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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-09
ALLEN Hits
ARNANENTS

Excessive preparedness As . pre-.
ventive Of war ia q myth. Gems
Henry L. Allen, Of Louisville. KY
today told members Of the National
Womar's Democratic Club at their
weekly forum luncheon at their
headquarters, 1896 New Hampshire
Ave, M. w.
"The greatest OF all questions, he:
said, Continues before the World
Forum Of Deliberation sitting At
Geneva. 1t is not only graphing
with the question Of disarmament.
but in parallel way with security
and the moral and political cues
tons involved.
I'm the terrible spiritual and
physical devastation wrought BY
modern warfare, the victor IL al.
most equally vanquished with the
conquered. History fairly proves
that war begets war.
Following the Arnistice there
was major fighting in 12 different
localities of the world and minor
fighting In IA. The map Of Europe
resulting from the Versailles treaty
has left many dissatisfied states.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-09

ALEXANDRIA, April q Strict
enforcement OF Captain campbell's
orders to arrest traffic offenders
brought % cases into the police
court today. All who did not for
felt collateral were convicted. the
mojority being fined $2 with the
costs RENTED.
More traffic. arrests have been
made since Saturday than during
the entire month of March.
Elijah Wagner Of Fairfax county,
] charged with driving under the
influence of liquor, was fined 800
and costs. Rose DeCosta, was
given so days for bond jumping
and fined $50 and costs Tor vi0iat-
ing the prohibition law.
Although the streets OF the city
were crowded all day yesterday
with easter paraders and 10000 cars
passed the intersection at Washing
ton and King Streets there was
only one minor accident reported
to the police department.
The April term of the Corpora
ton Court. which was to open to.
day was continued until Wednesday
morning Several appeals from the
police court and civil cases will be ON
the docket The rule requiring
Tailor James Silk to show cause
why he should not be removed from
office will be returnable Wednesday.
As soon as the case against
Silk has been disposed Of, Mil
bourn Langford and Slocum, the
prisoners involved In the case, will
be sent to the state road camp
to serve the remainder Of their
sentences.
Alphonza Clarke, coIored. wanted
in Chatham, Va. for obtaining money
by false pretenses, was arrested here
Yesterday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-09
Edna Wilbur Back at
School Following Rescue

LINDSAY, Calf. April 9.--Ite-
covering from her perilous expert.
ence. Miss Edna Wilbur. daughter
OF Secretary OF the Navy Curtis
wilbur, was back at her school.
teaching post here today, following
a thrilling escape from narrow
ledge OF Yosemite National Park.
With Miss Ona Ring, a rom.
panion, Miss Wilbur had strayed
from trail to a narrow ledge
where on misstep in the darkness
meant possible plunge from the
edge of 1,5OO-foot cliff. Screams
of the two girls attracted rescuers,
who extricated them from the pre-
carious position by means OF a ;tng
rope
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-09

AIEh monster Is IsffxS
prosE41n awaits enactment nar8W
leaders today n rxeF ara eom fer
adjournment uf the first session nk
the SaVenttekh Congress on Hay 1&.
This would send Cungr h0n1
three weeks Is advance BE Ahs Es
publican national c0nx ton ne
Kansas City The date ax fz&
tentatively at the inSiStence a
publican leaders who held TIT
three weeks was i very hEief PROD
Ia which 10 complete their ran4
for the free korall contest Likely
to ensue AZ kansas City III the xSea
COR the Republican pre AZ ia
nation.
Democratic leaders appeared win.
Ing % abide by the Reprn IL a
cision. First. the minority xnnk
man held that Gil i monfnal n
publican Congress the Repun
leaders should set the daka " nj
tournament. and second. they felt
an early adjournment w00ld tend 60
help the Democratic cause
the Republican party would hs Rel
responsible for all legislation lekk
unenacted.
The opinion prevailed that iii TIA
SIX weeks, remaining before the r-
tential adjournment politics wcula
play predoniinating role. Isaakl.
ers OF both parties privately ezs
pressed the belief that little Iegislas
eion of major character would -
enacted; aside from the Hood coFs
troll ana farm relief bills
The record of the Seventieth Con-
gress has been very n1eager - FAR.
After four months Of sessions In
legislative achievements. aside from
supply measures, included but Cns
major piece Of legislation the alleu
property bill.
It was the only major bill enacted
into law, although litrally thou*
sands of sectional OF local bills wexs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-09
Indy And Hosts Flee
Easter Eggs Hurled
From AirpIane
lines starr Photo
- - -. -

by International News service
SANTA BARBARA, Calf, April
3. while Col. Charles a. Lind
bergh remained In secluded
privacy at the Montecito estate Of
Mrs. Laura j. Knight. near here
today. the thoronghfares buzzed
with talk Of the Easter lombard.
ment" to which the Lone Ace and
4 group of friends were subjected
at barbecue In his honor.
Procuring two dozen eggs, Or.
j.. Bert saxby, jr., and Jack.
Ballard. guests at the barbecue.
slipped away from the scene, took
an airplane aloft at nearby air
field, and proceeded to hurI the
eggs down upon the barbecue
party. All the guests, including
Colonel Lindbergh, fled for shelter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-09
BOY. 5. BROWNS

WEsTERNPORT, Nd, April p
The 5.year.old son Of Joseph Ian
non was drowned in the Potomac
here yesterday, having fallen in
while playing along the bank with
companions. His body was recov-
cred by Leo Hutchinson. A pull
motor was used for two hours with
no results.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-09
CHICAGO POL ICE
NIP PLOT To
RANSOM z

CHICAGO, April IA gigantic
plot to kidnap score 81 wealthy
Cf1icagoans and hold them for ran.
SONS totaIing s1,ooo.O 900 today was
declared 'nipped in the bud with
the roundup Of the gang who kid.
mapped Thomas Gaynor. wealthy Chi.
cago automobile dealer and hotel
owner.
Gaynor, who was rescued Satur-
day by police in a#cottage near Crys-
tai Lake. was the first on the kid
napers' list Of intended victims, &C.
cording to investigators.
Seven men are under arrest for
Che kidnapping Of GaynOr. An eighth
is being sought. Two Of the men,
James O'Brien and Frank Carlson
were captured at the cottage as they
stood guard over their wealthy vie.
tim.
Detectives Quick To Act
Chicago detectives, led by Lieut..
William Cusack, effected the rescue
OF Gaynor and the capture of his
Ixidnapers. Five other men, al
legged members OF the band, were
rounded up in Chicago Among
them is William TT. big BID Lewis.
West Side gambler and lifelong
friend of Gaynor.
Positive evidence Of the plot TO
kidnap other wealthy ChicagOana
sas obtained by police who grilled
the seven men under arrest. Tins
evidence consisted of notebooks con.
tanning lists of intended victims,
with notations Of probable ransom
for each.
Confronted with the evidence
three of the prisoners admitted the
wholesale kidnapping plot, according
to Deputy Police Commissioner VII
liam E. O'Connor
James Mccormick. Gaynor's bust.
ness associate, was one Of the per-
sons listed, O'Connor said. Gamblers
were to have been first on the list,
because of their ready cash. O'Con-
nor made public some of these
names, but withheld others pending
further investigation.
Among those slated for early kid.
mapping were Julius Anixter, Douglas
Park, gambler; Jerry O'COnDOF, labor
leader and gambler: Frank Pope,
gambler; William COrrigan, wealthy
saloon owner; Joe Grabnef, gambler,
and Ike ROderick, professional bonds.
man.
Indictments Pushed
Meanwhile. Assistant States At.
tOrney Harol Levy was preparing To
20 before the Cook county grand
Jury to obtain indictments for the
men already under arrest Five oil
the men will be charged with kidnap.
ing for ransom, the maximum pen
atty for which Is death. The others
win be charged with conspiracy.
Deputy Commissioner O'Connor
was loud in his praise of the men
who rounded up the gang.
"Tt's the best piece Of detective
work since we cleared up the $133, OOG
mail train robbery Pm going to ask
for promotion and extra compensa
tg0n for about 20 Of my men," he
said.
Lieutenant Williams and his squad
followed the kidnapers in a bureau
car equipped with a machine gun
several sawed.off shotguns and rifles
.Fhey captured O'Brfen and Carlson
and rescued the terrified GaynOI
wlfhOut firing a shot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-09

AnteE5l s I'LL NfstM
NEW YORK April asteE
happiness Topped Tor Helen Eall-
ard. cashier III the Hotel Ansonia.
when she checked up $40 short
Saturday night The sun grew
brighter on Sunday. when ! young
man approached her window ana
said:
I've got 500 too much money
IA my pocket believe you made
an error when you cashed nv
check yesterday. \
He was Mark Koenig, short.
stop of the New York Yankees.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-09
QUEBEC FLOODS
CLAIM 4 DEAD
BY International News service

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 2.
The death toll from floods In the
province of Quebec over the week
end stood at four to-day Many
sections of the province are threat
ened with inundation.
Two young men were killed when
floods carried out an old wooden
covered bridge over the Chaudiere
River, near Saint Lambert. AS they
were driving across 1t. The dead
are PHILIPPE Roy, H., and William
Moring, 20.
At Drummondville, Canadian
National passenger train crashed
through a bridge, the supports OF
Which had been weakened by the
pressure OF spring freshets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-09

Alphonza Clarke. colored. wanted
In Chatham, Va. for obtaining money
by false pretenses, was arrested here
yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-09
CHEMISTS 70 MEET

Or. ]. q. Davidson. Of New Fork
CITY. win lecture to tlhe Chemical
Society Of washington on sEthylena.
Derivatives and Their Technical
Application," at o'clock Thursday
evening In 1.-THE Cosmos club. "A
social hour win follow,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-09
HOWARD OPENING

The formal opening Of the new
medical building nit Howard Uni
vereity will take place at 10 4. m.
today, DR.. Mordecai " johnson.
rregident OF Howard University.
will preside
New Britain herald., 1928-07-17
NICK CARTELLI LAUDED
 BY HOME TOWN EDITOR
Poughkecpsie Eagle-News Praises New Britain Runner Up In
 Marble Title Contest.

The Eagle-News Of Poughkeepsie, N' l-. birthplace of Dominic Car telll, king of New Britain's marble shooters, paid d glowing tribute to hls personality and sportsmanship in an edition printed on the day of the national championship marble finals a' Atlantic City.
 copy of the article has been re- reived by Councilman Donald L.. Bartlett from his mother who resides ln Poughkeepsie. The article reads:
 Twelve year old Alfred Huey of Kenmore, O., is the new marble champion of the world He became king of Alnsrica's youth at Atlantic City Tuesday when he defeated l'ominic Cartelli of New Britain Conn. a former Poughkeepsie lad i've games to two in the national marble tournament. In previous days the boys had won their way to the finals over 46 other contestants. among whom was Zino Piotti Of Ioughkcrpsie.
 "Iuey who had difficulty day previous in reaching th, finals. was ln unbeatable form Tuesday and game little Cartelli. whose winning personality had made him the pop nlar favorite, had to be content with second place in the great national event. But he took it all in his gen. tlemanly manner. Congratulating the winner. who collapsed on the sands q Sh6t,ti,,o ta ,.;,, {,,o hle, 10 give vent to tears and sobs Of joy.
 "Thousands of marble-mad fans
New Britain herald., 1928-07-17
HOOVER ID START
 AGAIN TONIGHT
Will Leave Coolidge and Head
 Westward

Superior, Wis. July l7 P-Her- bert Hoover had few hours more today with President Coolidge at the summer White House on the Brule rl'er before resuming his westward journey tonight to Palo Alto for his official notification cere- monies next month.
 While Hoover will continue 10 hold the title of commerce. secre- tary until his successor is appoint ed, it is known that he is definitely through with that office and so will he able hereafter 10 devote all of his time 10 the planning of the strategy Of his campaign and to conucting his personal contest for the presidency,
 Discussion of this strategy was among the things that brought Hoover to the northern Wisconsin hills yesterday for an overnight visit at the summer White House. But the conversations between the president and the nominee covered a wider range, and were believed to have encompassed questions of pol icy.
 Before beginning their conference, the preident and Mir. Hoover had a couple of hours of recreation, fish ing in the Brule river, where Mir. ( oolldSe has been successful during his months visit here and where the republican nominee fshed l5 years ago. T,i, official announcement of the days catch yesterday-eight each-indicated the president and his guest were we'll matched in the art of angling.
 While their consorts 1ished at some distance from Cedar Island Lodge, Mrs. Coolidge and Mrs. Hoover visited together. Mrs. Hoo yer was the first woman guest at the summer White House since the Coolidges arrived there.
 President Coolidge planned to carry out his regular routine of the day by making his semi-weekly trip to Superior to attend to official business accommodating over the weekend and to receive visitors at his executive offices in the Central High school building. He expected to return to the Brule for luncheon with his guests, and soon afterward MT. and Mrs. Hoover intended to re- sume their journey.
 They will return to Superior by and then motor across the Superior river to Duluth, where an extensive welcome was antici-
New Britain herald., 1928-07-17
AWAITS ELECTION DAY
If He Votes This Fall. Thompson,i ilie Man Win Have Voted at Ever, Election since Lincolns

ThompsonNille, July l7.-tP>- Time moves swiftly for Andrew Gordon, If HazardNile, former state senator, but this does not prevent him from looking forward expect antly to November election day W hen if health permits he will cast a bal lot for another presidential nominee, a practice he began on his 2lst birthday. November 1. 1864. when he voted for Abraham Lincoln.
 Mir Gordon will be S5 two days after election. He has missed no presidential election and invariably has voted the republican ticket.
 Mr. Gordon was corporal in company B, Sth Connecticut volun- teers. and was wounded at Antietam and Cold Harbor. He represented Enfield in the legislature of 1888 and was in the senate the next session.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-17
Countess CarnarvOn's
 Brother Dies Suddenly

Newbury. Eng. July IT CP-Reg- lnald Lee Wendell. es. son of the late J. Wendell of New York, died today at Highclere castle. the home of Lord and Lady Carnarvon. MP. Wendell. who was brother Of Countess Carnarvon. was taken ill only two days ago when he became He did not regain his senses. He previously had appeared in perfect health and had played golf and tennis Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-17
DOCTOR AND WIFE
 SUE FOR INJURIES
Join Owner Of Car in Demanding
 S2,500 Injuries

Three suits, aggregatlng $500 were brought today by Rebecca Tresky and Dr. and Mrs Waterman Lyon against Richard Buck, for per tonal injury and property damage, resulting from an automobile acci- dent on September 6, 1927.
 The papers were prepared by At sorney s. Polk Waskoyitz. While he plaintiffs were proceeding in d northerly direction on Linwood street In an automobile owned by Mrs. Tresky and operated by Dr. Lyon, the defendant who was proceeding at what is alleged to have been a fast rate of speed, drove into the car occupied by the plaintiffs. caus- Ing the automobile to turn over on It's top, landing on the gutter at the intersection of Linwood and Hart streets. AS a result, the automobile Was wrecked and the two plaintiffs pr. and Mrs. Lyon, severely injured.
 The complaint further states that he accident was due entirely 10 the defendants careless manner of op- SA lllI6 l4lo SGI anu ldlI1llS lO SLOW down on reaching the intersection and allowing other motor vehicles the right of way.
 Dr. Lyon says he suffered great pain and agony from the injuries and spent large sum of money for medical attention. Being a prac- ticing physician, the plaintiff also OaS preyepfed frn,n rro r.ic;-r fo,r long period, causing him to lose money. it is alleged.
 Mrs. Lyon sustained severe and permanent injuries, bruises and con- fusion of the head. shoulder. right arm and legs and a shock to her nervous system. she claims.
 Each of the injured parties is su- Ing for $,50 damages and the owner or the car, Rebecca Trecky, for
New Britain herald., 1928-07-17
MARRIAGE SEEMS FAILURE
Young Lord Ashley Of England An nounces He Will Not Be Respou- stble For Her Debts.

London, July IT GP'-The news papers today carry a notice from Lord Ashley, heir of the Earl of Shaftsbury, dated July l6. that he does not hold himself responsible for any debts incurred by his wife after that date and that she has no authority to pledge his credit
 A little more than year ago Lady Ashley, who was formerly Sylvia Hawkes.. a leading actress on the London stage, and Lord Ashley figured in one of the most romantic marriages in recent years. the we'd ding taking place despite an 1lth hour attempt of the Earl and Countess of Shaftsbury to dissuade their son from what they regarded as a misalliance.
 The wedding was attended by many figures from London's theatr.- cal world as we'll as some members of the nobility, chiefly of the young CT branches including Lord Northesk and the Earl of Chichester.
 Just before the wedding, the Earl and Countess made a motor dash to London in a fruitless attempt to dis suade Lord Ashley from the mar riage.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-17

pated. After driving through the principal streets of the city, Mir. and Mrs. Hoover will board their special train, which will leave for St. Paul at 6 D. m.
 A brief stop will be made at the twin cities at 10 D. m. with d three hour lay over tomorrow at Omaha from S:3o to 1l:SU a. m. Forty eight hours after his train leaves the Nebraska city. Mr. Hoover is sched- uled to arrive in San Francisco for the formal welcome home by Gov. Young and Mayor Rolph. After those ceremonies he will motor 10 his old home al Leland Stanford University to await the official notl- tica'ion committee.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-17
FLASHES OF LIFE: "BOLONEY PHOTO"
 IS BARRED BY GOVERNOR AL SMITH

New York - A double of Musso- lini wants him to permit Italian students to go bareheaded. Abraham VoleE. New York attorney, who re- sembles the premier. has not worn hat for five years in summer and urges all men to follow his example in revolt against foolish concession to habit and style. He has written the premier in protest against re- cent order that students must cover their heads.
 Rome Mussolini's curiosity has been satisfied in part. Milan Lusk Chicago violinist gave the premier private recital. "Who is Smith and who IS Hoover?" Mussolini asked Which is dry and which is wet? Which will be elected?" Lusk de- clined to be prophet.
 New York - George NJ. Cohen is to put on baseball play by Ring Lardner. Ring told George he was bit discouraged ,as everybody told him such a theme had not a chance Listen. kid" said George, "any good play wiN go. no matter what it's about"
 Southampt x. Y. - Society folk at this exclusive Long Island shore resort expect that Mr. Gene Tunney will referee some bouts here two nights after his affair with Mr Heeney. Professionals will fight un- der the direction of MT Tex Rick ard.
 New York - Jewellers believe that prosperity will continue, since one days importation of gems was val ued at more than s4,000,000. It was the largest days shipment in recent years.
 Albany. N '. - "Boloney" pie lures are barred by Governor Smith. Photogra phers asked him to pose laying a brick at a state office build ing. Nothing doing" said the gov ernor. That's a boloney picture. Everybody knows can't lay bricks and if a real bricklayer caught me at it, he'd say bpleney. too.'
 New York Thirty years soldier for Uncle sam, Master Ser geant Claude l.. Ensign. veteran of two wars and cited for bravery in action, is retiring. A regiment of men he taught squads right was or dered to pass in review before him as a farewell honor.
 Somerville, x. J. - In five years SS0.000 has grown into 5000. A gift from the late J. B. Duke has so appreciated that it is now enough for | the construction of new ediflce for the Methodist Episcopal church.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-17

viewed the finals and at Domin3e'a display of sportsmanship. h. was given as much applause as tho champion. keenly disappointed, Nick wished his opponent well and promised that he'd be back for the title again next year. his fourth at. tempt"
New Britain herald., 1928-07-17
FREIGHTER ASHORE

Quebec, Que, July 17 P - The freight steamer Michael P. Embricos and a pilots tender, the c. C. Jao- bert. went ashore two miles west of Father point this morning.
 The freighter was lying off the point in q dense fog waiting for the tender when both vessels drifted aground. No fatalities were reported.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-17
MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT

The police were notified today by the state commissioner of motor vehicles. of the return of the oper- ators licenses Of Harold R. Colby of GAO East street and Edward C.. Monahan Of @ Roberts street. also the suspension of the licenses of Gerald w. Palmer of 150 Rocky Hill avenue, Michael Knapp of 1s3 Francis street, Howard Prout of 6l Main street and Clarence F.. Ben- nett Of 12S Forest street.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-17

Boston-Nathan Desatnick exc cuted at Charlestown state prison as accessory in murder of his infant daughter
 Rockport. Mass.-Grace Helfen- stein daughter of Episcopal Suffra- gan Bishop of Maryland, drowns within sight of parents.
 Hartford, Conn.-Miss Helen j., Welch. 23. and Miss Mary Andrews. 24. of Norwich drowned in Lake Congamond near Suffield.
 Hartford - Rowboat upset fin Lake Congomond and Miss Helen j.. Nelch and Miss Mary Andrews of Norwich drown. Four men who were with them in the boat are res cued.
 New Haven While taking man who tried to steal his car to a po- llceman, Robert Anderson of Shel- ton is stabbed in abdomen.
 Danbury William w. Sunder- land. father of Mayor Anthony Sun derland and a building contractor here for many years, dies at the age of 80.
 New Milford A few hours be- fore he was to have officiated at a wedding next door to the parsonage. Rev. Prank A. Luddington. pastor of the Worthwhile Baptist church. died. Heart failure is given as the cause of death.
 Bridgeport - Supreme court Of errors hands down o2 opinions after all day session. Errors are found in II cases
 Waterbury Thomas Tarmey. who recently visited Lee, Mass. is added to list of septic sore throat sufferers in this state.
 Waterbury = Dry agents raid al- legged home brew plant and arrest five men after conhscating $40 cases of beer.
 Neriden Police search for one of their own cars thought to have been stolen from public garage and find it at another garage being greased.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-17
JAY JAY TEAM WINS

The J. J. J. team defeated the P. A. C. yesterday afternoon in q close baseball game by the score of B to z, The winners pounded out Q total of 17 Nits while the losers collected 12. Although the P. A. C. crew staged a rally in the last half of the ninth, it fell short one run of tying the score.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-17
BANKRUPTCY PETITION

New Haven. July l7 P-A peti- ton in bankruptcy was filed in the |. s. district court here today by Frederick A. Kent. a Hartford build ing contractor. Kent alleges liabil- lies of $l ,401 and assets of S15.