs. Fred Schrenger, de- parted for Ketchikan Saturday where MT. Schrenger has accepted an offer as head chef in the new Gem cafe. Mrs Schrenger was in i'll health upon her departure and may undergo an oper- ation, Mr. Schrenger said.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
MUSIC HATH CHARMS

The Seward band certainly popped up the basketball games played off Saturday night and yesterday. The. spectators appreciated hearing the band play and it also acted as tonic to the perspiring athletes.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23

Patricia Ray, daughter of MT. and Mrs. L. V. Ray, and member of the Alaska College girls basketball team, enjoyed her brief visit home. The pop ular Seward girl is returning with the ream for Fairbanks.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
REBEKAH CARD PARTY

The Rebekah card party will be held Monday evening, January 30, not on Sunday night, January 29, as was announced
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23
GEORGETOWN MINE |s
 SAID HAVE FINE FUTURE

GEORGETOWN, Jan. 23. (P)-The St. George mine on Douglass noun tain, north of Georgetown, is being operated by a syndicate of New York VeVrmont and Maine capital. Aside from the heavy production the com- pany is preparing for a large develop ment program which will open up ad- ditional ore and keep the production up off an indefinite time.
 Sink your teeth into a piece of Baby Beef and gasp with joy.
 The Gateway leads others follow
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23

you read it in The Gateway first.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23

FOR RENT-Three room cabin. En. A quire Chas. Cooper.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23

FOR sALE-Bakery outfit. Just the thing for Kodiak only $15000. Worth $750.00 Twins Cafe, Anchor age.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-23

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