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The Washington times., 1928-10-29
Author Sues Spiritualist
Over Possession Of Poem

BERLIN, Oct. 29.-Shades, from
the spirit world will play a part
in a court action started today by
Eugen Georg, a German author,
against Fraulein Elsearmheim. a
spiritualistic medium. for a manu-
script the famous German poet, Lud-
wig finland, is alleged to have
transmitted to her at a seance.
The manuscript is said to contain
a hitherto unpublished poem en-
titled Return with the signature,
"Uhland, 1920"
Georg claims to have received the
manuscript before the medium and
pleads prior possession.
A. r. Meyer, a poet, in whose
home the seance was held, said he
would sue Georg if Georg won his
suit.
The Washington times., 1928-10-29

, Thirteen minutes after the Zep-
pelin passed Cape Cod the radio
marine station at Chatham. Mass,
Intercepted a wireless from the
ship saying it would follow the
Newfoundland route over Groes-
stem" This indicated it would
follow the great circle, or the
north Atlantic steamer lane, the
same route taken by Col. Chales
A. Lindbergh on his flight from
New York to Paris.
A fishing trawIer 100 miles off
Cape Cod sighted the dirigible at
7:1S and reported her position to
the shore.
Then a few minutes before 8
O'Clock came a message from the
Graf Zeppelin that she was making
fast trip"
Eckener was steering over open
sea after passing above Cape Cod.
His course as indicated by his
progress from New York to Chat
ham will lead him south of Nova
Scotia and the Zeppelin passengers
may not sight land again on this
side of the Atlantic.
A radio message from the
Zeppelin intercepted at 1888 a. M,
gave her position as 1900 north
latitude, 66:2O west longitude. This
is about 210 miles east by north Of
the lower tip of Cape Cod and 100
miles due south Of Cape Sable,
Nova Scotia.
Her successive positions indicated
that the course of the Graf Zepplin
lies far south of the Atlantic coast
OF Nova Scotia and slightly north
OF the transatlantic steamship route.
The Washington times., 1928-10-29

Al weII-dressed young white man walked into The
Office Of the Earle Theater today, forced the man
ager and the assistant manager to open two safes
for him, stuffed approximately $4,000 in cash under
his overcoat and leisurely sauntered away.
He paused for moment Ii the lobby outside the
theater. He looked around It several persons who
were waiting there for the box Office t. open pulled
his hat 70 more ralsh angle and III the
thrCngs on 18th St.
AS he left, in the lobby, attracted BY the Bugg
money sacks the robber Oyercoat remarked There
goes another bootlegger.''
Police said it the smoohest and of the daring
and carefully planned hodups committed
The robber walked into the theater at M The box
office had not opened He the lobby with
Other for few minutes then he opened the door Of
the managers office and walked inside
The Washington times., 1928-10-29

Harry LOhmeyef, manager, was
alone in his office. arranging the
days programs. What transpired in
the next few minutes police have
not been able to learn, because
Lohmeyer tainted after the robber
left and two hours later was in
Emergency Hospital suffering so
badly from shock that he could
not be questioned.
A few minutes after the robber
entered the office, Wayne Birdsell.
assistant manager, walked in unan-
nounced. The robber was standing
In the middle of the office, one hand
In his overcoat pocket and looking
very calm.
Cautioned Assistant
Lohmeyer, who papeared very
nervous, was opening safe, Bird
sell said. The robber looked at Bird.
sell and then looked hard at Lob
meyer The latter called him to his
side, Birdsell declared, and said:
We are being held up. Don't do
anything, rash. .
Then the robber said, Stand with
your. face against that WALL" Bird
sell told police.
Birdsell complied and Lohmeyer
finished opening the safe. The rob-
Der told him to open the other
safe in the office. Lohmeyer was
so nervous by this time that his
hands could not manipulate the
dial. He asked Birdsell to help
him. The latter opened the safe.
When both safes We're open. the
robber took almost all of the money
In them. stuffed 1t under his over
The Washington times., 1928-10-29
THE OFFICIAL WEATHER

O. 3. WentheR bureaU
Partly cloudy and slightly colder
tonight; Tuesday, increasing cloudi-
ness, probably followed by rain;
northwest winds. Temperature yes
terday- Highest, 60; lowest, AZ.
The Washington times., 1928-10-29
Hearst Writer on Yep
Giues Up His Fags
Rv John G. TNGRAM


prohibited
August schel M B. H by U1tein)
ON BOARD THE GRAF ZEPPELIN BOUND FOR GER
MANY Oct 90 Dropped from the arship just she left
Lakehurst, n JWe folks used to say out at Bel
mont last summer, "They re off,
Just this is being written, the Graf Zeppelin is gently
pong her silver into the moonlight night above the
Lakehurst naval station-gong home.
The Washington times., 1928-10-29
Woman Realtor Nets
100000 on Lot Sale

VANCOUVER. B. c.. Oct. a.
Male realtors lifted their eyebrows
when Miss Mary Gibson, secretary
tor a local concern, completed q
real estate deal which Melted her
we'll over 100000
A lot she purchased for $4,000
two years ago has been sold Tor
$125, 600.
The Washington times., 1928-10-29
Zeppelin Makes Fast
Trip Heading Out to
Sea. Radio Reports
BY International News Service

CHATHAM, Mass. Oct. 29.-F'ly-
ing low and averaging a speed of
better than 60 miles An hour, the
huge air liner Graf Zeppelin passed
the eastern tip of Cape Cod at 6:25
o'clock a. m. and headed east.north-
east over the open sea toward Hall
fax on its return trip from Lake
hurst, n. j., to Friedrichshafen.
Germany. The dirigible left Lake
hurst at 1:54:30 o'clock.
In a message to the Radio Marine
Corporation station here at 6:38
a. M, the Zeppelin reported that 1t
was heading east-northeast toward
Continued on Page 2, Column H.
The Washington times., 1928-10-29
BANK STATEMENTS

Washington Clearing House,
So. 755 $500.
Treasury balance, 1929 125,276.29.
Customs receipts, $51 .274,899.52.
New York Clearing House bal
ance, $4,000, 900.
New York Clearing House ex-
change, $685., 200, 900.
The Washington times., 1928-10-29
CLEARING HOUSE REPORT

NEW YORK, Oct 29.~Clearing
house statement:
Exchanges, $5S2 900 900; balances,
Sis 900 900.
Federal Reserve banks credit
balance, $9S, 200, 900.
The Washington times., 1928-10-29
THRILL SLAYER
INSANE, SAYS
LAWYER

ATLANTA, Ga. Oct. ga titan
tic legal fight doomed today in de.
tense of George Harsh, 81, and Rich
ard Gallogly, 10, university students,
charged with two thrill" murders
In a series Of daring hold-ups here.
Two great fortunes were being
marshalled by families of the
youths. as police worked feverishiy
to gather evidence for the grand
jury tomorrow.
An imposing array Of counsel has
been employed to defend the alleged
slayers Of Willard Smith and f.. IL.
Meeks, store clerks.
The Harsh family retained Reuben
Arnold and his firm, while Gallogly's
family engaged James A. Branch,
William S. Howard and Ben J.
Conyers. All are veteran Atlanta
criminal lawyers.
Insanity Plea Hinted
Intimation that insanity would be
the defense of young Harsh. who,
police said. confessed to the crimes
hortly after his arrest Saturday
light. and implicated Gallogly as an
ccomplice, came from Attorney
oward.
"Harsh is undoubtedly mentally
normal" Howard said.
Meanwhile, Gallogly, the grand
of Col. James r. Gray, editor
soldier, chung steadfastly to his
aration of innocence through
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Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
WIFE FINDS HUSBAND
 HANGING IN WOODSHED
MAY BREAKFAST
Substantial Amount Realized For the Day Kimball Hos
 pital, Tuesday.

Through the efforts of the Wom- ans Board of the Day Kimball Hos pital, assisted by volunteer workers. the May Breakfast. held Tuesday, will net a substantial sum for the hospital
 The breafast and the luncheon were we'll patron;zed. although not as many came as had been anticipated Because of the high cost of material and the popular prices at which the meals were served, the profit was somewhat reduced. The sales tables did a good business and in the after noon there were thirty tables of cards. These added materially to the receipts of the day
 For each table of cards there was a prize for the highest score. The com mittee acknowledges the donation of these prizes by the following mcr- chants: Burt's Drug Store, F. X. Lucier. Woolworth's. Chandler & Morse, ]. 4. P. Gagne's Drug Store, Gilman X Co., The Bugbee Corpora ton, The Byrne Co, Dresser's Drug Store, and Carroll's Rexall Store.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
CHAMBER TO HOLD
 ANNUAL MEETING
Banquet and Entertainment At Putnam Inn, Monday, May
 14th
Annual Reports And Election of Off,
 cers

The annual meeting of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Putnam Inn, Monday evening. May lAth. The meeting will be pre- ceded by a banquet. and there will be an entertainment.
 When the directors determined on t'he date of the annual meeting 1t was decided to put aside all serious con alterations except such as are ab- solutely necessary. There will be no discussion or speeches on business or civic affairs. Business cares will be laid aside and the evening turned in to one of enjoyment.
 The committee of arrangements. Walter King and L. H. Mellor, are planning the entertainment feature and the details will be announced next week.
 The necessary reports of officers will be read and officers for the en- suing year will be elected. Otherwise the evening will be strictly social occasion.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
Edmund Dubois, Jr., Commits Suicide After Having Break
 fast With Family
Had Been in Poor Health and Was
 Despondent

Edmund Dubois, Jr., 32 or B years of age. committed suicide this morn ing by hanging himself in the wood shed in the rear of his home at 45 School street. He had serious ill- ness some years ago and had been in poor health and more or less despond- ent ever since. It is said that this was his second attempt to take his own life. Dr. F. A. Morrell, medical ex- aminer. was called and pronounced the death clear case of suicide. The body was cut down under the direction of the doctor by Captain of Police William Jarvis and Officer Durand shortly after 1 o'clock this morning and carried into the house.
 Dubois worked in a mill in South bridge. He worked last night as usu- al and returned home this morning in his ear. On account of his illness and the fact that his wife had not been feeling well, Mir. and Mrs. Dubois had been staying with Mrs. Dubois par ents. Mir. and Mrs. George Trottier, who live on School street near where the highway turns east to Providence.
 Wife Becomes Alarmed
 MT. Dubois complained this morn ing that he was not feeling well and that his arm pained him. He said he thought he would go and see a doctor. When he did not return Mrs. Dubois went to their own home, which is not far from the Trottier home, but did not find him in the house. On ae- count of Mr. Dubois previous action and of his mental depression Mrs. Du- bois went to the shed fearing that something was wrong. There she saw the body of her husband swing ing from a rafter overhead, Mrs. Du- bois screamed and neighhors were at tracted The police were summoned as was che medical examiner.
 From the position of the body 1t was hard te determine just how the acf was committed, Some six incl e below the feet was a box. The rope was doubled to assure it's being strong enough. The body was facing the rear of tie shed in which there was a pile Of wo1d
 Mr. Dubois was son of Alderman and Nrs Edmund Dubois. His father is in Hartford attending the Demo cratic State Convention. Besides his parents h. leaves several brothers md wife.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
kEEGAN AND MRS. SCRANTON ON STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE

The Democratic state convention was opened at Hartford. Wednesday. Edward ] Keegan. Wilsonville. in the town of Thompson, and Mrs. Asa R. Scranton, South Woodstoek. were re- nominated to the state central com mittee. X resolution was read by National Committeeman Thomas ]. Spellacv which would pledge the Con neetieut delegation Go Alfred J. smith until released by him.
 Delegates attending from Putnam are Thomas P. Ryan Edward Girard, Edmund Dubois. Eugene Rayno and Frank Dumas.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
SHEEP BREEDERS
 TO MEET MAY l2TH
Annual Sheep Shearing Contest and Field Day At Eastland
 Farms
Many Interesting Features-Publi.
 Invited


 The Connecticut Sheep Breeders Association will meet again for their Annual Sheep Shearing Contest and Field Day at Eastland Farms, May 18th. A fine program will be pre- sented as well as a number of special ties. The services of prominent sheep men have been secured who will dis cuss all the problems of sheep rais- ing in Connecticut. These men in- clude a member of the Department of Agriculture, Washington. D. C., William Henning of Penn State Col lege, J. C. Cort of the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture hnd a number of others.
 As an added attraction it is hoped that Sam Stoddard of New Hamp- shire and his internationally known sheep dog Spot" will be present to give an exhibition. Mir Tirrell spe- cialist from Storrs College will give an interesting demonstration of judg- ing various breeds of sheep with re- marks as to fleece carcass, etc Every one is invited and people of any agri- cultural interests are especially urg tA AH hf ptE@tHls "A altttdi fttNlLd- tion is given 10 boys and girls inter- ested in club work
 Program at 10 a. m.
 The program will begin at ten O. clock daylight saving time when Mir. Tyrell will give his usual demonst'ra- ton at the Farm of dipping. docking and drenehing etc. This portion of the program is of especial value to sheepmen. The Shearing Contest will begin about eleven D. s. T. and will be interspered by short talks and de- monstrations. At twelve thirty lunch will be served and as many people as possible viii he served with a choice bit of genuine Connecticut lamb. At one o'clock tke program will conti- I ue.
 lt F. hoped that fha aeenle of Wind han County will alfead to hear some of these fine sreakors and to learn S, me really interesting facts about all industry that is very much alive.
 h addition Enstland Greenhouses will be open all day for inspection.
 Miss Rose Belsir and Antonio Belair of Mechanicsville spent Friday in Hartford.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
FIREMEN HOLD ANNUAL
 CONCERT AND BALL
Large Gathering At 18th Social Event.-Cood Music, Pret-
 ty Decorations
Men Make Quick Change From Fire
 Fighters To Hosts

The 2sth Annual Concert and Ball of the Putnam Fire department, held ;n the state armory, Friday evening, added another success to the long iist of fine entertainments given an rually by this department of the city. Notwithstanding that the members of inc department battled one of the most stubborn and most spectacular sres the city has had in long time, from two o'clock Friday afternoon nntil after six o'clock in the evening, the fremen made quick transforma- tiou into their parade uniforms and anpeared as good natcred as ever, although they must have been tired lot of men.
 Not even the rainy night could dampen the spirits of the hosts of the evening. The several hundred guests would never have known there had been a fire nor that outside it was one of the most dismal, rainy nights of a dismal rainy April, at least not from the appearance within the state armory transformed, as it was. into a pretty ball room. The reception conmittee, put snort while before covered with soot and grime, wet to the skin after being nearly baked from the heat of the lumber yard fire. welcomed the guests most cordially. Perhaps a duty well and most effeciently performed dur ing the afternoon acted as stimulant 10 the members of the department.
 The Decorations
 Under the supervision of an able committee the drill shed of the large armory had been prettily decorated. The electrical effect was installed to it in with a complete decorative
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Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
Parents And Friends
 Day In Putnam Schools

Next Tuesday is the second annual Parents and Friends Day in the pub lie schools of Putnam. Guests will be welcome from 9 a. m. to 3.30 D. n. The regular work of Che schools will be in progress, There w.ll Dc school work exhibit including posters. geography and literature booklets sub mitted in the Parent Teacher Aseoeia- tiou poster and project contest. 4 collection of travel posters loaned by the State Board will be displayed; 1; also . display of museum color prints.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03

In view of the attitude of the Board of Water Commissioners when in conference with the special water committee of the common council. as that attitude was outlined by Al derman John Dean at the regular meeting of the common council, Tues day evening, Mayor Charles Richard suggested that the present Board of Water Commissioners resign and let others take their places. The mayor did not specifically request the resig nation of the Board but said. 'lf they do not want to be in the picture any longer let them step right out of it." This was said in reference to the present situation of the water works question.
 Alderman Dean had previously given an account of the meeting of the special water committee and the commissioner and said that he ''did nof like the attitude of the com and that he never thought men could be SO arbitrary" !" IL was following this closing remark by Alderman Dean that the mayor began his statement and became more earnest and tense as he led up to the remarks that most emphatieal ly imply that the resignation of the of the Board of Water Commissioners would be acceptable to his Honor. who thinks it is time that the "Couneil take matters into it's own hands and see that the wat CT question is cleared up.n
 Meeting Turns Wet"
 Fer time it looked as if the reg ular May meeting was to be decided " dry The meeting was nearly half over when it became apparent that wet clouds were gathering A
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03

veritabie cloud burst came when Al- deriAun Dean arose to make his form al report From that moment unt.i the mayor had concluded his s.ate- mer' O. the council .ls meeting was decidedly wet" as the water ques- tion had another of its frequent in nings.
 Alderman Dean told of the meeting of the water committee and water Commissioners, as was exclusively outlined in The Patriot two weeks ago. He said that he was appointed chairman of the committee to talk to the Water Commissioners. He said that up to the moment that the meeting opened he believed that the two committeeI would have no trouble in getting together He said he told the commissioners what the meeting was for He told the commissioners Chat the commit tee had no plan to offer and asked if the commissioners wouldn't submit some cheaper plan ns the committed felt that a concrete reservoir was out of the question. He said he asked if there wasn't some way out of the situation, as the council wanted Co do something but didn't think it was time when q large sum Of money could be spent
 Commissioner Arbitrary
 The commissioners, he said told the committee that they had submit ted two plans and would not submit any more plans He suggested thar the pipes be renewed and the com missioucrs told the committee that the pipes were all right and didn't need to be renewed The eommis-
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
MAYOR SUGGESTS THAT BOARD OF
 WATER COMMISSIONERS RESIGN

If They the Commsoners) Don't Want Be In the Picture any Longer Let Them Step Out of It, Said His Honor Re- erring the Present Situation In the Water Works Cues ton.-Alderman Dean Doesn't Like the Commissioner Atitude.-Ddnt Think Any Men Could Be So Arbitrary As They-Mayor Thinks It Time For Council to Tals Matters In Hand and See That Water Question Is Cleared Up.-Trusees Want City to Accept Wilkinson Park.--Bds OpenedRefuse to Accept Groveland Avenue.-Attorney Ernest (. Morse Appointed Corporation CounseTo Fill Vacancy Caused By Death of Charles L. Torrey.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
BRIDGE CLUB MEETS

The East and West Bridge Club was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs H. L. Pease at her home on Fremont street. Mrs. William II. Richardson was the high scorer of the afternoons play Ice cream and cake were served The next meeting will be with Mrs. Richardson at her home on Mechanics street, Wednesday, May 16th.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
MRS STONE ss

Mrs Susan Stone. Sunnyside. passed her ninety-third birthday. Tuesday, May lst Mrs. Stone is probably the oldest resident of Put nam. She is in good health for one of her years. retains her faculties, and can talk most interestingly of Put nam when it was small mill village. She lives with her daughter, Miss Nellie Stone, a former school teacher in Newburyport, Mass.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
CLEANUP WEEK

Clean-up Week is half over. The city teams are finishing collecting the refuse collected and left at the curb, this afternoon. While there has been no united effort to have the work sys- tematically done. there has been a le-hearted response by the citizens to the appeal to tidy up yards.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
il MONTHS OLD BABY
 FALLS FROM SECOND STORY

Arthur Michou. nineteen months old son of Mrs. Rose Miehon of Bal- lou street. fell from a second-story window at their home this morning. A doctor was called but thus far no serious injuries have been found. The mother is also ill with blood poisoning in her left arm.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
DRIVING DRUNK

Francis Lachance was found guilty of driving while drunk, in the city eourt this morning. Hc was fined s100 but 800 of the fine was remitted. 4 young companion. Laurie Bodo. was found guilty of intoxication and fined s and costs.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03

Misses Louise and Anieaia G,.er= spent Saturday and Sunday in Taft vile. Conn. the guests of Mir. and Mrs Napoleon Parent and Fr. Omer N. Mandler
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
W. J. Bartlett
 Store
W. J. Bartlett
 Store
A Store Full of Good Things to Eat

A Store Full of Good Things to Eat
 So many delightful articles have into store that
 needs to add touch o d tncon the the special luncheon or tea
 May Isth-Mohers Day What you going to renemP e e select her gift Hunuey Palmer Assarted Cream Biscuits Assorted Sl10 Sugaake Assorted Afternoon Tea Assortment SO Assorted fruit delcacies please her Mothers Day box of chocolates we will gladly details of packing and shipping d sired
 Maybaset Time-Antpatng the usual demand for the May basket Season. variety of novelties Tor the c filled that will appeal to the dd 3oc ana up
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
Program of Music Arranged by Mrs,
 Gertrude l.. Robinson

The next regular monthly meeting of the Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chap ter D. A. R. will be held May l4. This meeting, the last but one of the year, promises to be a very attractive one. The music is in charge of Mrs. Ger trude l.. Robinson, which fact assures the D. A. k. members of it's success. There are to be vocal selections by a ladies double trio. under her train ed leadership.
 As the D. A. R. year is nearing it's end it is hoped that there will be a large attendance to enjoy the music al program, as well as to hear of the work done at the 37th Continental Congress in Washington, D. C., by the delegates who attended.
 A program of the musical numbers will appear next week.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03

Mir. and Mrs. Henry Dubois and children and Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Du- bois and son visited relatives in Holyoke recently.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03

Miss Rose McGsnn of PerryvilIe spent Sunday with the Misses Eliza and Marietta Reid of South Main street.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03

Mrs. Ernest Bousques, Jr., of Provi dence street is ID at her home.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03

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Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03

Miss Rose Belsir and Antonio Belair of Mechanicsville spent Friday in Hartford
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-03
D. A. R. MEETING MAY IA

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