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Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-12
GEHRlG GETS HoMERs

NEW YORK, July 12. (P)-Lou Gehrg hit his 17th and 18th home runs, in the Yankee Athletic double header, before a crowd of 6OOoO. He is far behind his record of 1927, when he hit 46 to finish second to Ruth.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-07-12
CHAIRMAN FOR DEMOS

NEW YORK July 12. P)-John Raskob, General Motors Finance Committee Chairman, has been nam ed Chairman of the Democratic Com mittee.
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SMITHS SUCCESSOR WORKED WAY TO TOP
 FROM THE BOTTOM

DULUTH, July 12. (P)-Starting work on railroad at IF years of age, Otto F, Ohlson worked his way from the bottom to the head of the Alaska Railroad. He was born in Sparling- sholm, Sweden, in 1870, and started railroading- as a telegrapher operator in 1893 when he joined the Rannsyl- vania Railroad as telegrapher He then in turn was a switchman, yard formean and then assistant trainmas- ter.
 Tn 1921 he started telegraphing on the Northern Pacific and became a dispatcher, assistant trainmater, then assistant to the general manager. He joined the engineering corps of the Army duTlng the war ds capldin' sup erintendent of terminals in France and later became major.
 He was appointed General Super intendent and Lieutenent Colonel in 1919 then returned to the Northern Pacific and in 1921 named trainmas- ter. A year later he was made as sistant superintendent of the St. Pau Division and last year was promoted to the superintendency of the Lake Superior Division.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
SIX MONTHS IN JAIL
 FOR TAKING AUTO
O1ense Is Serious, in Opinion Of
 Judge Donovan
MACHINE IS DAMAGED
Onofrio Case NolIed-Witches Rock load Home Raided Franklin Lodge Meciing-Da,i i'd Parks Ac- tive On 8Oth Birthday,

Taking an automobile without the owners permission is pastime which will not be looked upon with equanimity by Judge Joseph NJ. Donovan of the local police court as Walter Johnson of 91 North Pond street will admit. Johnson. facing such a charge this morning, was given the maximum penalty of six months in jail after he had entered a plea of guilty.
 At 12:45 8. m. Sunday, John Ced- .lak of Central street, Forestville notified police headquarters that his roadster had been stolen from its parking place on the Pequabuck river bridge in Forestvillc center. He had left the car there shortly after II o'clock Saturday night and was in a nearby lunch room. He failed to lock the car, however. and when he went to look for it. found that it had disappeared. Although a. search was made for the automobile early Sunday morning by members of the police department. 1t was not found until Sunday afternoon. when per- sons passing down Middle street noticed the roadster in the bushes some distance from the road.
 An investigation conducted by Sergeant Henry Jeglinski and Offi- cer Aldie Brault brought to light the fact that Johnson was seen in the car early Sunday morning. The two officers went to his home and placed him under arrest. When
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
inment in the auditorium.

tainment in the auditorium.
 w. II. Payne returned last evening from New Rochelle where he has been attending the New York East conference.
 Ralph Gamble is constructing a new garage at the rear of his resi- dence on Wilcox avenue.
 The Book club will hold it's rogu- lar monthly meeting tomorrow eve ming at S o'clock at the home Of Mrs. Archer Walsh on Wilcox ave- nue.
 The Sacred Heart church whist will he held this evening in the church social rooms at 8 o'clock. This is the first social function since the beginning of Lent. Mir and Mrs. D. ]. Hartman of Middletown will be host to those attending. There is an unusually long list of prizes to be awarded.
 The committee in charge of the Community club program for We'd nesday evening has arranged an in tcresting and entertaining program. Each meeting during the season will have committee so that regular programs will be rendered for the remainder of the year.
 The Methodist church mid-week prayer meetings will be resumed on Wednesday evening of this week at 7:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. Archer Walsh and daughter Virginia were visitors in Hartfo z yesterday.
 Miss Betty Pratt called upon friends in Hartford yesterday.
 It is hoped to have the illustrat- cd slides on Sweden by next Mon day at which time they will be shown at Community hall.
 For Sale-Duro Electric Pump with automatic pressure tank and motor, used only ii months. Mrs. S. M. Cowles, kensington.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
Colonel Elliot of
 MiddletOWn Is Dead

Middletown. April 1s P>-Colonel Joseph T. Elliott. who died at his home here last night. was host to President William Taft on his visit to Wesleyan in November 1903. He was at one time town clerk and as sistant postmaster and during the World war commanded the Sixth regiment of the state guard which he had assisted in recruiting.
 Colonel Elliott was a native of New York state and in his S0th year. He recalled wildly the draft riots in New York during the Civil war and many other notable occur rences in national and state political and civic life. His widow and several nieces and nephews survive. The funeral will be Wednesday after noon.
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theatergoers. but only slight use is made of 1t. Those who do park there seem to crowd the bottle-neck en- trance. 1t is said. and make 1t diff cult to enter or leave. One car ram- med the gate post in attempting to squeeze through the blocked exit Saturday night.
 Town Meeting
 A special town meeting will be held at o'clock tomorrow night in the high school auditorium. The committee appointed to investigate the water rates will report in favor or an increase in rentals. The se- lectmen are desirous of having | good turn out Of voters on this im- portant matter.
 Clam Chowder Supper
 public clam chowder supper will be served by the Parish Guild of the Church of Our Saviour in the parish house on Thursday evening. Besides clam chowder the menu will comprise baked Virginia ham. salad, pie. and coffee. The committee in charge consists of Mrs. A. D. Cady. chairman; Mrs. Charles Rrainerd, Mrs. Richard Rugbee and Mrs. Charles H. Curtis. Tickets are now on sale.
 Legion Auxiliary Notes
 The Ladies Auxiliary Of the American Legion will hold food sale in the Central Lunch. 6 Whit ing street, from to 4 o'clock Fri day afternoon.
 On Sunday afternoon there will be joint meeting of the American Le- zion and auxiliary in Simsbury. All members are invited to attend. The men will furnish cars. which will leave Legion hall at 1880 o'clock.
 Ladies Aid Election
 The Ladies Aid society of the Plainville NJ. F. church will hold its annual business meeting and election of officers at s o'clock to- morrow evening in the church par lors. All members are requested to be present.
 Pythian Sisters Whist
 The semi-final whist in the series being conducted by the Pythian Sis ters will he held at o'clock We'd nesday night in Odd Fellows hall. Refreshments will be served and the general public is invited.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

Displaying their best form of the season. the tail end Sessions Clock team in the Industrial league gave the American Legion a tough battle in their match at the Recreation alleys and succeeded in winning one point from the holders of third po- sition. Dubois was mainly respon- sible for this showing. while F., Brooks and F. Hoffman led the Le- gionnaires. The Standard Steel kept five games in front of the pack by taking three points from the Plsinville Casting Co. Thompson. Rajnne, Chester and Basso were high men. The scores
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
AnsOnia Priest Dies
 After Long ulness

Ansonia, April l6 (UP)-AfteF two months' illness. Rev. Eugene L. eul. livan of the Church of the Aasump. tion here died Sunday In his ssh year.
 Father Sullivan was born aA L.. banon. Oct 14. 1870. He Was oe. dained in the Catholic ministry @ years ago at Buffalo. N. '. His nsut parish was at Norwaik. Later Ae served at Wallingford. East post. chester and Stamford. He was sus- vived by five sisters one of tAsm Sister Mary Louise at the Sacred Heart Convent, Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
Th0mpsonville Man h
 Cheated Out of Antinue

Thompsonville. April ls NNA chair aged more than 100 yesrs. owned by Frank Sheldon. so.year. old author and printer. which ves borrowed" by two persons recently upon deposit of $50. has not been yp- turned and the police are soaking the borrowers"
 The men said they wished ts take the chair to their office and make drawings of it az an antique. It w1s to be returned within :l hours.
 The chair was given by . rssideat of Mansfield Center to Mrs. Ghol- don's father. who was oae Of the early pastors of Enheld Congrega- tional church.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
TABS ARE READY
 7OPRESEN7 SHOW Three Act Farce Comedy Will
 Be Offering
 ALL SET FOR APRIL 2S Ncmi- Monthly Meeting Of Berlin Grange Tomorrow Eyening-Scout Meetings-KensingtOn Man Slight ly Hurt-Intercsting Items.
ALL SET FOR APRIL 2S

On next Monday evening the st. Paul T. A. B. society of kensing- ton will present it's annual show at Loyd's hall at s o'clock. The so- ciety is presenting new innova- ton this year. Instead of a min- strel show as has been the usual custom a three act farce comedy will be presented. The cast has been rc- hearsing faithfully for the last six weeks and are working hard to make this show a success.
 The title of the play to be pre- scented is, "A Busy Honeymoon" The story dwells around a prince and princess of Deleria who are desir- ous Of spending a quiet honeymoon and have come to New York city. Here they are besieged with flowers, telegrams and requests from news paper reporters for interviews. Again seeking quiet they decide to leave the hotel incog and find se. cluded spot in some nearby city. The princes valet and the princess maid remain at the hotel impersonating their royal highnesses. Many hu- morous incidents result until the real prince and princess return to straighten all difficulties and an- nounce their respective identities.
 Miss Betty Brown of kensington. who is we'll known for her success full directing of amateur produc- tions here and i'll New Britain, is in charge of the entire production. A night of real humorous entertain ment is in store for all those who attend.
 The cast is as follows: Teresa, Margaret Ronlietty; Johnny Fogarty. Michael Rayno: Alma. Gertrude Skenc; Cuticure Brown. Adelle Pa delli: June Callahan, Anna Skcne: August. Robert Pagan; Terry Raf- ferty. Raymond Warren: Ignatius J'opopolus. Edwin Malone; Gottlieb Robert Ritchie: Maggie Rafferty, Mary Warren; Louise. Rose Fitsim- mons and Grogan, William Brown.
 The committee in charge is as follows: Ushers. William Binardo, r. J. Buckley. Peter Corr and w. w. Pagan: stage and lighting. Henry Rose. James Mccormack, John Skene and John George: tickets. Raymond Warren. John Giana, Will liam McGee. Robert Corr and Frank Pierpont: publicity and program. Frank Giana.
 A limited number Of tickets are on sale and those desiring them can secure them by applying at once to any member of the cast and at the Central Barbar shop. Giana and Ronketty and H. A. Suprenants' drug store. Dancing will follow the show. The production is being staged by permission of T. g. Deni- son X Co.,. Chicago. I'll.
 Grange Notes
 The semi-monthly meeting of the Berlin Grange will be held Tuesday evening. April IT. at the Grange hall at 8 o'clock.
 Another whist party will be given by the Grange on Thursday eve ming. April 19. at the Grange hall. There will be tables for whist. bridge and setback Refreshments will be served after the games free of charge. The public is cordially invited to attend.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

For Sale--Duro Electric Pump with automatic pressure tank and motor, used only II months. Mrs. s. M. Cowles, kensington.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
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Recreation League

Recreation League
 Tn the Recreation league at the Recreation alleys the Five Sports won two out of three games from the Wildcats in a well roll ad match, R. Thompson. Datoli, Mastrianni and Leonard featuring. Magnet was high man as the Outlaws swept the Blues down to a triple defeat, while Murphy. senior. was the only man with decent score as the South Ends thrice outscored the Old Timers in a match of low marks. The scores:
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

Because of many accidents due to reckless driving by bus chauffeurs, Mayor Massip of Guarabacoa, Cuba. has started campaign against speeders both in the city and on country roads.
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Notes
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles H. Curtis attended the funeral Of Mrs. R. J. Whitman, lecturer of the Connecti- cut state Grange, in Groton toady. Helen Bergenty of Mountain View has returned to her home after visit ing with MT. and Mrs. Ed gar F. Bradley of 2 Grown street. The We-Uns will meet this eve ming with Mrs. John Rasley of Cot tage street.
 Cosmopolitan League
 The Bozukers took three points from the Oaks in the Cosmopolitan
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bowling league at Hart's alleys Sat urday night. J. Dione starred for the winners and N. Willard for the Oaks. The summary:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-24
WOULD MAKE
 TOKYO GAYER

TOKYO, March 23-Something ought to be done to pep up night life in Tokyo, If the Japanese ex- pect to get real share of Amer ican tourist money that is now going to. Eui ope. So thinks the Japan Times. which calls Tokyo dead town" in so far as amuse- ments appealing to tourists are concerned
 In fact there is no night life in Tokyo. There are scenic delights and beautiful temples. but no cabarets, and even at the Imperial hotel dances must end at 10 D. m.
 We feel it is case of eating your cake and having it too" la ments the Times Either open up the country and make it bit gayer for the bored traveller. and let our youth look after their own morals. or keep the Puritanic lid on Tokyo and let France and Italy get the bulk of the tourist travel" !"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-24
BEAR EIGHT ACCUSED OF
 ''BIC HEADS"

BERKELEY, Calif.. March 24- When the University of California crew won from the Washington Huskies last April on the Oakland estuary it was the first time that Blue and Gold eight had won since 1921, and the second time in the history of competition.
 Loud was the praise for the California oarsmen-but now we hear that the boys from Berkeley have had to buy new hats to take care of an enlargement of the cranium. Just how crew fig. ures to get the swell head be- cause of two victories in twenty years of rowing is rather strange.
 Most of the followers of the sport believe, however. that the statement that the Bear crew is over-confident is just the coaches idea of keeping the boys working. Crew coaches, and Ky Ebright, especially, seem to be of the idea that the less praise they give their men, the harder they will work and it may be true.
 Backers Confident
 But despite Ebright's state ment that some of his men have an enlarged opinion of their own importance, packers of the Blue and Gold believe that the Bears will be in for another good sea son. Ebright has been working his men in long trials and chang ing them nearly every day, and will probably have some definite lineup in mind within the next week The Bears only have two weeks left in which to train Tor their race with Washington on April 6.
 Has Five Veterans
 One of the chief reasons for the optimism of the Blue and Gold supporters is the number of veterans that Ebright has for his first boat. Because of the shift ing of the men. the lineup may be wrong by the time that it reaches the reader, but at present there are five men ia. ti,s first
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-24

a tough place to hit in this year. Rogers will lead the league
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PROVES
 LIFE OF PARTY
 IN BRAVES CAMP

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, March 24-lf Rogers Hornsby is not hap py at being shunted from an odds on first division club to one that will have to perform near base ball miracle to get among the first four he is effectually con cealing his feelings.
 In the camp of the Boston Braves. hard by the shining wa ters of Tampa Bay, the former manager of the St. Louis Card inals and ex-captain of the New York Giants is the life of the party.
 There is no "high hat" attitude on the part of one of the world s greatest baseball players who finds himself on a team tagged "second division" by every count of the advance dope.
 Hornsby made it his business to learn the first names of the youngsters, called rockies in base ball and he is barking encourage ment at them by name as the practice periods proceed.
 He walks to and from the hotel and baseball park with the play CTS, old and new. talking baseball all the while.
 In the practice Hornsby stands still only long enough to be pho tographed. He takes his turn at bat, runs around the bases, helps "shag" balls other batters hit and makes suggestions to the other players, especially those mp for the first time. who little dreamed when they were transferred from the minors to the Braves that they would have the benefit of counsel from the great Rajah.
 T expect to have great year." said Hornsby. Tt would be sat isfaction to lead the league hit ting. Stranger things have hap. pened."
 Manager Slattery, who promptly installed Hornsby as his captain and first lieutenant, is sure that IIornsby will show the way with the bat.
 Part of the handicap Rogers would have suffered in our big park by having his long hits caught by outfielders playing so far back they are in another game has been removed Stat tery said, "and it won't be such
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-24

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal Elogio c"Speed'o Luque, 20year-old sand lot pitcher of San Francisco, has been signed by the Chicago Amer jeans for a try-out. Luque. whose real name is Fuentenelro. is of Spanish descent, is six feet one inch tall. weighs ITO pounds and depends mainly on a fast ball. He never has had professional train ing and is no relation to Adolfo Luque. Cincinnati's Cuban pitch ing veteran.
 While pitching winter league ball here he attracted the atter- tion of Henry s. Judson, old friend of Charles Comiskey. White Sox owner. due to his hard hitting and his setting of winter league record by striking out 13 men in one game. He pounded the ball for an average of .350 in tho semi pro circuit
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-24
"Ad" Kings Daughter
 Wins Divorce Fight

NEW YORK. March 24-Mrs. Nanette q. Bayne, daughter of O.. J. Guide, millionaire outdoor ad- vertising magnate, has been grant ed an interlocutory decree of di- vorce from Jasper Bayne by Su- preme Court Justice Morschauser at White Plains
 The counter suit for divorce brought by her husband, son of the late Samuel C. Bayne. chair man of the board of the Seaboard Bank, was dismissed.
 The testimony, which revealed an unknown correspondent, was sealed
 Under the courts order, Mrs. Bayne is to receive permanent alimony of $1,OO0 month and also $500 month for support and maintenance of their daughter Annette. whose custody was awarded to, the mother with the proviso that the girl be allowed to visit her fathers home during summer and schoo; vacations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-24
COUGAR coEDs TO
 TAKE UP FENCING

PULLMAN. Wash. March A. State College coeds have taken up new sport.
 Not to be outdone by tho men students. the women have donned mask and glove and are practicing tho art of fencing twice weekly They are taught by Dale White man, Walla Walla. advance stu dent in tho use of the foils.
 A mons fencing class was started last fall by Maj. Samuel A. Gibson, commandant of the re- serve officers training corps, and 1t has been meeting regularly since.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-24

shell who pulled oars against Washington last year
 At the top of the list is Pete Donlan, veteran of two years, and one of the best strokes who ever pulled an oar on the estuary. Fredericks. Thompson. Rydland- CT and Dressler are holding down seats as 2, 6, and 4-the same positions that they had against the Huskies.
 At No. 3. Ebright has been us- ing Daily, a member of the 1927 freshman eight, while Thaxter also a member of that Babe shell is rowing No. 1. Habeenicht, pull ing No. ? oar, rowed at in the junior varsity boat last year.
 Moon Mullins has taken the tiller ropes for the time being Don Blessing, a veteran of three years, and who parked the orders in last seasons regatta, is HOW working with the junior shell.
 ]. Only Three Lost
 Only tlree men wno were mem bers Of the varsity iast year are lost to the ES1rez. They are: Pete De Jonge, 3; Hardy Hutch inson, 2. and Ward Von Tillow, who worked at boy.
 Besides these men that arc working on tho first boat, the Cali fornia mentor has some good men in Brinck and Caldwell two new men. and Curly Stadler, who rowed with the jayvees last sea son. Steiner, member of the '27 boat, and Cox also have shown some promise.
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ATTENTION

J.. o. o. M. No. TOO are giv- ing a dance tonight in the Moose Hall. This will be the next to the last appearance of the Betz Melody Men. their final appear ance as a dance orchestra will be next Saturday at Thane, when they will play for the Moose Baseball Dance. Everyone is cor dially invited to attend tonight.
 adv.
 Welcome Cafe will close at 10 D. m. every night starting to- night for renevating. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-24
5O,OOO Dead Trees
 In Bois De Boulogne

PARIS, March 26-The wood man spared the tree so often in the Bois de Boulogne that now after 70 years there are some 50,. GOO dead trees Of all species standing. As these are a constant menace to the bouleyardier in his stroll through the glades of the civic forest, the authorities have given the Bois over to the wood cutters.
 The wholesale felling draws charges of vandalism from the esthetic. but M. Demorlaine, Keep CT of Woods and Forests. only laughs at them. It is no massacre but a funeral. he declares.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-24

JUNEAU ROonS - Over Juneau Billiards, under new manage ment. Clean, steam heated rooms Reasonable rates.
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Old papers fot sale at The Empire.
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ROCKFORD, H., March 24- When Sammy comes marching home again-not from war, but the squared enclosure where furi ous feet grip a resined surface the old home town beats a path ] to his door.
 Sammy Mandell, lightweight champion of the world, may be the way a strident voice proclaims the dapper little boxer to a fight assemblage, but in Rockford the title of solid citizen, or devoted daddy fits him better.
 Sammy's home town likes him; is taking a sentimental interest in the career which he is carving with his rapid-fire fists, and re- gards him somewhat as a civic asset, like another town might look upon it's 20-story national bank building
 Like all towns, Rockford has it's back Q the yards section and its dignified part where those more fortunately endowed live.
 Sammy began life where dingy houses stand in dejection. Ho lives "on the hil1' now in a s14,- GOO home.
 When ne returns from a fight and he beats it back just about as fast as he can--the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker troop to the trim bungalow to shake his hand and slap him on the back It doesn't make any difference whether Sammy wins, loses or gets. draw decision, the home folks give the boy a hand.
 Of course, Mrs. Sammy Mandell and five-months-old Richard Sam my Mandell also are somewhat tickled to see sammy when he comes home.
 Bankers, judges and city off cials are not uncommon in the throng of well wishers, and al ways old Ted Botkin is in the van of those wanting to congratulate the fighter.
 Botkin manages a meat market down in the district where Sammy began life Sammy and his bro- ther Joe used to ride on Botkin's wagons and sniteh weiners, which were part of their daily fare.
 "A great little guy, that Man dell" says Rockford.
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